Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 940:

But thinking about Ferdinand and Rebecca’s interactions, she couldn’t help but chuckle. “From sparring partners to sparks flying, huh?”

Her musings were confirmed when they arrived at Ontdale Airport. As Allison reached the exit, a familiar figure darted toward her.

“Allison, darling! I’ve missed you!” Rebecca threw her arms around her, enveloping her in a tight hug.

She pulled back just enough to scrutinize Allison, her eyes sharp with concern. “You didn’t get into trouble, did you?”

Allison shook her head, her smile warm but evasive. “Of course not. If I had, do you think I’d be standing here, chatting with you?”

But before she could finish, Rebecca grabbed her wrist. “Don’t even try it. Every time you smile like that, you’re definitely hiding something. Allison, no one knows you better than I do.”

Rebecca had been close friends with Allison for years, long enough to understand her like the back of her hand.

see,” she

sank at the sight of the white bandage peeking

Her eyes

knew it,” she choked out. “That whole story about an overseas project was nothing but smoke and mirrors. You went abroad for something more dangerous, didn’t you?” Her lashes trembled as she

me to worry, did you?” Rebecca had always known,

she would cook up excuses — each more elaborate than the last.

she do but fret in silence, knowing she was

take care of

landed in trouble

warned you, didn’t I? If anything happens to her because of you, there will be hell

gently patted Rebecca’s shoulder. “Rebecca, don’t work yourself into a frenzy. I’m fine now,

calm but firm as she offered

searching for clues about my mother. Kellan got involved because I asked for his help. Without him, I wouldn’t have made it back in