Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 407:

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She expected Kellan to brush it off like he always did, attributing his actions to self-interest. He could have easily told her he saved her because she was important to his family. After all, she had healed Lorna and would help Kinslee too.

But this time, he answered the question seriously.

“I did it because I care about you, Ms. Clarke,” Kellan said, his voice low and sincere. He was very earnest and calm.

Allison was taken aback, completely caught off guard. Attempting to lighten the mood, she teased, “Of course, I’m useful to you…”

“It’s not that, Ms. Clarke,” Kellan interrupted, his dark eyes locking onto hers. “I just don’t want you to get hurt. Not even a little bit.”

The intensity in his gaze made the air between them feel heavier. Allison could feel the weight of his words pressing down on her, the room suddenly quiet and charged with something deeper. He wasn’t joking; he was serious.

pulled her in, like whirlpools drawing her

voice broke through, quiet but full of

words struck harder than any grand declaration of love. To him,

He meant every word.

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tightened. “Kellan, do you even understand

I don’t expect anything from you, Ms. Clarke,” he replied

could unravel the other’s secrets

respond, only frowning at the man

if she said she wasn’t touched by his

long stopped allowing herself to dream of those far-off, unreachable things. Love, marriage,

steady but with a hint of mischief. “As for the bet between us, I’ve made progress. I’ve uncovered

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