Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 1022:

“Alright, it’s just a scratch,” Brook said dismissively. He looked up, slowly locking eyes with Kellan.

“It doesn’t matter what kind of woman you decide to sleep with,” he said, his voice steady and cold. “But once you’re at a certain age, you need to settle down and get married.”

Brook cast a pointed glance at Allison, his words deliberate and sharp. “Naturally, one must marry someone from a similar background.” His concern for the Lloyd family’s reputation was obvious.

Though he’d recently been abroad, he was fully aware of the rumors surrounding Ontdale. It was said that Kellan had fallen for a divorced woman, an orphan at that. Brook was certain that his son couldn’t possibly feel anything genuine for her. It had to be a temporary infatuation.

“That’s your rule, and it has nothing to do with me,” Kellan responded coldly, dismissing Brook’s words with a wave.

in indignation. “Kellan, everything you have, everything you’ve achieved, is because of the Lloyd family. Who do you think you are to speak like this?

look, his voice low and mocking. “Do you want another cut

his body aching as the pain from the knife

.com is packed with

to whine, but Brook cut him off with a raised

Don’t make a scene here.”

seething, reluctantly

“You must be Ms. Clarke?” His voice was laced with uncertainty, but his eyes held

hung in the air like an oppressive weight, pressing down on everyone. Though

either retreating in shame or breaking down

sign of fear or hesitation. “Of course, Kellan and I are perfect for each other,” she