Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine Read Online Free

Chapter 111: A month had passed, and Allison found herself spending more and more time with Lorna.

The bond between them had grown strongeralmost unspoken but deeply felt.

Lorna, youre doing great, but your lines need a bit more control here.

See this curve? Allison gently took Lornas wrist, guiding her hand.

You need to apply more pressure with your wrist, like this.

In the past, their lessons had always taken place in the cold sculpture studio.

But now, Lorna often invited Allison into her bedrooman unmistakable sign of her trust.

Allison knew how difficult it was for Lorna to let others in, so this was no small victory.

Perfect, just like that, Allison encouraged warmly.

Not far away, Kellan, seated in his wheelchair, quietly observed them.

A faint smile touched his lips as he watched the two interact.

When Lorna finished the line perfectly, she looked up at Allison with wide, shining eyes, silently asking for praise.

Allison smiled and gently patted her head.

Lorna, that was wonderful.

The Lloyd family had been nothing but courteous to Allison over the past month.

Unfortunately, she had yet to uncover any significant informationjust a few trivial details here and there.

Still, she understood that even the smallest clues could prove vital, especially when it came to uncovering her mothers situation.

Patience was her greatest ally.

As the lesson wound down, Kellan mused aloud, I believe today is Colton and Melanys wedding.

Are you sure you dont want to attend, Miss Clarke? Allison barely lifted her head, her voice playful as she replied, Mr.

Lloyd, we dont have any deep-seated grudges.

But do you really need to bring up such a distasteful event to get a rise out of me? It was just a joke, Kellan chuckled, relieved to see her unbothered by the mention of Coltons wedding.

The two shared a laugh, the moment light and easy.

Kellan had learned much about Allisons past over time, and he still found it difficult to imagine her once hiding her sharpness and talents, playing the role of a docile housewife for a man like Colton.

Colton must have meant a lot to her at one point.

Fresh chapters uploaded on gαℓησv????ls․cøm Yet now, seeing her so calm and indifferent, Kellan knew that whatever feelings she once had were long gone.

At Colton and Melanys wedding, the atmosphere was far from celebratory.

Instead, it was thick with whispers.

Guests mingled to the sound of wedding music, exchanging sly remarks beneath polite smiles.

Ever since his divorce, Coltons career has been in a downward spiral, one guest whispered, his tone dripping with mockery.

The Green family cut ties with him, and even Mr.

Lloyd has blacklisted him from his stores.

Offending two major groups at once… now that takes guts.

Another guest chimed in, her expression smug.

The Stevens family is a mess.

Just as Coltons getting married, his father shows up with some young secretary.

Poor Lindy must be seething.

Coltons really lost it over this woman.

Whats so special about Melany anyway? Even his grandfather didnt bother showing up.

And I hear this brides been married before.

Now that the Stevens familys climbing back up, shes come crawling back.

They exchanged a knowing glance.

You know why shes back at this time.

Their gossip was cut short by a sharp, entitled voice across the room.

Do you know what kind of place this is? And how did you get invited to my daughters wedding? If I looked like you, Id be too ashamed to step out of my house! Francene, already drunk, was berating a waitress with smug indignation.

Her slurred insults caused several guests to frown, but she was too far gone to notice.

Do you even know who my son-in-law is? Hes the heir to the Stevens Group, and you dare serve this trash at his wedding? Across the room, Lindys expression stiffened with second-hand embarrassment.

As curious eyes turned her way, she forced a smile and approached Francene, gently taking her arm.

Francene, theres no need to make a scene.

If the service isnt to your liking, just tell the manager, and theyll fix it, she said softly, trying to maintain decorum.

Theres no need to get upset.

But Francene, seeing this young waitress, only grew more furious, thinking back to how Rebecca and Allison had humiliated her over the dress incident.

Fueled by alcohol and rage, her temper flared unchecked.

Im fine! Ive got the constitution of a horse.

Throwing a little tantrum wont hurt me! Lindys smile faltered.

Did this fool really not understand her attempt to smooth things over? Before she could respond, the secretary Coltons father had brought along let out a coy laugh, clearly unfazed by Lindys growing frustration.

Mrs.

Johnson certainly has… an innocent charm, doesnt she? Lindys glare could have frozen water.

Was this woman trying to escalate the argument by mocking Francene? But before Lindy could react, Francene burst into laughter, clearly pleased with the remark.

Of course! Ive always been kind-hearted and pure! Lindy was left speechless.

What an ignorant nouveau riche! .

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