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.

bad intentions toward Allison, Emanuel had a

young woman alone, recently divorced and without the safety net

to offer him a stable

his offer made him chuckle as he

have done

Take this.

hint of sadness flickered

today, but in reality they held

moved people was

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

pity you, but I honestly don't want these old pieces to disappear from

Emanuel sighed heavily.

is largely machine-made, and fewer and fewer young people are

own

of her youth had left an indelible mark, but the departure of familiar faces brought with it an inexplicable

down her

to preserve the art of pottery, but taking over this property

I don't like ties.

promise to promote craftsmanship, but you must put your family first when it comes to

continue arguing, but Allison

is? Just

.

a villa

things, so I'm temporarily

"I'm far from homeless.

with a friend isn't ideal,"

a place, tell

I have many properties.

reward

rich

Well, it's getting late.

tonight, said Emanuel, rising