Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 359: Soon, both of them fell silent again, trying to preserve the peaceful atmosphere.

But then, a sudden sound disrupted the calm.

Meow! A chubby ginger cat squeezed through the small gap in the open sliding glass door that led to the backyard.

It seemed to have caught the scent of something delicious.

The cat padded over to Allison, rubbing against her leg before letting out another soft, complaining meowseemingly chastising her for eating alone.

Is this your cat? Kellan asked, raising an eyebrow.

Allisons face stiffened slightly at his question.

A flicker of somethingan unpleasant memory, perhapspassed through her eyes.

No.

Its probably a stray.

Her tone was calm and composed, but Kellan caught the subtle tension lacing her words.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing that there was more to it than she was letting on.

Does it come around often for food? Kellan glanced at the plump ginger cat, amusement flickering in his eyes.

He couldnt quite understand how it had gotten so fat.

here

you know, wandering from

time, it ballooned like this, Allison explained

know why it keeps

bad for it, I dont have anything to

life left little room for her to worry about

sit down for a proper

on Allison as she crouched

her head bent forward, revealing the delicate

skin glowed soft and graceful

His gaze slipped lower.

everything, as

was

quickly shifted his gaze, his face remaining

Ms.

you seemed a bit uneasy when I asked whether that was

by one when you were younger? He remembered seeing a half-empty bag of cat

buy food for a stray cat but barely have time to eat

she wasnt afraid of cats, so there had to

adore the cat, and

have

No, it wasnt that.

once, back when I was

It died.