Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

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.

what baffles me

Blakely.

mean, everyone knows Ferdinand is the CEO of Everett Group, the biggest advertising firm in the world, but professional hitmen for marketing? And a yacht that can slip past radar detection? Her smile lit up, playful now, as though nothing

Mr.

far

seeing the company you

responded with a shrug, his tone

Ferdinands quite something.

a

folks like you arm themselves, he

Allisons eyes narrowed teasingly.

also carry guns and pretend to be disabled? The tension

a laugh

she and Kellan were two sides

the banter and lighthearted jabs, her

deep, far beyond the glitz

military-grade yachts and teams

Kellan wasnt any different.

him hinted at something darker, something more akin to

on her hand and asked, After all this, do you have any doubts about me?

voice was steady

I trust you.

curved into

card PIN then? Kellan saw the mischief dancing

of irritation, he found

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

seemed…

and Allison shared

an ease that

help