Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 241: The slap echoed through the room, leaving Melany reeling, her mind swimming in a haze of pain and humiliation.

Stunned for a moment, she then clutched her face, sobbing bitterly.

When did I ever cause trouble? Lindy, you cant just blame me for everything thats gone wrong! A sharp sting of resentment surged through her heart.

She had hoped to gain an advantage today, but instead, all she had done was earn Lindys complete scorn.

Even Keanus gaze had turned cold, his eyes appraising her with an aloof detachment that made her skin crawl.

Once, during her first love with Colton, Keanu had reservations about her, but he never let them show.

However, everything changed after she left to study abroad, and Allison had swooped in to marry Colton in her absence.

From that point on, Keanus favor had gradually shifted, leaning toward Allison.

When Melany finally married Colton, Keanu hadnt even bothered to attend the wedding.

And now, he was stripping Colton of his influence within the family.

Regret clung to her like a shadow, weighing heavily on her heart.

Desperate, she cast a pleading look toward Colton.

Colton, please believe me! I didnt mean for any of this to happen.

But such pleas could only deceive fools like Colton.

Keanu, with two sharp thuds of his cane on the floor, said, So, you came here to ruin my birthday, and now you dare to lie? Ive never been so disappointed.

His voice trembled with fury as the years seemed to fall from his face.

He glanced at the gathered members of his family, his rage barely contained.

again to stop stirring up

tried to protect

instead of gratitude, you

His anger made him sway slightly,

said, stabilizing himself, but when he looked

stammered, Grandfather, I didnt

to show you who Allison

known she would Enough! Keanu

humiliation hasnt gone far enough? He closed his eyes for a moment, as if the weight of disappointment was too much to

his

gentle pat on her hand, he

but I still know how

Mr.

to

Take care of Allison.

mistreat her just because shes without family! Keanus voice quivered as

Allison would have stayed with the Stevens

had thrown it all away! Allison had once saved Keanus life, and throughout her years within the Stevens household, she had cared for him

she was family

long as Im alive, even if its just for another day, Ill

Mr.

treat her

heavily on his cane, his body

Allison and Kellan were well-suited for each other, and the Stevens family

got it all wrong, Allison interjected, startled by his

but Kellan beat her

Dont worry, Mr.

Stevens.

ensure Allison is well taken

to the company, Kellan said, his tone calm yet weighted with unmistakable gravity, as if he were making a