Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 480:

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When she looked up, she realized that Kellan had taken the seat beside her, the narrow space between their chairs bridging a gap that felt symbolic of their complicated relationship—neither too close nor too distant.

Carole, with a knowing smile, broke the silence. “Ms. Clarke, I hope you don’t mind us sitting here?”

“Not at all,” Allison replied, leaning forward with her chin propped on her hand, her eyes glinting with amusement. She sensed the faint hint of rivalry in Carole’s gaze. “The café isn’t mine, Miss Perry. Feel free.”

Carole had anticipated a tinge of annoyance from Allison. Rumors had circulated about Allison’s unusual relationship with Kellan, but Allison’s calmness threw her off slightly.

Carole’s smile faltered, her brows knitting briefly. She wondered if she had gotten the wrong information, but her polite smile quickly returned.

nice surprise running into you like this. Ms. Clarke, you probably don’t know, but Kellan’s a real workaholic. Always busy, barely ever making time for

Allison with an ease that belied her wealthy background. Her manners were far more approachable

been the model child—disciplined, ambitious, and so talented. My parents were always praising him and often

to add a casual comment. “Oh, Kellan, remember

it was something Grandma enjoyed,” Kellan responded, his tone laced with barely perceptible sarcasm. “On holidays, she’d pay your family extra for it to repay a favor,”

grandmother had been generous, but the Perry family’s greed had always left a sour note. They had exploited her generosity, and after learning about his physical disability, they had swiftly canceled the

momentarily, caught off guard by Kellan’s words. She quickly recovered, pretending

you liked it, right?”

wouldn’t know,” Kellan replied flatly, his voice completely devoid of emotion. “It was all fed to

silent, words failing

humor, yet the icy, razor-sharp aura surrounding him left no room for warmth. He felt as distant as a mountain peak shrouded in mist — powerful,

wasn’t one to back down easily. Known for her dogged