Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 226: Half a month later, Kellan called Allison.

Ms.

Clarke, any chance youre free to come over for dinner at my villa? Allison, busy typing at her computer, sighed helplessly.

Shouldnt I be the one inviting you? After all, he had taken a knife for her.

Its because of Lorna, Kellans deep voice replied through the line.

She said she misses you.

In truth, during the past half-month while recovering, Kellan had been quietly yearning to see her again.

The longing, like an ever-tightening knot, had become almost unbearable.

Allison replied, Alright, once I wrap up this work, Ill swing by.

She didnt think twice about it and quickly agreed.

Meanwhile, Kellans young niece, Lorna, lay on his lap, intently studying the bandage that wrapped his healing wound.

Every slight prod from her tiny fingers sent a sharp pain through him.

Floyd, standing nearby with a gentle smile, quipped, Lorna, sweetheart, you shouldnt touch his injury.

Despite the words, he didnt move to stop her.

Some part of him found an odd satisfaction in watching Kellan wince in pain.

Its fine, it doesnt hurt, Kellan murmured, gently patting her head.

Though the pain was real, he would never let it show.

His affection for the little girl ran deep, far deeper than the discomfort she unintentionally caused him.

The old butler, Jim, watching this, chuckled softly before scooping Lorna into his arms.

Mr.

Lloyd, Ill take Lorna to rest.

around, her gaze finally landing on Kellan

her expression was a far cry from the distant and vacant stare she used

noticed the shift in

change in Lornas demeanor over just a few short weeks caught her

the girl, beamed warmly

Ms.

sir! Allison

meal and to check in on

express her emotions like

gave the order for

that youre here, we can

Floyd adjusted his glasses, his

for having to put a temporary hold on Lornas

her work that it could impact

you can help her get back into it, even if just

starts interacting more with the outside world, she might

way, she can see her progress and feel more motivated

a brow and shrugged

I dont mind.

Besides, Mr.

me, so…

I really cant complain.

eyes, like a

Lorna remained silent, her improvement

doll-like demeanor had softened, replaced with flashes

low and

possibly withhold your wages,

Clarke.

in

subtle, a buried emotion, but one she easily picked

added, While we cant promise that shell start speaking, healing the wounds in her heart may help her find her

in his

dont know what caused Lornas trauma, but its clear that its something

the only way to heal is to let time work its

family like the Lloyds, whatever hurt her mustve been more than just

his next words

was a patient oncesimilar

after re-enacting the traumatic event