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.

far? Despite her teasing, she watched intently as Kellan reached for the gauze with

such a cold mask, his touch was

necessary, he said quietly, lifting his gaze briefly to meet

it seems you never take good

his face as he wrapped her wound with deliberate

his calm exterior, turmoil

legs, the truth he had kept hidden for

it was time to stop

done, Allison withdrew her hand and offered

better care

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd.

swung

widened slightly at the sight of Allison smiling, chatting, and laughing

was the first time he had seen her so

shadow of

Kellan and Allison.

naturally, his quiet concern matched

each other, as if no one else existed in that

though he was

intimate that it

around the door handle, but he quickly composed himself and

Im coming in.

returned

over the bandaging? He

Kellan moved his wheelchair slightly, just enough to

basic, but

if you accidentally cut

are invaluable,

Let me handle it.

intensity in Kellans gaze

atmosphere shifted, tension

Floyds smile slowly faded.

your

amateurs, I wont injure

know what

locked in a silent clash, a standoff of

caught the light, reflecting a faint gleam, while