Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 273: Kellan tilted his head, casting a sideways glance.

He knew full well that Allison was offering him a hand.

But why? Allison had no personal stake in this disaster.

Nova and Hoyt were walking disasters themselves, and any rational person would keep their distance.

Allisons smile remained soft, but her voice dripped with sarcasm, clearly agitating Hoyt even more.

Ahhhh! Though his mother tried to shield his head, the hot coffee still splattered over him, searing his skin and forcing a pained scream from his lips.

You witch! Youll regret this! Hoyt had never been treated this way in his life.

Despite being born out of wedlock, he had been pampered endlessly, getting whatever he wanted without lifting a finger.

This was the first time a woman had dared to humiliate him like this.

A few moments earlier, Kellan had knocked him down.

Now, scalded by the burning liquid, Hoyt lay helpless, looking like a soaked, beaten dog.

Nova was no better off.

The coffee soaked through her clothes, turning her skin red with burns.

She struggled to maintain her composure, but the pain was too much to hide.

Kellan, is this how you manage your people? Even if you despise Hoyt and me, you shouldnt allow us to be injured on purpose.

Normally, she wore a mask of gentleness, but now her face was cold and severe, radiating hostility.

anger as she

failed to raise you properly, then

out, intending to

Novas attempt seemed clumsy, her

her balance

voice was sharp, laced

can raise

you feel up to the task,

happening, but her dark eyes locked onto Novas, and for a moment, Nova felt like

a jolt of

of such violence? No, that

had to be a trick of

feeling only fueled Novas

woman challenge her? Im not afraid of anyone, she hissed,

lash out at Kellan without facing consequences, she thought she could easily torment Allison in his

furrowed his brow and tightened

was mere seconds away from stepping in, fully aware of how to inflict harm without jeopardizing

intervene, Kellan grabbed

Youre playing with death.

the eye of

bulged, making it

at Kellan, now standing

thoughts flashed back to that moment in the elevator when theyd

been forceful

kiss had been more than just a physical exchange; it had

had intended to treat it as nothing but a game, yet somehow, they had both been

always pulled her in, time