Chapter 2948

Dulcie rose from her seat, ready to head upstairs when Kyson stood abruptly, surprising her.

Dulcie, he began, his voice softer than usual, can you come with me to see Colby again tomorrow? He.

Hell only agree to interact with me if youre there.

There was something uncharacteristically vulnerable in his request, a hint of helplessness.

Dulcie hesitated for only a moment before responding coolly, Okay.

She then turned and ascended the stairs.

The next morning, the smell of baking filled the house.

Dulcie had been up early, busy in the kitchen preparing cookies and cakes for the children.

Kyson appeared at the foot of the stairs, his eyes drawn to her before he could stop himself. She moved gracefully, the apron tied snugly around her waist, like a devoted wife.

unexpected relief washed

felt as though his tension melted away the moment she was near, as if her presence alone was enough to bring

closer, joining her at

masked her

hands brushed occasionally, the contact brief but

wave of unease through Dulcie, though Kyson seemed

hers now and then, a teasing glint in

but when his hand lingered just a Little too long, her fingers slipped, and the

splattering across her face and

exclaimed,

began fumbling to wipe it off herself, but

he commanded, his voice low but

he tilted her chin up with

carefully wiped the

of his breath, the scent of him, a mix of something sweet with a

her chin ever so slightly, allowing Kyson to gently wipe

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