Chapter 324
Chapter 324:
Irene didn’t know about the tension between Kailey and Ryan. She focused only on practical matters, discussing what gifts they should prepare for the Owens. The two families had once lived as neighbors, but years had passed without contact, and proper courtesy still mattered.
Kailey listened to Irene’s suggestions and agreed to each one.
That evening, Karol arranged a full dinner as usual.
Kyson still hadn’t come back when an unexpected visitor arrived at the villa. The man walked in without hesitation, picked up a chicken leg from the table, and dropped onto the couch as if he belonged there.
Kailey couldn’t ignore it. She walked over and nudged him with her foot. “Watch your manners p>
J𝗈і𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗋 𝘤𝗈𝘮𝗺uո𝗶t𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝗀𝗮l𝗻𝗼𝘷е𝗅𝘀.сom
“Don’t worry. Irene won’t mind,” Benny replied, still chewing.
After swallowing, he leaned back and grinned. “I’m practically family here. Why are you acting so careful? Do they make you feel like you don’t belong? If I were in your shoes, I would’ve left a long time ago.” He clearly enjoyed provoking her.
Kailey let out a short laugh. “That’s unfortunate for you. Kyson and I are already legally married p>
“He only married you to stop his family from pressuring him. It’s not because he loves you p>
She didn’t miss a beat. “Then you’ll be disappointed. He loves me more than anything p>
Benny tilted his head. “And you? Do you love him p>
The teasing tone faded from the air. Kailey stopped cold at the question.
Did she love Kyson? The word felt too serious. Saying she only liked him didn’t seem like enough either. She couldn’t clearly define what he meant to her. Most days, he felt steady and dependable — someone she could lean on without explaining herself, who understood her silence and the things she couldn’t say out loud. But did she truly love him?
Benny studied her face and gave a short laugh. “Look at you. You don’t even love him p>
The food in his hand no longer held his interest. He tossed the half-eaten chicken leg into the trash and stepped closer, looking down at her. “I’m telling you this now. Don’t take advantage of Kyson. If you do, you won’t like what happens next p>
His warning pulled her back from her thoughts. Instead of reacting with anger, she found it faintly ridiculous. Did he really think he had the right to judge her?
At that moment, Irene came downstairs. When she saw Benny, her face brightened at once. “Benny, what a surprise! Have you lost weight p>
His entire attitude shifted. He wrapped his arms around her and smiled. “I’ve gotten thinner. I miss your food so much p>
When he acted this way, it was easy for people to soften toward him.
Irene fussed over him and looked him over carefully, asking question after question. Benny glanced at Kailey with a smug expression while staying close to Irene’s side. “My brother isn’t in Aslesall right now. I’ve been staying at a hotel by myself. It’s been boring. Can I move in here p>
“Well —” Irene hesitated. She liked him, but she didn’t answer right away. Instead, she turned to Kailey. “Kailey, what do you think p>