Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 249: Even Melany hadnt expected it despite Allisons cold and heartless facade lately, Colton still harbored some care for her.

Allison was blunt, her tone unflinching.

I dont care what any of you think.

Falling for the wrong person and getting torn apart because of itits all behind me now.

There wasnt a trace of hesitation or sadness in her voice, as though she had shed the weight of her past.

Although, she added with a slight edge, some people seem to think they know me inside and out.

Too bad theyre not mind readers! Her thoughts flickered to that winter day when she had tried to cheer up Colton by taking him ice skating.

He had seemed to soften at first, the two of them skating in unison.

But then, out of nowhere, without a word, Colton had told her to get lost and shoved her onto the ice.

From that moment, Allison swore off extreme sports entirely, as if the memory had left a deep, unhealed scar in her mind.

Now, however, those wounds had begun to scab over.

Colton no longer haunted her thoughts.

When Rebecca suggested signing her up for the competition this time, Allison hadnt resisted as she had years ago.

She embraced the challenge, welcoming the new chapter in her life.

Then, as though something humorous struck her, she chuckled.

Some people do look like fools now.

If they had any sense, theyd stop running their mouths.

Who knows, I might even pity them.

Rebecca, ever the actress, adopted a high-pitched, teasing tone.

Exactly! Mr.

Stevens is practically a charity case now.

should go easy on him

then mimicked

do you think Im too soft-hearted? Allison

supposed to do with you? But yes,

does seem rather

words were delivered lazily, almost casually, they cut deep, each syllable driving a dagger

was

If I win, youll return the family heirloom! His words came

If I lose, the heirloom is yours! Allison

Mr.

me like

the outcome, you wont actually

is that fair? Allison sneered,

ready to escalate things, threw in her own

and beg for forgiveness in public? How about that?

between them as Colton

had knelt, humiliated, to

wondered what was

out for blood, fueled by

else could their paths have crossed so conveniently? Yet, the way Allison carried herself calm, collected,

before

Oh, I forgot.

before, havent you? Knelt, begged, the

No wonder youre hesitant.

have left a bit of a psychological

Rebeccas laughter bubbled over.

you cant stomach

youre tough when you might be the weakest

frustration had no

and his voice

Ive been busy with work and

still participate

be bested by someone with your limited experience! The reason Colton agreed so readily was

always struggling to

had never had the training hed

a