Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 597:

“You… you…” she stammered, the words dying in her throat as she clamped her mouth shut. The once-imperious woman was trembling.

People born into privilege often read situations well, and Lindy sensed that Allison’s threat wasn’t idle. She was serious, deadly serious.

How unbelievable! How had she never realized Allison wasn’t the submissive pushover she appeared to be? Behind that quiet exterior lurked a cold, ruthless side.

Melany slipped into her role with a practiced touch, draping herself around Lindy like a concerned daughter-in-law. “Lindy, are you alright?”

Yet, deep down, seeing Lindy like this filled her with satisfaction. She wouldn’t mind if the old woman finally succumbed to her misery. Still, she hadn’t expected Allison to actually strike Lindy publicly. That was shocking.

But no matter what she was plotting, Melany had to hold her tongue. After all, for now, she and Lindy were both in the same sinking boat.

A man emerged — a tall, heavyset

welled up, her voice trembling with a carefully crafted quaver. “Allison, I know you’re angry at Lindy because of Colton, but there’s no reason for violence.” She steadied Lindy’s arm with exaggerated gentleness, adding a fragile

Melany believed her carefully curated angle might

“What’s going on here?” he demanded as his gaze swept the scene. “How dare you mistreat someone on my

parted, and Melany’s lips curled ever so

type of man who

her expression a blend of amusement and disdain as she addressed Allison. “Sweetheart, don’t even bother looking.

agreement. “Where’d he get that tailor? Someone must’ve had an overstock in giant suits. What a waste

way into the crowd stood out, a bulky figure crammed into an ill-fitting suit that only exaggerated his greasy appearance. Rolls of fat gathered

his voice booming. “Are you the troublemakers around

whispers quickly spreading through