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,”

at the sight of the white bandage

her breath hitching. Her

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

didn’t want me to worry, did you?” Rebecca

time Allison disappeared on one of her secretive missions, she would cook up excuses — each more elaborate than the last. At first, Rebecca

in silence, knowing she

how exactly did you take care of my precious Allison?”

landed in trouble because

I? If anything happens to her

into a frenzy. I’m fine now, aren’t I? And besides, this

firm as

I asked