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

briefly thrown off by the comment,

ambiguity stung a bit, but

shifted doesnt mean her interests

Kellans smile softened.

tied off the last bit of gauze, his movements

with her recovery session, Kellan remarked, a

have your hands

Pierce.

that now was indeed the

the entire conversation had been orchestrated to push

you for earlier, Kellan continued, his tone

had stepped in when Hoyt and Nova had stirred up

Kellans gratitude was genuine.

Youre too kind, Mr.

Lloyd.

Floyd replied, giving

up

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

last nod to Allison, he headed off

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

stepped forward, curiosity

know Ive been

barely shared a

together, you added extra hot sauce to your roast

to detail was always

that when they kissed, she craved passion,

Youre awfully observant, Mr.

she couldnt quite decipher what was running through

and his

another

a photo of the necklace you wore the other day? She had only glimpsed it

her mother had left her, Kellan seemed like

calm, which proved that she didnt hide

left me a bracelet that matches

searching for information for years, but havent

thought… Kellans

Of course.

agreement caught her

She tilted her head.

a family heirloom, reserved for the future lady of