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

still stuck on the

always on high alert in unfamiliar situations, ready to react

beside Kellan for two whole

it had been the fever, or maybe…

her thoughts

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

police think it was just a case of thieves turning on

looking our

some innocent

Allison nodded.

enough that the police werent easily

influence must have

say that

in order, she said, offering him a

much for taking care of me during

a fever is just a minor issue… Kellan

health is

small as

eyes made it easy to get

words caught her

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

looked like he had been the one

I should be the one thanking you,

her, adjusting a pillow so she could sit more

need now

made her look away,

Alright, she murmured.

weak, and its better if

until youre fully recovered? My private

back to Muisvedo now,

wandered to her nearly empty fridge, stocked

would take

not necessary, Allison

trouble, Kellan insisted,