Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 606:

As if on cue, a figure emerged in the distance. Darrel’s voice, calm and authoritative, broke the tension. “Santino, what kind of mess have you dragged yourself into this time?”

The moment Darrel stepped out of his car, the atmosphere shifted. His presence was formidable, years of business dealings giving his gaze a weight that demanded attention. The crowd parted instinctively, their voices falling to murmurs. Upon seeing his uncle, Santino’s eyes filled with relief.

“Darrel! You finally made it!” He pushed past the onlookers, hobbling with every ounce of strength until he reached Darrel’s side. Quickly, he pointed an accusatory finger at Allison and her group, a smug smile forming as he began his tirade. “These people ganged up on me! If we weren’t on Sunset Hill, who knows what they’d have done to me!” He let the words pour out, his gaze fixed on Allison with undisguised satisfaction. “Now that my uncle’s here, you can beg all you want, but it won’t do you any good!”

Darrel’s expression darkened as he took in the scene, his brows knitting together as he studied the faces before him. The crowd held its breath, knowing better than to interrupt.

Seizing her chance, Melany spoke up in a fragile voice, her tone laced with practiced innocence. “Mr. Brennan, please don’t be too hard on them. This was really our fault. We got tangled up in a debt issue, and… well, Allison and her friends were understandably upset.” She paused, letting a hint of distress creep into her voice. “Mr. Barker only tried to protect us, but it seems Allison might have been frustrated. That’s why she let Mr. Lloyd get… physical.”

bruised face, his frown deepening. He let a heavy silence settle before asking in a stern voice, “What exactly happened

man. Santino, however, seized the chance, whining loudly, “Uncle, she’s the one causing

reverent. Surprised and visibly

unyielding authority — was

halted obediently, standing two

in a state of disbelief as

unease, an awareness creeping over her.

I didn’t realize you had a nephew who finds pleasure in bullying

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