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.

the restroom to touch up. Wait here for me, okay?” She grabbed her purse,

You’ve got your hands full, so focus on that.” She leaned in, kissing

your best when you’re

said with a sigh, though his thoughts were still

partner by his side—but

hosts the latest

with her own hidden motives, was eager to get Colton off her

off then,” she

thought she was being thoughtful. As he glanced over the chaotic venue, he gave her a serious reminder. “If anything goes wrong, make sure to call me

sweet

quiet corner, away from prying eyes, Melany checked her reflection in a compact mirror and quickly freshened up. Then, with a deep breath, she dialed Hoyt’s video

connected, she gasped. “Hoyt, what happened to

at her was barely recognizable, his face swollen and bruised, his body wrapped in bandages. He

last phone call, which

you could say that. I was