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.

discomfort at Kellan’s close proximity to

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

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

destination

“Very true. Who knows? Maybe Allison’s preferences

their tones outwardly polite,

“If you two are planning

sleeping.” Her words dissolved the atmosphere

aloofness.” Just then,

lifting his gaze. “Looks like Mr. Pierce is

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 here in Ontdale, it’s been non-stop with

you’re an exceptional doctor, and they need you,” Allison said understandingly. “You’d