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,

My illness doesnt

company

will you get your dowry? We need

Lindys exhaustion was palpable.

brother only ever reached out for money, never once to ask how she

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

promised that once Ive gained enough

worried I might squander it and

Lindy was just eager to get her hands on that

they specifically told me not to

health, after all, is

its better for you to focus on mentoring

a moment, Lindy felt

manager? Such a position wasnt easy to get and it

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

just worried about your well-being, Lindy, Melany replied, her

right

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

worry; I wont sit around like Allison and do nothing! Melanys so-called considerate remarks struck a nerve, igniting

this conversation! Dont even

already part of the Stevens family, your dowry belongs here, not with your parents! I

far too

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

mothers motives, but even he hadnt expected her to be this

tone grew cold as he asked, Mom, what are you trying to

youre grown doesnt mean you can ignore

with your mother, Melany

thinking of

Youre still young.

unnecessary pain…

under my

making Melany the general manager, and theres nothing

shot back, but before she could spew another insult, Colton hung