Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 588:

Kellan continued with his cutting tone, “Last night, it was Miss Johnson who thought she could win a bet and joined. Turns out, she misjudged herself and lost. And Colton — ever the white knight — played the hero and got himself detained.” He leaned back, stressing his disdain with every word. “And yet here you are, blaming Allison. Foolish and wicked — what a combination.”

Melany was rendered speechless. Her face paled at his accusation, while Lindy simply stared, slack-jawed.

All this time, Lindy had convinced herself it was Allison who had lured Colton into that den of debt and despair, latching him to Muisvedo’s underground casino and its ruthless collectors. But now, the ugly truth twisted before her eyes: Melany was the real culprit, the one who had dragged her son down!

It all made sense now, why the girl had been so evasive, glossing over crucial details. She was hiding it — trying to keep her hands clean.

Lindy’s shock turned to a slow-simmering rage, and as she turned to Melany, her gaze narrowed with the heat of her wrath. “Melany.” The name was a barely restrained growl. The moment their eyes met, Lindy’s rage erupted.

Melany’s cheek with a

you reckless little thing! You gambled and lost, then roped my son

after Allison or the others, Lindy poured all her fury into Melany, the one person she knew wouldn’t fight

but Lindy was too far gone to care. The years of pent-up anger she’d buried

it weren’t for you, Colton wouldn’t have suffered like this! You ungrateful

unaccustomed to anything so crude, Melany stood there, her cheek burning, a vivid red mark spreading across her delicate skin. She looked startled and disheveled, but not a trace of sympathy showed on anyone’s face. She tried to muster a defense,

Seeing Lindy’s hand rising for yet another blow, Melany realized the woman had completely

time, Melany didn’t hold back. She grabbed Lindy’s wrist mid-swing, holding

panicking! I didn’t give you every detail. And it’s not like you

talk back to me like that!” Lindy seethed, her voice rising. “You fed me half-truths and left me to assume the worst. Do you really think I