Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 347: When Kellan spoke of his family, the usual coldness in his expression seemed to soften, tinged with a quiet loneliness.

So, theres no need to pay any attention to Jims nonsense, he said.

This isnt an engagement token meant for a future wife; its nothing but a jest.

You shouldnt feel burdened by it.

But in truth, after surviving countless trials and narrowly escaping death together, Kellan felt that the only thing of real value he could offer Allison was this necklace.

Though Allison didnt lack wealth, the necklace held sentimental value, deeply tied to her mother.

Allison frowned slightly.

I cant Before she could finish, Kellan pushed the box back toward her, resolute.

Its better if you hold onto it for now, Ms.

Clarke, he insisted.

You can give it back once youve found your mother.

In reality, Kellans mother had indeed intended this necklace for his future wife.

It was far from a simple jest.

Kellans gaze shifted to Allisons slender neck, and for a moment, he imagined her wearing the necklace.

Had it not been for her, he might have been blown to pieces by the criminals explosives.

The necklace seemed like the only fitting token of gratitude he could offer her.

Nearby, Gordon leaned back with his arms crossed, a playful grin on his face.

Tsk, if Mr.

feeling generous, why not hand it over to me instead?

your mother for one? You! Gordons casual demeanor instantly vanished,

hemorrhaging the night he was born, and his father and stepmother had sent him abroad

rising tension between them, Allison sighed, her

you, knock it

words, the

on the

onto the necklace for now, Allison said, tucking

I uncover any clues, Ill return it

and she added, Its getting late, no need to wait up for

drank to excess,

her conversation with Gordon would likely focus on Cobweb,

though his face, half-hidden in

going to

Clarke.

Dont forget an umbrella.

Alright.

but then she watched as

finally gone, Gordons mood brightened,

late; you must be

to prepare a meal at the top

youre feeling tired, theres a private room where

clear that Gordon had gone to great lengths to prepare for their meeting, especially since it was his first time alone

for such

have some matters regarding

focus was more on business

that Gordons so-called private room was far more than just a secluded

with an array of exquisite dishes, and a few slender white candles flickered softly beside it, casting

light, the distant view of the