Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 654:

Her outfit wasn’t revealing, but she acted as though it was too much to bear. She clutched the uniform tightly against her chest, unwilling to give it up.

“Can I keep the tank top on? I… I’ve got ugly scars,” she added, playing the part of the shy, insecure woman.

Although Allison was the last to be searched, her drawn-out hesitation still made the guard angrier. Impatient, the female guard stepped forward and grabbed her uniform.

“I don’t care about your scars. Give me the clothes, or get out!”

Kellan, standing in the adjacent line, heard the commotion and instinctively looked up, his gaze locking with Allison’s. For a brief second, their eyes met, an unspoken understanding passing between them.

“Apologies, this is my girlfriend,” Kellan said, approaching with an easy smile. “She’s a little shy and hasn’t had much experience with this.”

clothes as cover. After that,

her away, Allison stumbled slightly, pretending to glare at him in mock

firm. “What? We’re here to make money, not play

them wary looks. “Enough! Stop arguing!

underground broker, who had been guiding them, bowed low, his voice dripping with respect. “Sorry about that. They’re too undisciplined, but I promise it won’t happen again.” The

The female guard thoroughly searched the uniform before handing it

“It’s fine,” she muttered.

over Allison’s body, confirming that there were no hidden signals beneath her skin. “All clear,” she said, her voice losing

tension in the

side, Allison felt Kellan’s fingers brush against hers. It was brief, but

Allison glanced up, taking in the towering structure. The building stretched eight floors high — five above ground and three