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.

believe that

was still stuck on

senses were sharp, always on high alert in unfamiliar situations,

that shed slept beside Kellan

the fever, or maybe…

frowned, her

said coolly, not bothering to mention

it was just a case of thieves turning on each

looking

just some

Allison nodded.

down, she knew well enough that the police werent easily

familys influence must have been

need to say that

not surprised everythings in order, she said, offering him a

taking care of

just a minor issue… Kellan met her gaze,

health is

something as small as a

eyes made it easy to get lost in

words caught

noticed the exhaustion etched into his features the dark circles beneath his eyes, the weariness in

had been

be the one thanking you, Kellan

pillow

you need

her look

Alright, she murmured.

and its better if you dont push

youre fully recovered? My private doctor can

now, you

nearly empty fridge, stocked

wasnt convinced she would take proper care

not necessary,

trouble, Kellan insisted, shaking