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 had a moment of clarity

young woman alone, recently divorced

to offer him

his offer made him chuckle

done

Take this.

sadness flickered

paraded around their domain today, but in reality they

all, what moved people was money and

but he

to pity you, but I honestly

Emanuel sighed heavily.

and fewer and fewer young people are

her own

her youth had left an indelible mark, but

put down her utensils and spoke with

the art of pottery, but taking over

I don't like ties.

must put your family first

continue arguing, but Allison deftly changed

you think my situation is? Just because I'm divorced doesn't

.

a villa at Starfish

other things, so I'm temporarily staying at

"I'm far from homeless.

a friend isn't

a

I have many properties.

it a reward

rich

Well, it's getting late.

here tonight, said Emanuel, rising