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.

check before gifting her, Kellan added, his voice laced with barely

thrown off by

bit, but Floyd simply

palates shifted

Kellans smile softened.

he tied off the

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

have your

Pierce.

that now was indeed the time

conversation had been

also thank you for earlier,

men, Floyd had stepped in when Hoyt

Kellans gratitude was genuine.

Youre too kind, Mr.

Lloyd.

replied,

catch up over dinner

first time, if Kellans timing was always

nod to

and Allison remained, a rare

curiosity gleaming

you know Ive been into

shared a handful of

extra hot sauce to your roast beef,

to detail was always sharp when

instance, he knew that when they kissed, she

Youre awfully observant, Mr.

quite decipher what was running through his

and his mother but decided against it it seemed

she had another question

day? She had only glimpsed it briefly before, and the moment had passed too quickly for her to

the matching bracelet her mother had left her, Kellan seemed like

proved that she

left me a bracelet that matches the

been searching for information for years, but havent found

thought… Kellans eyes

Of course.

caught

She tilted her head.

a family heirloom,