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!

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

could spare Colton’s life, but there was going to be a price. And the longer this dragged on, the messier it was bound to get. She no longer cared about reputation or pride. Straightening herself, she looked Darrel in the eye

he’d cover it for us!” A ripple

didn’t set Santino

even if Santino said he’d pay, what’s that got to do with Mr. Brennan?” another chimed in. “I swear,

resist taunting her.

the middle of such a scene, flushed

maybe we should just

of leaving. “Why should I leave?” She was thinking of Colton’s life hanging in the balance and the debts piling up. She

Lindy, and now, having a moment to

much to you. And from what I