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.

today, he seemed adrift, lost in thoughts that had become all

preoccupied with someone else

Its not your fault.

crossed paths with a

funk, he replied, glancing up at Melany, his gaze heavy

stirred the pot, Coltons mind began to connect

he feared the truth every sign pointed

a mirror he wasnt ready

set down the bowl, rubbing his forehead as if trying to massage away

you

You look spent.

whole kidnapping ordeal must have shaken you to your

remained plastered on her face, yet her fists clenched at

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

kicked in, sharp as

She confronted him directly.

When you got hurt, was it for

cat caught on a hot tin roof, his brows knitting together with

woman? It was for you, and my feelings for you are as clear

doubt me, he

he was

at him like

being so unreasonable? Melany

have sensed her distress