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.

him and stop rubbing salt in

mimicked

you think Im too soft-hearted? Allison chuckled at her friends

am I supposed to do with you? But

does seem rather

lose his precious heir status soon… Though Allisons words were delivered lazily, almost casually, they cut deep, each syllable

Coltons fleeting guilt was wiped

me? If I win, youll return the

If I lose, the heirloom

Mr.

youre treating me like

you wont actually lose

is that fair? Allison

escalate things, threw in her

kneel and beg for forgiveness in public? How about that? Her words

between them as Colton

in Athton when he had

what was

fueled by some twisted combination of jealousy and

conveniently? Yet, the way Allison

know? But before she could voice her

Oh, I forgot.

you? Knelt, begged, the whole pitiful

No wonder youre hesitant.

left a bit

Rebeccas laughter bubbled over.

if you cant

pretending youre tough when you

frustration had

voice dropped to

to fear? Just because Ive been busy with

still participate

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

yes, but slow, always struggling to keep

had never had

would be a