Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 278: Kellans playful teasing carried an almost imperceptible hint, like a shadow flirting at the edge of a dream.

The sunlight streaming through the window scattered across his collarbone, casting him in a soft, golden light that made him seem even more captivating than usual.

His face, typically composed and unreadable, now bore an expression that stirred something faint in Allison, a fleeting sensation brushing against her heart like the whisper of a breeze.

Then Id like to take it off, Allison murmured, stepping closer and bending down to undo the necklace.

Just as Kellan had warned, the clasp was tricky, fastened tightly.

It took Allison a few extra moments to work it loose, her fingers fumbling with the delicate mechanism.

She should have focused solely on the necklace, especially since it resembled her late mothers keepsake so closely.

Yet, for a brief instant, her eyes wandered, landing on Kellans neck instead.

With a few buttons left undone, the clean lines of his collarbone seemed to lead her gaze downward, revealing a glimpse of his firm chest.

The snakehead pendant, nestled between his toned muscles, carried a cold alluremysterious and dangerously inviting.

It stirred memoriesflashes of that night on the yacht, the way Kellans slender waist had moved with controlled power, and how his chest had felt so unexpectedly supple yet strong beneath her touch.

Ms.

Clarke, if youre struggling, I can guide you, Kellan murmured, his deep eyes glinting like a secret hidden in the depths of a still lake, drawing her in.

Theres a hidden clasp on the right side.

Try loosening that one first.

His fingers grazed the clasp at his neck, tilting it towards her, causing their hands to brush together, ever so lightly.

contrast was electrifyinghis warmth against her cool touch,

given much thought to how a mans body could radiate warmth from something as simple

best if I handle it myself, she muttered, breaking eye contact as she continued to fumble with the

skin, she couldnt help but notice how Kellans body responded, his skin reddening faintly, betraying a sensitivity that caught

feeling

warm, he replied, his tone even, though a teasing smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he gently tucked a stray

Just… a little ticklish.

earlier, her hair must have brushed

explained why his skin had flushed

back, a few loose strands continued to fall as she

was about to tie her hair into a ponytail when Kellans hand reached out again, gathering the

yourself with that,

Clarke.

keep working on the necklace, he said, his voice calm and

roughened from callouses, held her silky strands

hair against his warm hands made it feel even softer,

gaze remained fixed

features set in quiet beauty that seemed to shine more in

sweep of her long

from the garden lingered in the air, and the memory of her fingers brushing against his

you for earlier,

Kellans voice, deep and worn with fatigue, broke

doll for Lorna when

shouldve stepped in sooner, and you

from the days chaos, yet being

throughout the day ebbed away, much like his constant headaches that always seemed to

Allison was

need to thank

replied, finally managing