Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 231: The next day, at the Stevens family residence.

What is Keanu trying to pull? Lindy seethed, her voice sharp as she slammed the guest list onto the table.

Is he deliberately humiliating me? Its his 80th birthday, and I, his rightful daughter-in-law, am not even on the guest list! Meanwhile, hes tacitly allowing your father to bring that homewrecker and his illegitimate son to the celebration.

Even Allison was invited! Rage bubbled inside her as she gripped the wine glass too tightly, flinging it across the room where it shattered into pieces.

Ignoring the pain in her hand, she rubbed her temples, the headache building as fury clouded her vision.

Colton, your grandfather is intentionally ignoring us.

Its a blatant show of disrespect! Lindys fiery gaze shifted sharply to Melany, her eyes brimming with hostility.

Keanus disdain for Colton since his divorce from Allison had been more than evident.

Hed cut off all contact, retreated abroad, and hadnt even returned for Colton and Melanys wedding.

He was trampling on their dignity! Lindy knew full well that, despite Colton being her only son, Keanu had other grandsons.

Coltons insistence on marrying Melany had only deepened the old mans disapproval.

The thought of the financial support Melanys parents still hadnt provided set Lindys temper ablaze.

In the end, Melany, its because Keanu doesnt like you! It was all this homewreckers fault! Feeling the weight of Lindys venomous glare, Melany lowered her gaze, feigning helplessness.

everything to please him, but… hes always been close to

course, he

Inwardly, however, she scoffed.

but when Melany first returned to the country, the woman

what Lindy truly

their goals had

of blaming her now? Though resentment churned inside her, Melany kept up the act,

I truly didnt mean to cause any trouble… I never imagined Keanu would be so

it seems Ive

twisted

way Melany played innocent,

Colton defend her? It only made the bile rise

sudden motion, Lindy grabbed a nearby cup and hurled

and Colton instinctively shielded Melany, his expression

lost all sense of decorum? Lindys voice shook with

you see youre only making things worse? Her laugh

you have the nerve to lecture

should we do? She had planned to use Keanus birthday banquet to solidify their place in high society, only to be humiliated by not even receiving an

situation felt like a public slap

anger was palpable, but Melanys calmness remained

dont

she murmured softly, her voice gentle

wont know we