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.

you, think of

family.

it's

to show

as you don't feel ashamed, no one will dare

placing a hand on her shoulder

Go calm Melany down.

large

astute, but they are not

cold sneer curled the edge

them are easy

the smartest, our family

his words

jaw clenched and his fingers closed around

door, he could still hear Melany's sobs, pulling

better judgment, his resolve

woman he had longed

was innocent and it was just her

Mom,” he said with a

back and comfort

Good.

narrowing

slow, mocking smile appeared on his lips, a flash

Love They were

long since learned that only

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

had to be their wedding

her tears streamed down

her slowly and put

gently as he wiped away her

don't cry, he whispered with a sigh, his breath warm against her

of hand because