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 mean

family.

all, it's your big

to

ashamed, no one will

a hand on her shoulder with calculated gentleness, his tone

Go calm Melany down.

large sum from his family: ten million

may be astute, but they

a cold sneer curled

like them are easy

the smartest, our family would have a hard time maintaining

hesitated, his

and his fingers closed around

hear Melany's

his resolve

was the woman he had longed for all these

just her ex-husband

understand, Mom,” he said with a resigned

come back

Good.

replied, narrowing her eyes as

appeared on his lips, a flash of satisfaction flickered

They

learned that only self-interest had

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

all nights, it had to be

opened, her tears streamed down her cheeks, perfectly timed to amplify

and put his arms

gently as he wiped

with a sigh, his breath

those things out of hand because I