Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 219: Allison and the others rushed Kellan to the hospital, the weight of urgency pressing on everyones shoulders.

After what felt like an eternity, the surgeon emerged from the operating room with reassuring news: Kellan would be fine.

Despite hearing this, Allisons heart remained heavy, her anxiety simmering just beneath the surface.

In life-or-death situations, survival instincts took over.

Allison understood how monumental it had been for Kellan to conquer his own fears and step between her and that knife.

Allison, try not to worry too much, Floyd said, attempting to ease her mind.

Mr.

Lloyds injuries have been addressed, and hell wake up soon.

Floyds voice revealed a mix of surprise and concern he hadnt expected Kellan to go to such lengths for her.

The police finished taking their statements and nodded as they prepared to leave.

Weve got a clear picture now.

The kidnapper has been dealt with by the sniper.

You all handled the situation well, one officer said, glancing at Allisons pale face.

But, given everything youve been through, Id recommend speaking with a therapist.

It might help with any lingering psychological effects.

Okay, Allison replied, her voice flat.

She felt numb inside.

accustomed to the idea of death, but still played the part of the shocked victim

need for privacy, the officers excused themselves once their reports were

death, the ordeal seemed to be

finally opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was Allison, her head bent

to speak but found his throat

awake, she said softly, handing him

Here, drink this.

him sip the water, her mind drifted back to when she had returned from the Burned Islands, wounded

it was Kellan who had cared for her, watching over her through her

Thanks, Ms.

he sat up, adjusting the stiff hospital

sorted everything out? Yes,

Devins dead.

He was shot.

felt a strange satisfaction knowing that Devin had

his legs, covered by the hospital

memory of his bloodied legs, the wounds he had inflicted on himself under Devins

knew how serious his injuries had

Allison couldnt hold back her

did you choose to reveal your secret about your legs today? Youve kept it hidden all this time, but

over something

as

safety is not small to

I was tired

keep up the charade

thinking about when to come clean, and today just