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

about the circus that had been set up at the wedding, he

from

silent judgment of the guests: he

has been

Everything has been rushed.

was strained

his family,

them being so

found a way to smooth things

heard a slight

came to her

what are you trying to say,”

You're blaming my family.

think they

my

with us,

her throat as tears

day, did you send my parents to a

of

distance and yet you let

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

guests were fresh in

decision to marry Melany, he wouldn't have angered his grandfather, who

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

his own family

had

a guest eager to toast and celebrate had been snubbed by his parents simply

their parents fawned

They were shameless careerists.

was strained with

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

tears forgotten and her voice high

to invite your ex-wife to our

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