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.

before you

out a

scary about me? Allison, dont overplay your hand! As Hoyts temper flared, Floyd appeared, gripping his

Lornas just recovering.

needs rest, not a

scene here, Floyd said, his smile bright but his grip

Mr.

I really spell this out for you? As a doctor, Floyd

werent here to visit Lorna, but were instead causing more

genuinely concerned,

I know you care about Lorna, but right now, what matters most is following the doctors

cause any

a frown on her face,

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

then turned to Floyd with a polite smile and said, You must

Pierce from MDH Pharmaceutical Research Institute, right?

dont take this

Were family, after all.

make

was warm and open, his

is on

substance

not delay her

of the top experts in mental health, Floyd had a certain arrogance, and

one in the Lloyd family mansion was showing even a shred of

face flushed

spat, Youre just a

paying you to do your

end of the day, youre nothing more than a hired servant for

Watch your mouth.

he made a bold move to take Lorna by

that Lornas as fragile as you

with us, and theres nothing you can do to

could reach out again, a sharp crack filled

hand! Hoyt cried

his face as his wrist