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.

said, batting her lashes, “I got a little sweaty. My makeup’s a mess. I’m going to the restroom to touch up. Wait here for me, okay?” She grabbed her purse, flashing him a sweet

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

best

sigh, though his thoughts were still

partner by his side—but he couldn’t shake the constant thoughts of

the latest

was eager to get Colton off

then,”

oblivious to her true intentions, thought she was being thoughtful. As he glanced over the chaotic venue, he gave her a serious reminder. “If anything goes

sweet smile before disappearing into the

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

she gasped. “Hoyt, what happened

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

memory of their last phone call, which had abruptly cut off, flashed in her

bitter laugh. “Happen? Yeah, you could say that. I was