Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 300: Youre drunk, Allison said softly, her brow creasing as she studied him.

Her mind flickered back to that night on the cruise the same wildness she now saw in him had surfaced back then too.

As Kellan leaned closer, the strong scent of tequila washed over her, scorching and intense.

Compared to the youthful, almost innocent demeanor of Gordon, Kellan exuded an unrelenting, mature authority.

I dont get drunk, Kellan murmured, his voice so low and rough that it was almost unrecognizable.

Yet despite his words, he was barely able to hold himself upright, half-slumped against the bed.

Tonight… tonight was a waste for you.

Allison shook her head.

She went over to the water dispenser, poured him a cup of warm water, and held it out to him.

Tonight was just for fun.

It doesnt matter if it was a waste or not.

Drink this water and sober up.

But Kellan ignored the offering.

He cracked open another bottle of liquor, taking several long swigs, his Adams apple bobbing with each gulp.

I thought I told Sherman to send you back… His voice, tinged with confusion, was softer than usual.

He didnt sound like the usual cold and aloof Mr.

Lloyd.

He sounded like… Kellan.

curved into a

out of the banquet at the last

nearly lost beneath

thought hed made himself

Yet, she didnt leave.

down beside him,

in the mood, why not

to love hearing stories, especially

the oppressive gloom that seemed to cling

didnt know what had happened, she wasnt going to walk away

Sherman shed try, and she wasnt one

over a drink, and Kellan, always guarded and suspicious, might just let something slip

taking a small sip and raising her glass to clink

in the room

humor, Kellan replied, I asked him to investigate something

there was a flash of something dangerous in his

caught the discrepancy

you said it was

me, Kellan

on the ceiling as if staring at something far

be deceived… and Lorna wouldnt have had to watch him die…

me like that? As he laughed, the corners of his eyes suddenly welled up with

caught in her

this side

his brothers death, his entire body radiated

And yet, he laughed.

even as his eyes grew red

broken blade still

fingers tightened

shed maintained evaporated,

too well what it felt like to lose a loved one because