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.

it

fine as they werejust

and knowing Allisons cold nature, they might not even have

Then, thank you, Mr.

Lloyd, for saving me.

he wasnt

was downplaying his actions to keep her

that concern, though kind, made

used to it, not

noticed the weight she seemed to

flexed his fingers, only to wince from

managed a playful

Some other day, maybe? Allison

be repaid with

His reply was quick.

you be up

long eyelashes brushing against her cheek,

moment, something soft stirred in

as banter felt like a step

answering directly, resting her chin in her hand with a faint

Mr.

one of the top ten

you? Their eyes locked for a heartbeat before Kellan looked away first, though

however,

Ms.

Clarke, youre just teasing.

genuinely considered asking her: Would you ever think about being with

something that could be

about to jeopardize their friendship by pushing too hard,

to move

seemed to understand he

tone shifting as she nodded toward his uninjured