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.

going to the restroom to touch up. Wait here for me,

I’ll ask one of the staff to show me the way. You’ve got your

your best when you’re

sigh, though his thoughts were

by his side—but he couldn’t

hosts the latest

was eager to get Colton

then,” she

As he glanced over the chaotic venue, he gave her a serious reminder.

replied with a sweet smile before disappearing

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

connected, she gasped. “Hoyt, what happened

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

which had abruptly cut off, flashed

bitter laugh. “Happen? Yeah, you could say that. I was hit by a car. If this