Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 598:

“Any woman with a bit of beauty around here is probably in for it. He loves messing with women.”

The crowd buzzed with nervous chatter.

Melany, standing beside them, shook her head in resignation. “Forget it, Mr. Barker. Thanks for speaking up, but they have the numbers and the power. You can try to reason with them, but it won’t do any good.”

As she spoke, she nervously glanced at Allison as if she was afraid of her. To an outsider, it might seem like she was being bullied without mercy. The crowd, familiar with her usual antics, shot her disapproving looks.

But Santino, oblivious to everything around him, was transfixed by Melany’s beauty. “Oh, sweetheart, don’t cry. Seeing you like this… it really tugs at my heart.”

He reached out with his plump hand, pretending to wipe away her tears, but his real aim was to touch her face. Melany recoiled, disgust flickering in her eyes.

“I don’t know what I did to upset Allison. She’s so angry that

Santino’s sense of protectiveness. “Are you kidding me? I don’t know who else I can’t mess with!” He turned his glare on Allison, his voice dripping with mock indignation. “So, you’re the one bullying this beautiful woman? How can

began to notice that Allison, too, was quite attractive. He’d been too distracted by Melany’s act to fully pay attention to Allison earlier. Santino, who had mild nearsightedness, had rushed over when he heard

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Allison’s icy, almost

his voice dark and low. “If you

clear, and Kellan’s aura was menacing, as though he were on the edge of snapping. Only Allison’s gentle grip on his hand kept

you have the guts…” But just as he was

moment, Santino

instead trying to