Chapter 646: Chapter 646

Chapter 646:

Allison nodded, absorbing his words.

“Mr. Lloyd, if it’s alright with you, I’d like to have Kinslee treated at the research institute as well.”

She’d been planning to ask since she arrived at the Lloyd family estate. At first, it had been purely self-serving, but after speaking with Kellan, after everything they’d shared, it had become about something deeper. She wanted to help Kinslee, not just for her own reasons, but because she hoped to give the old lady a better life. However, Kellan would still be the one to make the final call.

“If Allison wants it, I’ll agree to treat Kinslee,” Floyd said. He gently pushed his glasses up after hearing her request and then turned his eyes to Kellan. “But I hope you understand how valuable our patient slots are, Mr. Lloyd.”

Despite their disagreements, Kellan was aware that Floyd was an exceptionally talented physician.

And he also trusted Allison. She’d saved his grandmother on the mountain and ensured her safe return to the nursing home, despite having come for personal reasons in the first place.

“I’ll make arrangements. She’ll be discharged as soon as possible and sent to the MDH Pharmaceutical Research Institute,” Kellan said.

Floyd was a very responsible doctor when it came to his patients. Seeing Kellan’s trust, he explained, “Just so you know, Alzheimer’s can’t be fully cured, but we can work on extending her periods of clarity. It’ll help her a great deal.”

Kellan gave a short nod. “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. But don’t mistake me. I’m not doing this just for you, Mr. Lloyd.”

There was a glint of something in Floyd’s eyes as he spoke. He wasn’t blind to the rumors swirling around the two of them. Kellan, ever cautious, had never been one to let anyone close, let alone trust someone with his family’s well-being so easily. So, it could be said that Kinslee had been targeted throughout the years.

“By the way,” Floyd continued, his voice casual, “I heard that Allison has a new… love interest. Is it someone I know?” He leaned back slightly, a teasing smirk playing on his lips. He was watching Allison closely, almost as if waiting for a reaction.

Allison didn’t miss a beat. She met his gaze and nodded.

“You do know him,” she said. “In fact, you know him very well! But you probably wouldn’t expect it.”

Without hesitation, she took Kellan’s hand in hers. “Kellan is my boyfriend. We’re together.”

At that moment, despite how many times they’d silently acknowledged it between themselves, Kellan’s heart skipped a beat. There was something electric about hearing her say it out loud, in front of Floyd, in front of anyone.

A smile crept across Kellan’s face, and he couldn’t help it. She was making their relationship official. What was more, she was also giving him a place in her life, a visible, undeniable place!

Allison and Kellan stood before Floyd, their fingers intertwined.

“Allison…” Floyd’s voice caught as he took in the sight, as if an invisible hand were squeezing his heart. Watching them side by side felt like a harsh blow — she wasn’t just acknowledging her relationship with Kellan; she was shutting him out, yet again.

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