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.

fortressalways bracing yourself or shutting

Kellan, youre…

You laugh.

your guard

hide behind

stung

maybe even better than she knew

way a skilled musician reads sheet musicevery flicker of emotion, every unspoken thought

her response carefully before

carrying around all the weight Ive been dragging

easy

of guy who shouldnt

to get under

smirked, though it

as youre being

twinge of dejection gnawed at

all, he had once pursued Allison, only to face the bitter sting of

in some awkwardness,

had turned him down, each rejection

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

only deepened the

over from across the

have no idea how terrified I was when I saw the livestream! Rebeccas voice quivered as she embraced her tightly, her

trip abroad, but the moment I caught wind of what happened, I hopped on the next flight back! Thank the stars youre okay! I would never have forgiven myself if anything had

in work and not being here for you! Allison gently patted

has nothing to do with

one couldve

Im right here, safe

Rebeccas gaze, adding, You must

get some

chance! Rebecca countered, her

when you mentioned wanting to try extreme sports? A few events got canceled,

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

darling, the competition kicks off

me to fill you in on the other contestants? Allison chuckled, Im not too concerned about