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

the elder

its on you to show restraint, especially in front

that only

both apologize? She let out a well-timed sigh, retreating strategically to

on, lets remember

she spoke dripped with forced concern, but her real aim was

still smarting from the

should I apologize to him? he protested, voice tight

Novas eyes flashed dangerously.

hes your older brother, she

people planted in the villa,

words were meant for his ears, not

Brook valued

beating, Novas goal was to push Kellan to

darkened

could react, the unexpected

fluid motion, picked up her coffee cup and, with deliberate ease, hurled its contents across the

shattered on the floor with

of the wicked woman, Allison feigned

my grip isnt what it used to

for the need to maintain appearances in front of so many witnesses, she would have chosen something far more damagingboiling oil, perhapsto mar both mother

gathered with Kellan, but it was clear now that

that Nova and Hoyt

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