Chapter 253
Chapter 253:
Lionel let out a relieved sigh and gave a light chuckle. “It’s been a while, so I thought I’d call and check on you. Do you have time for lunch today, Kailey p>
Kailey almost turned him down. Then she remembered the marriage certificate still in her hand. Since she was married now, meeting family was unavoidable. The Owen family was based in Jucridge, so seeing Lionel first made sense.
She glanced at Kyson. After he gave a small nod, she said, “I do. There’s someone I’d like you to meet p>
Lionel sounded delighted and quickly gave her the name and address of the restaurant.
Once the call ended, Kyson naturally reached for her hand as they walked toward the parking lot. “Do you know what your uncle likes p>
Kailey hesitated. “I don’t.” They hadn’t known each other long, and their interactions had been limited — she knew almost nothing about his preferences.
Kyson gave a thoughtful nod. “Let’s get in the car first p>
On the drive to the restaurant, Kailey suddenly remembered she still hadn’t posted anything online.
𝖬𝗈rе 𝗇𝘰𝘃𝗲𝘭s о𝘯 𝗴a𝗅𝗻𝗈𝗏е𝘭𝘴.сom
She glanced sideways at the man focused on the road. Sunlight traced the sharp line of his profile. Her lips curved slightly as she quietly lifted her phone and snapped a photo of his side view.
He looked ridiculously handsome. She genuinely couldn’t understand how someone could look that flawless from every angle.
Kailey saved the post Kyson had shared, then opened her own social media and uploaded both photos.
What should she write?
She bit her lip, thought for a moment, and typed a single line: “Grateful to have you. Let’s walk this road together p>
Notifications flooded her screen almost immediately — messages filled with shock and congratulations, some asking when the wedding banquet would be held. Kailey replied to each one, unaware of how soft her expression had grown as she typed.
Kyson glanced at her and smiled faintly. In that moment, nothing else in the world seemed to matter more than her happiness.
What should have been a thirty-minute drive ended up taking more than an hour. Kyson had made a detour to his company to pick up a gift box. Kailey didn’t ask about it.
When they arrived at the restaurant, a waiter led them to a private room. Kailey reached out and pushed the door open.
She froze.
Why was Ryan here?
Kailey’s fingers tightened, and her lashes trembled slightly as she spoke. “This is my uncle, Ryan Owen p>
Kyson’s expression didn’t change. He gently wrapped his hand around hers and eased her clenched fingers apart. “Mr. Owen. We meet again.” His gaze locked onto the man inside the room, and a faint, knowing smile touched his lips. “Well, this is unexpected p>
Ryan had come here for one reason — he wanted to see Kailey. He never expected Kyson to be standing beside her.
His eyes dropped to their intertwined hands. For a split second, his gaze darkened.
Before he could respond, Kyson had already guided Kailey into the room. “Mr. Owen, I didn’t realize you were still in Aslesall. We haven’t had the chance to host you properly. I hope you’ll forgive us p>