Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 191: Outside the MDH Research Institute, Melany and Colton arrived together.

Colton, weve spent seven days just tracking this place down.

Do you honestly think were going to get the medicine this time? Melany asked, her voice laced with apprehension.

Her face mirrored the concern she hoped would mask her darker thoughts.

The Stevens Groups plagiarism scandal was still a festering wound, and now, Lindy, the pesky woman, had them running errands in Vrining.

Colton replied, We dont have much choice.

Lets give it a shot.

He was far from sure.

He had once hoped to obtain the medication through the underground hacker network, but the so-called holographic game theyd counted on hadnt materialized.

Meanwhile, his mothers worsening migraines were tearing their household apart.

The plate-smashing, the bowl-throwing she had driven away nearly every member of the staff.

Desperation had led them here, clinging to the faint hope that this research institute could offer them salvation.

As they stepped into the lobby, a familiar face caught their attention.

Melanys eyes narrowed, and then, with an overly bright smile, she sauntered over.

Allison, well, isnt this a small world! Fancy meeting you here.

Her gaze then fell on the young girl by Allisons side.

I didnt expect you

three years? I wonder where this little one popped up from… Quite the secret

snapped Colton

could

is this girl? Before Allison could even open her

Im sure theres someone out there

Stevens Group is sinking faster than a ship made of lead, and here you are,

whatevers left! Sherman, sensing Kellans disdain, jumped at the opportunity to add insult

girls my boss niece,

quick

hiding something? Melanys face flushed, anger flashing briefly before she smoothed it

no, I didnt mean it

was just…

Lindy out? Its been ages,

not like youd want to hold a grudge forever, right? Colton, catching the thread of Melanys manipulative game, chimed in, Allison, if youre here to get medicine

willing to put the past behind us

gestured for Sherman

your mother? she replied,

scoffed, her laugh

mental illnesses, but for cases as far gone as yours, I wouldnt hold my

Colton stiffened, his face darkening at her words, his

bygones be bygones, but her indifference cut

the opportunist, seized the

Allison, thats not fair.

adores you, treated you

for you? Her voice dripped with false

had no desire