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.

upset Allison.

don’t know who else I can’t mess with!” He turned his glare on Allison,

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closer, he was caught off guard by Allison’s

when Kellan spoke up, his voice dark and low. “If you

of snapping. Only Allison’s gentle grip on his hand kept him from going further. What should

Kellan, spat on the ground with defiance. “You want my eyes? Let’s see if you have

Santino felt an icy dread, as though he were staring death in the

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