Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 812:

Watching him struggle, Allison felt a wave of disgust.

She laughed bitterly. “Nine months? What’s the deal? Let me guess. Is Melany pregnant?”

Colton flinched, caught off guard by her direct hit. He didn’t bother to deny it, his expression a mix of guilt and resignation.

“Yes, she’s pregnant, and it wouldn’t be right to leave now. But once it’s settled, I’ll make things right—I promise.”

Before he could finish, Allison’s laughter cut through the tense air, bitter and cold. “I don’t like playing stepmom, and I especially despise husbands who come with children,” she said, her gaze sharp as it pierced through Colton. “Tell me, why should I pick you over someone like Mr. Lloyd?”

That hit Colton like a ton of bricks. After all, Kellan was both single and wealthy, making Colton look like nothing in comparison. He found himself speechless.

and grabbed her arm. “I can’t measure up to Kellan, but at least I

“As for the child, once it’s born, my mother will take care of it. Our life

sway her, but Allison coldly yanked her arm

voice cutting. “Your love is too little, too late, and I want no part of

pale, pleaded, “No, just give me a

could tell Colton was drunk, and reasoning with him was pointless. Without hesitation,

echoed as Colton stumbled backward, his cheek flushing a deep

“Consider this a pass for helping me once, but if you hassle me again, it won’t just be a slap next

those final words, she turned and walked

cloud of dust behind, he touched his stinging cheek and let out a soft, mad chuckle. “Allison, does your slap mean you still care?” But his question