Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 272: Novas hand struck Hoyts cheek with a sharp slap.

Without hesitation, she seized his hand, her brows knitting together tightly.

Your father is already drowning in work every single day.

Do you really want to add unnecessary headaches to his load? Her tone shifted swiftly, as sharp as her instincts.

Over the years, she had studied Kellan enough to know he rarely missed a step in his actions.

If he had Jim summon Brook, he must have already put measures in place, perhaps even pieced together part of the puzzle regarding the kidnapping.

There was no way he would ask that question unless he had some cards up his sleeve.

With that thought swirling in her mind, her gaze narrowed on Kellan, calculating.

We came today unannounced, I admit, and yes, we didnt bring any gifts for Mr.

Pierce and Ms.

Clarke.

But well make it up next time, without fail.

Nova swallowed her anger, forcing a smile that didnt quite reach her eyes.

I was just… upset a moment ago because of how you two brothers were carrying on.

If Brook saw you two at each others throats, it would break his heart.

She used the phrase take a step back, though in truth, she was preparing to

elder here, the

what Hoyt has done, its on you to show restraint, especially

him like that only

both apologize? She let out

remember

concern, but her real

smarting from the

why should I apologize to him? he protested, voice

Novas eyes flashed dangerously.

older brother, she

Brook had people planted in

meant for his

valued appearances above

beating, Novas goal was to

expected, Kellans face darkened with every mention of

before anyone could react, the

in one fluid motion, picked up her coffee cup and, with deliberate ease, hurled

on the floor with a

the wicked woman, Allison feigned surprise, playing the role

isnt what

need to maintain appearances in front of so many witnesses, she would have chosen something

gathered with Kellan, but it was

out that Nova and

from the

was not a single trace

was not a kind-hearted