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

let out a bitter

me? Allison, dont overplay your hand! As Hoyts temper flared,

Lornas just recovering.

needs rest,

here, Floyd said, his smile bright but

Mr.

must I really spell this out for you? As

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

appearing genuinely concerned, tried

right now, what matters most is following the doctors

cause any more

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

kept flicking to the little girl, sizing her up, trying to assess the extent of her injuries

with a polite smile and

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

dont take this the wrong

Were family, after all.

just want to make

Floyds demeanor was warm and open, his

is on

anything of substance

delay her

had a certain arrogance, and he wasnt one

one in the Lloyd family

face flushed

Youre just

you to

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

Watch your mouth.

bold move to take Lorna

Lornas as fragile

theres nothing you can

out again, a sharp crack filled the air as his hand was

Hoyt

sweat trickled down his face as his wrist was locked in