Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 258: Allisons eyes were locked on the vehicle ahead, her brow furrowed in concentration.

With a quick glance at the navigation system, she pointed to the map.

Were running out of time.

If they manage to slip through the suburbs and reach the coast, theyll board a ship.

Once theyre in international waters, finding them will be like trying to catch the wind in a net.

Her mind raced.

Lorna was just a small childinnocent, with no enemies to speak of.

This wasnt the work of the Lloyd familys usual adversaries.

If it were, theyd have harmed her in the lounge without hesitation.

After all, a child of her size wouldnt stand a chance against them.

But instead, the kidnappers had gone to great lengths to get her out of the country.

It was clear: they werent just after Lorna.

Their real target was Kellan, aiming to toy with him, to break him slowly and painfully.

Allisons frown deepened.

I may not know what kind of vendetta theyre holding against you, but theyre not hiding their cards.

Their objective is to make you feel the sting of losing Lorna.

Or worse, theyll use her as leverage against you.

voice was steady, but her eyes

So, Mr.

their own game, you cant afford to lose

what they

he said, opening his eyes

was cold, his resolve

crafty, but theyre too

theyve already

forgotten is what

heart skipped a beat at

maybe they hadnt

knew they wouldnt be walking away from thisalive or

she sent

Get here fast.

night sky stretched dark and endless, with

pursuit, they

surrounded

trapped, with

dont give up, do you? the man in the peaked cap sneered, one arm clamped tightly around Lornas neck as he edged toward

piece of advice: if you want the girl to make it out alive,

else stays put! Kellans

the car door, but when Allison tried to step out, he pushed

Ms.

youve already done more than enough by sticking with

glow on his face, highlighting the grim determination etched

people, theyre

recklessness, their speedtheyre more dangerous than

get mixed up in

car and keep yourself

Allisons frown deepened.