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.

with bad intentions toward Allison, Emanuel had a moment of clarity about his

alone, recently divorced and without the safety net of

offer him a

made him chuckle as he served

done

Take this.

sadness flickered in

today, but in reality they held Kellan in

what moved people was money

have had Allison's talent, but he proved very capable in the

not trying to pity you, but I honestly

Emanuel sighed heavily.

and fewer and

her own

had left an indelible mark, but the departure

her utensils

appreciate your desire to preserve the art of pottery, but taking over this property would

I don't like ties.

promote craftsmanship, but you must put your family first

but Allison deftly

do you think my situation is?

.

villa

with other things, so I'm temporarily staying at

"I'm far from homeless.

a friend isn't

need a place, tell

I have many properties.

it a reward

the rich one, Allison

Well, it's getting late.

tonight, said Emanuel, rising