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.

sees you, think of the disgrace that would

family.

it's your big

to show

don't feel ashamed, no one will dare make fun of

her shoulder with calculated gentleness, his tone

Go calm Melany down.

has brought a large sum from his family: ten million

be astute, but they

spoke, a cold sneer curled

them are easy

family would have a hard time

hesitated, his words

jaw clenched and his fingers closed around the

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

his better judgment, his resolve began

was the woman he had

just her ex-husband

understand, Mom,” he said

come back and

Good.

replied, narrowing her eyes as she watched Colton retreat to the

appeared on his lips, a flash of satisfaction

They were

long since learned that only

room, Melany was sitting on the edge of the bed,

it had

the door opened, her tears streamed down

slowly and put

her gently as he

cry, he whispered with a sigh, his breath warm

of hand because I care