Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 44: Just as Allison was about to swing the sword, Kellan's hand shot out like a snake, grabbing hers and ripping the weapon out of her hands.

He moved so quickly that even as the blade stuck on his skin, he did not flinch, and the pain was barely reflected in his steely gaze.

Are you trying to reduce me, Miss Clarke, he asked, his tone soft but tense.

Of course not, she replied, with voice fresh as a winter breeze.

Their hands stayed together, fingers brushing, casting shadows on the cave wall that seemed strangely intimate, like lovers caught in a fleeting moment of connection.

But Kellan didn't like games.

He went straight to the heart of the matter.

Indeed, once my legs were paralyzed, but I have now recovered.

The Lloyd Group is surrounded by enemies and infighting.

I kept up the pretext of being in a wheelchair to attract the real threats.

He looked her in the eyes, so close that Kellan could see his reflection in her eyes.

As for that night on the cruise, he was high.

I was not master of my actions when I entered that room.

I never expected to meet you there, Miss Clarke.

Kellan's jaw tightened as he remembered the night she had pinned him down.

It was an indelible memory, but he was willing to assume his role.

responsibility in any

was never in my plans, she

her

It's not necessary.

already erased it from

It doesn't matter.

especially not with someone

move was a calculated move, his act of feigning inability a strategic ploy to manipulate

a lot about

ended up on the street, Allison said with

Melany already see me as a threat and make my

to keep

you, I doubt

smiled brightly, his face glowing in

So don't worry.

I'm in the

chuckled, realizing how absurd

posing as sheep: such a pretense did not

Kellan said with a mocking

for

wonder your ex-husband opted for someone

play the innocent lamb, perhaps you should polish

And you, Mr.

replied Allison, no longer interested in

they were being honest, he

signs of his previous brush

the Lloyd family will chase you like a

follow you to the end of the