Chapter 5


    Chapter 5 Madelline Injured Her Leg


    “Nancy, how could you use that tone … ” Before Nichs could finish his words … Suddenly, the driver


    mmed on the brakes violently. Nancy was thrown into Nichs’ arms, and her eyes were spinning.


    Fortunately, Nichs protected her head with his hands. Otherwise, she might have suffered a head


    injury. The driver kept apologizing, “I’m sorry, Mr. Sallow.” “Keep focused when you’re driving.” Nichs


    turned to Nancy and said, “How could you use that tone?” “You’re the one who asked me to beg you.”


    Nancy continued replying in a charming voice. Being married to Nichs these years, this was almost


    the first time she acted spoiled to Nichs. She had always restrained herself, fearing he might not like


    it or think she was too childish. Knowing that they were getting divorced soon, she felt more


    courageous. Even if he doesn’t like it, this might be thest time for her to act like this. “Sit properly,”


    Nichs looked at and told Nancy. Nancy immediately sat up straight. “Speak nicely in the future,” he


    reminded her. “Oh.” He seemed extremely dissatisfied with Nancy’s answer and said, “Did you


    understand what I have just said?” “I did.” “It’s pointless if you just listened without doing it.” “And by the


    way, don’t use that tone with other men,” Nichs added. After saying that, he couldn’t help but mutter


    to himself, ‘Nichs, what are you doing?’ It’s simply insane! You’re getting divorced soon. After that,


    she can act spoiled with anyone else she wants. How can you control it? He loosened his tie in


    frustration and finally felt some relief in his breath. When applying the ointment, Nichs’ movements


    were very gentle and soft. His fingertips lightly massaged Nancy’s neck, as gentle as a feather, tickling


    her. His breath blew softly to Nancy’s earlobes, leaving an indescribable feeling. Nancy couldn’t help


    but tremble slightly. Nichs’ fingers also trembled. His eyes were deep, making it difficult to discern


    his emotions. Finally, he had finished applying the ointment. Nancy breathed a sigh of relief. At a traffic


    light intersection, Nichs suddenly spoke. “Turn left. Let’s go to the mall.” Nancy wondered and


    asked, “Aren’t you going to thepany today?” “Grandpa’s birthday is ahead of schedule, and we


    haven’t prepared any gifts yet.” Enlightened by his words, Nancy immediately understood and nodded,


    “I’ll go with you.” The two of them went directly to the jewellery department. As soon as they arrived at


    the store, they heard a soft voice calling out, “Nichs!” Nancy turned around and saw Madelline. In an


    instant, she was utterly stunned. She wouldn’t have believed it if she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes.


    Because she saw it clearly that Madelline was sitting in a wheelchair. How can it be? Her leg? She had


    never heard anyone mention that Madelline had a leg injury. Wasn’t she a dancer? Nancy was shocked


    to her core and stood there, unable to react for a long time. Until Nichs spoke, “Why are you here?


    The mall has a strong air conditioning, and you’re lightly dressed. Aren’t you cold?” While speaking, he


    took off his clothes and draped them over Madelline’s shoulders. Feeling embarrassed, Madelline


    looked at Nancy and said, “I’m not cold, actually. He’s too worried about me and afraid I might catch a


    cold.” These words were clearly said on purpose for Nancy to hear. Nancy lowered her head and


    remained silent. Madelline looked at Nichs and continued, “I heard that Grandpa’s birthday is


    coming up early. I would like to pick a gift for him. You just happened toe over, and you know what


    Grandpa likes. Can you choose it with me? “Okay!” Madelline immediately smiled with happiness,


    resembling a gentle young woman. “Mandy, I’m a bit thirsty. Can you pass me my water please?” “Miss


    Phillip, I’m sorry, the water in the thermos has run out. I’ll call and ask someone to send another bottle.”


    Nichs quickly spoke, “How long will it take for the delivery? I’ll go pick it up. All of you wait here.”


    Then, he looked at Nancy and said, “I’ll go and be right back.” “Okay!” Nancy nodded. After Nichs


    left, Madelline also dismissed Mandy. Instantly, only the two of them remained. Nancy moved her lips


    slightly and was about to speak, but Madelline took the opportunity and spoke first, “He’s always like


    this. He’s very hands-on when ites to anything rted to me.” “I have also told him to leave it to


    his assistants, but Nichs said he can’t trust anyone else,” Madelline continued. Even though Nancy


    didn’t want to listen to any of their love stories, Madelline’s words still managed to affect her. Nichs


    was indeed very attentive. In their two years of marriage, he never forgot her birthday, anniversary, or


    any asion. However, every time, it was Lynn Dawn who handled everything. Nichs never


    personally took care of anything. On the other hand, Madelline only needed hot water for her thermos,


    and he insisted on fetching it himself. Indeed, one’s wouldn’t be hurt if there’s noparison. Nancy,


    oh, Nancy, you have lost so miserably. They remained silent for a while, then Madelline initiated a


    conversation, “Want to have some talks?” “Yeah.” Nancy nodded. Seeing Nancy continuously lookingN?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    at her leg, Madelline said, “It seems like you really don’t know.” Nancy shook her head and said, “I have


    never heard about it. How can your legs be like this? Nichs didn’t tell me.” “Of course Nichs


    didn’t tell you,” Madelline’s tone became excited. Perhaps realizing this, she took a deep breath and


    controlled her emotions, “I’m sorry, I got a little bit too excited.” “Not only Nichs, but I think nobody in


    the Sallows would dare to tell you.” “Why?” “Because Grandpa is the absolute authority in the Sallows.


    His orders are absolute. Who would dare to defy them?” Seeing Nancy’s confusion, Madelline


    continued. “The Sallows have protected you too well, especially Grandpa. You are incredibly lucky


    even though youe from a humble background, do you know that?” “Grandpa treats you like his


    own granddaughter just because your mother saved their lives, right? Sometimes, I can’t help but think,


    if my mother was the one who saved Grandpa and his son, would my fate with Nichs have been


    different? Would I have been able to marry him as I wished?” Nancy had a bad feeling about this. For


    some reason, she felt that there were things she didn’t know about, and they were slowly revealing


    themselves. “What do you mean by saying these words?” Nancy’s breath became faster. “Back then,


    Grandpa was determined to match you with Nichs. He wanted Nichs to marry you, but Nichs


    never agreed. The two of them were in a standoff for a long time. However, Nichs was still young,


    and the Sallows’ power was all in Grandpa’s hands. He used various means to pressure Nichs, and


    in the end, Nichs couldn’t resist anymore and was forced to marry you.” “No, you are lying.” Nancy


    suddenly resisted fiercely. She couldn’t ept that her marriage was a result from coercion behind


    closed doors. Madelline smiled without saying a word. “I’m speaking the truth. Nichs married you


    because he had to protect me.”