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.”

quirky little tuft softened his edges. It took away the formality that usually made

moment, the rest of the room seemed to fade away. There was an unspoken connection, something quietly lingering between them. Before the silence could stretch awkwardly, Allison cleared her throat, leaning casually against the

you a favor now.

her eyes again. There was a curious intensity in his expression now, something deeper than

you have time to go on a pretend date with me? It’s something I’ve never experienced, and I’d

hung in the air, thick with

That was the last thing she’d

on top of his head, as if it were

“If you’re not comfortable, it’s fine. I didn’t mean to pressure you. This whole thing was

inside her rebelled at the idea of

tilt of her chin, she said, “A date? Why not?

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