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.

parents are

about the circus that had been set

from what I had

swirling with the silent judgment of the guests: he had

everything has been a

Everything has been rushed.

was

with his family,

hadn't anticipated them being

have found a way to

slight mockery

disbelief, and tears came to

what are you trying to say,” she

You're blaming my family.

think they

my ex would

to celebrate with us, not

throat as tears threatened

you send my parents

prepared one of your family's properties for

distance and yet you let them stay

when they find out about this? How are they not going to despise us? Colton's

disapproving looks of his guests were fresh

decision to marry Melany,

guests had taken liberties, openly showing their

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

behavior had been

celebrate had been snubbed by his parents simply because his company

their parents fawned

They were shameless careerists.

was strained with repressed

your ex find out about our wedding if you

snapped, her tears forgotten and her voice

want to invite your ex-wife to our

her the invitation; it was you You think I don't know what

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