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.

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the silence stretched, his voice broke through, quiet but full of

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

He meant every word.

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who could unravel the other’s secrets first. Whoever did would come

respond, only frowning at the man

be a lie if she said she wasn’t touched

things. Love, marriage, promises… They all felt

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

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