Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 596:

Allison folded her arms, her voice calm but taunting. “Not quite fourteen million yet, so no need to rush. You still have plenty of daylight for more slaps.”

Melany’s face, already red from the slaps, blanched at the thought. Even less than fourteen million? She felt like she was losing a part of herself with each slap, and the money they earned was far less than she expected.

She dreaded the idea of collapsing before she could secure Colton’s freedom.

“Lindy, maybe we should go home first and talk to Keanu about all of this,” she whispered urgently.

Lindy frowned, her hesitation clear. “But if he learns about this incident…”

Melany had only one hope left: that Keanu would step in. She angled her brow just so, crafting an air of quiet distress. “Lindy, time’s slipping away. The longer Colton’s stuck in Muisvedo, the worse his chances get.”

wanted was to leave before the night could offer up any

sentiment, her own embarrassment vanishing under a surge of renewed resolve.

will. It fed her anger like fuel to a flame. Past

I hope you’re satisfied,” she snarled. “You won’t get off that easily — I’ll make sure your life is a living

Lindy caught sight of herself in a nearby mirror. Her once sophisticated designer outfit was now covered in mud, and one of her earrings was missing. Her wrist was bruised and red, and her face was marked with red

herself, compounded by the smug, entertained glances from the onlookers, made her blood boil. “What’s so funny?

pointed directly at Allison, the last remnant of civility between them shattering like fragile glass. “I never thought you’d sink so

“Ahhh!

back easily until a sharp, sickening

face twisted in agony and disbelief. If Melany hadn’t caught her, she would have fallen to

cried, the searing pain forcing tears to her eyes. For all she knew, her finger might as well be