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.

hearts change over time. What, then, was

began, but Kellan was already lifting the necklace from its

was when Allison’s instincts flared.

“tick” echoed faintly through

otherwise silent surroundings, the

sharp eyes darted to the wooden box. Years of training as an assassin sent alarms through

“This box… something’s off.”

the box and, in one

compartment revealed the

a micro-bomb, the kind developed in Vrining. Small,

triggered, survival

The worst part?

counting down, only ten seconds

“No… there’s no time.”

wasn’t enough time to

Allison reacted without hesitation. She hurled the box away and grabbed Kellan,

shattered the night as the bomb detonated, sending a massive

ripples across the lake, like dark flowers blooming in the