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.

gifting her, Kellan added,

briefly thrown off by the comment, unsure

a bit, but Floyd simply

shifted doesnt mean her interests

Kellans smile softened.

he tied off the last

memory serves, its time for you to help Lorna with her recovery session, Kellan remarked,

have your hands

Pierce.

was indeed the

was impeccable, almost as if the entire conversation had been

for

the underlying tension between the two men, Floyd had

Kellans gratitude was genuine.

Youre too kind, Mr.

Lloyd.

replied,

catch up

time, if Kellans timing

last nod

trickled out, only Kellan and Allison remained, a rare stillness settling into the

curiosity

been into spicy food

shared a handful of

hot sauce to your roast beef, Kellan replied

was always sharp when it came to

they kissed, she craved passion,

Youre awfully observant, Mr.

though she couldnt quite decipher what was running

the matter of Hoyt and his mother but decided against it it seemed

she had another question on her

day? She had only glimpsed it briefly before, and the moment

clues about the matching bracelet her mother had left her, Kellan seemed like the next

calm, which proved

me a bracelet that

searching for information for years, but havent found

thought… Kellans eyes

Of course.

swift agreement caught her

She tilted her head.

that necklace being a family heirloom, reserved for the future