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 laced with barely

was briefly thrown off by the

a bit, but Floyd

because her palates shifted doesnt

Kellans smile softened.

as he tied off the last bit of gauze,

with her recovery session, Kellan remarked, a subtle challenge

youll have your

Pierce.

sighed inwardly, realizing that now was indeed the

was impeccable, almost as if the entire conversation had been orchestrated

should also thank you for earlier, Kellan continued,

Floyd had stepped in when Hoyt and Nova had stirred up

Kellans gratitude was genuine.

Youre too kind, Mr.

Lloyd.

replied, giving

catch up

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

one last nod

Allison remained, a rare stillness settling into the

curiosity gleaming in her

Ive been into spicy food lately,

barely shared a handful

together, you added extra hot sauce to your roast

always

knew that when they kissed, she craved passion, not

Youre awfully observant, Mr.

couldnt quite decipher what was running through his

had intended to bring up the matter of Hoyt and his mother but decided

had another question on

the necklace you wore the other day? She had only glimpsed it briefly before, and the moment had passed too quickly for

matching bracelet her mother

face remained calm, which proved that

me a bracelet that matches

searching for information for

thought… Kellans eyes met

Of course.

agreement caught her

She tilted her head.

being a family heirloom, reserved for