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.”

landed on Santino’s bruised face, his frown deepening. He let a heavy silence settle before asking in

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

fell on Allison, he froze, his stern demeanor softening into something almost reverent. Surprised and visibly pleased, he moved toward her, exclaiming, “Ms. Clarke! I can hardly believe

expression faltered. He was stunned, left immobile. His uncle — a figure known for his unyielding authority — was being deferential to Allison?!

halted obediently,

esteemed head of Sunset Hill left onlookers in a state

awareness creeping over her. Allison’s gaze

didn’t realize you

of sweat