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 Allison, Emanuel had a moment of clarity

a young woman alone, recently divorced and without the safety net

offer him a stable

his offer made him chuckle as he served Kellan a nice piece

you have done

Take this.

of sadness flickered in

had paraded around their domain today, but in

what moved people was money

talent, but

I honestly don't want these old pieces to disappear from

Emanuel sighed heavily.

and fewer young people

her own generation

indelible mark, but the departure of familiar faces brought

her utensils and spoke with quiet

to preserve the art of pottery, but taking over

I don't like ties.

you must put

but Allison deftly changed

situation is? Just because I'm divorced

.

a villa at

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

"I'm far from homeless.

with a friend isn't ideal," Kellan

you need a

I have many properties.

a reward

rich one,

Well, it's getting late.

stay here tonight, said Emanuel, rising with a