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 that would

family.

all, it's

have to

no one will dare

slowly, placing a hand on her

Go calm Melany down.

he has brought a large

may be astute, but

sneer curled the edge

them are easy

we faced the smartest, our family would

hesitated, his words

and his

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

judgment, his resolve began to

he had longed for all these

and it was just her ex-husband making trouble to

Mom,” he said

come back and

Good.

Lindy replied, narrowing her eyes as she watched Colton retreat

lips, a

Love They

long since learned that only

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

it had to be

tears streamed down her cheeks, perfectly timed

put his arms around her from

caressed her gently as he wiped away

with a sigh,

out of