Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 400:

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Suddenly, a memory surfaced in Kellan’s mind — a gentle voice, a familiar warmth. “Kellan, should I wear this necklace to your birthday?”

The graceful image of his mother returned to him, her smile as radiant as ever, stirring a deep ache within him.

His throat constricted as he reached out to touch the cool surface of the necklace.

“This really was my mother’s,” he whispered, the feel of the gem bringing back years of memories.

This was why he had joined the competition in the first place. Even if Allison hadn’t won, he would have done anything to retrieve it.

“I never imagined I’d find it here,” he said, his voice low and raspy.

“This necklace is called the Heart of Eternity, meant to symbolize undying love… though now, it feels almost cruel.”

The ruby gleamed, red like blood, like a heart.

change over time. What,

began, but Kellan was already lifting the necklace from its

was when Allison’s instincts

“tick” echoed

surroundings, the

box. Years of training as an assassin sent alarms through her

“This box… something’s off.”

grabbed the box and, in one

hidden compartment revealed

kind developed in Vrining.

triggered, survival was

The worst part?

was counting down,

“No… there’s no time.”

enough time to think,

She hurled the box away and

night as the bomb detonated, sending a massive spray of

explosion pierced the surface, creating violent ripples across the lake,