Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 698:

Verruckt examined the half-bandaged wound with sharp eyes, studying Allison with suspicion. “How did this happen?” The people around exchanged uneasy glances. They knew what had happened, but no one dared to speak.

Allison’s lashes fluttered as she looked down, tears pooling in her eyes.

“The faucet… the hot and cold settings were reversed. I was trying to get cold water, but I didn’t realize until it was too late.”

“Reversed?” Verruckt’s eyes flicked to Jareth, who instinctively stepped forward to inspect the valves. After a moment, he straightened and replied, “Mr. Shaw, the hot and cold valves are indeed reversed.”

Verruckt’s gaze shifted back to the research team.

been tampering with

Everyone shook their head.

come and go,” one muttered, barely

hand clamping around her wrist with deliberate firmness. She froze, forcing herself to remain passive, her eyes wide

is there

though he could see straight through her act, through her skin. She had sensed the man’s aura moments ago during their fight. He was no longer the meek subject 005 she had once known.

especially now

ordered with his

attempting to appear agreeable. “O…okay,” she murmured, her voice trailing off

caused by Verruckt

action, Verruckt, who had been holding her hand, grew impatient. Without waiting for her response, he