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.

that unpleasant couple showed up with bad intentions toward Allison, Emanuel had a moment of clarity

divorced and without

wanted to offer him

made him chuckle as he served

have done a great

Take this.

of sadness flickered in

couple had paraded around their domain today,

all, what moved people was

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

but I honestly don't want these old pieces to

Emanuel sighed heavily.

fewer and fewer young

own

her youth had left an indelible mark, but the

Allison put down her utensils and spoke with

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

I don't like ties.

promote craftsmanship, but you must put your family

to continue arguing, but Allison deftly

is? Just because

.

own a villa at

just been busy with other things, so I'm temporarily

"I'm far from homeless.

friend

need a place, tell

I have many properties.

it a reward

the rich one,

Well, it's getting late.

tonight, said Emanuel,