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.

didnt do it

things were fine as they

Allisons cold nature, they might

Then, thank you, Mr.

Lloyd, for saving me.

knew he wasnt

to keep her from

though kind, made her

used to it, not

weight she seemed

flexed his fingers, only to wince

managed

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

should be repaid with a lifetime

His reply was quick.

up for that,

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

something soft

as banter felt like a step closer to something unspoken between

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

Mr.

the top ten wealthiest

could possibly say no to you? Their eyes locked for a heartbeat before Kellan looked away first, though his face

however, his

Ms.

Clarke, youre just teasing.

asking her: Would you ever think about being with me? But

something that could

jeopardize their friendship by pushing too hard,

better to move forward with

to understand he was playing

broke the silence, her tone shifting as she