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.

spoken, I did not speak either, and instead stood quietly by

stage featured the opera song, “The Marriage of Figaro“. The lively and light melody

to me, her face as kind as ever. “You’re here, Yvette. Sit, sit.” Then, she looked at the younger family members around her and said, “Alright, you’ve accompanied this old woman for long enough. You may

Madam Young gave the command to disperse, everyone

remained in the pavilion. She looked at me, holding her rosary, and after a moment of silence, said,

not know what was going on, I nodded

outside, and Mr. Zachary entered and placed a leather bag in

looked at me and said, “Open it and have

and documents. As soon as I saw them, I froze. They were related to the events from five

reaction, Madam Young asked, “Yvette, is

was calm, but the atmosphere

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

like this could not be aired out. Madam Young valued the family’s honor above all. When I married Idris, aside from my family background, the most

elders would not want their descendants to marry clean and pure

me, continuing, “Yvette, you married into the Youngs, and we have never mistreated you. Although I wanted great–grandchildren, I never pressured you. You’ve