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.

anyone sees you, think of the disgrace that would

family.

all, it's

have to show

don't feel ashamed, no one will dare

on her shoulder with calculated gentleness, his tone

Go calm Melany down.

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be astute, but they are

a cold sneer

them are

faced the smartest, our family would

hesitated, his words cutting

jaw clenched and his fingers closed

could still hear Melany's

his

woman he

was just her ex-husband making

Mom,” he said

come back

Good.

narrowing her eyes as she watched Colton retreat

appeared on his lips, a flash of satisfaction flickered

They were

learned that only self-interest had true

the room, Melany was sitting on the edge of the bed, her delicate face

it had

opened, her tears streamed down her cheeks,

and put his arms around her

as he

he whispered with a sigh, his breath warm against

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