Chapter 534
Chapter 534:
“Yes.” Lyman’s eyes held no warmth. “I’ll be busy, so you can stay with the Owens p>
Carefully smoothing over the thrill bubbling inside her, Kailey kept her voice steady. “Since there’s nothing else to do, I might as well go with you p>
She spent the rest of the day packing, though there wasn’t much to pack. Nothing in Mountain View Residence truly belonged to her — every necessity had been handed to her by Lyman when she first arrived. Only a few folded outfits went into her bag.
And her documents. How would Lyman get them from Kyson? By stealing?
A slow shake of her head pushed the hopeful feeling away. Her eyes drifted toward the scenery that had once felt welcoming, and a heaviness settled in her chest as she realized how different everything seemed now.
That night, Lyman returned — with her documents.
Of course. He always had his ways.
Th𝗲 𝖻𝗲𝘀𝘵 r𝘦𝘢𝘥i𝗻𝗴 𝘦x𝗉𝘦𝗋𝗂𝘦𝗻c𝖾 o𝗇
“I’ve already booked the tickets. If you need anything, let them know — they’ll deliver it,” he said, holding the documents without offering them.
“Are we traveling alone?” Kailey asked.
“Who else are you expecting?” Lyman said flatly. “Kyson is overwhelmed right now. He can’t look after you. If you truly care about him, stay put and don’t cause trouble p>
“Hold on.” Her pulse stumbled. “Overwhelmed? What exactly happened to him p>
“That doesn’t concern you,” he replied, his half-turned face carrying a deliberate chill. “Unless you believe you can shoulder burdens that defeat him, there’s no reason to torment yourself with questions p>
Air caught in her throat. Her hands tightened into fists, and several painful seconds dragged by before she could steady her breathing. Bitterness filled her, but there was nothing she could do about it.
Morning arrived after a night without rest. Kailey pushed herself upright with shadows staining the skin beneath her eyes.
A compact business suitcase sat ready beside Lyman. His gaze slid toward her pajamas, and a crease formed between his brows. “What’s keeping you from getting ready p>
“Nothing in this place belongs to me, so there’s nothing to gather,” Kailey replied flatly. “If that’s a problem, I can stay behind p>
The boldness in her tone carried real weight and hung in the air between them.
Amusement flickered across his face, his tongue brushing his cheek. “Very well. Stay dressed like that. Anything missing can be purchased after we arrive p>
She had meant to say she wouldn’t go with him at all — hoping to slip away and find Kyson instead. But from Lyman’s expression, it was clear that refusal wasn’t an option.
Kailey’s lips pressed into a thin line. She went upstairs without another word, changed into casual clothes, and soon walked out beside him, stepping into the same car bound for the airport.
The trip unfolded without trouble. Three hours later, they landed in Jucridge.
An assistant stood waiting with a van that had arrived ahead of schedule. He whispered something to Lyman, whose expression darkened instantly. Lyman turned to Kailey. “The driver will escort you to the Owens p>