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.”

was snatching Allison’s clothes, but in reality, she discreetly passed something into his possession by using her clothes as cover. After that,

pretending to glare at

tone light but firm. “What? We’re here

looks. “Enough! Stop arguing!

them, bowed low, his voice dripping with respect. “Sorry

said, her tone no-nonsense. The female guard thoroughly

“It’s fine,” she muttered.

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

in the

by side, Allison felt Kellan’s fingers brush against hers. It was brief, but enough to let the hidden

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