Chapter 142
Chapter 142:
Kailey froze for a second, her eyes wide with surprise. Hadn’t they already agreed to get married? Why was he suddenly so serious?
Not getting an answer, Kyson tightened his hold on her hand and repeated, “Marry me, Kailey. I promise you, with everything I am, I’ll never let you get hurt again.” Seeing her in tears had nearly broken him. He had wanted nothing more than to find the person responsible and set things right, but he knew that wasn’t what she needed.
For a moment, Kailey could only stare, the breeze teasing strands of hair across her face, until she blinked and found her voice. She asked softly, “Are you proposing p>
Before Kyson could say anything else, she smiled and answered, “Yes. I would love to p>
Naturally, Kyson had never planned for his proposal to be something casual, but hearing Kailey say yes sent his heart into a frenzy, overflowing with warmth and joy he could barely contain. He lowered his gaze, doing his best to hide the excitement sparkling in his eyes. After a quiet moment, he reached out and gently wrapped Kailey in his arms. “Kailey p>
“Yes p>
“Kailey p>
“What is it p>
𝘑оі𝗇 𝘰𝗎𝘳 со𝘮𝗆𝘂n𝘪𝗍𝗒 𝘰𝗻
Kyson let out a low laugh, choosing not to say anything more. Words felt useless against the gratitude swelling inside him, and there was no way to express the whirlwind of emotions he was feeling. For a long time, they simply held each other in silence, until a sudden breeze made Kailey sneeze.
Kyson instantly let her go and shrugged off his coat, carefully draping it over her shoulders. He took her hand and smiled. “Let’s head home p>
At nine o’clock, the city still buzzed with life. Shopping malls glowed under neon lights, and the streets sparkled as though the winter cold had softened slightly. As they drove past a bakery, Kailey suddenly sat up straight. “Pull over p>
Though confused, Kyson did as she asked. Kailey unfastened her seatbelt and handed his coat back. “Stay here and wait for me. I’ll just be a minute p>
Kyson looked through the glass at the shop window, taking in rows of beautifully decorated cakes. They looked lovely, though he suspected they would be far too sweet for his taste. He shook his head with a gentle smile. “Buying cake p>
Kailey smiled, her eyes shining as she nodded, her hair bouncing with the motion. “Blueberry flavor this time. It’s your favorite, right p>
Kyson’s smile widened. “It is p>
“Leave it to me, then p>
She opened the car door and stepped out into the chilly night, her breath curling in the air as she hurried inside. Kyson watched her through the window — the way she browsed the cakes, placed her order, and chatted with the cashier. Every so often, she glanced outside, clearly worried about keeping him waiting, and kindly asked the clerk to hurry.
Three minutes later, Kailey hopped back into the car. She warmed her hands with a quick rub and flashed a cheerful smile. “Come on — you take the wheel, and I’ll feed you p>