Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 148: Onyx initially assumed the person approaching was just another overeager fan trying to cut in line.

He never imagined hed run into an old acquaintance, least of all Hedwig now known as Allison whom he thought hed never see again.

Allisons eyes glimmered with a half-smile.

Funny running into you here, she said.

Yeah, haha! Small world, huh? Why dont we step into the lounge? Its too hectic out here.

Onyxs usual bravado slipped slightly, though he quickly masked it.

Standing, he barked a few instructions to the nearby staff.

Ive got something urgent to handle.

Take over for me, he said, giving the crowd a quick bow.

Apologies, everyone.

Ive got to step out, but feel free to enjoy the refreshments on me.

Ill be back shortly.

He led Allison toward the lounge, heart pounding as he silently prayed she wouldnt cause a scene.

Meanwhile, her eyes scanned the room, taking in the familiar sketches plastered on the walls.

Seeing her work displayed like this work that had been taken without so much as a thank you was laughably absurd.

Each poster bore traces of the sketches she had poured herself into years ago.

Onyx, desperate to play the role of an old buddy, grinned from ear to ear.

Its really

how

reach you, I

head and glanced

flawless someone else might have

straight to

its

between them

by side at a comic company, back

been her

gotten along well enough, Allison wasnt about to cause a

hear him

Onyx sighed.

wont lie

the

when you disappeared, I thought something

didnt want your hard work to go to

my touch, and…

Allison and added, I never

knew you were talented, but wow, Hedwig, you

almost convincing the sincerity in

an

That wiped the smile off

spotlight, right? You didnt want your identity tied to your

a name,

Before she could respond,

yours, but I spent countless hours

creation

signed it

years of anonymity in Leswington, producing work that no one