Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 334: Outside the hall, Colton stood in grim silence, watching as Allison laughed and chatted with the others, her demeanor lively and carefree.

Colton, youve barely recovered, and after what happened with Allison today, do you really want to go back in there? Melanys expression was strained, her discomfort evident.

To be honest, she wanted nothing more than to leave this place as quickly as possible.

The auctions conclusion had been humiliating enough, but the image of the knife Allison had casually tossed still haunted her and sent a cold shiver down her spine.

Lets just head back.

Besides, youre injured.

You need to see a doctor right away, she continued, gently covering the cut on her cheek, a fresh reminder of how close shed come to a far worse fate.

If that knife had veered just a fraction further, it wouldnt have been a simple woundit would have scarred her for life.

Before, Colton wouldve rushed to comfort Melany, his words soft and reassuring.

But now? Since waking up, Colton had become distant, his silence heavy, his expression cold and unreadable.

You go on ahead, he said, his voice bleak and his mood matching it.

He had questions for Allison, things he needed answers to.

As much as he hated to admit it, she had loved him once.

had done, the lengths she had

yet, something in his chest felt tight,

but he couldnt face

have some things to

had been deceiving him for the past three yearswhether it was about Cobweb or the sudden reveal of her pottery and perfume-making skills,

things aside, but what struck him hardest, the thing he couldnt shake, was her

He didnt believe that

thoughts, she

came out slowly, deliberately,

with your ex-wife?

by Allison at the auction was bad enoughalmost losing

Platinum Card,

had made her wish she could disappear

all of these, but she just couldnt stand the idea that Colton, who had adored her for years like a loyal companion, might now cast her aside

creased

Dont start acting irrational.

than he intended,

just need to talk

the hacker project has been delayed indefinitely, and now the auction hasnt

only real option

his mind, even when

only half

needed information about Cobweb, but