NovelEnglishChapter 222: In the ward, Colton was in the slow process of recuperating from his leg injury.
Melany placed a bowl of chicken soup, freshly prepared by the private chef, on the table beside him.
With a furrowed brow, she urged, Colton, you really should have schicken soup.
Itll help you heal.
After all, youre nursing that leg of yours... He nodded absently.
Alright.
He took a few spoonfuls, but his mind seemed to wander elsewhere.
The memory of that harrowing moment in the abandoned building flashed through his mind Allison, on the brink of being stabbed by Devin.
Instinctively, he had thought of rushing in to save her.
But he had always loathed her the most.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtColton, whats on your mind? Melanys perceptive nature picked up on his unusual silence.
Is the soup too hot? Or maybe not to your liking? I cant believe I dragged you into all this.
She cast a deliberate look of distress, her eyes wide with feigned innocence.
Normally, Colton would have been quick to comfort her.
But today, he seemed adrift, lost in thoughts that had becall too familiar since the kidnapping incident. He appeared preoccupied with someone else entirely.
Its not your fault.
We just crossed paths with a lunatic.
Im just in a bit of a funk, he replied, glancing up at Melany, his gaze heavy with unspoken feelings.
In truth, when Devin had insinuated that Melany had stirred the pot, Coltons mind began to connect the dots. Deep down, he feared the truth every sign pointed to Melanys involvement.
But facing that reality felt like staring into a mirror he wasnt ready to accept, so he deceived himself instead. Colton set down the bowl, rubbing his forehead as if trying to massage away his thoughts.
Melany, if youre feeling alright, maybe you should take stto rest.
You look spent.
The whole kidnapping ordeal must have shaken you to your core.
Melanys smile remained plastered on her face, yet her fists clenched at her sides.
Did Colton only notice her weary complexion now? And he hadnt even offered her the comfort he usually did. Melanys intuition kicked in, sharp as ever.
She confronted him directly.
Colton, when you saw Allison andin that perilous situation, who were you really worried about? When you got hurt, was it for her or for me? As soon as the words left her mouth, Coltons expression shifted.
He was like a cat caught on a hot tin roof, his brows knitting together with alarm.
How could I possibly hurt myself for that woman? It was for you, and my feelings for you are as clear as day, Melany.
You shouldnt doubt me, he snapped.
He despised being questioned, especially when he was wrestling with his conflicting emotions.
The doubt gnawed at him like a relentless itch.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhy are you being so unreasonable? Melany froze at his words, her heart sinking.
In the past, Colton would have sensed her distress immediately, never speaking to her so harshly.
But now, he was practically reprimanding her.
Was it true that men took for granted what they once cherished? Taking a deep breath, Melahy tried to quell her tangled thoughts, but the anger still simmered within her. After all, she knew Coltons every nuance.
When Allison had been on the edge of danger, Coltons expression had unmistakably revealed his desire to En: rescue her. It was only his pride that had held him back.
That realization stoked the flames of jealousy within her.
Desperate not to unmask the truth, she swallowed her anger.
Colton, Im sorry.
I wasnt doubting you at all.
In an effort to shift the mood, she brought up the past incident with the subsidiarys financial loss.
But if you really had a soft spot for Allison, we wouldnt be seeking the ten million she lost during her tthere, would we?.
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