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.

a mess. I’m going to the restroom to touch up. Wait here for me, okay?” She grabbed her purse, flashing

show me the way. You’ve got your hands full, so focus on that.” She leaned

best when you’re

a sigh, though his thoughts were still

his side—but he couldn’t shake the constant

the latest

Melany, with her own hidden motives, was eager to get

off then,”

glanced over the chaotic venue, he gave her a serious reminder. “If anything goes wrong, make sure to call me

a sweet smile before disappearing

quiet corner, away from prying eyes, Melany checked her reflection in a compact mirror and quickly freshened up. Then, with a deep

she gasped. “Hoyt, what

at her was barely recognizable, his face swollen and bruised, his body wrapped in bandages. He looked like he’d been

call, which had abruptly cut off, flashed in her

when you were in Athton?” Hoyt let out a bitter laugh. “Happen? Yeah, you could say that. I was hit by a car. If this was a coincidence, I’ll eat