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.

teasing, she watched intently as Kellan reached for

someone who usually wore such a

he said quietly, lifting his gaze briefly to

seems you never take good

passed over his face as

his calm exterior, turmoil

legs, the truth he had kept hidden for so

it was time to

Allison withdrew her hand and offered

take better care

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd.

door swung open, and

at the sight of Allison smiling,

was the first time he had seen her

and a shadow of loneliness crossed his

Kellan and Allison.

quiet concern

as if no one else

angle, Kellan looked as though he was leaning in

felt so intimate that it almost

door handle, but he quickly composed himself and

Im coming in.

gentle smile returned

doesnt look too serious, but since Im a doctor, why dont I take over the bandaging? He

slightly, just enough to block

may be basic, but these

be good if you accidentally

are

Let me handle it.

but the intensity in Kellans gaze carried a clear

shifted, tension

Floyds smile slowly faded.

your concern,

unlike amateurs, I

what

in a silent clash, a standoff of

reflecting a faint gleam, while Kellans