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!

but it’s also to save a life,” Lindy said, her voice shaking with barely contained

get. She no longer cared about reputation or pride. Straightening herself, she looked Darrel in the

it for us!” A ripple of laughter spread through

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

with Mr. Brennan?” another chimed in. “I swear, some people have

her.

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

we

hanging in the balance and the debts piling up. She wasn’t about to back down now! “It’s truly disgraceful when people don’t keep their promises.” Her eyes shifted

of millions had shocked Lindy, and now, having

much to you. And from what I hear, you and Mr. Brennan have a bit of history. Why