Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 477:

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Kellan took the pills silently, swallowing them without a word, his expression remote. Ferdinand took in his pale face, the tightened jaw, and the barely concealed pain lingering in his eyes as Kellan sank onto the sofa.

“The weather feels like a damp blanket.”

The humidity was so thick that it seemed to press down on everything, even Kellan’s mood. His throbbing headache drummed steadily in his temples, mirroring the relentless heaviness in the air.

Across from him, Ferdinand’s expression was a mixture of exasperation and humor as he shook his head.

After handing Kellan a bottle of painkillers, he paused with sudden realization. “Wait. Don’t tell me… you actually asked

as he convinced himself

in shadow despite the golden light spilling over the city outside. He gave a faint sigh, almost merging with the darkness. “Shut up,” he

its mark,

not care about

felt nothing at all? After all, she had so many admirers. She could have found another

it all just a game

chaotic storm that only worsened the throbbing in his head. He lowered

or perhaps just stubborn, continued,

cards.” Kellan’s eyes closed as he replied, voice low

“Then maybe you weren’t pressing hard enough?” The morning light streamed in from one side of the room, bright against the thick shadows cast by blackout curtains on the other. Even Ferdinand’s voice carried a note of weariness as he continued, “Why not give it one last shot? If that doesn’t get her attention, then maybe… maybe she