Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 1040

Chapter 1040:

He understood all too well — speaking of this would sign his death warrant.

The Lloyd family was adept at burying both bodies and secrets.

“Impressive. Both of you.” Brook surveyed the carnage, his voice cold and clipped.

He had witnessed enough bloodshed in his life to render him impervious to fear.

Yet, seeing his son and Allison fight the bodyguards ruthlessly without hesitation still irritated him somewhat.

The truth was clear — Allison was capable of taking a life.

This woman was not what she appeared to be.

“Kellan, as your father, I never knew you were so adept at combat,” Brook said, his eyes narrowing. “Or was your leg injury just a charade?” Doubt twisted in his mind, feeding on his paranoia.

have been involved

all, Kellan was the only survivor of the Burned Islands

Kellan repeated with

cold as a winter

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wouldn’t have spent over a decade in

intensity clung to him, his expression sharp and unyielding, like a blood-soaked

the past is behind us. I’m here now,” Allison

firm. “Everything we lost,

her mouth,

settled this peacefully. Why choose violence?” Inside, she was gleeful, knowing Brook’s hostility towards Allison and Kellan

surprised me today,” he said coldly. “But don’t think I can’t handle the

the pendant of her necklace, her lips curling

if personal safety can even be assured,”

out starkly among the refined