Facade of Love

Chapter 18 Madam Young Pressures for Divorce

The Youngs Old Manor.

The Youngs‘ empire was built single–handedly by Madam Young and Sir Young after the country’s economic reform and reopening nearly fifty years ago. Thus, it had a formidable legacy. Sir Young passed away a few years ago due to illness, so now the oldest living member of the Youngs was Madam Young. The rest were Idris‘ aunts and uncles, who were originally supposed to take over the family business.

However, after Sir Young passed away, Madam Young decisively handed the company over to Idris. Idris‘ father had apparently encountered some issues early on in his life and was said to have passed

away. Perhaps the Youngs were too heartbroken to talk about it, and as I was not overly curious, I never inquired further.

The Youngs Old Manor was located in the suburbs. Sir Young had bought quite a bit of land and mountains when the country’s economy was rising. He then built several ancient–style mansions

complete with mountains, waters, and gardens. After Sir Young passed away, Madam Young

continued living there, along with the other aunts and uncles.

After entering the old house with Mr. Zachary, I crossed the courtyard and the lake to reach Madam Young’s residence. She was in the pavilion of the courtyard, listening to opera performances with a few aunts and younger family members.

did not speak either, and instead

the opera song, “The Marriage of Figaro“. The lively and light melody made Madam Young hum along during

Madam Young turn to me, her face as kind as ever. “You’re here, Yvette. Sit, sit.” Then, she looked at the younger family members around

gave the

looked at me, holding her rosary, and after a moment of silence,

moment I arrived, I sensed that something was off. Although I did not know what was going on, I nodded and smiled. “What

entered and placed

said, “Open it

hesitated for a few seconds before opening the bag. Inside were some photos and documents. As soon as I saw them, I

Young asked, “Yvette,

but the atmosphere had quickly

Young said before I could speak. “If people knew the Youngs‘ daughter–in–law had such a past… Do you understand what

family background, the most important

would not want their descendants to marry clean

wanted great–grandchildren, I never pressured you. You’ve