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.

the phrase take a step back, though

youre the elder here,

you to

that only shames

out a well-timed sigh, retreating strategically to

on, lets remember you

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

the slap, bristled

apologize to him? he protested, voice tight with

Novas eyes flashed dangerously.

hes your older brother, she

people planted

were meant for

valued appearances

a beating, Novas goal was

expected, Kellans face darkened with

could react, the unexpected

picked up her coffee cup and, with

the floor

slipping into the role of 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 far more damagingboiling oil, perhapsto mar both mother

gathered with Kellan, but

that Nova and Hoyt

security footage from the port, all other evidence had

was not a single

was not a