Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 197: Outside the research institute, Coltons expression was like a brewing storm.

She sure has a lot of male acquaintances, he muttered, a bitter edge to his voice.

Even now, he couldnt quite grasp what had just happened.

His jaw clenched, teeth grinding, as he bitterly wondered how many more secrets Allison was keeping from him.

Melany, on the other hand, felt secretly content with not getting the medicine.

On the surface, however, her voice remained soft and soothing.

Its no surprise Allison can walk right into the institute.

Shes shrewd, Colton.

Shes been keeping her cards hidden for years.

But why did she latch onto you? The way she acted today she doesnt seem to like you so much.

Youre saying she used me? For what? Coltons voice was sharp, disbelief mixing with frustration.

Before Melany could respond, Coltons phone suddenly rang.

It was Lindy.

Did you get the medicine? she demanded, her voice tight with urgency.

Coltons throat tightened as he forced out the dreaded word: No.

The sound of glass shattering on the other end of the line blared into his ear, making him flinch.

What good are you to me, then? Lindy screamed.

Do you want me to suffer and die, just so you can take that whore as your mother? I always knew you were nothing but bad luck! Her words poured out like venom, each curse lashing at him.

Colton swallowed the surge of anger rising in his chest.

He knew she was in pain, and he couldnt afford to lash out at her now, not when she needed him.

felt like an eternity, Lindys rage simmered down, and her

My illness doesnt

company that

will you get your dowry? We need to reinvest

Lindys exhaustion was palpable.

had her illness dragged on unexpectedly, but her useless brother only ever reached out for money, never

the years, she had poured so much money into supporting her family that her husband had gone as far as freezing her credit cards, forcing her to sell off her jewelry just to

promised that once Ive gained enough experience

might squander it and wont know how to explain it

that Lindy was just

her tone saccharine, they specifically told

after all,

for you to focus on mentoring

a moment, Lindy felt

easy to get and it certainly wasnt

with disbelief, Lindy sputtered, General manager? Melany, you cant

Melany replied, her voice

right

not forget, Melany continued, only as general manager can I truly lighten

do nothing! Melanys so-called considerate

be having this conversation! Dont even think about it! Lindy spat, her

already part of the Stevens family, your dowry belongs

that general manager nonsenseforget it! Its far too ridiculous a thought to even entertain! Melany remained unfazed,

quickly forcing tears to her eyes before turning to Colton,

I only wanted to help… Colton had already suspected his mothers motives,

cold as he asked, Mom, what are you trying to say? You know

because youre grown doesnt mean you

argue with your

thinking

Youre still young.

unnecessary pain… Colton, his

under my control now, he said

Melany the general manager, and theres nothing

she could spew another insult, Colton hung up