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.

Kellan added, his voice

off by the

stung a bit, but Floyd simply

just because her palates shifted doesnt

Kellans smile softened.

neither affirmed nor denied it as he tied off

memory serves, its time for you to help Lorna with

have your hands full,

Pierce.

sighed inwardly, realizing that now was indeed the time for Lornas

conversation had been orchestrated to push him

for

between the two men, Floyd had stepped in when Hoyt and Nova

Kellans gratitude was genuine.

Youre too kind, Mr.

Lloyd.

did anything, Floyd replied, giving a reluctant wave to

catch up over dinner

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

with one last nod to Allison, he headed off

and Allison remained, a rare stillness settling into

forward, curiosity gleaming

Ive been into

barely shared a handful

added extra hot

attention to detail was always

instance, he knew that when they kissed, she craved passion, not

Youre awfully observant, Mr.

she couldnt quite decipher what

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

another question on

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

her mother had left her, Kellan seemed

which proved that she

me a bracelet that

for years, but havent

thought… Kellans eyes

Of course.

caught her off

She tilted her head.

a family heirloom, reserved for the future