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 had become all too familiar

appeared preoccupied with someone

Its not your fault.

crossed paths with

bit of a funk, he replied, glancing

Devin had insinuated that Melany had stirred the pot, Coltons mind began

feared the truth

staring into a mirror he wasnt ready to accept,

his forehead as if trying to massage

youre feeling alright, maybe you should

You look spent.

ordeal must have

smile remained plastered on her face, yet

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

kicked in,

She confronted him directly.

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

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

hurt myself for that woman? It was for you, and my feelings

shouldnt doubt me, he

questioned, especially when he was wrestling with his conflicting

him like a

are you being so unreasonable? Melany froze at his words, her heart

sensed her distress immediately,