Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

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 ...