Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 218: Kellans voice cut through the tension, sharp as a blade.

What are you waiting for? Get on with it! Despite the searing pain in his leg, Kellan surged forward, kicking the oil pot with a swift, decisive motion.

The pot clattered across the floor, knocking it out of the way.

The sudden shift in events threw Devin completely off balance.

So youve been pretending all this time, huh? Devin sneered, his grip tightening around the knife in his hand, ready for retaliation.

Before he could act, Colton launched himself at Devin from behind, tackling him with a desperate lunge.

But Colton, pampered and untrained, stood no chance in a real fight especially with an injured leg.

Devin easily shook him off after a few quick strikes, landing two heavy punches to Coltons face, swelling his eye almost instantly.

But those few precious moments Colton bought were enough.

Kellan reached the platform and slashed the ropes holding the captives.

Melany and Allison tumbled to the floor, hitting the ground hard.

Oh my God, somebody help me! Melanys voice rang out, shrill with terror.

Her wide eyes were filled with panic, and the shock of the fall, combined with the chaos, made her crumble into sobs.

Allison, on the other hand, rolled with the impact and sprang to her feet, swift as a cat.

Chaos enveloped the room Melanys frantic cries only adding to the confusion.

Devins eyes blazed with fury as he realized the deception.

He grabbed the knife and charged at Allison, livid.

You conniving witch! You were playingthe whole time! He had believed he had her under his thumb, that she had surrendered.

The realization stung his pride more than anything.

Blinded by rage, Devin was determined to crush her for outwitting him.

In his world, women like her didnt get second chances.

Allison, her hands still bound, worked frantically to free herself.

But Devin was faster, his knife gleaming in the dim light as he charged at her.

Die, you snake! Colton, now closest to Allison, felt a flood of memories overwhelm him.

The quiet moments when Allison had cared for him cooking his favorite meals, nursing him through illness.

He didnt know when or how, but somewhere along the way, he had lost that version of her.

Now, she was a stranger, perhaps even an enemy.

No! Colton screamed inside his head, his body frozen in place, unable to move.

His legs felt like lead.

Allison, hands still bound, dodged the oncoming attack as best she could, but she knew it was only a matter of tbefore the blade found its mark.

The reality of it chilled her to the bone this could be the end.

But the blow never landed.

Instead, she heard the soft thud of a knife hitting flesh.

When she looked up, she found herself in the steady grip of someone Kellan.

Even amidst the chaos, his touch was firm and protective.

Kellan! Her voice trembled before she even realized it.

Why? The sight of blood flooded her vision as the ropes finally slipped off her wrists.

Her mind raced, trying to process what had just happened.

Devin, still holding the knife, began laughing a crazed, hollow sound that sent chills down her spine. Hero, huh? Saving the damsel in distress? Ill send you both to hell! he yelled, lunging toward them.

But before he could reach them, Allison, blood dripping from her palms, reacted.

She swung her hand fiercely, wrenching the knife from Devin with a strength she didnt know she had. Devin froze, stunned by her sheer force.

But before he could recover, a sharp pain blossomed in his chest.

Allison stood over him, the knife buried deep in his body.

Devins hand shot out, grasping for her throat.

Ill kill you, he snarled, his eyes wild with fury.

But his attack was cut short by a single gunshot.

Bang! Devins head exploded as a snipers bullet found its mark.

His body crumpled to the floor, his eyes wide with disbelief, death refusing to cquietly.

In the next moment, the police stormed in, paramedics following closely behind, rushing to tend to the injured.

But Allison heard nothing her focus was solely on Kellan.

Blood soaked through his white shirt, spilling from his abdomen and leg.

Kellan, have you lost your mind? she whispered, her voice barely audible ve as panic crept into her chest.

She couldnt understand why he had revealed the truth about his legs, why he had thrown himself into harms En way for her. Her hands shook as she clutched his, her heart pounding wildly.

If that knife had gone just a bit deeper... Her words trailed off, too unbearable to finish.

All these years, Allison had mastered the art of control.

She kept people at arms length, maintaining her composure in even the worst situations. She had no close friends, except for Rebecca.

As for Kellan, she had always thought that he only treated her as a business partner.

After all, his niece and grandmother still relied on her connections for medical treatment.

Now, it felt like he had shattered every boundary they had put in place, exposing a storm of emotions she couldnt control. I just didnt want to see you die here, Kellan murmured, his voice hoarse, barely above a whisper.

His pale face reflected the blood loss, and though his body was failing, he tried to reassure her.

Its not... its not life-threatening.

Ill be fine.

So... But before he could finish, his body gave out, and he collapsed into her arms.