Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 404:

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At that exact moment, lightning split the sky outside, briefly illuminating the dark landscape before thunder roared, signaling the oncoming storm.

“I should hurry home before I get caught in the rain,” Allison said, lifting her foot to step outside.

But before she could leave, a hand grasped her wrist from behind.

Kellan’s palm felt unusually warm, almost feverish, as he held her.

Allison turned to find the man who should have been resting on the couch now standing before her. “Wait.” Kellan’s gaze was locked on her, intense.

A gust of wind lifted the curtains, sending them billowing into the air, adding to the tension of the moment. Kellan himself wasn’t sure why he had stopped her. “The rain is heavy, and there’s a storm brewing. It’s too dangerous for you to go now,” he said.

raised an eyebrow, not entirely convinced.

sooner had the words left her mouth than the downpour began,

She blinked, speechless.

storm passes in the morning, I’ll have someone drive you home.” He slowly let go of her wrist, but the warmth of his touch seemed

generously, I’ll accept,”

this wasn’t her first time spending the night at his place. Kellan responded with a quiet “Hmm,” his voice

tone, coupled with his usual aloofness melting away, carried an unexpectedly

Lorna?” Allison asked,

went to the villa out back,” Kellan answered

spare clothes and toiletries in the guest room next door. If you need anything, just ring the bell, and

got it,” Allison replied, making her way to the guest room. She was familiar

been for a very different purpose:

into an old routine. Even the small details, like the placement of

minimalist style, all reflected