Chapter 177: Allisons emotions shifted swiftly, her smile growing brighter, almost dazzling.

Because I couldnt bear to see you perish, Mr.

Lloyd.

Her voice was calm and light but carried an underlying meaning.

Kellans mind ignited as if fireworks were exploding behind his eyes.

His lips pressed into a thin line as he stared at her, her face reflected in his gaze.

Then, she continued, After all, we still need to get Lorna to the doctor.

Ah, so it was for Lorna, Kellan thought.

A cocktail of feelings swirled inside him, yet none could be fully grasped.

It was as if his heart was being teased by a thousand feathers, tickling his nerves.

He let out a low, self-mocking chuckle and said, I get it.

Their eyes met again, and despite their casual demeanor, Kellan could sense the emotional turmoil Allison was suppressing.

Kellan didnt want to admit it, but he didnt want anything bad to happen to her, and it wasnt just because she was part of the research institute and could be the key to fixing Lornas problems.

It wasnt that they had spent much time together, but it was clear how much Kellan cared for his little niece.

If the roles were reversed, Allison figured she would feel the same.

If someone had the means to cure a loved ones illness, who wouldnt be willing to go the extra mile? There wasnt anything particularly remarkable about that.

Pushing aside the chaotic emotions rising within her, Allison shifted gears smoothly.

baffles me more

Blakely.

firm in the world, but professional hitmen for marketing? And a yacht that can slip past radar detection? Her smile lit up,

Mr.

far from

you keep, I

responded with a shrug, his

Ferdinands quite something.

a straightforward

like you arm themselves,

Allisons eyes narrowed teasingly.

pretend to be disabled? The tension between

they shared a laugh

thing: she and Kellan were two sides of

banter and lighthearted jabs, her mind continued to

connections ran deep, far beyond the glitz

and teams of professionals? None of that was

Kellan wasnt any different.

him hinted at something darker, something more akin

thoughtful expression, Allison propped her chin on her hand and asked, After all

steady as he replied,

I trust you.

into

then? Kellan saw the mischief dancing in

instead of irritation, he found

guarded, so burdened by the expectations of the Stevens family, always wearing

she seemed…

many ways, he and Allison shared

unspoken understanding, an ease that came only

help but

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