Chapter 339
Chapter 339:
With easy composure, Kyson pulled out a chair, picked up an egg, and began peeling it before placing it on Kailey’s plate. “Last night p>
Irene finished the last sip of her milk, eyes drifting between them before she set the glass down. “Don’t rush your breakfast. I’m heading out to meet someone and look at wedding venues in Aslesall. Kailey, want to come with me p>
“Sorry, I’ve got work today p>
“Then I’ll just go by myself.” She shifted the topic, flicking a cautious glance at her son and dropping her voice as she gestured toward the upper floor. “Benny is still asleep. He may have a sharp tongue, but he means no harm p>
Kyson barely reacted, his expression calm and unreadable. Kailey curved her lips into a smile and nodded.
After Irene’s footsteps faded from the dining room, Kyson asked, “So, what do you think p>
𝗥е𝗰𝗼𝗆𝗺𝖾ոd ѕ.𝖼o𝗺 𝘁𝗈 𝗒𝗼𝘶𝘳 fr𝗂e𝗇𝖽ѕ
“About what p>
“Benny. If you’d rather not deal with him, I can have his brother come pick him up p>
“He’s really not that bad,” Kailey replied. “If he wants to stay, let him. We’re barely home during the day anyway p>
Mid-conversation, a steady rhythm of footsteps echoed down the staircase.
Moments later, Benny drifted into view, dressed in white shorts, a loose gray shirt, and soft slippers — the picture of effortless morning laziness. A wide yawn stretched across his face as he drifted over to the table, grabbed the egg from Kailey’s plate, took a bite, and sank into his chair.
“What are you all talking about?” he asked.
“About when you’re leaving,” Kailey replied. “So — when is it p>
Benny rolled his eyes, cheek puffing out, which only made him look unexpectedly endearing. Kyson slid another boiled egg toward him and lifted a brow. “Peel it p>
So they had really joined forces against him.
Benny bit down with extra force, letting his irritation speak for him instead of his words. Once the shell was stripped away and the egg set neatly on Kailey’s plate, she lifted it and took a small bite. “Weren’t you supposed to help with the cleaning this morning? What happened? Did the bed refuse to let you go p>
From the corner of his eye, Benny shot a wary glance at Kyson. He faltered for a second before replying defensively, “I already got up. How did you even know I didn’t? Karol and Irene don’t need my help anyway p>
Heat crept up his neck before the words had fully left his mouth.
Amusement shimmered in Kailey’s eyes as she tilted her head. “Is that so p>
Silence trapped him for a beat, irritation tightening his jaw. “I don’t argue with women p>
With a sharp turn, he stomped back upstairs. Kailey’s gentle smile lingered, untouched. “He’s actually kind of cute p>
Something in Kyson’s expression stilled as his gaze drifted. After a brief pause, he asked in an offhand tone, “Have you ever had a brother p>
“No.” Kailey shook her head. “My mom’s health was never great, so after giving birth to me, she decided not to have any more children p>
Noticing the strange tightness in his expression, she lifted her gaze. “Did something happen p>