Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 221: Allison stepped out of the room, her gaze drifting toward the hospital entrance where Floyd was already waiting.

Allison, didnt I tell you everything would turn out fine? Floyd greeted her with a soft, reassuring smile.

Ive just looked over Kellans test results.

The bleeding has stopped, and fortunately, theres no serious damage.

The tension in Allison eased.

Thats a relief.

But Floyd, ever the keen observer, caught it immediately.

A slight curve at the corners of her lipssubtle, but unmistakable.

There was an ease in her demeanor that hadnt been there when she entered the room.

Something in her had shifted.

It looked like her chat with Kellan went really well.

His brow lifted in curiosity.

Allison, are you… fond of Kellan? Her reflex was swift, her brow knitting slightly as she shot back, Of course not.

Were just friends.

Was she really so sure? Once upon a time, their connection had been an afterthoughtan impulsive night neither had expected to linger beyond the morning.

But the more she crossed paths with him, the more she found herself drawn to the natural rhythm of their interaction.

Still, Kellan had made it clear on more than one occasion that friendship was all they shared.

She wasnt one to assume that just because a man was close to her, he must have romantic intentions.

That wasnt how life worked.

Is that so? Youve changed, Allison.

used to be like a fortressalways bracing

around Kellan,

You laugh.

let your

hide behind that iron

stung with

her better than most, maybe even better than she knew herself sometimes! His eyes, sharp as a hawks,

musician reads sheet musicevery flicker of emotion, every unspoken thought betrayed in the subtle

weighing her response carefully

Im just tired of carrying around all the weight Ive been dragging

hes easy

rare findsthe kind of guy

to get

smirked, though it didnt

long as youre being honest

twinge

once pursued Allison, only to

hung in some awkwardness, yet

again, she had turned him down, each rejection ringing clear

him that Allison had always viewed him strictly as a friend, which was likely why

deepened the

could muster a reply, Rebecca came barreling over from across

saw the livestream!

of what happened, I hopped on the

in work and not being here for you! Allison gently

to

couldve predicted that

look at me Im right here,

You must be

should get

Rebecca countered,

is all the energy I need! With a playful tug on Allisons arm, Rebecca continued, And remember when you mentioned wanting to try extreme sports? A few events got canceled, so I signed you up for short-track

money for this one is massive! Rebecca had a knack for making decisions

the competition kicks off in

you in on the other contestants? Allison chuckled,