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

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

your best when you’re

with a sigh, though his thoughts were still in

loving partner by his side—but he couldn’t

the

hidden motives, was eager to get Colton

then,”

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

she replied with a sweet smile

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

the screen connected, she gasped. “Hoyt, what

was barely recognizable, his face swollen and bruised, his body wrapped in

call, which had abruptly cut off,

were in Athton?” Hoyt let out a bitter laugh. “Happen? Yeah, you could say that. I was hit