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

things were fine

nature, they

Then, thank you, Mr.

Lloyd, for saving me.

knew he wasnt angling for

actions to keep

though kind, made

it, not

noticed the weight

to

he managed a

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

life-saving debt should be repaid with a lifetime

His reply was quick.

you be up

could see her long eyelashes brushing against her cheek, her

that fleeting moment, something soft stirred

started as banter felt like a step closer to

answering directly, resting her chin in her hand

Mr.

the top ten

for a heartbeat before Kellan looked away

that calm, however,

Ms.

Clarke, youre just teasing.

her: Would you ever think

that could be

their friendship by

was better to move

understand

her tone shifting as