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.

darling, you should go easy on him

mimicked Melanys

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

do

seem rather

Allisons words were delivered lazily, almost casually,

was wiped clean by his

me? If I win, youll

you lose? If I lose, the heirloom is yours! Allison replied

Mr.

treating me like a

matter the outcome, you wont actually

that fair? Allison sneered,

escalate things, threw in her

not kneel and beg for forgiveness in public?

as Colton considered

forgotten that time in Athton when he had knelt, humiliated, to beg for forgiveness after a

wondered what was

Allison was out for blood, fueled by some twisted combination

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

they didnt know? But before she could voice her concerns, Allison spoke

Oh, I forgot.

before, havent you? Knelt,

No wonder youre hesitant.

left a bit of a psychological

Rebeccas laughter bubbled over.

if you cant stomach

when you might

had no

his voice

I have to fear? Just because Ive been busy with work and havent competed recently

still participate

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

yes, but slow, always struggling to keep

had never had the

her would be a walk