Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 113:Thank you, Lindy.

Melany's smile was sweet as honey, her tone gently reminding Lindy of her new status as daughter-in-law.

Then she turned her thoughts to watching her ex-husband walk out the door; After all, Melany was never one to burn all her bridges.

Even if she had lost her shine, a star that once shone still retained some influence, and who knew when it might come in handy.

Just as she stepped out into the hallway, Colton appeared before her, an illegible expression.

Where are you going, she asked.

I was going to say goodbye to my ex-husband, she responded with a measured smile.

I know I made a mistake by inviting him, but his intentions were pure.

She meant no harm.

Melany was no stranger to the power of humility or the art of commitment.

Timing was everything.

Her ex-husband had showered her with affection and wealth without a second thought.

He had even crossed the seas to witness their wedding.

Although he now treated her like a sister, it was impossible to miss the implicit adoration in his eyes.

Melany had a habit of keeping the doors slightly ajar, just in case.

And if fortune smiled on his ex again.

He reflected on his past generosity and then thought of Lindy's disdainful look and how her face had lit up when she spoke of the ten million dowry.

A bitter resentment began to brew inside him.

So, Colton, you don't care, do you? Colton, however, seemed oblivious to the storm of thoughts swirling in his mind.

I've already sent your ex-husband away, he said.

roundly.

are settled in a

that had been set up at the

from

mind was swirling with the silent judgment of the guests: he had become a laughing stock

everything has been a

Everything has been rushed.

was

he had taken more time with his

anticipated them being so

found a way

a slight mockery

tears came to

are you trying to say,” she

You're blaming my family.

think they humiliated

didn't know my ex would show

to celebrate with us, not

stuck in her throat as tears threatened to

send my parents to a

one of your family's properties for

a great distance and yet

they find out about this? How are they

his guests were fresh

been for his stubborn decision to marry Melany, he wouldn't have angered his grandfather, who had refused to

grandfather's presence, the guests had taken liberties,

his own family - and her parents had repaid it by wreaking havoc

had been downright

the reception, a guest eager to toast and celebrate had been snubbed by

their parents fawned over them like

They were shameless careerists.

strained with repressed

ex find out about our wedding if you hadn't told him?

Melany snapped, her tears forgotten and

to invite your ex-wife to

invite my ex? I didn't send her the invitation; it was you