Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 279: An inexplicable tension lingered between them, a fusion of faint grass scent and a heady mix of anticipation electrifying the air.

With Kellans shirt unbuttoned, the usual restraint he exuded seemed to have dissipated, leaving behind a wild, dangerous allure that sent ripples of excitement through Allison.

When their eyes locked, the atmosphere thickened, delicate yet intensely charged.

Just then, a voice broke through the spell, calling from outside.

Mr.

Lloyd, the company has requested your presence for a meeting tonight.

Kellans voice, low and steady, responded, I see.

The footsteps faded into the distance, yet the world outside remained unyieldingly present.

The door could be knocked on at any moment, and the glass window offered no sanctuary from the prying eyes of those who might wander by.

Though nothing tangible had transpired between them, the air was thick with a forbidden temptation, hovering at the brink of a revelation.

Allisons brows furrowed slightly, and in a moment of distraction, she took a step back, losing her balance and nearly falling.

Before she could hit the floor, Kellans strong hand wrapped securely around her waist.

Ms.

Clarke, be careful, he murmured, his gaze intense as Allison looked into his eyes.

her waist through the thin fabric of her blouse, exuding a

against his chest, she could feel Kellans heartbeatsteady and powerful, thumping in rhythm with the electric energy pulsing between

Thump, thump, thump.

them grew hotter, neither

wind fluttered the curtains, blurring the line separating

that moment of physical closeness, Kellan could feel Allisons warm breath against his skina proximity that was tender yet dangerously intimate, evoking memories of their night

too, sensed a

off their connection with playful kisses in an elevator, but now, with

Thank you, Mr.

can let go now, she said, trying to sound casual despite the fluttering in her heart that

us, he might misunderstand and think youre pursuing

fingers began to loosen, but his expression

he would shrug off the moment, Kellans Adams apple moved slightly, and he posed a question that lingered in

Ms.

you think our relationship is now? His deep eyes shone

planned to deflect it with a

something had shifted between themsomething

type to let herself be swept

herself, she looked at Kellan earnestly and replied, Naturally,

nothing was permanentneither friendships

constant was

to herself, that she needed

lips twitched, as if

Okay, I see.

message