Chapter 136
Chapter 136:
“About you.” He paused, then added with the same unhurried ease, “And about me as well. I think there’s some misunderstanding between us p>
Kailey’s lashes fluttered as she looked down, her voice barely audible. “There’s no misunderstanding p>
“There definitely is. Yesterday, when I mentioned matters of the heart, I was thinking about you — and about how I want our relationship to change p>
Kailey lifted her head in surprise, then quickly looked away again when she met the intensity in his eyes. “I didn’t take it the wrong way.” In reality, she had. But saying that out loud now would only make things more awkward.
Kyson did not press her further. Instead, he spoke with quiet sincerity. “I just want to be clear with you. I don’t want you feeling hurt or unsettled because of what I said. Is that alright p>
Everything felt almost clear, yet not completely settled. A dazed sensation washed over Kailey, as though she were slightly drunk — confused, but certain of one thing. Despite the family pressure that had led to the marriage proposal, Kyson was genuinely thinking about how to move forward with her and what kind of future they might build together.
Her heartbeat sped up until it felt uncontrollable. “I…” She moistened her lips and spoke quietly. “I get it p>
Seeing how open she looked in that moment, something in Kyson’s heart softened. An impulse rose in him, urging him to reach out and touch her. Aware of his unwavering attention, Kailey felt warmth creep across her face, growing more intense by the second.
𝖳𝘩𝗲 𝘣𝗲𝗌𝗍 𝗋е𝖺𝗱𝗶𝗇𝘨 𝗲𝗑𝘱e𝗋𝘪𝘦𝗻𝖼𝘦 о𝘯.со𝘮
Thankfully, Karol came back at just the right moment, cutting through the fragile tension. “Dinner’s ready p>
Noticing the charged atmosphere, Karol paused, realizing she might have walked in at the wrong time. “Did I interrupt something? I could p>
“No, not at all. You’re right on time!” Kailey hurried over, slipping her arm through Karol’s and guiding her toward the kitchen. “Is everything prepared? I’d like to help p>
They slipped away together, murmuring softly, and the living room was left in silence. Remaining seated, Kyson wore a faint, satisfied smile as a quiet sense of fulfillment settled into his chest. This felt like enough for now. There was no reason to hurry anything. Kailey was here, and she was not going anywhere.
With the misunderstanding cleared, the house returned to its usual calm. Karol watched them from time to time, her gaze lingering as she was once again struck by how naturally they fit together. A chuckle nearly escaped her, and she quickly hid her amusement behind her bowl.
Throughout dinner, Kailey never glanced at her phone, but the moment she finished eating and picked it up, her expression froze at the sight of countless missed calls. They were all from Ryan. Was he out of his mind? He hadn’t called her in a long time. Why was he suddenly reaching out now?
As Kyson and Karol walked out from the dining area, they immediately noticed Kailey standing there, staring blankly at her screen. Karol subtly bumped Kyson with her elbow, urging him to check on her.