Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 824:

Her words made sense, but the fingers on her chin didn’t move at all.

“So you came back to die?” Verruckt’s eyes moved from her slightly swollen lips to her red, tear-filled eyes. She clearly feared death, yet she had returned. It truly puzzled him.

“Alice, if I were you, I’d just take the money and disappear.” His cold, judgmental gaze remained fixed on her.

Allison’s eyes began to well up with tears as she heard that.

“I did think about it,” she replied, her voice quiet. “But you and Mr. Williamson have been so good to me. If I left like that, I’d never find peace.” She let a tear fall at the perfect moment. “I’m sorry. I know I’ve probably been a burden to you once again.”

conversation from Fiona’s situation to the danger she had

after she spoke, the deadly

not going

fingers with a handkerchief. Then, he glanced at her face, tilting his

moment, he even considered marking her in another

wise decision,” he said. Verruckt nonchalantly wiped the blood from

with a cold, detached expression. His eyes traced her fragile neck, as if one twist

you and the lab will suffer the same fate.” His gaze was sharp and heavy, pinning Allison under its weight. Though the act

else, his words would have sounded like a threat. But for Allison, it wasn’t a surprise. This madman wouldn’t leave quietly, not

hope we make it through tonight,” Allison said, blinking innocently. “But from the way you’re speaking, it

might survive doesn’t mean you will,” Verruckt said, tightening his grip on her chin. “So,