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

let out a bitter

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

Lornas just recovering.

needs rest,

make a scene here, Floyd said, his smile bright but his

Mr.

Lloyd, must I really spell this out for you? As a doctor, Floyd hated encountering troublesome family members of his

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

genuinely concerned, tried

know you care about Lorna, but right now, what

cause any

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 and how much progress she had

with a polite smile

Pharmaceutical Research Institute, right? Ive heard a great deal

you dont take this

Were family, after all.

want to make

warm and open, his words

is

dont have anything of substance to

not delay

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

Lloyd family mansion was showing

flushed with

Youre just a

you to

day, youre nothing more than a

Watch your mouth.

he made a bold move to take Lorna

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

her with us, and theres

out again, a sharp crack filled the air as

Hoyt

face as his wrist was locked in an iron grip, rendered