Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 72: At first, Colton had been curious as to why Allison had hidden her talent for three long years.

But now she realized that it wasn't because of her hiding, but because of her insistence that she remain nothing more than a housewife.

He didn't quite understand his own feelings, and a flight instinct surfaced inside him, prompting him to say something provocative to Allison.

No matter how badly you try to imitate Melany, you will never be able to outshine her.

He had already thrown other similar barbs at her.

Each time, Allison quietly retreated, occasionally revealing a flash of sadness.

Colton assumed this time would be no different, hoping it would shake her from her cold facade and provoke some emotional reaction.

Even if it was rage, he longed to see her.

But Allison remained eerily calm, treating him like a simple stranger.

Indeed, regardless of what I've done these last three years, you've hated it all.

You never really saw me, whether I was an orphan or a prominent figure.

You hated me the same.

And now, I feel the same way about you.

finally come to a place of acceptance, letting go of her childhood

stop clinging to me, maybe I would

Why the pathetic act now makes

struck Colton like a

Rebecca nodded.

do you cling like a

couldn't help

like this, one might think you're

up crying out of grief! And with Allison being so remarkable, even if you wanted to pursue her, you'd have to

She can't even play the role of the other woman

jabs were sharp as

Melany, who already felt totally humiliated, began

.

still have feelings for Allison, I will step aside

voice shook as she spoke, tears

not, I have never intended to

have simply followed my heart in

Melany turned and walked away,

then did Colton realize he had been neglecting her and yelled, Melany, wait! But she had already started

turned to Allison, fury etched

it on

thought that by playing hard to get, you'd make me fall in love with

Keep dreaming.