Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 283: They were showering compliments on each other, yet neither truly meant a word of it.

Allison couldnt resist the urge to tease, her tone dripping with exaggeration.

I thought I was rusty, but stepping into the arena brought me right back to life.

Its just minor competition, nothing to write home about.

Kellan replied with a languid drawl, Maybe you really are a retired pro racer after all.

With a playful sparkle dancing in her eyes, Allison declared, Who knows? I might even be a world champion.

The confidence radiating from her was a striking blend of self-assuredness and sharp insight.

And there was a kernel of truth nestled within her boast.

Indeed, she had graced the global short-track speed skating scene and had received tempting offers to join professional teams, yet she had turned them all down.

To her, skating was simply a delightful pastime.

Kellan leaned back, propping his chin on his hand as he regarded her.

For reasons he couldnt quite pinpoint, he found joy in witnessing her in this confident, slightly assertive demeanor.

Even in jest, her unique charisma had a magnetic pull.

What intrigued him the most was that, despite her clever strategies, Allison always donned an innocent mask.

Deep down, they were two halves of a whole.

As Kellan lifted a cup of tea, lost in his musings, he recalled, You know, I wasnt always fond of short-track speed skating.

A major event in my childhood left me with amnesia, and suddenly, I found myself drawn to extreme sports like short-track speed skating.

the ropes before you lost your memory, and thats why it

the parallels between Kellan

fathers betrayals and experienced a piece

personalities couldnt

Kellan mused, lowering his

reverie of fragmented memories that had eluded him since the

of a girl in his mind, but a dull ache soon

Mr.

Allison noticed

ago was now rubbing his temples,

Its nothing.

my headache acting up

forcing himself to push aside

began to regain his

could be nerve-related headaches, making it tricky

past or not

for perfection often stirred his curiosity about what had transpired

headaches Kellan had endured for years might just be linked to those forgotten

current situation left little

be the brains protective instinct, Allison

had explained how Coltons emotional trauma caused his mind to

best efforts over three years, Colton couldnt remember any part of his lost past, always suspecting

a mix of emotions, Allison said,

memories could be too

is the kindest

on as well, rather than remain trapped in the

boy who once carried her across mountains and rivers to escape, who vowed to marry

of mental health issues lingered in

battling Alzheimers, and Kellan enduring

to steer the conversation elsewhere and deftly changed