Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 409:

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Finally, she stepped back, a grin tugging at her lips. She couldn’t help but chuckle. “You look… adorable. This little ponytail is just too much. It’s standing up like it has a life of its own.”

Kellan turned, curiosity piqued by her reaction. The soft overhead light caught Allison’s face, her bright eyes and wide smile almost too dazzling for the moment.

He reached up to run a hand over his newly styled hair. “From that look on your face, I’m guessing it’s ugly.”

Allison shook her head, stifling a laugh. “Not ugly. It’s quite charming. It just makes you look… different.”

“Different how?”

“It makes you seem less…” She paused, searching for the right word. “Less like a businessman and more like someone… approachable.”

added, but stopped herself. The quirky little tuft softened his

the room seemed to fade away. There was an unspoken connection, something quietly lingering between them. Before

guess I owe you a favor now. Anything

weighing his options, before he met her eyes again. There was a curious intensity in his expression now, something deeper than

began slowly, “would you have time to go on a pretend date with me? It’s

hung in the air,

was the last thing she’d expected. Of all the

tuft of hair bobbing slightly on top of his head, as if it

ever poised, seemed to sense her hesitation. “If you’re not comfortable, it’s fine. I didn’t mean to pressure you. This whole thing

inside her rebelled at

tilt of her chin, she said, “A date? Why

crossed her arms, her mind already spinning with possibilities. Where would they