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.”

she almost added, but stopped herself. The quirky little tuft softened his edges. It took away the formality that

gazes met, and for a brief moment, the rest of the room seemed to fade away. There was an unspoken connection, something quietly lingering

I owe you a favor now. Anything within reason, of course—nothing crazy

her eyes again. There was a curious intensity

a week,” he began slowly, “would you have time to go on a pretend date with me? It’s something I’ve never experienced, and I’d

hung in the

thrown off. A date? That was the last thing she’d expected. Of all the

drifting to the tuft of hair bobbing slightly on top of his head, as

hesitation. “If you’re not comfortable, it’s fine. I didn’t mean to pressure you.

rebelled at the

of her chin, she said, “A date? Why not? I don’t break promises, and it’s no big

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