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.

grandmother, Kinslee, who

casually offered her a

just wandering around and happened

accepted the tequila and

air instead of being cooped up inside? Compared to the bustling social

Kellan nodded.

Sounds good to me.

like a stone dropped

railing, his gaze fixed on Allison, not bothering to take

guests had clearly put a lot of effort into their appearance, donning custom gowns and carefully

the banquet hall earlier, hed seen an array of beautifully dressed

however, had opted for a more

worn the lavish gown he had

she had chosen a simple purple

it wasnt a designer piece,

fabric clung to her figure,

cascading down, she resembled a carefully crafted glass of red wine,

Ms.

you look stunning in that dress, Kellan

waistline fit perfectly and how the lace design on the back

it

never missed

he was curious about why she hadnt worn the gown he

his attention was

but the quality suggested a skilled tailor, and that

handmade, Allison replied,

had designed

voice softening with a hint of regret, but unfortunately, a

it, the dress

but to find something