Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 617:

It was brutal and spine-chilling.

From afar, everyone watched as Santino and his men were forced out of Ontdale. The brutal end to his pleas left Melany trembling, her face pale as she turned and met Darrel’s cold gaze.

“I wasn’t aware you and my nephew were so… connected.”

Melany opened her mouth to respond, but Darrel raised a hand, silencing her. “As Mrs. Stevens mentioned, Mr. Stevens is currently detained in Muisvedo,” he continued. “Yet, here you both are, lingering around Sunset Hill with time to spare!” His gaze was filled with meaning, and his tone held a steely warning. “Maybe you should focus on collecting the funds needed. Muisvedo doesn’t exactly offer credit.”

Lindy’s face twisted, all traces of resistance gone.

It was clear Darrel meant one thing — they had overstayed their welcome!

we’re here to ask for help. Yes, it’s embarrassing, but it’s also to save a life,” Lindy said, her voice shaking with barely contained

longer this dragged on, the messier it was bound to get. She no

he’d cover it for us!” A ripple

if you didn’t set Santino up for that!” one onlooker

what’s that got to do with Mr. Brennan?” another chimed in. “I swear,

couldn’t resist taunting her. The mocking jabs

caught in the middle of such a scene, flushed with embarrassment and turned to

we should just

Lindy had no intention of leaving. “Why should I leave?” She was thinking of Colton’s life hanging in the balance and the debts piling up. She wasn’t about

hundreds of millions had shocked Lindy, and now, having

you. And from what I hear, you and Mr. Brennan have a bit of history. Why not help cover the