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

things were fine as they werejust

cold nature, they might not even

Then, thank you, Mr.

Lloyd, for saving me.

he wasnt

his actions to keep her from feeling

that concern, though kind,

wasnt used to it, not

the weight she seemed

to wince from the pain of

he managed

day, maybe? Allison returned his smile and

be repaid with a lifetime of

His reply was quick.

you be up for that,

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

fleeting moment, something soft stirred

like a step closer to something unspoken

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

Mr.

of the top

possibly say no to you? Their eyes locked for a

that calm, however, his

Ms.

Clarke, youre just teasing.

Would you ever think

wasnt something that

their friendship by pushing

better to move forward

to understand he was playing

her tone shifting as she nodded toward