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.

thin fabric of her blouse, exuding a

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

Thump, thump, thump.

grew hotter, neither willing

fluttered the curtains, blurring the line

against his skina proximity that was tender

sensed

elevator, but now, with the stakes rising, she instinctively longed to pull back and

Thank you, Mr.

can let go now, she said, trying to sound casual despite the fluttering

sees us,

to loosen, but

off the moment, Kellans Adams apple

Ms.

our relationship is now? His deep eyes shone with

it with

something had shifted

type to

Kellan earnestly and replied, Naturally, we are

nothing was permanentneither

only constant was mutual

but to herself, that she needed to withdraw before it

lips twitched, as if

Okay, I see.

message