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, but in reality, she discreetly passed something into his possession by using her clothes as cover. After that, Kellan quickly handed the

pretending to glare at him in mock indignation. “Did you just shove

“What? We’re here

shot them wary looks. “Enough! Stop arguing!

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

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

“It’s fine,” she muttered.

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

tension in the room

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

in the towering