Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 811:

“But I don’t want to be even. I’d rather you hate me!” Colton’s voice carried a hint of desperation. If Allison despised him, at least it would mean she felt something—anything—toward him.

Now, when she said “even,” he felt as though they were going to become complete strangers.

Allison furrowed her brow. “You’re talking nonsense because you’re drunk. If there’s nothing else—I—”

“I’m not drunk,” Colton interjected quickly.

He hadn’t planned on confessing his feelings in such a disheveled state, but he feared losing his chance if he waited any longer.

“Allison, I’ve come to understand what happened back then. Five years ago, you saved me, and I was wrong not to believe you. I won’t make that mistake again. Can you give me another chance?”

this, Allison’s patience wore

you’re clearly not thinking straight because you’re drunk,” she responded, her

knowing the truth do now? The damage is already done. Whether it was saving you five years ago or marrying you later, I did it all to settle a debt.” Allison’s words hung

your next

We were kidnapped by criminals, and we almost didn’t make it.

felt distant to Colton. The old suitcase they had used to flee their captors had fallen apart the day

was the point of

was really sick as a kid, so those memories are fuzzy. But I swear, I’ll work on bringing them back!” Colton’s words felt empty, and he knew she didn’t care about his memories anymore. But he couldn’t let go, couldn’t stop trying to fix the shattered pieces of their

I shouldn’t have caused you so much pain or always doubted you, but please, believe that what I feel for

only twisted the knife of irony deeper