Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 200: Upon their arrival at the restaurant, Floyd leaned his chin on his hand, taking great care as he served Allison a plate of food with a flourish.

Allison, I recall you had quite the affinity for celery back when we were in Vrining.

Do you remember those days at the street stalls? Youd munch on celery like it was candy, and a lovely girl strolled by, saying you looked like a rabbit.

As the memories flooded back, a helpless smile danced across Allisons face.

How do you still remember that? I was just on a vegetable kick back then because your meat dishes were nothing to write home about.

You tried whipping up a hometown specialty for me and almost turned the kitchen into a bonfire.

We nearly landed ourselves in hot water.

She teased him, How can you still have the nerve to bring that up? Laughter and ease hung in the air between the two, creating a bubble that seemed to exclude everyone else around them.

Kellan, seated nearby, listened intently to their nostalgic tales experiences that felt foreign to him and a growing irritation simmered within.

He managed to put on a calm facade, though his insides churned.

Ms.

Clarke, given how chummy you two seem, I cant help but be curious about your relationship.

If her exes were as dim-witted as Colton, it might actually be good news.

But the sly man across from Kellan responded with a chuckle, Why dont you take a wild guess? Allison met Kellans gaze with a composed smile.

Mr.

think our relationship is? Kellan clenched his fists beneath the

well we get along? Regardless of our closeness, we live

gaze and stated, Im

just fine, so you dont need to

how peculiar

Then Im relieved, Floyd

a possessive man, though he himself hadnt fully recognized it

set her fork down and

from being friends, is there anything else between you

stare was enchanting, effortlessly drawing people

his heart and lowered

we are business

slowly withdrew her

Indeed.

a swirl of indescribable emotions

fork into the celery, creating

he only saw her as a friend and a business

that was

of the meal felt flavorless to

the gathering clouds outside and suggested, Allison, where are you staying? How about I give you a ride

hers, and we need to attend

on with the company? A security