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.

if anyone sees you, think of

family.

all, it's your

have to

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

slowly, placing a hand on her shoulder with calculated

Go calm Melany down.

time he has brought a large

be astute, but

a cold sneer curled the edge

are

smartest, our family would have a

hesitated, his words

and his fingers closed around

closed door, he could still hear Melany's

judgment, his resolve began

this was the woman he had longed for all these

innocent and it was just her ex-husband making

understand, Mom,” he said with a

back and

Good.

coming to your senses," Lindy replied, narrowing

his lips, a flash of satisfaction flickered

Love They were

long since learned that only self-interest

the bed, her delicate face twisted

all nights, it had to

the door opened, her tears streamed down her cheeks, perfectly timed to

put

gently as he wiped

a sigh,

things out of hand because I care