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

offered her a

and happened

that so? Allison accepted the tequila and

instead of being cooped up inside?

Kellan nodded.

Sounds good to me.

their glasses clinked together, the sound resonated like a stone dropped into

leaned against the railing, his gaze fixed on Allison, not bothering to take a sip of

of the galas guests had clearly put a lot of effort into their appearance, donning custom

Kellan had scanned the banquet hall earlier,

for a more understated

lavish

had chosen a simple

piece, the unique cut

to her

resembled a carefully crafted glass of red wine, exuding

Ms.

look stunning in that dress, Kellan said

the way the waistline fit perfectly and how the lace design on the back added a touch of

it was

discerning eye never missed a

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

caught his attention was the craftsmanship

designer, but the quality suggested a skilled tailor, and that

is handmade, Allison replied, pleasantly surprised

all, she had designed

hint of regret, but

I opened it, the

to find something else to