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 just for

fine

more, and knowing Allisons cold nature, they might not even

Then, thank you, Mr.

Lloyd, for saving me.

he wasnt

was downplaying his actions to keep her from

that concern, though kind, made her

it, not in

weight she

his fingers, only to wince from the pain of

managed a playful

Some other day, maybe? Allison

should be repaid with a lifetime

His reply was quick.

you be up for

long eyelashes brushing against her cheek, her eyes

fleeting moment, something soft stirred in

a

directly, resting her chin in her hand with

Mr.

one of the top ten wealthiest

no to you? Their eyes locked for a heartbeat before

that calm, however, his heart

Ms.

Clarke, youre just teasing.

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

that could be

about to jeopardize their friendship by

to move forward

understand he was playing

tone shifting as she nodded toward