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.

couldnt quite believe

was still stuck on the night aboard

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

slept beside Kellan

it had been the fever, or maybe… something

her thoughts

the Mafia? Ferdinand took care of it, Kellan said coolly, not bothering to mention how hed

was just a case of thieves turning on each

ones looking our

just some innocent

Allison nodded.

knew well enough that the

influence must have been

there was no need to say that aloud; they both

in order,

much for taking care of me

a minor issue…

is important

something as small as a

easy

words caught

face and noticed the exhaustion etched into his features the dark

almost looked like he had been the

be the one thanking you, Kellan added, his voice low and

reached behind her, adjusting a pillow so she

you need now

earnestness in his tone made her

Alright, she murmured.

weak, and its better if you dont

not stay here until youre fully recovered? My private doctor can monitor you, make sure

you go back to Muisvedo now,

to her nearly empty fridge,

would take

necessary,

no trouble, Kellan insisted,