Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 196: Kellan casually remarked, If it werent for my close bond with Allison, I doubt Id have had the pleasure of meeting you today.

It was rare that he referred to her by her first name.

Floyds expression remained serene, his eyes curving into a smile as he glanced at Allison.

Mr.

Lloyd, theres no need for such formality.

Allisons friends are naturally my friends.

We share a solid rapport, so youre not an outsider here.

Kellans tone deepened as he replied, Oh, I dont feel like an outsider at all, especially since Allison is a friend of mine too.

Sherman, sensing the rising tension beneath their polite exchange, quietly stepped back.

The air in the room felt heavy, thick with unspoken competition.

Kellans mood seemed darker than expected when the doctor arrived.

It was clear that his mood was far from cheerful.

What a sweet little girl, Floyd cooed, crouching down to Lornas level.

Lorna instinctively recoiled, gripping Kellans pants for protection.

Floyd didnt flinch at her response, maintaining his warm smile.

Mr.

Lloyd, relax.

Ill do everything I can for Lorna.

Its the least I can do after all the care youve given to Allison recently.

His words were laced with Allisons name.

the way, Ive

grim as I

may come off as aloof to strangers, but deep down, shes just as charming and lovable as anyone who knows her

playful

I right, Allison? She shot

the point, or Ill give

dipped his head slightly, his gaze growing

like you two

up, but instead of losing his temper,

distance with most, but when shes asleep, shes as

fact, cuter than

smile

Mr.

is no stopping your mouth, is there? Allison

you two want to bond,

me

at the two men, wondering if they had collectively lost their grip on reality by making her the

to hide her emotions, she furrowed

closer, but you cant just make things

and introduce yourselves properly? Kellan and Floyd exchanged subtle, unreadable looks, heavy with

first, extending his hand with a smile that barely reached

meet

Lloyd.

deep, tinged

brief, yet it carried the weight of a silent duel, each mans grip

their hands into their sleeves, hiding the growing bruises on their

waved a stack of papers in the

another look

I can join you on your

time off maybe recharge a

toward Allison, lingering on her thick, wavy hair, and a faint smirk tugged

recall, you usually hate having loose strands around your

find one that suits your style? He paused

a ruby at an auction recently, had it made into a

hair

she could respond, Floyds