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.

still couldnt quite believe that two

stuck on the night aboard the

were sharp, always on high alert

the fact that shed slept beside Kellan for

the fever, or maybe…

frowned, her

of it, Kellan said coolly, not bothering

just a case of thieves turning on each

ones looking

just some innocent

Allison nodded.

knew well enough that the police werent

influence must have

to say that aloud; they both understood

surprised everythings in

for taking care of me

a minor issue… Kellan met her gaze, interrupting

health is important to

something as small as a

easy to get lost

words caught

glanced at his face and noticed the exhaustion etched into his features the dark circles

looked like he had been the

the one thanking you, Kellan added,

her, adjusting a pillow so she

need now is

in his tone made her look

Alright, she murmured.

weak, and its better

My private doctor can

you go back to Muisvedo now, you wont

her nearly empty fridge, stocked only with

would

really not necessary,

no trouble, Kellan insisted, shaking