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.

ease, she stepped aside, subtly avoiding his touch as though by accident. “I don’t know what I did to upset Allison. She’s so angry that even my mother-in-law has been hurt. I’m afraid you might… it’s probably best if you

who else I can’t mess with!” He turned his glare on Allison, his voice dripping with mock indignation. “So, you’re

attention to Allison earlier. Santino, who had mild nearsightedness, had rushed over when he heard Melany’s soft voice, thinking he could

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Allison’s icy, almost regal demeanor—unbothered, calm, and utterly unimpressed,

up, his voice dark and low. “If you keep staring, I’ll gouge

gentle grip on his hand kept him from going further. What should have been a peaceful day had turned

have the guts…” But just as he was about to finish his challenge, a chill ran down

wasn’t the words, no, it was the dark, unsettling gaze Kellan fixed on him. For a brief moment, Santino felt an icy dread, as though he were staring death in the

Kellan’s gaze and instead trying to focus on Allison. “Allison, right?