Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 222: In the ward, Colton was in the slow process of recuperating from his leg injury.

Melany placed a bowl of chicken soup, freshly prepared by the private chef, on the table beside him.

With a furrowed brow, she urged, Colton, you really should have some chicken soup.

Itll help you heal.

After all, youre nursing that leg of yours… He nodded absently.

Alright.

He took a few spoonfuls, but his mind seemed to wander elsewhere.

The memory of that harrowing moment in the abandoned building flashed through his mind Allison, on the brink of being stabbed by Devin.

Instinctively, he had thought of rushing in to save her.

But he had always loathed her the most.

Colton, whats on your mind? Melanys perceptive nature picked up on his unusual silence.

Is the soup too hot? Or maybe not to your liking? I cant believe I dragged you into all this.

She cast a deliberate look of distress, her eyes wide with feigned innocence.

Normally, Colton would have been quick to comfort her.

he seemed adrift, lost in thoughts that

appeared preoccupied with someone

Its not your fault.

crossed paths with

he replied, glancing up at Melany, his gaze heavy

Devin had insinuated that Melany had stirred the pot,

he feared the truth

felt like staring into a mirror he wasnt

forehead as if trying to massage away

youre feeling alright, maybe you should take some time to

You look spent.

must have shaken

her face, yet her fists clenched at her

her weary complexion now? And he hadnt even offered her the comfort he usually

kicked in, sharp

She confronted him directly.

worried about? When you got hurt, was it for her or for me? As

hot tin

for that woman? It was for you,

shouldnt doubt

being questioned, especially when he was

at him like

being so unreasonable? Melany

sensed her distress immediately,