Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 248: Whats that supposed to mean? Colton bristled at the mention of the word heir.

It struck a nerve, like poking a hornets nest.

His temper flared, but when it came to Allison, he always felt powerless.

She knew exactly how to push his buttons, and in front of this crowd, he was stuck between biting his tongue or trading snide remarks.

Allison, of course, didnt miss a beat.

Mr.

Stevens, I hear you have two very capable younger brothers.

So, who knows? Maybe the next head of the Stevens family isnt set in stone yet.

But when the day comes, Ill send my congratulations.

The barb hit its mark, and Colton stiffened.

Congratulations from her? He didnt need them, nor did he want them.

Only the urge to wipe that calm expression off her face gnawed at him.

Melany, always quick to fan the flames, piped up, Allison, thats harsh! You were once married to Colton, after all.

Isnt it a bit cruel to say things like this just to hurt him? Her words dripped with false concern, but deep down, she hoped the rift between them would grow.

Lately, Colton had been distant, distracted by thoughts of Allison, and it gnawed at her, stirring up insecurity.

And, Allison, did you show up today just to throw him off his game? After all, you spent years playing the housewife and dealing with health issues.

mentioned how fragile

on earth would you compete now? Shed done her homework, digging into Allisons past with the Stevens family, though she was unaware of Allisons

easy enough to find stories of how Allison had

had stood out:

shoved her aside with such casual disdain that she

her ankle; it had left her with a high fever

memory clouded Coltons face, his

stirred something

If this is about getting back

the casual stuff you might have done

well that the incident at the rink had

at Melanys departure had been misdirected, and Allison had borne the

thought about apologizing briefly but his

then, it didnt matter how he treated her; Allison always came back, no questions

now, she

detachment was unnerving, even

standing nearby, let out a scoff, unable to

life or death for her? Get over yourself! The story of the rink incident was something Colton had exaggerated in

was just another one

smirk was as

feet would think a little competition is dangerous!

a moment, he had

that Allison had

standing there, watching the two of them, he realized they were cut from the same cloth sharp, brazen, and infuriating! Colton, let me make this clear, Allison

Im done with you.

is the last thing on

disappointed