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

were fine as they werejust

cold nature, they might not

Then, thank you, Mr.

Lloyd, for saving me.

knew he wasnt angling for

was downplaying his actions to

that concern, though kind, made

used to it, not in the

noticed the weight

he flexed his fingers, only to wince from

he managed

how are you going to repay me? Dinner? Some other day, maybe? Allison returned his smile and reached out

be repaid with a lifetime of gratitude,

His reply was quick.

be up

angle, Kellan could see her long eyelashes brushing against her cheek, her eyes cold yet clear beneath

something soft

as banter felt like a step closer

hand back without answering directly, resting her chin in her hand with a faint

Mr.

one of the top ten wealthiest

possibly say no to you? Their eyes locked for a heartbeat before Kellan

that calm, however, his heart

Ms.

Clarke, youre just teasing.

moment, he genuinely considered asking her: Would you ever think about being with me? But

that

to jeopardize their friendship by pushing too hard, too

was better to move forward with

seemed to understand he was playing

silence, her tone shifting as