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.

thoughts that had become all too

with someone

Its not your fault.

crossed paths

of a funk, he replied, glancing up at Melany, his gaze heavy with unspoken

truth, when Devin had insinuated that Melany had stirred the pot, Coltons mind

the truth every sign pointed to Melanys

a mirror he wasnt ready to accept,

forehead as if trying to

feeling alright, maybe you should

You look spent.

whole kidnapping ordeal must have shaken you

her face, yet

only notice her weary complexion now? And he hadnt

kicked in, sharp as

She confronted him directly.

saw Allison 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

on a hot tin roof, his brows knitting

could I possibly hurt myself for that woman? It was for you, and my feelings for you are as clear as

shouldnt doubt me, he

especially when he was wrestling with his conflicting

doubt gnawed at him like a relentless

being so unreasonable? Melany froze at his words,

the past, Colton would have sensed her distress immediately,