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.

parents are

circus that had been set

been far from what

judgment of the guests: he had

everything has been

Everything has been rushed.

was

with his

them

should have found a way to smooth things

heard a slight mockery in

in disbelief, and tears came to

are you trying to say,” she whispered, her voice

You're blaming my family.

think they

my ex

came to celebrate with us, not to

throat as tears threatened to

wedding day, did you send my parents to a hotel,” she

of your family's

yet you let them

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

of his guests were

Melany, he wouldn't have angered his grandfather, who

without his grandfather's presence, the guests had taken liberties, openly showing their

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

had been downright

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

guests approached, their

They were shameless careerists.

voice was strained with

blaming you How did your ex find out about our wedding if you hadn't told

forgotten and

to invite

her the invitation; it was you You