Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 647:

“Congratulations to both of you,” Floyd forced a stiff smile. “So the rumors were true, then. You owe me a meal.”

It stung, but it wasn’t the end. After all, they were only dating, not married. Things could still change.

Kellan responded in his usual, unruffled tone, “Of course.” Sensing the barely concealed frustration in Floyd’s shifting demeanor, Kellan understood what he was feeling all too well. “What do you like to eat, Mr. Pierce?” he asked, his fingers still entwined with Allison’s as his dark eyes held Floyd’s. His every move, every gesture, marked Allison as his.

Floyd’s face tightened, but he held back his anger.

“Anything’s fine. Allison and I have similar tastes,” he said, a faint smile warming his expression. “We both enjoy cod, for instance.”

The words were casual, but the “we” lingered in the air, subtly marking their shared past.

can order for me,” Floyd added, his discomfort at Kellan’s

flaunt his history with Allison. Still, Kellan responded with a faint smile, unfazed. “Cod isn’t exactly

met, both men exchanging a tense, charged look. “And, like old favorites, tastes can change,”

your destination for

Who knows? Maybe Allison’s preferences will

stared at each other, their tones outwardly polite, but tension

voice flat. “If you

sleeping.” Her words dissolved the

his tone almost teasing. “After all, he’s well-known for his… aloofness.” Just then, his phone buzzed. He glanced

his gaze. “Looks like Mr. Pierce is quite the busy

resigned sigh, Floyd couldn’t help but shoot Kellan a frustrated look. But he had no choice; he had to take the call. After a moment, he turned to Allison, his expression regretful. “Lately, since the MDH Institute asked me to collaborate with the hospital

they need you,” Allison said