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.

she raised her hand and struck Melany’s cheek with a resounding slap. Her whole body

little thing! You gambled and lost, then

her fury into Melany, the one

pent-up anger she’d buried deep inside had finally bubbled over, and now she was

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

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, her voice cracking,

again, faster and harder. Seeing Lindy’s

time, Melany didn’t hold back. She grabbed Lindy’s

he’d been detained at the casino. I was panicking! I didn’t give you every detail. And it’s not like you even asked me to explain!” Her words only added fuel to

and left me