Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 594:

Allison held her silence, but Melany’s face crumpled. She was the perfect portrait of wounded innocence, a performance designed to sway — or at least mislead — the crowd.

“Allison, if you insist on dragging this out,” she murmured, “then by all means, let’s continue.”

After all, she had plenty of tricks up her sleeve — enough tricks to take a slap without really feeling it. But Allison merely scoffed. “Oh, we’ll continue — but don’t think you can cheat your way out. It has to be a real slap to count, Melany. None of that half-hearted nonsense.”

Melany stiffened, stunned by her audacity. “You!”

The gossiping crowd watched with anticipation, eager for the drama to continue.

“Well, what are you waiting for?” someone called out from the sidelines. “We’re all here to see some action!”

hanging! Think of the money

little fight in

were both just weeping like lost souls, claiming you’d do anything to save your family. Well, here’s your chance —

and Lindy shouldn’t have drawn these fickle onlookers in. Now they were paying the price for their

but I might have to go a bit harder on you next time,” Melany said, drawing in a deep

chance to blow off some steam. Lindy had humiliated her one too many times, and this

her frustration, trying to remain calm. “It’s fine, go ahead,” she muttered. After all, it was the only way to save Colton. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes,

Lindy was in

across her face, snapping her head

wasn’t like the rehearsed slap from moments ago —

I’m so sorry! Are you alright?

of satisfaction bubbled up inside her.