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.

like an eternity, Lindys rage simmered down, and her voice turned weak,

it… My illness

company

you get your dowry? We need to reinvest it…

Lindys exhaustion was palpable.

but her useless brother only ever reached out for money, never

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

gained enough experience as general manager,

theyre worried I might squander it and wont

was just eager to get

they specifically told me not to

health, after all, is

on

a moment, Lindy felt as if shed

manager? Such a position wasnt easy to get and

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

well-being, Lindy, Melany replied, her voice thick

however, saw right through Melanys innocent

as

Melanys so-called considerate

Allisons sense, they wouldnt be having this conversation! Dont even think about it! Lindy spat,

the Stevens family, your dowry belongs here, not with your parents! I dont care

And as for that general manager nonsenseforget it! Its far too ridiculous a thought to even entertain!

tears to her eyes before turning

help… Colton had already suspected his mothers motives, but even he hadnt expected

you trying to say? You know exactly what I mean! Lindy shot

youre grown doesnt mean you can

please, dont argue with your

only thinking of

Youre still young.

protect you from unnecessary pain… Colton, his anger mounting,

the Stevens family is under my control now, he said through

manager, and theres

back, but before she could spew another insult, Colton hung up on