Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 220: I didnt do it for you, Ms.

Clarke.

I just prefer to keep my slate clean.

Besides, you found such a good doctor for Lorna.

If anything happened to you, shed be heartbroken.

Kellans explanation was as much for himself as it was for Allison.

Even he wasnt entirely sure why he acted the way he did in that moment.

Plus, when I blocked the knife, I angled it enough to avoid anything vital.

Just a scratch on the abdomen.

If that blade had hit you, though… well, it wouldve been a lot worse.

He raised his gaze and added, So, all things considered, it was the right call.

Dont you agree? Kellan struggled to maintain his composure, though the memory of seeing Allison in danger still rattled him.

He hadnt thought it through, hadnt analyzed the situation.

His body had moved faster than his mind.

He hadnt hesitatedhe just acted.

Was it really just friendship he felt? But as the words left his mouth, they morphed into something else.

So, Ms.

Clarke, no need to carry the weight.

do it just for

were fine as

Allisons cold nature, they might not even have

Then, thank you, Mr.

Lloyd, for saving me.

wasnt angling for

actions to keep her from feeling

though kind, made

wasnt used to it, not

noticed the weight she seemed

fingers, only to wince from the pain of

he managed a

Some other day, maybe? Allison returned his smile and reached out to adjust

say a life-saving debt should be repaid

His reply was quick.

be up

angle, Kellan could see her long eyelashes brushing against her cheek, her

moment, something soft

started as banter felt like a

resting her chin in her hand with a

Mr.

youre one of the

for a heartbeat before Kellan looked away first, though

however, his

Ms.

Clarke, youre just teasing.

genuinely considered asking her: Would you ever think about being with me? But the thought

that could be

wasnt about to jeopardize their friendship by pushing too hard, too

was better to move forward with

seemed to understand he was

broke the silence, her tone shifting as she nodded toward