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

let out a

overplay your hand! As Hoyts temper flared, Floyd appeared,

Lornas just recovering.

rest, not a

Floyd said, his smile bright but his grip tightening

Mr.

As a

to visit Lorna, but were instead

appearing genuinely concerned,

Lorna, but right now, what matters most is following the

any

Floyd, a frown on her face, trying

gaze kept flicking to the little girl, sizing her up, trying

polite

Research Institute, right? Ive

you dont take this the

Were family, after all.

just want to make sure Lorna

demeanor was warm and

recovery is

dont have anything of substance to add,

delay her

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

Lloyd family

flushed

Youre

you to do

nothing more than a hired servant for the

Watch your mouth.

bold move to take Lorna

as fragile as you make her

with us, and theres nothing you

again, a sharp crack filled the

hand! Hoyt

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