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.

her gaze finally landing on Kellan with visible

from the distant

shift in

Lornas demeanor over just a few short weeks caught her by

beamed warmly when he

Ms.

here, sir! Allison returned

here for a meal

emotions like this puts my mind at

gave the order for dinner to be

youre here,

adjusted his

I apologize for having to put a temporary

so engrossed in her work that it

today, maybe you can help her get back into it,

starts interacting more with the outside world, she might come up with even

she can see her progress and feel more motivated to keep

raised a brow

I dont mind.

Besides, Mr.

kept paying me, so… Allison couldnt help but smile

I really cant complain.

of curiosity in Lornas eyes,

Lorna remained silent, her improvement

perfect, doll-like demeanor had softened, replaced with flashes of

voice, low and

couldnt possibly withhold

Clarke.

fleeting hint of regret in his eyes as they shifted toward

emotion, but one she

While we cant promise that shell start speaking, healing the

in

trauma, but

way to heal is to let time work

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

his

a patient oncesimilar

re-enacting the traumatic event under intense