Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 277: Allison easily saw through Floyds intentions.

The box of artisanal chocolates was no small expense, and the message on the packaging was both bold and sentimental.

Thanks, she said, leaning casually against the doorframe.

But Ive been cutting back on sugar recently, so sweets dont really appeal to me anymore.

Between adults, some things didnt need to be spelled out.

It was a clear rejection.

For a brief second, disappointment flickered in Floyds eyes, but he quickly masked it with a smile.

I get it.

No worries.

Maybe next time, Ill take you out for something different.

He understood exactly what Allison was implying.

Back in Leswington, Floyd had encountered rejection before more times than he cared to count but he never let it stop him.

Still, he wasnt the type to linger when unwelcome.

His perspective was simple: just being in Allisons presence felt like a win in itself.

However, Kellans face shifted when he spotted the chocolates.

Especially as he watched Floyd and Allison, talking and laughing like old friends.

They seemed so at ease, comfortable in each others company.

But after hearing Allisons refusal, Kellans expression remained calm on the surface, though beneath it, a rush of excitement stirred.

Peoples tastes do evolve, dont they? he said, settling into the couch with his legs casually crossed.

When his gaze lifted, it felt endless, like an ocean of unspoken thoughts.

His words carried a subtle meaning.

Since Ms.

Clarkes been favoring spicier dishes lately, perhaps next time, Mr.

before gifting her, Kellan added, his voice

was briefly thrown off by

a bit, but Floyd simply

shifted doesnt

Kellans smile softened.

nor denied it as he tied off the last bit of gauze, his

help Lorna with her recovery

youll have your

Pierce.

that now was indeed the

conversation had been orchestrated to push him out the

thank you for earlier, Kellan continued, his tone

men, Floyd had stepped in when Hoyt and Nova had stirred up

Kellans gratitude was genuine.

Youre too kind, Mr.

Lloyd.

did anything, Floyd replied, giving a reluctant wave

catch up

the first time, if Kellans timing was always this precise, whether by

with one last nod to Allison, he headed off to tend

Kellan and Allison remained, a rare stillness settling into the

curiosity gleaming in

know Ive been into spicy food

shared

we ate together, you added extra hot sauce to your roast beef, Kellan replied

to detail was always sharp when

they kissed,

Youre awfully observant, Mr.

Allison remarked, though she couldnt quite decipher

and his mother but decided against it it seemed irrelevant

she had another

you wore the other day? She had only glimpsed it briefly before, and the moment had passed too quickly

bracelet her

which proved that she didnt

bracelet that

been searching for information for years,

Kellans

Of course.

swift agreement caught her

She tilted her head.

being a family heirloom, reserved for the future lady