Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 469:

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Kellan barely reacted, letting out a slight chuckle as he continued shuffling through documents.

“Funny,” he replied without looking up, “after years of ignoring me, the family suddenly cares now?”

His words hit Carole harder than she expected, leaving her momentarily silent.

The previous evening, she had texted him with a forced invitation to dinner with her family. But Kellan hadn’t bothered to respond, let alone show up. She could hardly blame him, but with her family’s company desperately needing his support, she had no choice but to try warming up to him now, even if he remained as indifferent as ever.

Carole forced a smile, steeling herself.

“It’s because I do care about you,” she said softly, as if those words could hold any real weight after all this time. With a quick, calculated sigh, she pulled a slim folder from her bag and placed it on the desk in front of him. “I actually came to discuss some business.”

of interest, but

folder directly under his gaze. “Could you take a look

leaned forward, a stray lock of hair slipped artfully behind her ear,

But since I’ve just returned from overseas, I don’t have

drifted his way—deliberate, understated, yet mildly invasive. It

seemingly oblivious, focused

Company for an upcoming event,” she

up at him expectantly, searching for

what do you

but linger, noting the hardened edge in his once-familiar face—a face she remembered well. She seemed fascinated by

quickly

agreed to break off their engagement when Kellan was disabled. Back then, he was the