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.

her, Kellan added, his voice

thrown off by

stung a bit, but Floyd simply

her palates shifted doesnt mean

Kellans smile softened.

it as he tied off the last bit of gauze, his

its time for you to help Lorna with her recovery session, Kellan remarked, a subtle challenge

like youll have your

Pierce.

sighed inwardly, realizing that now was indeed the time

if the entire conversation had been orchestrated to push him

you for earlier, Kellan continued, his tone

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

Kellans gratitude was genuine.

Youre too kind, Mr.

Lloyd.

Floyd replied, giving

up over dinner

Kellans timing was

now, duty called, and with one last nod to Allison, he headed

the others trickled out, only Kellan and Allison

forward, curiosity gleaming in her

been into spicy

barely shared a handful

added extra hot sauce to your roast beef,

to detail was always sharp

knew that when they kissed, she craved passion, not

Youre awfully observant, Mr.

remarked, though she couldnt quite decipher what was running

bring up the matter of Hoyt and his mother

another question on

way, could I take a photo of the necklace you wore the other day? She had only glimpsed it briefly before, and the moment had passed too quickly for her to

matching bracelet her mother had left her, Kellan

remained calm, which proved that she didnt

bracelet that matches

for

thought… Kellans

Of course.

agreement caught

She tilted her head.

a family heirloom, reserved