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.

like a question, there was subtle blame beneath the surface blame aimed squarely at the

I was terrified.

I wouldve

cheating racers, connected to Allison somehow, that

let out a

youre still the

been fair, theres no way Allison

voice was as clear

else could such an incident have unfolded during the race? And who but Allison could have been behind it? Yet, deep down, a shadow of resentment clouded

be so skilled at short-track speed skating, almost on par

But the loss of the

the other hand,

Yeah.

Maybe.

his mind, the reality was

race were run again,

had faced the same peril in that critical moment, but Allison had

movements precise, and her endurance far beyond

as if she had been

Allison had undergone professional

and sharpened, were

taste of

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