Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 421:

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Meanwhile, Allison’s steady hands continued their work, focused solely on restoring the painting. She wanted no part in the confrontation and kept her attention on her task.

Colton flinched but didn’t dare retaliate. “Grandpa, please,” he started, his voice strained. “I brought the best restoration team. They’ll make sure the painting is restored perfectly. Just give me one chance. Trust me.” The mighty reputation of Colton, CEO of Stevens Group, was hanging by a thread.

Melany, tears welling in her eyes, stepped in before Keanu could speak. “Keanu, don’t be so hard on him,” she sniffled, blinking back crocodile tears. “No matter how upset you are, you can’t turn your back on your own grandson. Colton’s only trying to make things right. He brought this team for you!” She positioned herself dramatically between Colton and Keanu, her hands outstretched.

“If you’re still angry, Keanu, hit me instead.”

Keanu’s irritation deepened, but Melany’s theatrics were too much for him. With a groan, he lowered his cane, his rage fizzling out into resigned annoyance.

Meanwhile, Allison stepped back, her eyes scanning the canvas one last time before releasing a soft breath of satisfaction.

heavy silence that had

drift to

if seeing

dry, as if the words had gotten

the bruises on his lips stretching painfully, but he didn’t seem to care. His eyes remained locked on

completely ignored

remained solely on Keanu. “Does it look right to you?”

approached the

pause, Keanu’s face softened into a rare smile of approval. “It’s perfect!” he exclaimed. “Exactly as I remember it.

even Melany and Colton, despite his previous

excitement evident as he struggled to find

spoke up with a smirk. “Miss, you’ve done your part.