Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 267: We were out on the golf course that day.

Even though Nova was as sharp as a serpent, she couldnt shake the chill creeping up her spine when her gaze met Allisons.

She squinted, her smile becoming strained, as if it were being forced through a keyhole.

Had I known things would turn out this way, I wouldve been there.

Behind that smile, however, Novas thoughts were dripping with sarcasm.

Allison was just a girla mere slip of a thing.

Yet somehow, she managed to send shivers down her spine.

How utterly absurd! No matter how hardened Allison appeared, she was still just an orphan.

Hoyt shot a disdainful look at Allison.

Ms.

Clarke, I know youre working for Kellans company, but that doesnt give you the right to stick your nose into our business.

If youre smart, youll step aside with Jim.

My mother and I are here to see Lorna.

It was clear he wasnt making a suggestionhe was trying to push Allison into backing down.

Hoyt moved toward Lorna, intending to snatch the little girl from her arms.

Come here, Lorna.

Let Uncle Hoyt hold you.

But Lorna, trembling like a leaf in the wind, buried her head deeper into Allisons neck, making it clear she wasnt having any of it.

Allison narrowed her eyes and pushed his hands away without hesitation.

Lornas not in the best of moods right now.

She seems to be afraid of you.

back before you scare her

out a

hand! As Hoyts temper flared, Floyd

Lornas just recovering.

needs rest, not a

here, Floyd said, his smile bright but his grip

Mr.

for you? As a doctor, Floyd hated encountering

and Nova werent here to visit Lorna, but were instead causing

appearing genuinely concerned,

right now, what matters most is following the

cause any

on her face, trying to

sizing her up, trying to assess the extent of her injuries and how much progress

then turned to Floyd with a polite smile

Pharmaceutical Research Institute, right? Ive heard a

you dont take this the wrong

Were family, after all.

want to make

Floyds demeanor was warm and open,

recovery is

anything of substance to add, I suggest

not delay her

experts in mental health, Floyd had a certain arrogance, and he wasnt one to mince

surpriseno one in the Lloyd family mansion was showing even

face flushed

Youre just a

to

day, youre nothing more than

Watch your mouth.

he made a bold move to

as fragile as you make her

us, and theres nothing you can

again, a sharp crack filled

Hoyt cried

down his face as his wrist was locked in an