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

it… My illness

the company that

need to reinvest it… for your

Lindys exhaustion was palpable.

brother only ever reached out for money,

family that her husband had gone as far as freezing her credit cards, forcing her to sell off

enough experience as

and wont know how

wasnt naive; she knew that Lindy was just eager to get her hands on

added, her tone saccharine, they specifically told me not

health, after all, is

to focus on mentoring

Lindy felt as if

to get and it certainly wasnt for someone

manager? Melany, you

Melany replied, her

right through Melanys

as general

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

be having this conversation! Dont

family, your dowry belongs

far too ridiculous a thought to even entertain!

forcing tears to her eyes before turning to Colton,

mothers motives, but even he hadnt expected

you trying to say? You know

youre grown doesnt mean you can

dont argue with your mother, Melany interjected, her voice trembling as

thinking

Youre still young.

to protect you from unnecessary pain… Colton, his anger

is under my control

Melany the general manager, and theres nothing you can do to

but before she could spew another insult, Colton hung up