Chapter 421
Chapter 421:
“Why should I bother explaining anything to you?” A trace of irritation flashed through Benny’s eyes. With a sharp movement, he flipped open the lunch box on the table. “Aside from that face of yours, there’s nothing worth praising. You’re just a pretty face who brings trouble everywhere p>
For a few seconds, Kailey studied him closely, yet anger did not rise in her. Benny had never been kind with his words. As for being called a troublemaker with a pretty face, she decided to treat it as a compliment instead. Thinking that way, her mood improved slightly — though she still wanted an answer.
“We’re already married, so your opinion won’t change anything. Still, I want to understand. We’ve barely met, and I even helped you before. Why do you dislike me so much p>
“Do I need a reason to dislike someone p>
“Maybe not. But listen…” Kailey leaned in just a little, close enough that he only had to turn his head to meet her clear gaze. “I can tell you’re hiding something. That’s the real reason you can’t stand me p>
With her flawless face so near, Benny felt his heartbeat stumble unexpectedly. His lips tightened, and he shifted backward. “Keep your distance p>
After he moved far enough away, the stiffness in his body eased. “You want to hear the truth p>
He looked straight at her, the emotions in his eyes not difficult to read — they resembled the exaggerated seriousness a young man might try to display, yet the more intentional it appeared, the harder it was to grasp what he truly meant.
𝗥o𝗺𝘢ո𝖼𝘦 𝗻𝗼𝗏𝖾𝘭𝘴 оո
Holding his gaze, Kailey listened as he said, “While he was abroad, Kyson had someone whom he loved deeply. She’s a thousand times better than you. He left her behind just because he was going to marry you. Tell me — doesn’t that make you the other woman p>
Hearing that, Kailey fell silent. She couldn’t immediately tell whether his words held any truth, so she chose not to respond.
Benny pressed on. “What? Feeling guilty now p>
“Guilty?” Kailey let out a soft laugh, her tone steady and composed. “From what you said, he wasn’t in a relationship with her. If that’s the case, why would I feel guilty p>
Benny pressed his lips together and did not argue back.
“Besides, even if everything you said was true, that still wouldn’t be my responsibility,” Kailey continued.
A sudden realization struck her that this conversation was pointless. Benny clearly had no intention of being honest, so there was no reason to keep pressing him. She rose to her feet and looked at him squarely. “Benny, I don’t know why you insist on staying around us, but from now on, stop criticizing me while claiming it’s for Kyson’s sake. He hasn’t given you the authority to judge me on his behalf p>
Benny kept staring at her, his eyes carrying layers of emotion that were difficult to read.
Remaining composed, Kailey turned and walked away — yet she could still feel his gaze trailing behind her. A chill crept up her back, and she became even more certain that Benny was far from simple.