Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 180: As Kellan watched Allison sip the warm water, he hesitated before offering, Ms.

Clarke, if youre hungry, I can have something prepared for you.

Allison shook her head gently.

Im not feeling up to eating right now.

Ill stick to water and see how I feel later.

Unaccustomed to this kind of attention, Allison felt as though she were wrapped in a comforting warmth something foreign, yet not entirely unpleasant.

Normally, she dealt with pain on her own, retreating into herself, never expecting anyones concern.

When she had been with Colton, even if she fainted from a fever, he wouldnt so much as glance at her.

Worse, hed mock her, accusing her of faking it for sympathy.

Her throat felt dry as she looked up with a small smile.

Actually, Im feeling much better now.

Maybe Im just a bit weak from sleeping so long.

But thank you for looking after me.

Then, as if something occurred to her, she asked, When did we come back from the sea? Two days ago, Kellan replied smoothly, though he withheld the detail of how hed spent those days anxiously watching over her.

Youve been asleep for two full days.

Your fever finally broke last night.

Its good youre awake, he continued, his tone more casual now.

The kitchen made some porridge for you.

Whenever youre ready, you can have a bit see if it sits well.

I cant promise its anything special, but it should help.

Allison shifted slightly, feeling awkward under his care.

Im not picky.

That sounds fine.

quite believe that two

still stuck on the night aboard the

high alert in unfamiliar situations, ready to

fact that shed slept beside Kellan for two whole

had been the

her

of it, Kellan said coolly, not bothering to

a case of thieves turning on

looking

some

Allison nodded.

she knew well enough that the

familys influence must have

there was no need to say that aloud; they

in order,

for taking care of me during this

a minor issue… Kellan met her gaze, interrupting

is important

small

easy to get lost in

caught

the exhaustion etched into his features the dark

he had been the one bedridden for

thanking you, Kellan added, his voice low and

adjusting a pillow so she could sit more

need now

in his tone made her

Alright, she murmured.

weak, and its better

not stay here until youre fully recovered? My

go back to Muisvedo now, you wont get the care you

to her nearly empty fridge, stocked only

would take

necessary,

Kellan insisted, shaking his