Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 212: Inside the quiet lounge, Kellan carefully applied ointment to Allisons wound with a pair of tweezers, his gaze unwavering.

Ive told you before that you can leave these matters to me.

That wasnt just a polite remark, he murmured, his voice low and measured, each movement precise.

So, Ms.

Clarke, if you ever encounter another madman like that, dont worry about what the media or anyone at the company might say.

Ill handle it.

Getting hurt over something like this isnt worth it.

If Sherman hadnt called him earlier, Kellan would still be buried in paperwork.

But as soon as he heard that Devin had caused trouble again, he didnt hesitate to step in.

He had to.

No one had expected Devin to be carrying a switchblade.

But Allison seemed indifferent, brushing it off with a slight shrug.

Its just a small cut, Mr.

Lloyd.

No need to worry.

Kellans jaw tightened.

Yes… Luckily, it is just a small cut.

He couldnt let the fear and frustration show on his face.

Everything had happened so quickly.

One wrong move, and Allison would have been… He cut the thought short.

If Floyd hadnt intervened when he did, that knife could have pierced her heart.

Is it really necessary to put on medicine for such a tiny scrape? Allison asked lightly, propping her chin on her hand.

I think youre overreacting.

going a bit far? Despite her teasing, she watched intently as Kellan reached for the gauze

wore such a cold

lifting his

it seems you never take good care of

passed over his face as

his calm exterior, turmoil

thought about his legs, the truth he had kept hidden

time to stop

done, Allison withdrew her hand and offered

better care of

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd.

swung

sight of Allison smiling,

was the first time he had seen her

shadow of

Kellan and Allison.

quiet concern matched by her

seemed perfectly attuned to each other, as if no one else existed

as though he was leaning in for

felt so intimate that it almost

around the door handle, but he quickly composed himself

Im coming in.

smile returned

but since Im a doctor, why dont I take over the

wheelchair slightly,

companys first-aid kit may be basic, but these scissors are quite

good if you accidentally cut

are invaluable, after

Let me handle it.

polite, but the intensity in Kellans gaze

shifted, tension

Floyds smile slowly faded.

appreciate your

but unlike amateurs,

know what

eyes locked in a silent clash,

the light, reflecting a faint gleam, while Kellans presence grew