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.

to Kellan, but at least I can

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

would sway her, but Allison coldly yanked

her voice cutting. “Your love is

just give me

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

Colton stumbled backward, his cheek flushing a deep

a pass for helping me once, but if you hassle me again,

final words, she

her climb into a car. As the engine roared to life and the vehicle pulled away, leaving only a cloud of dust behind, he touched his stinging cheek and let out a soft, mad chuckle. “Allison, does your slap