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.

added, his voice laced with

by the comment, unsure how

stung a bit, but Floyd simply

just because her palates shifted doesnt mean

Kellans smile softened.

denied it as he tied

Lorna with her recovery session, Kellan remarked, a subtle challenge in

like youll have your

Pierce.

now was indeed the time for

if the entire conversation had been orchestrated to push him out the

you for earlier,

between the two men, Floyd had stepped in when

Kellans gratitude was genuine.

Youre too kind, Mr.

Lloyd.

did anything, Floyd replied, giving

catch up

wondered, not for the first time, if Kellans timing was always this precise,

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

out, only Kellan and Allison

forward, curiosity

Ive been into

Weve barely shared

ate together, you added extra hot sauce

to detail was always sharp when it came

when they kissed, she

Youre awfully observant, Mr.

though she couldnt quite decipher what

matter of Hoyt and his

had another question on

the necklace you wore the other day? She had only glimpsed it briefly before,

no further clues about the matching bracelet her mother had left her, Kellan

proved that

left me a bracelet that matches the necklace you

been searching for information for years,

Kellans eyes

Of course.

swift agreement caught her off

She tilted her head.

I recall that necklace being a family heirloom, reserved for the future lady