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

far from what I had

of the guests:

everything has been a

Everything has been rushed.

was strained

more time with his family, if

hadn't anticipated them being

should have found a way to

a slight mockery

widened in disbelief, and tears came to her eyes as

are you trying to say,” she whispered,

You're blaming my family.

think they

my ex

came to celebrate with us,

stuck in her throat as

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

one of your

and yet you let them stay in

about this? How are they

guests were

for his stubborn decision to marry Melany, he wouldn't

grandfather's presence, the guests had taken liberties,

he had lost prestige among his own family -

behavior had been

the reception, a guest eager to toast and celebrate had been snubbed by his parents simply because his

when wealthier guests approached, their parents fawned over them like

They were shameless careerists.

strained

out about our

snapped, her tears forgotten and her voice high

want to invite your

her the invitation; it