Chapter 189
Chapter 189:
The image before him burned itself into his mind. Kailey was already in her sleepwear, half leaning through the doorway. Loose strands of hair slid along her neck, and every detail of her face struck straight at his chest. Her eyes looked impossibly bright, as if stars were trapped inside them. Kyson’s gaze darkened, his throat moving unconsciously.
After a brief pause, he replied in a low voice, “Yes p>
Thinking she had interrupted him, Kailey stuck out her tongue apologetically and stepped inside, gently closing the door behind her. “If you’re still busy, I can wait p>
“I’m finished.” Kyson set his phone down, turned, and leaned back against the desk. “What’s on your mind p>
“You said earlier that you had something for me.” Kailey stretched out her hand. “Where is it p>
Her words reminded him, and Kyson realized he had nearly forgotten entirely. He walked around the desk, opened a drawer, and took out a small box. “This p>
Kailey stared at him, then at the box. Could he be planning to propose? Her breath caught, her fingers curling slightly as warmth rushed to her ears. “Aren’t you going to say anything p>
“Hmm?” Kyson looked puzzled. “Why don’t you open it first p>
She pressed her lips together. Fine. Even if it wasn’t dramatic like in the movies, their relationship had never been like others’. The fact that he had thought this far already meant everything. She glanced at his face and felt her chest soften. Her future husband was far more handsome than most men.
After steadying herself, Kailey reached out and took the box. Her hands shook faintly. She lifted the lid and froze.
𝘑oі𝘯 𝘵𝗵𝗼𝗎ѕ𝘢𝗻𝗱ѕ 𝘰𝗳 𝗳𝗮𝘯𝘴 o𝗇 𝗀a𝗅𝗻𝗼𝘷еlѕ.𝗰𝗈𝗆
Watching her stunned expression, Kyson said gently, “It was fixed last week. Geoffrey suggested shipping it back, but I didn’t trust that. Since I had work nearby, I went myself. See if it looks alright p>
Calling it a repair felt inadequate. To the naked eye, the emerald amulet looked exactly as it had before. Kailey inhaled slowly and lifted it with care. “Can I wear it again p>
“Yes p>
She held it quietly, saying nothing for a long moment.
Noticing her silence, Kyson stepped closer. “Kailey p>
Before he could finish, she suddenly wrapped her arms around him. The scent of fresh soap surrounded him as she held his waist tightly. “Kyson, thank you.” Her eyes burned with emotion, her nose stinging. She clung to him even harder, her voice thick. “Thank you for stepping into my life. And thank you for bringing back what mattered most to me p>
“It’s me who should be grateful.” Kyson’s deep voice flowed through the quiet night like warm water, softening the winter chill. “Kailey, thank you for stepping into my life p>
Kailey smiled faintly and answered with a small nod.
“Alright. Get some rest p>
“Okay p>
She said it, yet her arms still stayed wrapped around him. After a moment, Kyson sighed lightly and lifted a hand, patting the back of her head. “That’s enough now. You should let go p>
The way he spoke sounded like gentle persuasion meant for a child. Kailey thought so too, though the curve of her lips betrayed her amusement. She lifted her head from his chest, her cheeks tinted a soft pink. “What about you? Aren’t you sleeping p>
“What, you want me to come with you p>