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.

relationship is? Kellan clenched his fists beneath the table, striving to

we get along? Regardless of our closeness, we live in two different countries now, so weve

and stated, Im also a

can look after her just fine, so you dont need to

even realize how peculiar his words

so? Then Im relieved, Floyd

man, though he

set her fork down and met

there anything else between

Her deep stare was enchanting,

his heart and

are business

withdrew her

Indeed.

swirl of indescribable emotions

her fork into

but he only saw her as a

was

rest of the meal felt flavorless to all

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

from hers, and we need to attend to some

and asked, Whats going on with the company? A security