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 and stop rubbing

then mimicked Melanys saccharine

Im too soft-hearted? Allison chuckled at

supposed to do with you? But

does seem

heir status soon… Though Allisons words were delivered lazily,

fleeting guilt was wiped clean by

you dare compete with me? If I win, youll return the family heirloom! His words came through

If I lose, the heirloom is

Mr.

me like a

outcome, you wont

that fair? Allison sneered, her

to escalate things, threw in her own

you lose, why not kneel and beg for forgiveness in public? How about that? Her words

stretched between them as Colton considered

hadnt forgotten that time in Athton when he had knelt, humiliated,

wondered what was really

was out for blood, fueled by some twisted combination of

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

know? But before she could voice

Oh, I forgot.

havent you? Knelt,

No wonder youre hesitant.

a bit

Rebeccas laughter bubbled over.

if you cant stomach it,

stop pretending youre tough when you might be the weakest

had

face darkened, and his voice dropped to

fear? Just because Ive been busy with work and havent competed

participate in

your limited experience! The reason Colton agreed so readily was simple he had watched Allison skate

but slow, always struggling to keep

had the training

her would be a walk