Facade of Love

Chapter 18 Madam Young Pressures for Divorce

The Youngs Old Manor.

The Youngs‘ empire was built single–handedly by Madam Young and Sir Young after the country’s economic reform and reopening nearly fifty years ago. Thus, it had a formidable legacy. Sir Young passed away a few years ago due to illness, so now the oldest living member of the Youngs was Madam Young. The rest were Idris‘ aunts and uncles, who were originally supposed to take over the family business.

However, after Sir Young passed away, Madam Young decisively handed the company over to Idris. Idris‘ father had apparently encountered some issues early on in his life and was said to have passed

away. Perhaps the Youngs were too heartbroken to talk about it, and as I was not overly curious, I never inquired further.

The Youngs Old Manor was located in the suburbs. Sir Young had bought quite a bit of land and mountains when the country’s economy was rising. He then built several ancient–style mansions

complete with mountains, waters, and gardens. After Sir Young passed away, Madam Young

continued living there, along with the other aunts and uncles.

After entering the old house with Mr. Zachary, I crossed the courtyard and the lake to reach Madam Young’s residence. She was in the pavilion of the courtyard, listening to opera performances with a few aunts and younger family members.

had many rules. Since Madam Young had not spoken, I did

The lively and light melody made Madam Young hum along during the catchy

after the opera show ended did Madam Young turn to me, her face as kind as ever. “You’re here, Yvette. Sit, sit.” Then, she looked

Young gave the

holding her rosary, and after a moment

was off. Although I did not know what was going on, I nodded and smiled. “What

and placed a leather bag

looked at me and said,

Inside were some photos and documents. As

my reaction, Madam Young asked, “Yvette, is all of this

but the atmosphere

could speak. “If people knew the Youngs‘ daughter–in–law had such a past… Do you understand what this means for the

Dirty laundry like this could not be aired out. Madam Young valued the family’s honor above all. When I married Idris, aside from my family background, the most important factor was my clean past. If she had known about the events from

elders would not want their descendants to marry clean

married into the Youngs, and we have never mistreated you. Although I wanted great–grandchildren, I never pressured you. You’ve been married for two years and are still childless. Now