"A new ward (Mei Lin series)" part 58 (Patreon)

Kyle's demeanor took on a more playful edge as he sensed Jana's hesitation. "Come on, Jana. Live a little. When was the last time you did something just because it was fun? Or are you always this serious?" His tone was teasing, gently mocking her cautious nature.

Jana, standing there in her striking 6-inch heels, couldn't help but laugh, despite herself. "Fun? I think I left that behind in my pre-mom life," she joked back, her usual reserve starting to crack under his lighthearted banter.

"Exactly my point!" Kyle exclaimed, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "It's a bike ride, not a space mission. I promise, we'll keep it slow. Especially with those killer heels of yours. I'm half expecting you to walk on water with those."

Feeling a rare surge of spontaneity, Jana found herself agreeing quicker than she would have imagined. "Alright, alright. Let's go for this bike ride. But if I break an ankle, you're carrying me back!"

As they stepped outside, Kyle handed her a helmet. Jana looked at it, a bit perplexed. She had never really worn one before. Trying to fit it over her long hair extensions, she struggled a bit, the helmet sitting awkwardly on her head at first. Kyle couldn't help but chuckle as he turned around to fix it for her.

"There, now you're officially a biker chick," he said with a grin, giving the helmet a gentle pat...