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.

rage simmered down, and her

it… My

the company that

you get your dowry? We need to

Lindys exhaustion was palpable.

unexpectedly, but her useless brother only ever reached out for money, never once to ask how she

had gone as far as freezing her credit cards, forcing her

enough

might squander it and wont know how

was just

saccharine, they specifically told me not to let you

health, after

its better for you to focus on

a moment, Lindy felt as

manager? Such a position wasnt easy to get

voice laced with disbelief, Lindy sputtered, General manager? Melany, you cant be serious! Oh,

well-being, Lindy, Melany replied, her voice

saw right through Melanys

Melany continued, only as general manager can I

wont sit around like Allison and do nothing! Melanys so-called

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

dowry belongs here, not with your parents! I dont

nonsenseforget it! Its far too ridiculous a thought to even entertain! Melany remained unfazed, as if shed expected

blinked, quickly forcing tears to her eyes before turning to Colton, her

already suspected his mothers motives, but even he hadnt

you trying to

youre grown doesnt mean you can ignore

argue with your mother, Melany

thinking of

Youre still young.

just trying to protect you from unnecessary

is under my control now, he

and theres nothing you can do to stop

before she could spew another insult, Colton hung up