Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 40: Finally they are gone, Emanuel exhaled deeply, with his eyes fixed on the tea set as if it contained some ancient secret.

They must be exhausted after all this.

There's some food left, but it's my leftovers, not exactly set aside for you.

Allison's eyes scanned the table, noticing that the plates were fresher than Emanuel let on.

She decided to keep that observation to herself.

Reluctantly, Emanuel put away the tea set and sat down at the table.

They gathered for lunch and the atmosphere was surprisingly serene.

Emanuel was in a good mood, even allowing himself a sip of his prized Hennessy Paradis.

Today you have fulfilled my greatest dream! It is a pity that you young people crave independence so fiercely.

I wanted to give you this property so you could settle down.

Allison nibbled on a piece of delicious fish, more focused on her plate than on Emanuel's words.

You're making a face at him.

Emanuel insisted.

No.

Everyone knows your house here is worth a fortune.

It is the true legacy of all of Athton.

If Allison had stamped Emanuel's name on the ceramics she made, it would have been like striking gold and securing her future without another fight.

Emanuel had seen the harsh realities of life.

when that unpleasant couple showed up with bad intentions toward

divorced and

to offer him a

his offer made him chuckle as he served Kellan

done a great

Take this.

sadness flickered

paraded around their domain today, but in

moved people was

not have had Allison's talent, but he proved very capable in the daily

honestly don't want these old pieces

Emanuel sighed heavily.

is largely machine-made, and fewer and

her own

of her youth had left an indelible mark, but the departure of familiar faces

down her utensils and spoke

of pottery, but taking over

I don't like ties.

craftsmanship, but you must put your family first

wanted to continue arguing, but Allison

situation is? Just because

.

own a villa at Starfish

with other things, so I'm temporarily staying at

"I'm far from homeless.

with a friend isn't ideal," Kellan

a

I have many properties.

reward for

the rich

Well, it's getting late.

better stay here tonight, said Emanuel, rising