Chapter 297
Chapter 297:
Compared to the previous night, Kyson was even more relentless — half playful, half persuasive — keeping her tangled in him until hours slipped away unnoticed. By the time morning came, she had barely avoided oversleeping.
Linda didn’t miss the chance to tease. “Kailey, marriage may be sweet, but you might want to pace yourself. Those dark circles aren’t subtle p>
Before Kailey could react, someone called out from the entrance. “Kailey, you have a visitor p>
Linda leaned forward with a mischievous grin. “Is it Mr. Blake? Did I just get exposed for talking about him p>
“I doubt it,” Kailey replied. He hadn’t said anything about stopping by.
Curiosity got the better of her, and she stepped out to see who it was.
The sight waiting for her made her pause. Olivia stood there.
Without makeup and dressed in white casual trousers with a fur coat thrown over her shoulders, Olivia looked drained. Her swollen eyes told the story of a sleepless night filled with tears.
The moment Olivia spotted Kailey, irritation flickered across her face — yet she swallowed it down. After a tense breath, she said stiffly, “Kailey, I need your help p>
“My help?” Kailey arched a brow and pointed at herself. “Olivia, are you serious?” What made Olivia think she would willingly assist her?
𝖩𝘰𝘪𝘯 t𝗁е 𝗰оm𝗺𝘶ո𝘪𝗍𝘺 𝘢t
Olivia’s breathing turned uneven, fury flashing briefly in her eyes before she steadied herself. “I can’t get in touch with Ryan. He’s still unwell, and — you wouldn’t want something to happen to him, would you p>
After that last encounter with Kailey, Ryan had returned home and drowned himself in alcohol. Olivia couldn’t get a clear explanation from him and had no clue what had truly taken place. At some point, he had lost his temper under her constant questioning and walked out. Since then, he hadn’t answered a single call or replied to any of her messages.
Olivia could only assume it was connected to Kailey. Given Ryan’s tangled emotions toward her, the guess wasn’t hard to make. Swallowing her pride, she had come — determined to beg if she had to.
Kailey didn’t soften. “If he’s unwell, take him to a hospital. If something’s wrong, call the police. What exactly do you expect me to do p>
The color drained from Olivia’s face before anger rushed back in. “He took care of you for years. Don’t you feel even a little worried p>
“And if I did, would that fix anything?” Frustration edged into Kailey’s voice. “If he’s choosing to avoid you, that already says enough. Do you have even a shred of self-respect? I have work to do. I don’t have time for this. You should leave p>
The moment Kailey turned away, Olivia lunged forward and grabbed a fistful of her hair. Her voice broke into a near scream. “I lack self-respect? Fine! Maybe I do! But you’re worse! You know where Ryan is, don’t you? Tell me! Where is he p>
The sudden pull made Kailey stumble, but she recovered quickly. Gripping Olivia’s wrist, she forced her down and pushed her aside. “If you’re not thinking clearly, go see a doctor. Don’t cause a scene here p>