Chapter 265
Chapter 265:
“But p>
“No excuses.” Kyson lifted the bracelet, rolled up her sleeve, and fastened it around her wrist. The deep green made her skin look even more luminous.
“This is simply a welcome gift from my mother. Now that you’re married, she’ll give you many more things — some modest, some extravagant. The value doesn’t matter.” His eyes never left her. “What matters is that you are the person her son cherishes most. She’ll care for you the same way she cares for me. If you refuse her gifts, she’ll worry. Do you understand p>
Kailey felt her thoughts swirl, only partly following his words — yet she grasped the heart of what he meant.
After a long silence, she suddenly changed the subject. “Since she’s staying here, shouldn’t we be sharing a room p>
Kailey’s sudden mention of sharing a room caught Kyson completely off guard.
He hesitated for a second. “You’re really certain about this p>
“I’m sure,” Kailey replied, even though nerves still fluttered in her chest. She had been weighing the decision for quite some time.
As for the bracelet — Kyson was right. Since it was a gift from his mother, refusing it would only come across as rude. And just like the ten-carat pink diamond ring, there weren’t exactly many occasions to show it off, so she might as well hold on to both for now. If circumstances changed later, she could always return everything together.
Kyson had no idea she had thought it through so carefully, and he found himself unexpectedly at a loss for words. He reached out and wrapped her hand in his, gently tracing small circles on her skin. Since he kept his gaze down, Kailey had no way of knowing what he was thinking. After a moment, he murmured, “If you’re not ready p>
“I am ready,” Kailey interrupted, the words tumbling out a little too quickly, her nerves giving her away. “We’re already married, so it’s too late for you to back out now p>
𝖩𝗈i𝗇 𝗍𝗵𝘦 c𝗼𝘮𝗆𝘶n𝗶𝘁𝘺 𝘢𝘁
That statement hung in the air, leaving them both momentarily stunned.
What had she just said?
Kyson chuckled softly. Some people might have had second thoughts after tying the knot, but he wasn’t one of them. Only he knew how long he had waited — days and nights — for this very moment. His eyes shone with quiet emotion as he answered, “You’re right. There’s no escaping it now p>
Heat crept up Kailey’s cheeks. She stood abruptly and mumbled, “Well, I’m not going to back out either. I’m going to shower.” Kyson watched her slip away in embarrassment, a tender smile curving his lips.
He headed to his own room to clean up as well, finishing with a splash of woodsy aftershave, then returned to the master bedroom. The lights were dimmed.