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.

think of the disgrace that would

family.

it's

to

ashamed, no one will

hand on her shoulder with calculated gentleness, his

Go calm Melany down.

has brought a large sum from

parents may be astute, but they are not

sneer curled

are

smartest, our family would

his

jaw clenched and his fingers

door, he could still hear Melany's

his resolve began

he had longed for

was innocent and it was just her ex-husband making trouble to spite

understand, Mom,” he said

come back

Good.

to your senses," Lindy replied, narrowing her eyes as she

smile appeared on his lips, a flash of satisfaction

Love They

long since learned that

edge of the bed, her delicate face twisted with the anguish

it had

door opened, her tears streamed down her cheeks,

and put his arms around her

caressed her gently as he wiped away her

a sigh,

things out of hand because I care about