Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 210: In this situation, logic held no weight; it was all about who could seize control of the narrative, whose story could create the most drama.

Allison, ignoring Coltons seething anger, let her gaze drift over to a figure in the crowdFloyd.

She softened her expression, letting out a deliberate sigh before turning back to Devin.

Weve known each other for years, Devin.

I didnt expect you to go this far, to lie so shamelessly in front of everyone, she said, her voice taking on a sorrowful edge.

Ive never wanted to expose you, but I didnt think youd be this outrageous.

Allison scanned the reporters, then turned her focus back to Devin.

Everyone here might not know about your criminal record for theft when you were younger.

But thats not even the worst of it.

Whats more concerning is your violent tendencies.

Every time youve undergone a psychiatric evaluation, the results werent good.

People even say youre mentally unstable.

Her eyes glinted with mock pity.

Ive always tolerated you because we grew up in the same orphanage, Devin.

But I cant let you keep harassing me and spreading these delusions about us being together.

Devins face twisted in fury.

Who are you calling crazy? he snapped.

Allisons gaze remained steady.

medical records are all

not hard

all slander! Devin roared,

from the crowd, some already stepping back as if they believed the label of crazy could

moving closer to where Devin

the drug that Allison had asked him to

was sharp and fine, causing a sensation similar to a mosquito bite,

invisible, it didnt escape

brief, knowing glance

surge of erratic energy seemed

voice broke into a shout, wild

all youre good for? Youre the crazy one! Your whole family is crazy! He could somehow sense that his

feigned a frightened expression, backing

Devin, calm down.

yesterday? Devins outburst caused the onlookers to

wonder if there

became even more

staring at me for? Arent you reporters? Why dont you go after them for my medical expenses? He jabbed a finger wildly at Kellan and Allison, then at the retreating crowd, his gaze

all a bunch of damned enablers! He continued ranting, his words dissolving into

in discomfort, Devin

Hallucinations clouded his vision.

zeroed in on Melany, and suddenly, he lurched toward

you the one who promised to pay me a fortune to ruin Allisons reputation? He threw the words

The crowd gasped.

toward Melany,

voice was barely a whisper, shock etched across his

Melany? The reporters sprang to life, their microphones nearly shoved into

said true? Did you really hire him to spread false

Clarke? Mr.

about this conspiracy? Questions bombarded

and she took a step back, her

how things