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 from

offered her a glass of

was just wandering around and happened to spot

so? Allison accepted the tequila

why not enjoy the fresh air instead of being cooped up inside? Compared

Kellan nodded.

Sounds good to me.

a stone dropped into still waters, sending ripples

his gaze fixed on Allison, not bothering to take a

a lot of effort into their appearance, donning

the banquet hall earlier, hed seen an

had opted for a more

lavish gown he had

she had chosen a

piece, the unique cut set it

to her figure, highlighting her

resembled a carefully crafted glass of red

Ms.

stunning in that dress, Kellan

on her, admiring the way the waistline fit perfectly and

it

eye never missed

about why she hadnt worn the

attention was the craftsmanship of her

renowned designer, but the quality

replied, pleasantly

all, she had designed the dress

continued, her voice softening with a hint of regret, but unfortunately, a severe rainstorm hit

time I opened it, the dress

to find something else to