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

usually wore such a cold mask, his

quietly, lifting his gaze briefly

it seems you never take

his face as he wrapped her

his calm

his legs, the truth

time

bandaging was done, Allison withdrew her hand and

better

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd.

door swung

at the sight of Allison smiling, chatting, and

he had seen

dropped, and a shadow

Kellan and Allison.

flowed naturally, his quiet concern

other, as if no

looked as though he was leaning

between them felt so intimate that it almost seemed wrong to

the door handle, but he quickly composed

Im coming in.

gentle smile returned

wound doesnt look too serious, but since Im a doctor, why dont I take over the bandaging? He stepped forward, already reaching

slightly, just enough to

may be basic, but these scissors are quite

good if you accidentally

hands are invaluable, after

Let me handle it.

polite, but the intensity in Kellans gaze carried a

shifted, tension

Floyds smile slowly faded.

appreciate your concern,

unlike amateurs,

know what Im

a silent clash, a standoff

caught the light, reflecting a faint gleam, while Kellans