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 the kidnapping

preoccupied with

Its not your fault.

paths

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

had insinuated that Melany had stirred

down, he feared the truth every sign pointed to Melanys

felt like staring into a mirror he wasnt ready

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

if youre feeling alright, maybe you should

You look spent.

ordeal must have shaken you to

plastered on her face, yet her fists clenched

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

intuition kicked in, sharp

She confronted him directly.

that perilous situation, who were you really worried about? When you got hurt, was it for her or for me? As soon as the words left her mouth, Coltons expression

a cat caught on a hot

could I possibly hurt myself for that woman? It was for

doubt me, he

when he was wrestling with his conflicting

at him like a relentless

you being so unreasonable? Melany froze

Colton would have sensed her distress immediately, never speaking