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 that two

was still stuck on the night

sharp, always on high alert in

slept beside Kellan for two whole

had been the fever, or maybe…

frowned, her thoughts

of it, Kellan said coolly, not bothering to mention how

a case of thieves turning

looking our

just some innocent

Allison nodded.

down, she knew well enough that the police werent

influence must

need to say that

surprised everythings in order, she said,

taking care of me during

fever is just a minor issue… Kellan met her

health is important to

small as a fever

easy to

caught her

the exhaustion etched into his features the dark circles beneath his eyes, the

he had been the

should be the one thanking you, Kellan added,

a pillow

you need now

made her

Alright, she murmured.

and its better if

fully recovered? My private doctor can monitor you,

now, you wont get the

briefly wandered to her nearly empty fridge, stocked only with unhealthy

wasnt convinced she would take

really not necessary,

trouble, Kellan