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.

intentions toward Allison, Emanuel had

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

to offer him

refusal of his offer made him chuckle as

you have done a great

Take this.

sadness flickered in Emanuel's

paraded around their domain today, but in reality

people was money and

Allison's talent, but he

but I honestly don't want these old

Emanuel sighed heavily.

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

her own

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

Allison put down her utensils

pottery, but taking over

I don't like ties.

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

but Allison deftly changed

bad do you think my situation is? Just because I'm

.

villa

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

"I'm far from homeless.

friend isn't

need a

I have many properties.

reward

rich

Well, it's getting late.

said Emanuel,