Chapter 230
Chapter 230:
Watching them disappear, Zaria clicked her tongue and shook her head. “I was going to give him some courtesy, since he’s your uncle. I really didn’t expect things to go like this p>
“He can be a bit hot-headed.” Kailey lowered her gaze and managed a small smile. “It’s fine. Let’s just enjoy ourselves p>
She had already said everything she needed to say. Knowing Ryan’s personality, it was unlikely they would cross paths often after this.
“I wouldn’t jump to that conclusion.” Curiosity flickered in Zaria’s eyes. “Did you notice how your uncle stormed off just now? He was clearly furious p>
Confusion crossed Kailey’s face. “He’s angry because I didn’t obey him. Is that really so surprising p>
“Oh my.” Zaria studied her unguarded expression, unsure how to put it into words. “Just wait — I’m telling you, he’s not going to let you drift away from him that easily.” She was old enough to recognize the possessiveness hidden in that man’s gaze. Perhaps he was simply too accustomed to having Kailey nearby. Or perhaps it was an emotion even he himself had yet to recognize.
If that were true, then between Ryan and Kyson, who would come out on top? The thought sent a strange spark of excitement through Zaria.
𝗪𝗵а𝘁 e𝗏𝘦𝗋уо𝗇е іѕ 𝗋𝘦а𝘥𝗶n𝘨 о𝗻
Noticing the faraway look on her face, Kailey waved a hand in front of her. “What’s going on in that head of yours p>
“Huh? Oh, nothing. What did you say p>
“I said your phone keeps vibrating p>
Zaria glanced down and found a message from a coworker who had gotten lost near the backwoods. She turned to Kailey. “We’re done eating anyway. Let’s take a walk and go find her p>
After checking the time, Kailey saw no reason to refuse.
Cool mountain air brushed against them, light and clean, easing the mind and making worries feel distant — almost tempting enough to forget about leaving at all.
Perhaps something Ryan had said was still lingering, because later that night, while Kailey was relaxing in the bath, a call came through from Aleena.
They talked casually about family matters, yet Kailey could sense there was something Aleena was holding back. Sure enough, a moment later, her voice turned cautious. “Kailey, can I ask you something personal p>
“Sure, Mom p>
“Have you fallen for Kyson p>
Kailey had expected questions about her feelings, but not delivered with such bluntness. After thinking it over for a few seconds, she answered, “I don’t really know what counts as love. All I know is that being with him makes me feel at ease p>
That was enough for Aleena to understand exactly what her daughter meant.
She let out a long breath, her voice sounding worn and powerless. “Ryan called earlier to ask whether I knew about your relationship. I didn’t tell him anything, and I didn’t mention you and Kyson either. Kailey, I think it might be better if you tell him sooner rather than later. Still, that choice is yours. I won’t step in p>
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