Chapter 220: I didnt do it for you, Ms.
Clarke.
I just prefer to keep my slate clean.
Besides, you found such a good doctor for Lorna.
If anything happened to you, shed be heartbroken.
Kellans explanation was as much for himself as it was for Allison.
Even he wasnt entirely sure why he acted the way he did in that moment.
Plus, when I blocked the knife, I angled it enough to avoid anything vital. Just a scratch on the abdomen.
If that blade had hit you, though... well, it wouldve been a lot worse.
He raised his gaze and added, So, all things considered, it was the right call.
Dont you agree? Kellan struggled to maintain his composure, though the memory of seeing Allison in danger still rattled him.
He hadnt thought it through, hadnt analyzed the situation.
His body had moved faster than his mind.
He hadnt hesitatedhe just acted.
Was it really just friendship he felt? But as the words left his mouth, they morphed into something else.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSo, Ms.
Clarke, no need to carry the weight.
I didnt do it just for you.
And honestly, things were fine as they werejust friends.
Anything more, and knowing Allisons cold nature, they might not even have that.
Then, thank you, Mr.
Lloyd, for saving me.
Allison knew he wasnt angling for praise.
He was downplaying his actions to keep her from feeling indebted.
But that concern, though kind, made her uneasy.
She wasnt used to it, not in the slightest.
Kellan noticed the weight she seemed to carry.
Without thinking, he flexed his fingers, only to wince from the pain of his wound.
Still, he managed a playful grin.
So, how are you going to repay me? Dinner? Sother day, maybe? Allison returned his smile and reached out to adjust the Band-Aid on his hand.
They say a life-saving debt should be repaid with a lifetof gratitude, she teased.
His reply was quick.
Would you be up for that, Ms.
Clarke? From his angle, Kellan could see her long eyelashes brushing against her cheek, her eyes cold yet clear beneath them.
And in that fleeting moment, something soft stirred in their depths.
What started as banter felt like a step closer to something unspoken between them.
Allison pulled her hand back without answering directly, resting her chin in her hand with a faint smile.
Mr.
Lloyd, youre one of the top ten wealthiest men.
Who could possibly say no to you? Their eyes locked for a heartbeat before Kellan looked away first, though his face remained composed.
Beneath that calm, however, his heart raced.
Ms.
Clarke, youre just teasing.
For a moment, he genuinely considered asking her: Would you ever think about being with me? But the thought quickly faded.
Love wasnt something that could be rushed.
He wasnt about to jeopardize their friendship by pushing too hard, too soon.
It was better to move forward with certainty.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAllison seemed to understand he was playing along.
She broke the silence, her tone shifting as she nodded toward his uninjured leg.
You really caused a stir when you showed everyone you werent crippled.
Its all over the news.
Have you seen the trending topics? Your half-brother is probably losing it right about now. Youre in for a rough time.
Kellans expression darkened.
He knew the storm was coming.
Thanks for the heads-up, Ms.
Clarke.
Allison stood and straightened her clothes.
Ill let you rest, Mr.
Lloyd.
She turned to leave, and Kellan, aware of how exhausted she been lately, gave her a brief nod. Alright, well catch up soon.
As she walked out, his gaze lingered on the Band-Aid shed carefully ve content adjusted. The content is on m novelenglish.net! Somehow, it still felt warm from her touch.