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!

it’s also to save a life,” Lindy

messier it was bound to get. She no longer cared about reputation or pride. Straightening herself, she looked Darrel in the eye and decided to

he’d cover it for us!” A ripple of laughter spread

set Santino up for that!” one onlooker

got to do with Mr.

her.

such a scene, flushed with embarrassment

we should just

She was thinking of Colton’s life 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 from Darrel

Lindy, and now, having a moment to

what I hear, you and