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.

time. What, then, was

Lloyd…” Allison began, but Kellan was already lifting the necklace

Allison’s instincts flared. Something wasn’t

soft “tick” echoed faintly through the

otherwise silent surroundings, the sound

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

“This box… something’s off.”

box and, in one

the smooth wood, a hidden compartment revealed the truth —

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

survival was

The worst part?

was counting down, only ten

“No… there’s no time.”

time to

recognized the bomb, Allison reacted without hesitation. She hurled the box away and grabbed Kellan, pulling him with her as

night as the bomb detonated,

ripples across the lake, like dark flowers blooming