Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 450:

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The tall young man, freshly groomed and looking hopeful, blushed deeply as if he’d summoned every ounce of courage. “I… I really like you.”

Allison’s eyebrows lifted in brief surprise, but she soon softened into a gentle smile.

“I like all of you too, but there’s no need to exchange contact information. If you ever need help, Mr. Astley is here for you. He’s got more than enough knowledge to guide you. Keep up the hard work, alright?”

Although Allison’s response was courteous, the boy’s face fell in disappointment.

“Alright, goodbye, Allison.”

“Goodbye.”

Meanwhile, on the other side of the hallway, Kellan leaned casually against the wall, watching the whole exchange unfold.

His tall, lean figure stood at the edge of light and shadow, his dark hair gently tousled by the breeze, giving him an air of relaxed detachment.

huh?” Kellan remarked, a subtle smirk

felt an unexpected

knew Allison wouldn’t be interested in a boy barely eighteen, yet for a

was twenty-eight — hardly comparable to an

the hint of

kinder?” she teased, stepping slowly and deliberately

each step, her presence seemed to

gaze flicked down to her lips, slightly

desire stirring within, forcing back the

was calm but edged with sharp, dangerous intensity. “Because if

he wasn’t one

aside; it was possession — even destruction,

madness,

wanted to be her one

momentarily taken

eyes met, each caught the other’s reflection, a silent exchange within the depths of