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.

this. Ms. Clarke, you probably

ease that belied her wealthy background. Her manners were far more approachable than one would expect

child—disciplined, ambitious,

like an open floodgate. She pretended to add a casual comment. “Oh, Kellan, remember how you used to love the braised

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

had exploited her generosity, and after learning about his physical disability,

Kellan’s words. She quickly recovered, pretending not

right?”

Kellan replied flatly, his voice completely devoid of emotion. “It was all fed to Lucky.” Everyone knew his grandmother had once

words failing her

with humor, yet the icy, razor-sharp aura surrounding him left no room for warmth. He

down easily. Known