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.

was warm and reassuring, resting on her waist through the thin fabric of her blouse, exuding a sense

could feel Kellans heartbeatsteady and powerful, thumping in rhythm with

Thump, thump, thump.

air between them grew

wind fluttered the curtains, blurring the line separating

feel Allisons warm breath against his skina proximity that was tender yet dangerously intimate, evoking

sensed

could brush off their connection with playful kisses in an elevator, but now, with the stakes rising, she instinctively

Thank you, Mr.

now, she said, trying to sound casual despite the

sees us, he

to loosen, but his

apple moved slightly, and he posed a question that lingered in

Ms.

is now? His deep

to deflect it with a lighthearted remark,

she sensed something had shifted

type to let

steadying herself, she looked at Kellan earnestly and replied, Naturally, we are partners

world, nothing was permanentneither friendships nor

only constant

not just to Kellan but to herself, that she needed to withdraw before

as if

Okay, I see.

her message loud