Chapter 256
Chapter 256:
Kyson smiled gently when he saw the concern in her eyes. He resisted the urge to touch her face. “Sure. I’ll go to the restroom p>
The easy understanding between them made Ryan’s gaze sharpen.
Kyson glanced at him and lifted a brow. “Mr. Owen, feel free to contact me anytime. Business or personal p>
Business meant the project. As for personal —
Ryan’s eyes darkened. The corner of his mouth twitched. “You’re very considerate, Mr. Blake p>
Kyson didn’t respond. He turned and walked away.
Only after he was gone did Ryan look at Kailey. His gaze felt like fire. “What do you want to say p>
The pressure around her was suffocating, pressing in from every side. Kailey’s fingers curled tightly at her side. She took a steady breath and said slowly, “Uncle, I’m already married p>
Ryan stood there without speaking. The tall plants behind him blocked the angled sunlight, and shadows fell across his face.
Kailey forced herself to continue. “I told you before that I’m in a relationship. I wasn’t lying. It’s Kyson. We got our marriage certificate today p>
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“Kailey, you’re getting better at lying, aren’t you p>
“I didn’t p>
“You didn’t want?” His eyes were rimmed with red as he stepped closer, leaning toward her, his jaw tight. “You said he took care of you. Fine, I can accept that. Letting you drive his car counts as taking care of you — you two were close as kids, after all. But married? Why would he marry you? The Blake family stands at the top. I have to tread carefully just to work with him. And you? What do you have? What are you relying on p>
His breathing turned rough, each word heavier than the last. “Do you really think a man like Kyson doesn’t have women lining up for him p>
Kailey’s face lost all color. Her lips parted, but no sound came out. So in his eyes, she was nothing. She was worthy of loving him — but she was not worthy of being loved by Kyson.
When he saw the light in her eyes dim, Ryan realized he had gone too far.
He inhaled sharply and grabbed her shoulders. “Kailey, I’m not trying to hurt you. A man like Kyson only has to lift a finger and women will surround him. There’s no reason for him to choose you. I know you’re still upset with me. I was wrong. I’ll apologize. Just stop pushing me away. Come home with me. I p>
“That’s enough!” Kailey shook off his hands. “You’re right. I don’t have status. I don’t have power. I was adopted. I grew up without my parents. But it wasn’t my fault they died. If I had let that define me, I would’ve given up at eight years old. I’m grateful you had your brother and sister-in-law take me in. I’m grateful for the years you’ve looked after me. But gratitude doesn’t mean obedience. I’m a person, not an accessory. I have my own life to live — just as you have yours. And didn’t you already choose Olivia p>