Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 839:

“I’m not about to bolt. I haven’t socked away enough for retirement yet.”

Allison ignored the dark hint in his words. Only a fool would be caught by him. Once the mission wrapped up, she wouldn’t stick around. Allison kept at it. “But could such a straightforward number really be the key? You’re not joking, are you?”

“Why not take a stab at it?”

That was exactly what Allison needed to hear. Feigning interest, she punched in the code. With a click, the door unlatched. Allison turned the handle and stepped through, the cool evening air kissing her skin. Right then, she was sure — it was indeed an escape route. Verruckt’s gaze followed her, his expression softening for a moment as the wind tousled her hair.

“You’ve asked two questions. One to go,” he reminded her.

to overdo it, asked nonchalantly, “What kind of

back. “A beautiful but foolish and useless soul,” he said slowly.

her had shown Verruckt that some people truly did glow from within. In many ways, Alice brought to mind the late subject

you poking fun at me again?” A certain

made of

truth serum, I

cravings. Cocking his head, he added, “After all, you’re the only one

test subjects like him and her, old wounds made trust a rare commodity. They’d test the waters and pull back, again and again, until they were sure. And once they were, they’d hold on for dear life. That was how it had been with her and Kellan back in the day. Now, she was playing the same game with Verruckt, making

somewhat sheepishly, “But I haven’t been much help, really.” She eyed the door warily.

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