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.

Keanu mentioned how fragile

her homework, digging into Allisons past with the Stevens

was easy enough to find stories of how Allison had followed

incident had stood out: the

such casual disdain that she ended up

ankle; it had left her with a high fever

Coltons face,

stirred something

his voice softer than usual, If this is

the casual stuff you might

well that the incident at the rink had

departure had been misdirected, and Allison had borne the brunt of

thought about apologizing briefly but his pride had gotten in

treated

she

was unnerving, even

out a scoff, unable to hold

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

it was just another one of his

smirk was as sharp as her

think a little competition is

your mouth! For a moment, he had believed

that Allison had somehow

same cloth sharp, brazen, and infuriating! Colton, let me make this clear, Allison said, her

Im done with you.

the last thing on

already disappointed