Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 227: Allisons tone was sharp, cutting through the tension like a knife.

But it was the truth.

Mr.

Lloyd, if you think simply taking care of Lorna for the rest of her life is enough, then why even bother treating her autism? Wouldnt it be simpler to let her remain a lifeless doll? No one wanted to see their loved ones suffer, and that much was clear.

Allison held his gaze, her voice steady and unwavering.

Maybe, deep down, you want Lorna to live a normal life too.

To talk to others her age, to overcome her trauma instead of retreating into her own world.

Her words were brutally honestothers might have hesitated to speak so plainly to him, but Allison wasnt afraid to pry open a part of Kellans heart he had long kept hidden.

Yes, I want her to get better, he murmured, his voice tight with emotion.

But I dont want her to be put in harms way.

Allisons response was swift, unflinching.

Can you guarantee shell never face danger for the rest of her life, Mr.

Lloyd? Kellan knew he couldnt.

Hed be lying to himself if he thought otherwise.

Especially after he was gone, Lorna would be left alone, more vulnerable than ever.

Allisons eyes remained steady, her gaze unblinking.

A lifetime is too long.

promises made by

cant? When shes left to fend for

gaze softened, but

become strong enough to protect

to survive on your ownthats the

had never believed in empty promises

adhered to the principle of securing her position with

shadow of something unresolved

but he had never been ready

was a necessary part of

faintly as she continued,

spirit who prefers the untamed wilds over a

Lorna, who was gently

matter what you decide, there will

family, the choice is ultimately

Thank you, Ms.

Clarke.

understanding the weight of her

and no amount of

had always been

seriously, but

Shes still too young.

curved into a

Youre right.

Theres no rush.

You have time.

be able to speak such seemingly cruel, yet profoundly true wordsas if shed lived through it all

in thought, his

picked it up,

expression shifted to one