Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 423:

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The fact that the comment came from a young woman only fueled Louis’s irritation further.

Allison met his gaze evenly, unfazed by his anger. “I’m just offering advice.”

Before Louis could snap back, Melany quickly seized the opportunity.

“Allison, if you don’t fully understand the process, it’s probably best not to interfere. We wouldn’t want to disrupt Mr. Sugden’s careful work, would we? After all, there’s no one more qualified than him.”

Colton, who had been silently observing, let out a small sigh, his brow furrowing. “Allison, I know you’re skilled at painting, but this is a different field. The restoration process is crucial — especially since it means so much to Grandfather.”

him and

went ghostly white, a sheen

figure out why Gordon had beaten him and Melany so hard that night in the Underground. Had the auction been the real reason for his anger? Colton’s thoughts

tracing the contours of the damaged

by natural erosion or human interference, the restoration must

like ice. His face, pale as

did you do just now? You were moments

the slightest spark of hope. “My girl, do you really

something brighter. For the first

tightened, emotions swirling beneath the surface. “Impossible…” he

before him wasn’t

he had her figured out, but now it hit him—he