Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 862:

Allison frowned as she carefully wrapped the bandage around his wound. “If we’d had a smooth journey here, maybe I’d believe you. But we were just tossed around in seawater. How could you not feel it?” she asked, her tone sharp with disbelief.

Kellan leaned in, his lips brushing against hers. “I just didn’t want you to worry,” he murmured. He kept his eyes on her as she worked on the bandage, her hands steady and focused.

Suddenly, their quiet moment was shattered by a gunshot outside. It was followed almost instantly by the sound of people screaming in panic. Allison froze, her hands pausing mid-motion.

She quickly recalled the cruise ship’s layout — there was a window in the room that overlooked the lower deck. Her eyes fell on the coffee table, where a remote control sat. It looked identical to the one she had seen in Kylo’s office.

buttons. With a soft mechanical hum, the stone wall began to lower, revealing a glass window covered by blinds. “Someone’s heading this way,”

followed, sending the guests into a panic. Screams echoed as people scattered in all directions. The waiters, dressed in their black uniforms, reacted quickly. They drew pistols and formed a tight circle around Verruckt and his men. Verruckt stood tall, showing no fear despite the guns pointed

smile on his face. “So, you’re Mr. Verruckt Shaw,” Kylo said lightly. “You’ve chased off my guests. I

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locked onto Verruckt and his group, as if daring them to make a

tone sharp. He raised his eyes to the upper level. “You’ve been protecting people you

as formidable as Kylo, he showed no trace of intimidation. It almost seemed

with a frosty smile. “You’re overthinking this, Mr. Shaw,” he said, his tone cool and controlled. With an