Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 114: Actually, Colton hadn't gone very far; He had stood by the stairs, his hand gripping the railing tightly as he listened to the commotion inside.

A loud crash echoed through the room and he instinctively stiffened.

The unmistakable sound of breaking glass filled the air: it seemed like Melany had lost control and had smashed all the wine glasses in her fury.

Normally, Colton would have already taken a deep breath, put his anger aside, and gone in to calm her down.

He was used to their arguments, which fizzled out as quickly as they broke out, more joking than anything serious.

But this time it was different.

The tension in the air was higher, sharper, and he could sense that something had changed between them.

Melany didn't seem like the same woman he had known.

He could vaguely remember the first few days, when she would shyly cling to his arm, her cheeks flushed as she smiled at him every time someone made a playful comment about their relationship.

Enough, she would say, laughing.

.

Colton is like a brother to me….

But now, that statement hurt him deeply.

So she also saw her ex-husband as a brother.

How many brothers did she have? Once a comparison took root, it spread like a crack in glass, unstoppable.

His expression darkened, irritation taking over him as he grabbed the car keys.

, ready to leave and clear up.

But before he could take another step, Lindy's voice sounded behind him, sharp and insistent.

Colton, you're seriously going out alone on your wedding night.

of the disgrace

family.

all, it's

to

long as you don't feel ashamed, no one will dare make

slowly, placing a hand on her shoulder with calculated gentleness, his

Go calm Melany down.

a large sum from his family:

astute, but they

a cold sneer

are easy

family would have a hard time maintaining

hesitated, his words

clenched and his fingers closed around

could still hear Melany's sobs, pulling at something deep

his resolve began to

the woman he had longed for all

was innocent and it was just her

said

back and comfort

Good.

glad you're coming to your senses," Lindy replied, narrowing her eyes as she watched Colton retreat

appeared on his lips, a flash of

They were

learned that only

on the edge of the bed, her delicate

all nights, it had to be their wedding

door opened, her tears streamed down her

her slowly and put his arms around

as he

with a sigh, his breath

said those things out of hand because