Chapter 1179: Chapter 1179

Chapter 1179:

Hoyt had undergone tests before and knew his sperm quality was poor, making the chance of having a child slim. That was why, when he learned Melany could be carrying his baby, he clung to that small possibility.

“And you, Miss Johnson, if you try to fool me again, I won’t go easy on you like I did today!”

Hoyt’s words carried a clear and deliberate warning. He was well aware of Melany’s cunning nature, yet he doubted she’d lie about the child.

“Colton, you’ll regret this — I swear it! No one has ever dared to hit me, and you’ll pay the price!” Hoyt noticed Colton’s unhinged demeanor intensify the moment he finished, prompting him to gulp nervously. With that, Hoyt hurriedly made his exit.

In no time, the atmosphere returned to an eerie stillness.

“What’s the deal between you and Hoyt?” Colton’s gaze hardened as he glared at Melany. His fists remained tightly clenched, streaks of blood still visible on his fingers. The earlier assault on Hoyt had left Colton seething with a murderous fury. His anger had nothing to do with Melany. The mention of Allison had been the true trigger. Her name stabbed at a buried ache in his heart. Each thought of Allison dredged up memories of the wrongs he’d inflicted and the coldness he’d shown her back during their marriage. He was the one who had driven her out of his life entirely.

Melany, however, remained oblivious to his inner turmoil. In her mind, Colton’s reaction stemmed from mere suspicion. Taking a deep breath, she steadied herself. After her words, she feigned an impulsive move to smash her head against the pillar.

“Colton, if you won’t believe me, I’d rather die than live with this doubt! I love you, and I’ll prove it with my death!”

Predictably, Colton intervened swiftly, stopping her before she could act. A fleeting warmth spread through Melany’s chest.

She convinced herself that Colton still harbored feelings for her. But in the next moment, that hope was ruthlessly shattered.

𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨: 𝙜Ɐ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⸬𝙘𝙤𝙢

“I don’t care who you’re interested in, but you better stay away from Allison. Stop targeting her.” Colton’s expression darkened as he spoke. “I already know what went down at the banquet hall. Melany, I’m fully aware of what you’re scheming. If you want to avoid being thrown out of the Stevens family home, keep your distance until this child is born. What happens to you after that is none of my concern. It’s my mother who’s fond of children, not me.”

Colton’s feelings for the child were driven by a sense of obligation, not affection.

“Colton, everything that happened today was my mistake.”

Melany had just begun to relax, but his words immediately sent her into a panic. Was Colton truly this indifferent? Her gaze shifted to him, filled with hurt and disbelief.

“But I’m truly innocent! I just wanted you to get that project for your grandfather’s sake.”

But Colton had already run out of patience with her excuses. He ignored her pleading, pulled out his phone, and dialed the driver, saying, “Pick her up.”

The driver arrived shortly after, pulling up in front of them.

“Get her back to the Stevens family home, now.”

Then, Colton turned to Melany, his voice cold as he warned her, “Don’t make any more contact with the Lloyd family without my say-so.” Melany could feel his anger, so she bit back her frustration and murmured, “Okay… I understand.”

She had hoped Colton would at least come with her. Once they got back to the Stevens family home, she planned to figure out how to make things right. But when the car door opened, Colton showed no sign of getting in. He merely ordered the driver to take her away.

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