Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 563:

“Whatever happens, it will pass,” he said, offering her a cigarette. His voice, low and even, carried an edge of frost and reassurance.

“We can only make the most of the moments we have,” he added, his eyes tracing her profile.

Under the moonlight, she looked striking yet unreachable, like a distant star—her beauty matched only by her remoteness.

“I know,” Allison replied, taking the cigarette from him. Understanding the sentiment didn’t make it any easier to practice. As the adrenaline of the night faded, the quiet left her feeling restless.

A soft clack pierced the stillness as Kellan’s silver lighter sparked to life, casting a brief, warm glow.

“Whatever happens, if you need anything—like tonight—don’t hesitate to reach out,” Kellan said, his voice low but steady.

laced with a subtle trace of jasmine—the distinct scent of women’s cigarettes. From where Allison stood, Kellan’s silhouette seemed almost spectral, outlined by the moon’s silvery light. The faint glow of the cigarette at his fingertips illuminated his features, softening them into a haze

unexpected question. “Isn’t that a women’s

hint of a smile touched his lips. “I saw you smoking them

surprise flickering across her face as she processed his words. She glanced at the cigarette between

rushed back—a distant evening when she had stood on a terrace, smoke curling around her as she calculated how to turn Kellan into an asset. She’d never imagined he’d notice such a small detail, let alone

There’s something on your shoulder,” Kellan said, interrupting her

as he plucked a fallen leaf from the

touch so fleeting it could have been overlooked. Yet, in that sliver of time, the

blur, leaving only the shared warmth of their proximity. She could feel the lingering heat from where his fingers had brushed against her,

strength and resilience. When he picked up the delicate fallen leaf from her shoulder, the contrast between his rough hands and the fragile leaf