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

Chapter 385: Dont worry, Colton.

I wont be a distraction.

You handle the business, and Ill be good, Melany said, her voice sugary sweet.

Her words should have soothed him, but they didnt.

Instead, his mind wandered back to Allison.

She was never one to play coy or sit on the sidelines.

If it were her, she wouldve rolled up her sleeves and helped him without a second thought.

But that wasnt their reality anymore.

Now, they were strangers.

Colton snapped out of his thoughts and gave Melany a pat on the head.

Good.

Youre the most understanding.

Yet, despite her outward concern, Melany had her own plans.

She wasnt thinking about Colton at all; her thoughts were elsewhere, focused on finding an excuse to slip away.

Colton, she said, batting her lashes, I got a little sweaty.

My makeups a mess.

Im going to the restroom to touch up.

Wait here for me, okay? She grabbed her purse, flashing him a sweet smile.

Dont worry, Ill ask one of the staff to show me the way.

Youve got your hands full, so focus on that.

She leaned in, kissing his cheek softly.

Youre at your best when youre working.

Alright, Colton said with a sigh, though his thoughts were still in turmoil.

He had everything he thought he wanteda loving partner by his sidebut he couldnt shake the constant thoughts of his ex-wife.

gⱯlnσν????ℓs․com hosts the latest chapters Meanwhile, Melany, with her own hidden motives, was eager to get Colton off her back.

Im off then, she said.

Colton, 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 wrong, make sure to call me immediately.

Of course, she replied with a sweet smile before disappearing into the crowd.

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

Then, with a deep breath, she dialed Hoyts video call.

As the screen connected, she gasped.

Hoyt, what happened to you? The man staring back at her was barely recognizable, his face swollen and bruised, his body wrapped in bandages.

He looked like hed been through hell.

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

Did something happen when you were in Athton? Hoyt let out a bitter laugh.

Happen? Yeah, you could say that.

I was hit by a car.

If this was a coincidence, Ill eat my hat! He shifted slightly, wincing as his injuries tugged at him.

His body was a mess of wounds, leaving him bedridden and immobile.

Tentatively, Melany asked, It was Kellan, wasnt it? No wonder the call suddenly went silent.

You had a car accident, and I was so worried.

Her voice wavered, her eyes reddening as if she might cry at any moment.

Hoyt, why didnt you let me know? Ive been trying to reach you for days.

Hoyts expression hardened as he tilted the camera with his only movable right hand, showing his heavily wrapped body.

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