Chapter 349
Chapter 349:
Downstairs, Kyson and Sawyer had already finished two rounds of chess. Each had claimed one win, and neither held the upper hand.
Sawyer lifted his eyes toward the young man seated across from him. Kyson had accepted his earlier loss without the slightest change in expression, and that alone revealed how steady his thinking was. “Mr. Blake, you seem to enjoy chess p>
“Please call me Kyson,” he replied with a polite nod. “I only learned it when I was young because my mother insisted. I wouldn’t say I’m especially good at it p>
“I see.” Sawyer gave a thoughtful nod. “Your mother must have placed great importance on raising her child well p>
Kyson responded with a faint smile but didn’t elaborate.
After a brief pause, Sawyer spoke again. “Kailey may come across as lively and carefree, but she’s more sensitive than she appears. I hope you’ll always consider her feelings p>
“I will. Although my work keeps me occupied, Kailey has always been patient with me. She’s the one who shows understanding.” Kyson set down the final piece.
The board reached a standstill.
Sawyer looked over the layout and let out a quiet sigh. “You young people truly are remarkable. Have you chosen a date for the wedding?” The sudden shift in topic made his intentions clear.
Kyson remained steady. “Kailey and my mother have talked it over. We’re thinking of holding it on Valentine’s Day. If you or your wife have any objections, we can adjust p>
Sawyer smiled. “Valentine’s Day lands on a Saturday this year. That works nicely. Still, it’s coming up soon. Will everything be ready in time p>
𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯
“My mother has plenty of time these days. She’ll take care of the preparations p>
“If there’s anything you need, just let us know. My wife is free most days. She’d be glad to accompany you to Aslesall p>
With that, the wedding date was decided.
Just then, a phone began to ring. Kyson didn’t reach for it. Instead, he looked at Sawyer. “Being able to marry Kailey is an honor. Please accept this as a small gesture of my respect.” As soon as he finished, Bruno stepped forward and placed a stack of documents on the coffee table.
Sawyer didn’t need to open them to know what they were. After a short silence, he shook his head. “These should go to Kailey. For us, nothing matters more than seeing the two of you live well together p>
Kyson’s expression remained composed and restrained. He gently pushed the documents closer. “You’ve given her everything a father could. That deserves acknowledgment. I’m certain she’d want you to keep them p>
Sawyer studied him carefully. The young man carried himself with quiet confidence—refined in appearance, yet with an authority in him that couldn’t be ignored, his eyes deep and unreadable.
“Then I’ll accept them,” Sawyer said at last. He understood that Kyson wasn’t simply offering a gift. He was drawing a clear line between Kailey and the Owen family.