Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 404:

? ? ? ? ?

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.

an eyebrow, not entirely convinced. “I

than the downpour began, the sound of rain pounding against the windows,

She blinked, speechless.

here tonight? Once the storm passes in the morning, I’ll have someone drive you home.” He slowly let go of her wrist, but the

since you’re offering so generously, I’ll accept,” Allison said

her first time spending the night at his place. Kellan responded with a quiet “Hmm,”

his usual aloofness melting away, carried an unexpectedly warm, yet dangerous allure, enough to make

and Lorna?” Allison

went to the villa out back,” Kellan answered as

Kellan added, turning slightly. “There are spare clothes and toiletries in the guest room next door.

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

visit to the Lloyd Mansion had been for a very different purpose: probing

an old routine. Even the small details,

minimalist style, all reflected Kellan’s