Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 385:

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“Don’t worry, Colton. I won’t be a distraction. You handle the business, and I’ll be good,” Melany said, her voice sugary sweet.

Her words should have soothed him, but they didn’t. Instead, his mind wandered back to Allison.

She was never one to play coy or sit on the sidelines. If it were her, she would’ve rolled up her sleeves and helped him without a second thought.

But that wasn’t their reality anymore. Now, they were strangers.

Colton snapped out of his thoughts and gave Melany a pat on the head.

“Good. You’re the most understanding.”

Yet, despite her outward concern, Melany had her own plans. She wasn’t thinking about Colton at all; her thoughts were elsewhere, focused on finding an excuse to slip away.

“I got a little sweaty. My makeup’s a mess. I’m going to the restroom to touch up. Wait here for

worry, I’ll ask one of the staff to show me the way. You’ve got your hands full, so focus on that.” She leaned in, kissing his cheek

at your best when you’re

a sigh, though his thoughts were still

partner by his side—but

hosts the latest

hidden motives, was eager to get Colton off

off then,”

to her true intentions, thought she was being thoughtful. As he glanced over the chaotic venue, he

with a sweet smile before disappearing into

corner, away from prying eyes, Melany checked her reflection in a compact mirror

connected, she gasped. “Hoyt,

and bruised, his body wrapped in

their last phone call, which had abruptly cut off, flashed

bitter laugh. “Happen? Yeah, you could say