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.

couple showed up with bad intentions toward Allison, Emanuel

was a young woman alone, recently divorced and without the

to offer him a

refusal of his offer made him chuckle as he served Kellan a

you have done a

Take this.

of sadness flickered in

their domain today, but in

what moved people was money

may not have had Allison's talent, but he

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

Emanuel sighed heavily.

and fewer and fewer young people are carrying the

her own generation

but

her utensils and spoke

pottery, but taking over this

I don't like ties.

promise to promote craftsmanship, but you must put your

wanted to continue arguing, but Allison deftly changed the

how bad do you think my situation is? Just because I'm divorced doesn't mean I'm

.

own a villa

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

"I'm far from homeless.

friend

need a place,

I have many properties.

it a reward

the rich

Well, it's getting late.

tonight, said Emanuel, rising with