Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 435:

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“We’ve saved 95% of the painting. That’s still a victory,” he added, trying to offer some solace.

But Allison remained silent, deep in thought, her chin resting on her hand.

She wasn’t ready to surrender.

After a long pause, she picked up the magnifying glass once more and turned her attention to the other painting—a winter landscape.

Her eyes narrowed as she spotted it: beneath the frozen lake, in the pupil of a fish, a single, delicate snowflake lay hidden within the blackness.

The precision, the detail—it was unmistakable. Gregory’s finishing touch, his unspoken masterpiece.

breath she didn’t

a chance. I think I

room. Allison began barking orders to organize the

the colors

“On it!”

room buzzed with anticipation as Allison prepared for

she could begin, Melany, who had been watching

of unease through her. She buried the feeling quickly, steeling herself with a practiced calm. This wasn’t her first

Melany began, her voice smooth. “It’s not that I doubt your skills… it’s

trailed off, deliberately vague. The performance was for the room’s benefit as much as it was for Allison. Melany needed

this far. Sometimes, knowing when to stop is the wiser choice. You don’t want to push yourself too hard.” Her voice softened with calculated sweetness, each word carefully measured, yet underlined with the suggestion

the painting. “If they’re not done just right, it could ruin the entire piece. I’m only reminding you, Allison, sometimes it’s best to know when