Chapter 271
Chapter 271:
Surprise flashed across her face before bright laughter spilled out. She tilted her head, eyes sparkling. “What on earth are you saying p>
Kailey understood perfectly well that stunning women filled every corner of the world. For a man of Kyson’s influence and fortune, choosing anyone he wanted would have been effortless. Her lashes lowered, shadows softening her expression. “Doesn’t that feel a little unfair to you p>
“Unfair how p>
Her lips curved into a shy smile as her fidgeting fingers traced the buttons on Kyson’s shirt one by one. “I used to like Ryan. I even imagined spending my whole life with him. Doesn’t that make things unfair for you p>
Back then, she had swallowed countless slights from Olivia, and every phone call from Kyson had somehow pressed against the bruises she tried to hide. Whenever she wavered, he had been there — steady and patient — offering comfort, quiet encouragement, and solutions that untangled her messes one after another.
When her confession faded into the air, Kyson didn’t answer right away. Stillness wrapped around them, filled with nothing but the gentle rise and fall of shared breaths.
After a long moment, he lifted his hand and lightly pinched the tip of her nose, a warm smile flickering in his eyes. “You silly girl. In this world, the things that truly matter were never about fairness. It takes two to tango. How could you possibly know what it means to me when you take the lead p>
Kailey tilted her face up, curiosity shimmering in her bright gaze. “And what did it mean p>
For a brief second, Kyson held her eyes, then chose silence instead of honesty. Admitting the truth might have inflated her confidence far too much.
“Nothing,” he answered lightly. Though his heart had already swelled with a reckless, uncontrollable joy.
𝘙o𝗆𝖺𝗻𝖼e 𝗻𝘰𝘷𝘦l𝗌 𝗼𝗇 𝗀аlnо𝘃е𝗅ѕ.𝗰𝗈𝘮
His steady eyes settled on the girl in his embrace as he dipped his head and brushed a lingering kiss against her forehead, his voice low and quiet. “I just want you to understand you don’t have to overanalyze everything. When you started leaning on me like I was your emotional lifeline, my feelings for you were not entirely innocent p>
Faced with his striking features only inches away, Kailey felt her pulse stumble wildly. Caught in a soft haze, she whispered, “Kyson p>
“How can someone like you be this gentle?” A quiet laugh rumbled from his throat. Truthfully, it was only because she chose to see him that way.
Pressing her lips together, Kailey suddenly leaned forward, stole a quick kiss from his cheek, and tumbled out of his arms, sliding off the bed in one smooth motion. Her nimble escape was so sudden he didn’t even have time to blink.
Glancing back over her shoulder, she offered a bright, teasing smile. “You probably didn’t get much sleep last night. Close your eyes and rest a little longer p>
Only after Kailey’s figure vanished behind the bathroom door did Kyson pull his attention back. With an unhurried stretch, he reached for his phone and unlocked the screen.