Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 289: A week later, at the charity gala.

The event still has some time before it starts, Kellan said, watching as Allison stood, arms crossed, lost in thought.

She gazed out at the churning, dark sea, her eyes distant.

The night air was sharp, and the wind whipped around them, reddening the tip of her nose.

He stepped forward, offering her his suit jacket.

His voice was steady and magnetic.

Ms.

Clarke, its a bit chilly out here.

If you dont mind, Id be happy for you to wear my jacket.

Allisons surprise flickered across her face at his unexpected presence.

She paused for a heartbeat, then accepted the jacket without hesitation, draping it over her shoulders.

Thank you, Mr.

Lloyd, she said, the sea breeze growing colder.

She tucked a few loose strands of hair behind her ear and smiled, her eyes lighting up.

How did you know I was out here? Truth be told, the past few days had been a rollercoaster for her.

After taking that photo of the necklace from Kellan, shed asked Gordon to investigate it further, but their search had hit a wall.

The trail had gone cold.

remaining hope lay with Kellans grandmother, Kinslee, who was suffering

casually offered her a

just wandering around and happened

accepted the tequila and clinked

being cooped up inside? Compared

Kellan nodded.

Sounds good to me.

a stone dropped into still waters, sending ripples through Kellans

leaned against the railing, his gaze fixed on Allison, not

put a lot of effort into their appearance, donning custom

the banquet hall earlier, hed

opted for a more

hadnt worn the lavish gown he

had chosen a simple purple

a designer piece,

fabric clung to her figure, highlighting

curled long hair cascading down, she resembled a carefully crafted glass of red wine, exuding

Ms.

you look stunning in that dress, Kellan said

way the waistline fit perfectly and how the lace design

looks like it was tailor-made

discerning eye never missed

was curious about why she hadnt worn the gown he had gifted,

was

from a renowned designer, but the quality suggested a

Allison replied, pleasantly surprised by

she had

sent a few days ago, she continued, her voice softening with a hint of regret, but unfortunately, a severe rainstorm hit the day before yesterday, ruining the gift

opened it,

to find something else to