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.

unpleasant couple showed up with bad intentions toward Allison, Emanuel

alone, recently divorced and without the

offer him a

offer made him chuckle as

have done

Take this.

hint of sadness flickered

around their domain today, but in reality

people was money and

talent, but he proved very capable

I'm not trying to pity you, but I honestly don't want these old

Emanuel sighed heavily.

fewer and fewer young people

her own

left an indelible mark, but the departure of familiar faces brought with

down her utensils and spoke

art of pottery, but taking over this property would be

I don't like ties.

must put your family

arguing, but Allison deftly changed

think my situation is? Just because I'm

.

own a villa at Starfish

busy with other things, so I'm temporarily staying at

"I'm far from homeless.

friend isn't ideal," Kellan

you need a place,

I have many properties.

it a reward for today's

rich one, Allison

Well, it's getting late.

better stay here tonight, said Emanuel,