Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 162: Allison hadnt anticipated Kellans sharp eye for detail.

The comics he identified were from years ago.

Even Garry had struggled to be certain, yet Kellan seemed unwavering in his confidence as he pinpointed them with ease.

Still, Allison saw no reason to conceal such a trivial matter.

Yes, those are mine, she replied casually.

Just some old sketches from my time in Leswington.

Kellan paused, momentarily stunned, before responding, So, Ms.

Clarke, youre actually Hedwig.

Allison raised an eyebrow.

Mr.

Lloyd, I didnt expect you to know about that, let alone have read my works.

It was a coincidence, Kellan said, his voice softening.

During the Perfumery Competition in Leswington, I came across your comics.

They were… comforting, warm.

I even thought about tracking you down.

His expression remained unreadable, but the emotions in his words were unmistakable.

I searched for the artist for so long, never realizing it was you, right in front of me all this time.

His voice, deep and resonant like the low notes of a violin, lingered in the air.

As he spoke, he seemed lost in reflection, recalling the tangled history that had first brought them together by accident a one-night stand that had evolved into something far more complex.

The more he learned about Allison, the more he realized how many secrets she harbored.

What intrigued him most, though, was how similar their souls seemed to be.

Pottery.

Comics.

her drew him

mused with a

hadnt expected to be connected to him

on the streets of Velonia, the capital of Leswington, Kellan

paths had already

Competition, where theyd passed by each

had led them here, like fate weaving their lives

caught herself, mocking her

once believed in destiny

three years of being entangled with

off the thought, Allison

to finish the pottery we

of his niece,

been relentless, and thunderstorms hit a while

Lornas been having more

in the closet again, refusing to eat or let anyone near

around the

specialists over

He felt helpless.

on medication, Kellan continued, his voice

from her past… it runs

Recovery will take time.

at the

didnt fully understand the connection between the rain and

take her to the MDH Research Institute abroad? They have the best mental health specialists

suggestion wasnt just out of concern for Lorna; if she could earn Kellans trust by helping his niece, perhaps it would also pave the way to help his

she might uncover

fingers drummed absently on

Ive already contacted them.

migraines, but

Theyre not accepting non-members.

looked at her,

have a way,

Clarke, Ill owe you.

you need,

off

need for that,

Lloyd.

just a

She paused.