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.

be like a fortressalways bracing yourself or

around Kellan, youre…

You laugh.

your

behind that

words stung

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

could read her the way a skilled musician reads sheet musicevery flicker of emotion, every unspoken thought betrayed in the subtle

her response carefully before saying,

around all the weight Ive been dragging for

hes easy to

like one of those rare findsthe kind of guy who shouldnt still be single but

fun to get under

though it didnt reach his

as youre

they chatted, a twinge of dejection gnawed at

pursued Allison, only to face the bitter sting

in some awkwardness, yet Allison

again, she had turned him

a friend, which was likely why she felt so at ease

only deepened the wound

he could muster a reply, Rebecca came barreling over from across the room, wrapping

saw the livestream! Rebeccas voice

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

being here for you! Allison gently patted

has nothing to do with

couldve predicted that

at me Im

must

get some

chance! Rebecca countered,

Rebecca continued, And remember when you mentioned

prize money for this one is massive! Rebecca had a knack for making decisions at lightning speed, and she never forgot what

darling, the competition kicks off in about a

to fill you in on the other contestants? Allison chuckled,