Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine Read Online Free

Chapter 1068: "She's pregnant, after all. You'd better pay enough attention to her."

Melany forced a smile, though it didn't quite reach her eyes.

"I'm okay."

But her actions betrayed her words as her grip on Colton's arm tightened visibly. "Colton, today's business is important. Don't forget why we're here," Melany added.

She didn't believe Allison had moved on from Colton so easily.

Even when she was abroad, she'd heard stories of how Allison had been devoted to Colton during her time in the Stevens family. No matter how cold or dismissive he was, Allison had never wavered.

Melany leaned closer to Colton, deliberately trying to showcase their closeness, hoping to provoke a reaction from Allison.

But Allison didn't even glance her way.

"Let's go."

"Sure." Kellan tightened his arm around Allison's waist. "There's too much drama here. It's getting noisy."

Melany froze. Though Kellan's words seemed casual, she felt as if she had just been insulted, yet she couldn't pinpoint exactly how. This only deepened her resentment, leaving a bitter taste in her mouth.

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Melany watched Allison and Kellan closely. A moment later, someone approached Kellan to discuss business, leaving Allison momentarily alone.

Melany seized her chance. She made a quick excuse to step away from Colton and hurried over to Allison.

"Ms. Clarke, I hope you can let bygones be bygones." She placed her left hand gently over her belly and continued, "As you can see, I'm carrying his child now, but Colton is always distracted because of you. Surely you don't want to be a homewrecker, do you?"

Melany's words were meant to buy time. She had arranged for people to shadow Kellan's subordinates and be ready to sabotage the gifts the moment they had the opportunity.

But Allison's sharp instincts made her a difficult target. Melany needed to keep her distracted long enough for her plan to work.

"If you have any decency left, stop messing with him," Melany pressed.

This wasn't just a diversion. It was how she genuinely felt.

More than once, she had caught Colton at night, sitting in the dim glow of his phone, seemingly editing messages. But no matter how much she tried, his phone was always locked. She couldn't see whom he texted.

Deep down, she was convinced those messages were meant for Allison. In Melany's mind, Allison was nothing more than a conniving woman who wanted everything. She had already been with Kellan, yet she still couldn't forget about Colton.

"Instead of staying home where you belong, why are you out here running around if you really care about your baby?" Allison's gaze dropped to Melany's stomach. "If you can't protect it, your charade will end, won't it?"

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