Chapter 455
Chapter 455:
Kailey couldn’t help feeling frustrated at Zaria’s overly accommodating response.
When the meal neared its end, Zaria pushed her chair back. “I’m heading to the restroom p>
With her departure, only Kailey and Gregg remained at the table. A faint glint flashed behind his lenses as he adjusted his glasses, though his voice stayed warm. “Your accent stands out, Ms. Evans. You’re not originally from Aslesall, are you? What brought you here p>
“My husband lives here,” Kailey answered simply.
“You sound deeply attached to him p>
𝘑oi𝗇 𝘵𝘩ou𝗌𝘢𝘯𝗱ѕ 𝗼𝖿 𝗳𝗮𝘯𝘴 о𝗻 𝘨𝗮𝗹𝘯ovе𝘭ѕ.𝘤𝗼𝘮
“I am p>
Unease crept into Kailey’s thoughts — the conversation with him left a sour edge despite his polished manners.
Gregg chuckled. “New couples always believe their feelings will last untouched. Time has a way of reshaping every bond, and love is never spared from that change p>
Irritation tightened her brow. “What are you trying to suggest p>
“Kailey,” Gregg said, “you and your husband grew up in very different worlds. One day that gap will make sense to you p>
Cold resolve hardened Kailey’s expression. Just as she was about to retort, Zaria returned. “What did I miss p>
“Nothing important.” Ease slipped back into Gregg’s smile. “If you’re done eating, we should head out. I can drive you home p>
Oblivious to the tension, Zaria answered cheerfully, “You only need to take me. Kailey brought her own car p>
Both of them turned toward her. A steady breath filled Kailey’s lungs as she picked up her bag.
She wanted to warn Zaria about the strange feeling Gregg left behind, yet her friend floated beside him in bright contentment and chatted without pause.
Doubt lingered in Kailey’s mind. Who was this man, really? She feared Zaria might get hurt.
Silence rode with Kailey during the drive home, her thoughts circling the evening. As she neared her neighborhood, a familiar car appeared in her mirror — it had followed her since they left the restaurant.
Was it only chance?
Memory flashed back to her kidnapping, and her heartbeat stumbled. Panic pushed her hand toward her phone to call Kyson, yet the black car suddenly veered into a side road.
A steady exhale left her as her foot pressed down to speed up. Habit made her check the mirror again as she turned into her neighborhood. The wide road behind her was empty.
Relief loosened her shoulders, and Kailey stepped inside her home.
Kyson was on the couch, phone in hand, his laptop open beside him. A smile appeared the moment he heard her, and he reached out.
Kailey walked over, and he drew her into his arms.
“Keep watching the situation. I’ll be there once I finish up here.” He ended the call and brushed a kiss against her lips. “You smell amazing. What did you eat p>
Kailey nudged him and sat down beside him. “Nothing special. Are you leaving on a trip p>
“I am.” Shadow crossed his features for a moment. “Something urgent came up, and I have to return to Jucridge.” Longing lingered in his gaze as he studied her face. “Do you want to come with me p>