Chapter 438
Chapter 438:
Since he didn’t appear badly hurt, Kyson rose slowly from the couch. “Don’t cause her trouble. If there’s nothing else, I’m leaving — she’s at home waiting for me p>
Benny watched him walk out. Only after the door shut did his expression twist with pain as he reached behind to check his back.
It was nowhere near fine. A dark bruise had already spread across his skin, and the center was stained with blood. On the way back earlier, he had thrown on a quick bandage without thinking much about it. Now that the tension was gone, the pain came rushing in.
Unbelievable. He clenched his jaw and let his shirt fall back into place.
Maybe he really should keep his distance from Kailey. Ever since she showed up, nothing seemed to go smoothly for him. A short, bitter laugh slipped out just as his phone started ringing.
He looked at the number on the screen and frowned deeply. He let it ring until it was nearly about to stop before answering. Leaning back against the armrest, he said, “Hello p>
A brief silence followed before a voice asked, “How did it go p>
“Not great,” Benny replied, staring up at the ceiling light. “She doesn’t like me at all. Almost took a swing at me today. She’s way too fierce for someone like me to handle p>
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Kyson got home at ten thirty. The villa was mostly dark, with only a faint light glowing in the hallway upstairs — Kailey had left it on for him.
The bedroom lights were off. In the dim room, he noticed a small figure curled up on the couch. His brows drew together as he walked closer.
He slid one arm under her neck and leaned down slightly. She stirred and slowly opened her eyes. “You’re back p>
“I am,” he said quietly. When she wrapped her arms around his neck, he steadied her. “Go back to sleep. I’ll take you to the bed p>
Kailey gave a soft hum and rested against his chest, her eyes already closing again.
He laid her carefully on the bed, pulled the blanket over her, and adjusted the thermostat before turning back.
To his surprise, she was no longer lying flat. She had propped herself up on one elbow, her hair spilling over her shoulder, watching him without blinking.
Something tightened in his chest. He stepped forward and brushed her hair back behind her ear. “Did I wake you p>
Kailey shook her head. Her voice came out soft and drowsy. “Where did you go earlier p>
“I went to see Benny. He’s not seriously injured. You don’t have to feel bad p>
Kailey nodded and lifted her chin so it rested in his palm. “It’s just odd. He’s been back for a while, but he doesn’t seem to be doing anything. What is he even here for?” Though Kyson and Benny were close, Benny had his own brother, and it wasn’t Kyson’s place to meddle in family matters. “Is he planning to stay here long term?” Kailey continued. “But even so, he shouldn’t keep following you around. Unless he—” She stopped abruptly when she saw the look in his eyes.