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

circus that had been set up

from what I had

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

everything has been

Everything has been rushed.

voice was

his family, if he

anticipated them

have found a way to smooth things

a slight mockery

tears came to her eyes as her lips

trying to say,” she

You're blaming my family.

they humiliated

know my ex would

celebrate with us, not

words stuck in her throat as tears threatened

my parents to a hotel,” she continued,

couldn't have prepared one of your family's properties

great distance and yet

think when they find out about this? How are they not going to despise us? Colton's temper, already on edge,

guests were fresh in

stubborn decision to marry Melany, he

presence, the guests had taken liberties,

- he had lost prestige among his own family - and her

behavior had

and celebrate had been snubbed by his parents simply because his company was not considered valuable

their parents fawned over them like

They were shameless careerists.

was strained with repressed

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

tears forgotten and her voice high

to invite

didn't send her the invitation; it was you