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.

in thoughts that had become all too familiar since

preoccupied with someone else

Its not your fault.

just crossed paths with a

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

stirred the pot, Coltons mind began to

feared the truth

that reality felt like staring into a mirror he wasnt

rubbing his forehead

feeling alright, maybe you should take some time to

You look spent.

kidnapping ordeal must have shaken you to your

plastered on her face, yet her fists clenched at

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

intuition kicked in,

She confronted him directly.

and me in that perilous situation, who were you really worried about? When you got hurt, was it for her or for me? As soon as the

a cat caught on a hot tin roof, his

I possibly hurt myself for that woman? It was for

shouldnt doubt me, he

questioned, especially when he

gnawed at him like a

Melany froze at his words,

Colton would have sensed her distress immediately,