Chapter 137
Chapter 137:
After a brief pause, Kyson cleared his throat and walked over, placing a glass of water into Kailey’s hand. “Did something happen p>
“It’s nothing…” Kailey pulled herself back to the present and took the glass from him. After hesitating briefly, she added, “Uncle Ryan called me many times, and I’m not sure whether I should call him back p>
Kyson’s eyes stilled for a second as he casually shifted his gaze toward the garden. “Why p>
Kailey looked at him, confused. “Why what p>
Still not turning to face her, he answered with detached calm, “Why are you hesitating? He’s your uncle. He probably just wants to check on you. Just call him back p>
That simple remark made Kailey freeze as understanding hit her. She had already moved on from Ryan. So why was she still avoiding his calls?
Without hesitation, Kailey called Ryan in front of Kyson.
The line connected after the second ring, and Ryan’s voice came through, tightly restrained. “Where are you right now p>
Kailey instinctively glanced at Kyson before answering. “What’s wrong p>
“Where are you right now?” Ryan asked again, his voice firm. “I need to see you. Now p>
Kailey was used to that commanding tone. In the past, she would have answered without question, but this time she paused, then replied evenly, “If you have something to say, you can say it over the phone. It’s already late, so it’s not convenient to meet right now p>
с𝗵i𝘯𝗲𝘀𝖾 𝗻𝘰𝘷е𝗹𝘀 𝘵r𝘢𝗻𝘴𝗹𝗮𝗍𝖾𝘥 o𝘯
“Is it inconvenient, or are you simply not in Jucridge p>
Kailey’s brows drew together. Had he already figured it out?
When she stayed silent, Ryan let out a mocking laugh that carried clear disdain. “Kailey, you’re impressive, really. Not joining the branch company wasn’t enough for you, so you even ran all the way to Aslesall. What was the plan here? Were you so confident I’d chase after you p>
A faint tremor passed through Kailey’s lips as her throat tightened.
“Say something!” Ryan barked, his anger breaking through.
Drawing in a steady breath, Kailey responded calmly, “You’re reading too much into this. I’m twenty-one now. I’m an adult, and I have the right to decide where I live and work. I didn’t tell you earlier because you never had the time to listen.” Back then, whenever she tried to explain, he had been too busy seeing Olivia and cut her off again and again. She continued, “I’ve settled in Aslesall. You don’t need to worry, and there’s no need to come looking for me p>
Her tone stayed level and firm, carrying a distance that hadn’t been there before. It sounded as though whether Ryan came or not no longer mattered to her.
Silence followed on the other end of the line, broken only by the sound of Ryan’s heavy breathing. Her fingers tightened around the phone as she glanced across at Kyson and lowered her voice. “Is there anything else you need? If not, I’d like to get some rest p>
“I’m currently in Aslesall,” he replied.
Kailey was momentarily stunned. “Why are you here p>