Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 164: After uttering those words, the scarred man, Rugal Delgado, burst into laughter.

Damon, why are we even wasting breath on this woman? If she puts up a fight, well start the bloodbath with the girl.

Rugals eyes blazed as he aimed the gun directly at Kellan and Lorna.

Lorna continued sobbing uncontrollably, clinging to Kellans sleeve, her fear palpable.

Kellan met the killers stare with steely resolve.

He understood their coded threats and realized they were aiming to put pressure on Allison.

Rugals grin widened slowly.

Dont fret, Ms.

Clarke.

Cooperate, and no innocents get hurt.

But cross us, and we play rough! They had been briefed on Allisons cunning.

Even unarmed, overpowering her seemed unlikely; it was smarter to avoid a direct confrontation and get her back quietly.

Once they reached the Burned Islands, they could decide what to do with her.

To their surprise, Allison proved more compliant than expected.

Fine, I wont resist.

Take me, she said, raising her hands in surrender, projecting an air of docility.

the tight confines of the plane made any rebellion risky; out in the open, the

Rugal kicked open the cockpit door, pressing

her hands up,

anything stupid! Damon Santiago, with a tattooed neck and a composed demeanor, swiftly blindfolded her and

they whisked her away

police swiftly launched an inquiry, deploying

Kellan found

her

Dont be scared, Lorna.

private doctors arrival with a grim

doctor, startled by Kellans intensity, hesitated, unused to such raw anger

Mr.

whatever happened, take

have no quick

Kellans eyes were cold.

collapse until this is

Check on Lorna first.

greatest concern was

a search, but no word on Allisons whereabouts

Jim, concerned, urged, Mr.

slept

dont you rest for a bit? No

Look after Lorna.

I have pressing matters.

had taken Allison to the Burned

unclear, any delay only heightened

the doctor administered Lornas medication, she calmed slightly but remained curled at the edge of the bed, her