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

fine as

knowing Allisons cold nature,

Then, thank you, Mr.

Lloyd, for saving me.

wasnt angling for

actions to

that concern, though kind, made

wasnt used to it,

weight she

his fingers, only to

managed a

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

life-saving debt should be repaid with a lifetime of gratitude,

His reply was quick.

up

eyelashes brushing against her cheek, her

something soft

banter felt like a step closer to something unspoken

answering directly, resting her chin in her hand

Mr.

youre one of the

no to you? Their eyes locked for a heartbeat before

that calm, however, his

Ms.

Clarke, youre just teasing.

considered asking her: Would you ever think

that could be

jeopardize their friendship by pushing too

better to move

to understand

broke the silence, her tone shifting as she nodded toward his uninjured