Chapter 296
Chapter 296:
Mothers-in-law who encouraged their daughters-in-law to follow their own hearts were rare. Kailey understood just how fortunate she was.
For a second, Irene’s eyes brightened, only to soften with a trace of regret. “I wish I had a daughter like you too. You’re so sweet p>
After chatting happily with Irene for a while, Kailey returned to her room with a lingering glow.
On the couch, Kyson was focused on his laptop. When she walked in, he lifted his head. “What were you and my mom discussing? You look unusually pleased p>
“Oh, nothing much,” Kailey replied. Fresh from washing her hands, she rubbed in hand cream while studying Kyson’s handsome features with a gentle smile. “I kind of envy you p>
“Envy me?” Kyson closed his laptop and pulled Kailey into his lap. Once she settled against him, he lowered his head and pressed a light kiss to her cheek. “I envy myself too. I’m the one lucky enough to have a wife who’s beautiful, intelligent, and incredible p>
S𝖺ve у𝗈𝘂𝗋 𝗳𝖺𝘷𝗈𝘳i𝘁е 𝗻𝗈𝘃e𝘭𝗌 oո
Kailey stayed still, her gaze resting on him. Her eyes shone clearly, carrying admiration, longing, and a depth of feeling that ran far deeper than words.
“It’s not that,” she whispered. “Kyson, you have no idea how fortunate you really are p>
He had grown up in a home that was whole and steady. His parents were loving, present, and kind. That security had shaped him into someone fearless and open — someone who never questioned whether he was wanted.
She wasn’t like that. Losing her mother at a young age had forced her to survive behind confidence and pride.
For just a moment, the brightness in Kailey’s eyes faded. Noticing it, Kyson drew his brows together and brushed his thumb gently beneath her eye. “If you’re with someone as amazing as me, doesn’t that mean you’re even luckier p>
His words pulled her back to the present, and Kailey blinked.
“Perhaps,” she replied with a soft smile, though a faint shimmer remained in her gaze. “You asked what Irene and I talked about. Well — she told me not to fall for your sweet talk. And she said not to rush into getting pregnant just because you mentioned it. That wouldn’t be wise p>
Motherhood at her age had never been part of her plan. There was a teasing edge in her low voice.
Images from the night before surfaced in Kyson’s mind. His expression shifted, his eyes deepening as he swallowed. The hand resting at her waist slid lower. “I’m sorry. I got carried away. I’ll be more careful p>
Even pressed close to him, Kailey felt heat rush to her face. The calm she tried to maintain dissolved instantly, and she moved to stand. “Alright p>
Before she could finish, he lifted her effortlessly and held her against him.
His voice dropped near her ear. “You’ll be the one to decide that p>
A harsh lesson settled in Kailey’s mind. Once a man let desire take over, pulling him back was never easy.