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

her

around and happened

Allison accepted the tequila and clinked glasses

not enjoy the fresh air instead of being cooped up

Kellan nodded.

Sounds good to me.

like a stone

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

galas guests had clearly put a lot of effort into

banquet hall earlier, hed seen an array of

for a more understated

worn the lavish gown he had sent

chosen a simple purple fishtail

a designer piece,

fabric clung to her

long hair cascading down, she resembled a carefully crafted glass

Ms.

look stunning in that dress, Kellan

admiring the way the waistline fit perfectly and how the lace design

it was

never

about why she hadnt worn the gown he had

was

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

is handmade, Allison replied, pleasantly surprised

she had designed the

the gown you 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 time I opened it, the dress was already

but to find something else