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.

suggest stepping back before you scare her even

out a

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

Lornas just recovering.

needs rest,

here, Floyd said, his smile bright

Mr.

this out for you? As

Nova werent here to visit Lorna, but were instead causing more distress, potentially making her

concerned, tried to

about Lorna, but right now, what matters most is

any

looked at Floyd, a frown on her face, trying to

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

to Floyd with a polite smile and said, You must be

from MDH Pharmaceutical Research Institute, right? Ive heard a great deal about your

you dont take this the wrong

Were family, after all.

to make sure

Floyds demeanor was warm and open, his

recovery is on

dont have anything of substance to add, I suggest you

delay

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

surpriseno one in the Lloyd family mansion

flushed with

Youre just a

you to

the day, youre nothing more than a hired

Watch your mouth.

made a bold

dont buy for a second that Lornas as fragile as you make her

with us, and theres nothing you can

again, a sharp crack filled the air

hand! Hoyt cried

sweat trickled down his face as his wrist was locked in an