Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 1049

Chapter 1049:

“Tell us. Who exactly put you up to this?”

“This is your last chance,” Kellan interjected. “If you don’t come clean, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

Barton hesitated, beads of sweat forming on his brow. Earlier, if Nova hadn’t interrupted, he would’ve revealed the mastermind.

But now, as though he had seen something — or someone — his demeanor shifted. He dropped to his knees and confessed, “I’ll tell you. It was all my fault. No one else ordered me to do it. I stole the items and tried to frame Ms. Clarke, but… things didn’t go as planned.” The words were simple, yet each one seemed to cost Barton dearly.

Nova’s piercing gaze burned into him like a warning. Taking all the blame was his only option now. It was the only way he could hope for her protection.

Even if he went to prison, he could still get out eventually with her help.

Barton’s answer, Kellan pressed once more, “No

teeth and shook his head.

take him to the forest nearby

now

left Kellan’s lips, Barton seemed to snap out of whatever trance had held him. His face drained of color, and sheer terror overtook him. He

of the mountain was a place of no return — a brutal domain where wild

“You don’t get to choose. You’re

broke free just

really sorry! I didn’t mean to frame you. Please, spare me! I

a sense of certainty, her

the one behind

the weight of her words, broke

his face as