Chapter 407
Chapter 407:
When they reached the lakeside, Max eagerly moved closer to the water. Strolling beside him, she asked, “Where did you come from p>
Max was busy chasing a tiny insect and paid no attention to her question.
Still, Kailey kept talking. “Did you grow up overseas? You couldn’t have gotten this big inside a regular pet shop, could you?” That possibility didn’t seem realistic. Many areas restricted large breeds, so it made more sense that he had been brought in from another country.
A playful smile appeared on her lips as she rubbed Max’s head. “Has Kyson ever introduced you to any other beautiful woman p>
Naturally, Max could not answer — yet a cautious voice from nearby suddenly spoke up. “Are you Kailey Evans p>
Spinning on her heel, Kailey found a woman in her early forties eyeing her from head to toe with blatant scrutiny. A courteous smile touched Kailey’s lips. “Yes, that’s me. Is there something you need p>
“Oh, so it really is you.” Recognition flashed across the woman’s face, quickly curdling into open contempt.
“Well, would you look at that — running into you in our neighborhood of all places. Who exactly are you mooching off here? Don’t tell me your uncle has a property here. You should know where you belong. You’re not a child anymore. Can’t you stand on your own two feet? He’s about to walk down the aisle. Why the hell are you still stuck to him like that? Haven’t you learned a shred of basic decency p>
The barrage of accusations struck so fast that Kailey stood frozen for a heartbeat, the pleasant curve of her smile fading into a flat line. “I don’t even know you p>
“So what if you don’t? That doesn’t mean I can’t call out what’s wrong p>
Kailey’s words only seemed to fuel the woman’s indignation, her voice rising with smug righteousness as anger colored her cheeks.
𝖳𝘩𝖾 𝖻𝘦𝘀𝘵 𝘳eа𝗱𝘪𝘯𝗀 𝖾xpеr𝘪еո𝘤e 𝗈𝘯
Spotting a passerby, she lunged forward and seized the stranger’s arm. “Did you see the headlines this morning? The woman who tried to seduce her own uncle — that’s her. She lives in our complex, and she still thinks she’s innocent p>
Curiosity instantly lit up the passerby’s face, and they slowed to a halt, openly staring. Within moments, a loose circle of onlookers formed around Kailey, murmurs rippling through the air.
One person shook his head in disapproval. “How could you betray the very person who raised you? Is that how you repay kindness? By dragging his family into this mess p>
Another voice jumped in eagerly. “Exactly! Just imagine how miserable his girlfriend must have been p>
Overlapping chatter swarmed around her, drilling into Kailey’s temples. She attempted to slip away, yet the cluster of bodies closed in with almost intentional obstruction, their clamor roaring in her ears.
Frustration finally surged past her restraint. “Max p>
A fierce bark rang out, loud enough to rattle nerves.
Only then did the crowd register the massive dog seated a few steps away. Rising to his feet, the animal’s towering silhouette evoked a vigilant knight, each heavy stride carrying an oddly courtly grace.