Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 807:

A cascade of sparks erupted, slicing through the darkness. However, no one was there.

By then, Allison and Jareth had already fled elsewhere. They sprinted down three floors and finally burst out of the stairwell.

This floor had just been searched, room doors flung wide open. They slipped into one room and ducked into the bathroom for cover.

“It looks like we’re cornered, Mr. Williamson,” Allison gasped, peering at Jareth through the gloom.

Jareth’s voice was barely a whisper. “No, I’ll get us out of here safely.”

Verruckt’s orders were clear, and failure was not an option. Jareth knew that if he survived but didn’t complete Verruckt’s mission, a fate worse than death awaited him.

rummaged through an emergency kit she found in the corner. With a flick of her

pressed firmly against his thigh where blood

blood,” Allison’s voice

stairwell skirmish was severe. The blood trail they’d

the next floor. I’ll cover for you,” Jareth said, his voice strained but filled with determination. “Listen, there’s a secret passage at the

deepened. “No, they

you run into any trouble, use it. Once

looked down at his injured leg. “I can’t go with you any further. I’ll

eyes as she accepted the gun and stood firm. “I’m leaving then.

Jareth urged, grimacing

nod, Allison turned and left, her previously feigned fear melting

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