Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 600:

The whispers and murmurs of the crowd only fueled Melany’s distress, and she fought back tears.

“Mr. Barker, you really shouldn’t get involved…” she said in a shaky voice, knowing that the more pitiful she became, the more Santino’s protective instincts would flare up.

“Shut your mouths, all of you! What’s so great about picking on a woman like this?!” he yelled, moving even closer to her, his confidence swelling with every word.

“Don’t worry, I’ve got this covered!” he assured her, swelling with false bravado.

He pointed in Allison’s direction, raising his voice. “You say she owes you money? Show me the debt note, and I’ll pay it!”

Rebecca couldn’t help herself and burst out laughing, leaning into Allison.

“Sweetheart, did you hear that?” she teased. “Can you believe some people are eager to make a fool of themselves?” She clapped her hands as if applauding Santino’s stupidity. “For your boldness, you certainly deserve applause.”

this unfold, exchanged glances and

Barker, we’re only telling you this for your own good. If you insist on helping this woman, you’re just going to make things bad

as he struggled

You think I can’t handle a woman?”

his gold ring, shaking his hand as if to dismiss the

truly believed himself to be a king, ruling over his

back sarcastically, “I wasn’t

Now, everyone seemed eager to act as if they ran things. Santino, with a dismissive wave of his hand

is the one who runs this place!” he said, finishing with a sneer. “Enough talking! Hand over the bill, and

debt; at most,

her phone, jotting down the contact for the infamous underground casino. “Her husband’s debt

words hitting him like a clap of thunder. He

stammered, unable to