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.

to be like a fortressalways bracing yourself or

Kellan, youre…

You laugh.

let your guard

dont hide behind that

stung with their

her better than most, maybe even better than she knew herself sometimes! His

reads sheet musicevery flicker of emotion, every

weighing her response carefully before saying,

tired of carrying around all the weight Ive been dragging

easy to mess

like one of those rare findsthe kind of guy who

get

it

as youre being honest with

a twinge of dejection

once pursued Allison, only to face the bitter sting of

awkwardness, yet Allison seemed blissfully

again, she had turned him down, each rejection

had always viewed him strictly as a friend, which was likely why she felt so at ease

deepened the wound

came barreling over from across the

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

trip abroad, but the moment I caught wind of what happened, I hopped on the next flight back! Thank the stars

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

to

couldve predicted that

at me Im right here,

must be wiped

get

chance! Rebecca countered, her

Rebecca continued, And remember when

prize money for this one is massive! Rebecca had a knack for

darling, the competition kicks off in about a

contestants? Allison chuckled,