Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 253: Before Colton could react, Allison had already turned her back and walked away.

Under the dazzling flash of cameras, Allison took her place at the top, her victory sealed with a gleaming medal draped around her neck.

The applause was deafening.

Ms.

Clarke is a true prodigy, achieving so much at such a young age! Who wouldve thought wed see a professional-caliber racer emerge here today? Look at the guy next to her Travis, right? Hes still wearing a mask, even during the ceremony.

Whats his story? This race was something else.

Those two competitors who got disqualified went way too far.

I heard the judges not only expelled them but also called the cops.

The prize money was huge, but to stoop so low and almost get someone killed? Thats shameful! They deserved everything they got.

Colton remained frozen, his eyes locked on Allison as she stood in the winners circle.

She had carried herself with poise from the beginning, her cool composure never faltering, even now with the slight frown she wore.

The way she held herself, elegant and self-assured, left no trace of the meek woman she had once been.

He was a storm of emotions, unable to digest the fact that Allison had completely beaten him.

From behind, Melany wrapped her arms around him, her voice soft but laced with worry.

there was subtle blame beneath

I was terrified.

I wouldve done if something had

those cheating racers, connected to Allison somehow,

let out a long,

youre

had been fair, theres

clear as day: something shady must

incident have unfolded during the race? And who but Allison could have been behind it? Yet, deep

be so skilled at short-track speed skating, almost

But the loss of the race meant theyd

other hand,

Yeah.

Maybe.

that the dust had settled in his mind,

run again, Allison

same peril in that

movements precise, and her endurance far beyond

was as if she had been trained for

Allison had

skills, honed and sharpened, were

of defeat was hard

todays race

at my