《Mr. Sallow's Sinful Wife》


 Chapter 1

    Chapter 1


    Chapter 1 Divorce Filing After Pregnancy


    Nichs Sallow was taking a shower inside the misty bathroom. Wrapped in a nket, Nancy Cohen


    got up from her bed. Her mind drifted to everything that had happenedst night, causing her cheeks to


    blush. Despite being married, she still felt incredibly shy whenever a romantic moment happened. The


    sound of water stopped, and Nichs walked out wrapped in a towel. She handed him his clothes.


    ¡°Breakfast is ready, I¡¯ll wait for you downstairs.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± As she came downstairs, Nancy carefully took


    a cake from the fridge and ced it in the center of the dining table. While holding a pregnancy test


    report, her heart raced rapidly. Today marked their second wedding anniversary. Nancy was both


    nervous and eager to tell Nichs about her pregnancy. Nichs had alreadye down after


    changing into a custom-made ck suit that emphasized his elegance and charm, looking


    exceptionally handsome. After breakfast, Nancy tightened her grip on the test report. She took a deep


    breath and said nervously, ¡°Nichs, there¡¯s something I want to tell you.¡± ¡°Great, I¡¯ve got something


    on my mind too,¡± he replied. ¡°You go first.¡± Nichs retrieved a file from the drawer, handing it slowly to


    Nancy. ¡°Here is the divorce agreement. Take your time to review it.¡± Nancy was shocked, struggling to


    maintain her bnce and prevent herself from falling. She took a deep breath. The air she inhaled felt


    like a knife slicing through her. ¡®Did he just say divorce agreement?¡¯ Her mind went nk. It took a


    while for Nancy to regain her voice. ¡°You want to divorce me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± His voice was incredibly soft and


    shallow. Nancy held onto the pregnancy test report, wondering if there was no room forpromise.


    What if they have a baby? Would he reconsider? The next moment, he continued, ¡°Madelline ising


    back, so I want to end our marriage earlier. We had agreed on a three-year period, but circumstances


    have changed. Let¡¯s end it now.¡± ¡°I know this is all too sudden for you. Please take a look at this


    preliminary agreement. If you have any requests, feel free to mention them. As long as they¡¯re not too


    unreasonable, I¡¯ll try to fulfill them.¡± Nancy¡¯s mind went nk as she responded, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll take a look


    at itter.¡± She moved her hand to her back, gripping the pregnancy test report tightly. Her palm


    dampened with sweat. She understood that there was no longer any need to reveal it. ¡°There¡¯s oneContent rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    more thing I need to ask,¡± Nichs said. Nancy clenched her hands firmly, attempting to lift her head.


    She responded with a smile, ¡°Sure, go ahead. As long as I can help, I¡¯ll do my best.¡± ¡°I¡¯d like you to


    bring up the divorce with Grandpa. He won¡¯t agree if I do it,¡± Nichs said. ¡°Okay, I understand.¡± Nancy


    was an average girl. Her family was exceptionally ordinary, with a mother working as a nurse and a


    father with a gambling habit. With a background like this, there was no way she could ever reach the


    Sallows¡¯ level. All the opportunities arose because Nichs¡¯ grandfather and father were targeted by


    business rivals, leading to a car ident and subsequent heart disease. Nancy¡¯s mother happened to


    pass by and kindly rescued the two men. Yearster, her mother was diagnosed with cancer, while her


    father continued his gambling habits. Concerned about her daughter¡¯s welfare, Nancy¡¯s mother


    reconnected with the Sallows after many years. She asked for their help to take care of her daughter


    before she passed away. Jacob Sallow, Nichs¡¯ grandfather, took the initiative and arranged her


    engagement immediately after graduation. During that time, Nichs had said, ¡°I can marry you, but


    my heart belongs to someone else. Our marriage willst for three years. After three years, you can


    request a divorce from my grandfather, and we go our separate ways.¡± She suppressed the bitterness


    within and concealed all her feelings of love. She replied with a light and casual tone, ¡°I know, I have


    my heart elsewhere too. When the marriage ends, I¡¯ll keep my promise and leave.¡± After marriage,


    Nichs fulfilled all the responsibilities of a husband. He treated her exceptionally well. Among their


    friends, everyone knew she was the apple of Nichs¡¯ eye. It felt like going from heaven to hell


    instantly if she ever became upset. Everyone envied her for marrying such a wonderful man. However,


    only Nancy knew their marriage was not based on love. It was merely a contractual arrangement. He


    provided her with all the kindness, yet love was not a part of it. It was solely a matter of fulfilling a duty.


    If there was any love, the only thing he truly loved was her body. Nichs treats her with an intense


    and almost obsessive tenderness. Initially, they had settled on a three-year arrangement. Now that the


    woman who held a special ce in his heart had returned, it was time for Nancy to yield her ce.


    Nancy bent down and picked up the divorce agreement from the table. She had already lost her


    appetite and was heading back to her room when Nichs, looking somewhat annoyed, adjusted his


    tie and called her back. ¡°When you mention the divorce, Grandpa will surely ask why. Remember, when


    we married, you mentioned someone you had loved for years, right? Now, I¡¯m setting you free, so you


    can go to him. With this exnation, even if Grandpa disagrees, he won¡¯t have a strong reason to


    refuse,¡± Nichs said. Nancy nodded and replied, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll tell Grandpa so.¡± After that, she couldn¡¯t


    wait to go back. If she stayed any longer, Nancy thought she might regret it and reconsider her


    decision. Nichs suddenly extended his hand. Fearful that he might spot what she was holding,


    Nancy immediately stepped back. Nichs became increasingly concerned and insisted on holding her


    hand. ¡°Why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell?¡± he asked. ¡°No.¡± Nancy quickly withdrew her


    hand from his. ¡°Being married for two years, do you think I can¡¯t tell when you¡¯re lying?¡± Nichs¡¯ eyes


    bore into her with intensity. Finally, Nancy admitted, ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious. I¡¯m just on my period.¡± ¡°Take


    some rest, then.¡± After that, Nichs suddenly noticed her tightly gripped right hand. So, he asked in a


    hushed tone, ¡°What are you holding so tightly in your hand?¡± Nancy immediately tossed it into the trash


    bin and forced a smile. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just trash. I¡¯ve had it in my hand and forgot to throw it away.¡± He


    wouldn¡¯t know how much her heart was hurting. It was as if someone had taken an axe and brutally


    split her heart, leaving it bleeding and mangled. Each piece still bled, and she held that broken heart in


    excruciating pain. ¡°Nichs, Nichs ¡­ ¡± Nancy softly whispered, ¡°We were a fine couple. How did it


    come to an end?¡± At the beginning of their marriage, she took the plunge with almost a do-or-die


    determination. But now, the act of leaving felt too hasty and deste. ¡®Nancy, you¡¯re such a fool. You


    were always gambling and you lost in the end. He never loved you, not even a bit.¡¯ Seeing her body


    weaken and her unsteady steps, Nichs didn¡¯t even think twice. He immediately lifted her in his arms.


    Nancy was taken aback and quickly said, ¡°Put me down. I can go back on my own.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so weak


    right now. Don¡¯t be stubborn.¡± Nichs¡¯ voice was gentle, captivating, and sensually deep as he spoke


    near her ear. This voice had held her captive for a full two years. Now, suddenly, he was nning to


    depart from her life. Nancy blinked her eyes and couldn¡¯t hold back her tears. Nichs teased her,


    ¡°You¡¯re not a little girl anymore. Don¡¯t cry just because of your period. I¡¯ll have a doctore and check


    on you in a while.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t cry,¡± Nancy answered stubbornly. He was such an idiot. He had no idea


    what she was crying about. ¡°Okay, okay, you didn¡¯t cry!¡± Nichspromised. ¡°Can you tell me who


    he is?¡± Suddenly, he asked without any clue. Nancy was confused. ¡°What do you mean by ¡®he¡¯?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say there is a man you have loved for many years? I¡¯m curious. Who have you missed for


    so long?¡± Nichs asked.

 Chapter 2

    Chapter 2


    Chapter 2 I¡¯ve Loved You for Ten Years


    Nancy felt a subtle pain in her chest. She gripped her fists tightly and spoke softly, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter.


    He has a crush, and he¡¯s about to get married again.¡± ¡°Again? He has been married before?¡± Nichs


    didn¡¯t expect this answer. Being her husband and lived with her for two years, how could he still be


    unable topete with a man who had already been married? Nancy nodded gently and answered,


    ¡°Yes, he was pressured by his family into marrying someone he didn¡¯t love before. Now, the girl he


    loves has returned, and they are about to tie the knot.¡± Nichs felt quite indignant at this response.


    ¡°He¡¯s a real jerk! He is messing things up for two girls at once. A guy like him isn¡¯t worth your feelings.


    If you have the chance, find someone else to love, and you¡¯ll be happier,¡± said Nichs. Nancy


    nodded. ¡°I think so, too.¡± But what can she do? As of today, she has liked him for ten years. A decade


    seemed so distant and lengthy, nearly as long as her entire youth. She would have done it long ago if


    she could have chosen someone else, but she couldn¡¯t. Nobody can pull out a love that has taken root


    in one¡¯s heart. ¡®Nichs, I¡¯ve loved you for a decade, do you know that? The person I love isn¡¯t


    someone else. It¡¯s you, only you.¡¯ Nancy clenched her fists, repeating it to herself silently, over and


    over again. Nichs frowned deeply. He gazed at Nancy, appearing to be deep in thought. ¡°Nancy.¡± He


    suddenly called out to her. ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± Nichs shook his head. He must have gone crazy! For a


    moment, he felt that the person Nancy was talking about sounded like him. But soon, he denied it. He


    remembered that when they married, Nancy said she had liked that person for eight years. But at that


    time, they had only known each other for four years. Hence, it definitely couldn¡¯t have been him. It must


    be someone else. After Nichs left, Nancy quickly went to the trash bin to get back the pregnancy test


    report. She then smoothed it out on the table and carefully put it away. Her body became increasingly


    ufortable, and it felt like every breath was painful. Shey on the bed and fell asleep for a long


    time. Suddenly, the phone rang. ¡°Hello?¡± Because she hadn¡¯t fully awakened, Nancy¡¯s voice, tinged


    with a hint of congestion, sounded gentle and endearing. ¡°Still sleeping?¡± Nichs¡¯ voice came


    through, as gentle as ever. ¡°Yeah, I just woke up.¡± ¡°It¡¯s almost noon. Remember to get up and have


    lunch. I¡¯ve handed the gift to Lynn, and he¡¯ll bring it to youter,¡± Nichs said. ¡°Gift? What gift?¡± After


    her nap, Nancy had forgotten many things. ¡°It¡¯s the gift for our second wedding anniversary. Even


    though I mentioned divorce this morning, since it hasn¡¯t been finalized yet, I¡¯ll still remember my


    responsibilities and fulfill my duties,¡± Nichs rified. This is Nichs. He is always so gentle and


    considerate, seemingly wless and perfect. He is such a nice guy! Incredibly nice. His only w is that


    he doesn¡¯t love her. As she drifted into thought, Nichs continued, ¡°I need to apologize. There was a


    little trouble with the gift, so I gave you another one.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Nancy nodded, unable to describe the


    feelings in her heart. They were about to divorce, and this so-called anniversary gift felt somewhat


    ironic. After hanging up the call, when Lynn arrived, Nancy had just gotten up and changed her clothes.


    He respectfully handed the gift to Nancy and said, ¡°Mrs. Sallow, here is the gift from Mr. Sallow.¡±


    ¡°Thanks.¡± The gift box was exquisitely and uniquely packaged, indicating it was a high-end brand.


    Although she knew it was no longer the gift she had initially expected, Nancy opened it herself. She


    smiled when she saw the ruby ne and earrings that caught her eye. Nichs must be trying to


    make it up to her. Because he couldn¡¯t give her the gift she had in mind, he bought a valuable set of


    jewelry to make up for it. Last month, they went to a jewelry auction together. There was a pair of jade


    earrings, which perfectly matched the jade bracelet his grandfather had given to her. They were


    emerald green and beautifully elegant. She fell in love with them at first sight. Nichs noticed the


    amazement in her eyes and took the initiative to say, ¡°If you like them, I¡¯ll bid for them.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s too


    expensive.¡± After all, they were in a contractual marriage, and she felt embarrassed to spend so much


    of Nichs¡¯ money. ¡°It¡¯s our second anniversary soon, so take it as an anniversary present. If you feel


    uneasy about it, give me a gift in return,¡± Nichs suggested. That¡¯s why she had expectations.


    Unexpectedly, when he mentioned the divorce, even the pre-prepared gifts were wasted. There seems


    to be no fate between them, and it is time to separate. A gift? She had prepared a thoughtful gift for


    him, but he didn¡¯t want it. Nancy immediately stopped Lynn. ¡°I baked this cake, please give it to him!¡±


    Lynn was stunned, and Nichs¡¯ words went through his mind. ¡°I don¡¯t like sweet things. If she asked


    you to bring me a cake, reject it.¡± Staring at Nancy, Lynn couldn¡¯t help but feelpassionate. After


    hesitating, Lynn decided to tell the truth, ¡°Mr. Sallow said he doesn¡¯t like sweet things. He knows you


    like them, so he suggested you have more.¡± Nancy clenched her palms tightly, almost unable to stand


    still. After Lynn left, she carried the cake and returned to her room. Her weak body slid down the door,


    gradually sinking to the floor. Her heart is in deep pain. She had always known that Nichs didn¡¯t like


    cream or overly sweet cakes. So, she had made this low-fat and low-sugar cake with just a hint of milk


    vor. It is not sweet at all. And there is no cream, just a cake base. But he didn¡¯t even want to try it.


    Nancy opened the cake and smiled while looking at the carefully drawn family of three. The next


    minute, she suddenly reached out to the cake. Nancy grabbed the cake and started to inhale it like she


    was out of her mind. She lowered her head,pletely disregarding her appearance, and ate


    desperately. The cake was so big that she vomited halfway through it. Tears streamed down her face


    as she continued. She couldn¡¯t distinguish the taste from the salty tears mixed with the cake. All she


    knew was that she had to finish it. She was satisfied when she ate the whole cake. However, shortly


    afterward, she rushed to the bathroom, vomiting and experiencing diarrhea. Her stomach was in


    excruciating pain, and she felt extremely ufortable. No one was aware of her egg allergy other


    than her mother. That¡¯s why she usually only ate the cream and never touched the cake base on her


    birthday. But this time, she finished the whole cake base. She told herself this was thest time she


    would be so crazy and reckless for Nichs. After vomiting, she burst into tears. ¡®Dear, I¡¯m sorry. I


    couldn¡¯t keep your dad.¡¯ ¡®Your dad doesn¡¯t love me. He loves anotherdy. Even though I wanted him to


    stay, I can¡¯t be so selfish¡¯ ¡®Dear, you must be strong. I can raise you well by myself.¡¯ Suddenly, the


    phone rang. It was Nichs. Nancy wiped her tears, regained herposure, and answered the call,


    ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Have you received the gift? Do you like it?¡± ¡°Yeah, I do. Thank you!¡± ¡°You look good in red. It


    suits you.¡± Nichs continued, ¡°Anyway, I won¡¯t being back tonight.¡± Suddenly, Madelline gently


    said, ¡°Nichs, have you told her? Come here, I¡¯ve prepared the dinner ¡­ ¡°This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.

 Chapter 3

    Chapter 3


    Chapter 3 Sleep with Her in My Arms


    ¡°Take care of yourself.¡± After Nichs finished speaking, he hung up the phone in a hurry. ¡°Okay, I will.¡±


    Although he hung up very quickly, Nancy still heard Madelline¡¯s voice. She heard the words ¡°dinner¡±


    clearly. On their second wedding anniversary, her husband had a dinner with another woman. It was


    ironic. Madelline was back! Although Nancy didn¡¯t want to believe it, this was the fact. This fact also


    made her instantly feel defeated. Nancy was never a match for Madelline, even from two years ago.


    How could she expect that Nichs would choose her? Just because she¡¯s pregnant? At this moment,


    Nancy was d that she didn¡¯t say anything. Otherwise, she would be humiliating herself. Nancy cried


    for a long time. Now that Nancy calmed herself down, she decided to ept her fate gracefully. After


    taking a shower, shey on the bed. Just when she was about to fall asleep, she suddenly received a


    call from Luke, ¡°Nichs is drunk and rowdy. Come and take him home.¡± Nancy wonders, ¡®Didn¡¯t he


    spend a good night with Madelline? Why did he go to drink with Luke again?¡¯ Nancy was about to say,


    ¡°I¡¯m a bit inconvenient. You can find someone to take him home!¡± But Luke has already hung up the


    phone. When she called again, Luke already turned off his phone. Enduring the pain, Nancy got up


    from the bed and changed her clothes. Then she asked the driver to take her to the clubhouse Nichs


    often visited. When she arrived, the bar was hushed. Nichs was very drunk. He was sleeping on the


    sofa and crossed his legs. His tie was neat, and his appearance was as handsome as ever. There is a


    saying that some people in this world are perfect. Even when they are drunk, they can maintain a good


    posture, just like Nichs. Nancy felt nauseated and vomited when she got closer. She guessed that it


    might be because of her pregnancy. After finally restraining herself, she looked at Luke and asked,


    ¡°Why is he so drunk? Isn¡¯t he with Madelline?¡± ¡°So, you already knew?¡± Luke looked at her and


    quipped, ¡°Your husband wants to spend the night with another woman, and you just let him do that?¡±


    Nancy clenched her hands tightly, took a deep breath, and slowly rxed. She replied, ¡°We have


    already agreed to get a divorce. We might not get it officially ended yet, but he¡¯s basically a free man. I


    have no right to say no.¡± ¡°Huh!¡± Luke looked at her coldly, ¡°You are so generous.¡± ¡°Nancy, do you have


    a conscience? How did Nichs treat you all these years? He always took care of you and cherished


    you. And you just agreed to divorce him? Didn¡¯t you at least try to keep him?¡± Luke was outraged.


    Nancy looked at him in astonishment, ¡°I remember that when I married him, you were very opposed to


    it. Now that I am divorcing him, shouldn¡¯t you be happy about it? Why are you even angrier than me?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t like you then. But now that you are married, both of you should cherish it and not treat marriage


    as a joke. Another reason is ¡­ ¡± Luke paused and said thoughtfully, ¡°You are more suitable for


    Nichs than Madelline.¡± Nancy remained silent for a long time and didn¡¯t say anything more. She


    called the driver and helped Nichs get into the car. However, as soon as she arrived home and got


    out of the car, Nancy ran into Albert Sallow. ¡°Dad, why are you here?¡± Albert looked at Nichs coldly


    and said, ¡°You¡¯re a married man, yet you don¡¯t have any self-control. It¡¯s truly inappropriate of you to


    get drunkpletely like this.¡± Nancy smiled immediately and said, ¡°Dad, it¡¯s okay. It¡¯s our wedding


    anniversary today. Some of our friends were celebrating with us. Everyone took turns toasting to me.


    So, Nichs helped me and drank double.¡± After hearing this, Albert¡¯s expression softened. Then he


    handed the gift to Nancy and said, ¡°This is a gift from Grandpa and me for your wedding anniversary.


    There were somest-minute matters to attend to, so I camete. I hope you like it. Hopefully, you both


    can live loving and helping each other in the future.¡± ¡°Thank you, Dad. Please convey my thanks to


    Grandpa. I like it very much. Thank you for remembering our wedding anniversary.¡± Nancy thanked


    Albert sincerely and was also deeply moved. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to open it?¡± Albert asked. ¡°As long as


    it¡¯s a gift from both of you, I¡¯ll love it no matter what.¡± ¡°You¡¯re such a kind girl.¡± His gazended on


    Nichs. ¡°If he ever mistreats you, don¡¯t hesitate to let me and Grandpa know. We¡¯ll have your back.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Dad. I¡¯ll remember that.¡± Nancy smiled brightly. ¡°Then I won¡¯t bother you anymore. Have a


    good rest.¡± Nancy handed Nichs to the butler and said, ¡°Dad, I¡¯ll send you off.¡± ¡°No, it will take time


    for you to take care of him. So, rest when you¡¯re done.¡± ¡°Okay, Dad, take care.¡± Nancy finally got


    Nichs upstairs and put the hot bath water in. When she left the bathroom, she found that Nichs


    had fallen asleep on the floor. She squatted down and poked his hand, ¡°Nichs, get up and shower.¡±


    ¡°Get up!¡± No response. Nancy sighed and helped Nichs to take off his clothes. Then, she helped him


    to the bathroom to bathe him. The body wash has a robust milky smell. It¡¯s Nancy¡¯s favorite. But today,


    while bathing Nichs, she choked so much that she vomited several times. After she bathed Nichs


    and put him on the bed, Nancy thought she could rest now. But Nichs turned around suddenly,


    hugged her waist with both hands and whispered, ¡°Don¡¯t go. Stay here!¡± Nancy felt warm for a while.


    That feeling was very simr to the first time she saw him. Her heart was beating fast and filled with


    sweetness. Nichs usually looks elegant and calm, but he has never acted so affectionate. Nancy¡¯s


    heart softened, and she couldn¡¯t bear to push him away. Well, it¡¯s thest night. They would get


    divorced tomorrow and wouldn¡¯t have a chance to share a bed anymore. May tonight be thest


    memory for them. ¡°Okay.¡± She responded softly,y down beside him, and then took a nket to cover


    them both. Before going to sleep, her fingers gently traced over his eyebrows, nose, and lips, like a


    brush painting delicate strokes. Then, her fingers fell on his hand, intertwined with his fingers, and held


    tightly. She only dared to do these things when Nichs was asleep. In the morning, Nancy wakes up


    by the vibration of her phone. She was still drowsy, feeling like she hadn¡¯t slept well. She picked up her


    phone and ced it next to her ear. ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°You are Nancy?¡± A woman¡¯s stunned voice came from


    the other side of the phone. That was Madelline¡¯s voice. Nancy took it by mistake. This is Nichs¡¯


    phone. Nancy immediately sat up from the bed. She opened her eyes and nced at her phone


    quickly. Then, she handed the phone to Nichs and said, ¡°Ms. Madelline is looking for you.¡±Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.

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    Chapter 4


    Chapter 4 Divorce is Postponed


    She awakened Nichs. He took the phone, lifted the nket, and walked directly to the window. They


    chatted briefly, but Nancy couldn¡¯t hear what he was saying. She only saw his eyebrows furrowed and


    then rxed. After hanging up the phone, Nichs came to Nancy. Nancy looked at him


    embarrassedly and said, ¡°I answered the wrong phone. Did Ms. Madelline misunderstand?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve


    already exined.¡± He paused and looked at Nancy, saying, ¡°We are husband and wife. Sleeping in


    the same bed and waking up together is perfectly normal.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Nancy nodded. When she wanted to


    get up, Nichs suddenly approached her face and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your face?¡± Nancy


    hurriedly ran to the mirror to have a look. She had a lot of red pimples on her face, almost all over her


    legs, arms, and body. She knew it resulted from an allergy to the eggs she ate yesterday. ¡°I¡¯m a little


    allergic. I have already taken the medicine, which will disappear in a few days,¡± Nancy answered. ¡°Are


    you okay?¡± Nichs asked again. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t dy seeing Grandpa.¡± ¡°Wait a moment. I¡¯ll put


    on makeup and change clothes. Then we¡¯ll go to meet Grandpa and talk about our divorce.¡± Nancy


    knew that Nichs couldn¡¯t wait for her to file for divorce. Since this has happened, she won¡¯t be the


    poor woman who asks for his pity. She can¡¯t do such a thing. Her self-esteem won¡¯t allow it. ¡°No need


    to meet Grandpa. Let¡¯s go to the hospital to check your face.¡± Nichs said. Nancy was stunned and


    asked, ¡°Grandpa has agreed?¡± Nichs shook his head. Then he looked at her and exined, ¡°I was


    just about to tell you that Grandpa isn¡¯t in good health. He has moved forward his eightieth birthday and


    will held in a week.¡± ¡°Grandpa has always loved you. If you talk about divorce now, he will definitely not


    be able to celebrate this birthday happily. We¡¯ll discuss it after Grandpa¡¯s 80th birthday.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Nancy


    nodded. ¡°Grandpa is the person who loves me the most and treats me the best in the Sallows. I also


    hope that he will celebrate his birthday happily.¡± ¡°It sounds like you¡¯re using me of mistreating you?¡±


    Nichs teased. Nancy was speechless. After her mother passed away, Jacob took her back to the


    Sallows and gave her a warm house. Jacob also took care of her and provided for her to study. Without


    Jacob, she could not imagine her life these past few years. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll file for divorce after


    Grandpa¡¯s birthday ends. I won¡¯t dy you.¡± Nancy is afraid that Nichs thinks she will take


    advantage of Jacob¡¯s birthday to dy their divorce, so she quickly promises. ¡°You seem to be


    enthusiastic about divorce more than me?¡± ¡°What? Are you so impatient to see your old lover?¡±


    Nichs rubbed his eyebrows deeply, feeling a little upset for some reason. After breakfast, Nancy was


    unable to debate over Nichs. He took Nancy to the hospital. Doctor¡¯s office. Nancy was sitting on the


    chair, and Nichs was standing next to her. She was a little panicked. She didn¡¯t expect that Nichs


    would apany her here. ¡°Do you know what you are allergic to?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You know, and still ate so


    much. Your allergy is so serious. Have you taken your medicine?¡± Nancy shook her head and


    answered with a little embarrassed, ¡°No.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll prescribe some medicine. You can take it at home. If your


    condition¡¯s not improving, go to the hospital immediately for an injection.¡± Nancy put her hand on her


    lower abdomen. She was hesitant, worried that these oral medicines would impact her baby. But


    Nichs was standing beside her, so it was difficult for her to ask the doctor. Just when she was


    extremely anxious, Nichs¡¯ phone rang. He went out to answer the call. Nancy immediately breathed


    a sigh of relief and talked to the doctor, ¡°Doctor, I¡¯m pregnant. Can I take these medicines?¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t


    you tell me earlier? I¡¯ll change it to topical medicine instead of taking it orally.¡± ¡°Thank you, Doctor.


    Sorry for bothering you!¡± After leaving the doctor¡¯s office, Nichs¡¯ face changed. His face no longer


    softened as when he first appeared and became extremely cold. After enduring it for a while, when


    Nichs went to get medicine, he finally asked Nancy, ¡°You¡¯ve be more capable. You¡¯ve learned


    how to lie, haven¡¯t you?¡± Nancy knew he was talking about how she had tricked him into taking


    medicine. Feeling embarrassed, she quickly lowered her head and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t mean it.¡±


    ¡°That was intentional.¡± Nancy was speechless. How can he know what¡¯s in my mind? ¡°I was thinking


    that we are going to get divorced soon. After that, we¡¯ll live our way. There is no need to trouble you


    anymore. I have troubled you enough in the past two years.¡± ¡°You know you¡¯re troublesome?¡± Nichs


    snarled. Nancy¡¯s ears are red, and she is feeling bad. Nichs really thought that she was a burden.


    But the next moment, Nichs spoke. ¡°I¡¯ve been in trouble for two years, and I don¡¯t care if I have to


    deal with it just one more time.¡± After getting the medicine, when Nichs was looking at the


    medicine¡¯s dosage and usage, he suddenly asked, ¡°I remember the doctor said to prescribe oral


    medicine. Why did it be a topical medicine?¡± Nancy was speechless. Sometimes, being too


    careful and too sharp-eyed is not a good thing. ¡°Topical medicine is also good!¡± Nancy said. ¡°You have


    severe allergies. Topical medicine is less effective. Oral medicine is more effective. Besides, it will be


    Grandpa¡¯s eightieth birthday soon. If the red e on your body still doesn¡¯t disappear by then, he may


    think I am abusing you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll exin it to Grandpa. It won¡¯t take a long time to recover.¡± Nancy promised


    earnestly. But Nichs persisted. ¡°No, I¡¯ll switch to oral medicine in case it doesn¡¯t work, and youe


    to get an injection again.¡± Then he walked towards the doctor¡¯s office, ready to ask the doctor to


    prescribe another medicine. Nancy panicked and shouted his name quickly, ¡°Nichs, wait, that ¡­ I


    asked the Doctor to change it to topical medicine. My gastrointestinal condition has not been good


    these days, and oral medicine is unsuitable for people with stomach difort.¡± ¡°It¡¯s less effective to


    apply medicine externally, but it¡¯s also safe, right?¡± This reason finally convinced Nichs. He stopped.


    Nancy first applied medicine to her face, legs, and arms in the car. But she couldn¡¯t see the back of her


    neck. Just when she was confused, Nichs took the initiative and asked, ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t


    want my help?¡± He is always like that, as if he knows everything and has ns for everything. ¡°Here


    you go!¡± Nancy put the medicine into his hand. Nichs suddenly frowned, ¡°What is this attitude? You


    don¡¯t want to beg me?¡± Nancy bit her lip and decided to keep going. She blinked her charming eyes


    and softly said, ¡°My dearest husband, I can¡¯t apply it. Please help me!¡±This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.

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    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.¡±

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    Chapter 6


    Chapter 6 Nichs¡¯ White Lies


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Nancy couldn¡¯t believe it; her body couldn¡¯t help but tremble. She suddenly felt


    extremely cold. A chill was creeping up her limbs from the soles of her feet, making her shiver


    uncontrobly. Back then, Grandpa asked her, ¡°Nancy, if Nichs wants to marry you, will you ept


    him?¡± ¡°Grandpa, did he say it by himself?¡± At that time, she already knew that the person he loved was


    Madelline, that¡¯s why she asked that kind of question. She told herself that if Nichs were forced by


    Grandpa, she would never agree anyway. Nancy never wants to keep the man by using marriage. And


    she certainly didn¡¯t want to obtain him in such a way. ¡°Nancy, you know how stubborn Nichs is. How


    could I force him if he didn¡¯t want it by himself?¡± Later, she also asked Nichs. ¡°Did you marry me


    willingly? I know Grandpa dotes on me, and I don¡¯t want you to marry me because he told you so. I


    don¡¯t want to make things difficult for you.¡± How did Nichs respond to her? He said, ¡°I did it on my


    will. I had already broken up with Madelline. We had made an agreement. In three years¡¯ time, I will try


    to fall in love with you. We will peacefully divorce if I can¡¯t love you within three years. Do you agree?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I do!¡± She was smiling brightly at that moment. Nichs also asked her, ¡°Why did you agree to


    marry me? Don¡¯t you have someone you like? Are you willing to be tied down by marriage? Don¡¯t you


    want to pursue your own love?¡± She said she did. She had liked him for eight years. Then she shook


    her head and said, ¡°I am not pursuing him anymore.¡± Because she had already be his wife,


    transitioning directly from love to marriage, making a significant milestone in her life. But now,


    Madelline told her that all of this was a lie. If what she said was true. That would mean that from the


    very beginning, everyone was deceiving her. In three years? Nancy pinched her fingers and suddenly


    wanted tough. Love is just like a cover, a tant lie. She was so touched that she shed tears back


    then, thinking that Nichs had really forgotten Madelline and wanted to start over with her properly.


    But it turned out she was the naive one, the one being manipted and yed around with in circles.


    ¡°Nancy, you¡¯re really innocent and cute. How could Nichs marry you willingly? Do you know why he


    proposed a three-year contract? It¡¯s to ensure that in three years, you would have no reason to divorce


    him withoutint, to set him free, and then he woulde back to marry me.¡± ¡°He knows that only


    if you bring it up to Grandpa, he will agree. If he asks Grandpa, Grandpa will definitely not agree. ¡°In


    order to be with me, he put in a lot of effort, even ¡­ set up this beautiful trap.¡± Madelline¡¯s words made


    Nancy feel like she was in an ice cave. A chill tightly embraced her, making her feel so cold. If only


    everything wasn¡¯t real. Then during all those days and nights, was he acting? And all those nights. He


    held her passionately, lovingly. Were they all fake? Not a single thing was real? Nancy felt a deep, bitter


    sadness. She suddenly felt like a clown, utterly foolish. Only so she could let Nichs design this


    series of deceptions, allowing herself to be framed. ¡°I don¡¯t believe it unless you tell me how Grandpa


    pressured him.¡± Nancy clenched her fists. After spending so much time with him, she knew Nichs


    too well. ording to his personality, even if Grandpa held a knife to his neck, he wouldn¡¯t easily give


    in if it weren¡¯t for a very important matter.¡± Madelline smiles sarcastically. ¡°Nancy, you¡¯re still so


    persistent. Since you want to know so badly, I¡¯ll tell you.¡± ¡°Because Grandpa threatened him. If he didn¡¯t


    marry you, Grandpa would send me abroad, and in my lifetime, Nichs and I will never meet again.


    Although we couldn¡¯t be together, hepromised, so that he could meet me again.¡± Nancy bit her lip,


    feeling very ufortable. Ufortable to the extent that she couldn¡¯t even say a word. Madelline


    didn¡¯t spare her and continued her attack, ¡°As for my legs, do you remember your wedding day?


    Nichs received a call during the wedding and almost left right then and there.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± It¡¯s her


    wedding. Of course, she remembered. ¡°Because I had a car ident on my way to your wedding,


    almost died, and had to be resuscitated for a day to barely survive. These legs were already


    paralyzed.¡± No wonder he left in such a hurry after the wedding. She had even asked him if something


    had happened at thepany. He said a friend had been in a car ident, and he wanted to take care


    of the friend. But Grandpa didn¡¯t allow him to go, so Nichs asked her to cover up for him. She


    remembered that Grandpa specifically called and asked her, ¡°Nancy, is Nichs behaving well and


    staying with you?¡± ¡°Yes, Grandpa. He¡¯s here, right by my side.¡± She naively covered for him. As a


    result, he didn¡¯t return all night on their wedding night. And it turned out that he had spent the night with


    another woman. In the following days, he left home early and returnedte, always looking exhausted.


    But he never told her that the friend he mentioned was Madelline! If only she had known. Nancy smiledThis belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    bitterly. However, she would have covered for him even if she had known. After all, Nancy loved him so


    much. How could she bear seeing him being scolded by Grandpa? ¡°So what? Why are you telling me


    all this now?¡± Nancy looked at her, suddenly feeling like a porcupine fighting desperately, raising all her


    quills to protect her soft body. ¡°Do you want me to admit that your legs paralyzed because of me? Did I


    cause your legs to paralyze?¡± ¡°Nancy, be honest with yourself. Isn¡¯t it true?¡± Madelline¡¯s voice became


    agitated. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, Grandpa wouldn¡¯t have pressured Nichs, he wouldn¡¯t have reluctantly


    married you, and I wouldn¡¯t have had a car ident on my way to your wedding, resulting in these


    paralyzed legs.¡± ¡°If it were not for you, I would have married Nichs long ago. We might already have


    a house full of children, living happily together.¡± Nancy tried hard to control herself. After a while, she


    raised her head and calmly replied, ¡°It wasn¡¯t because of me. You just found a convenient excuse and


    a substitute for your own leg injury.¡± ¡°I believe Grandpa. He loves me so much, but he must have had


    his reasons for not wanting you to be with Nichs. If you really met his standards to be his


    granddaughter-inw, even if there were a thousand Nancy, ten thousand Nancy, it wouldn¡¯t shake


    your position as his granddaughter-inw.¡± ¡°As you said, since Grandpa went to such lengths to


    separate you two, it can only mean that you have problems yourself.¡± ¡°I may not be a wealthy young


    lady, but I won¡¯t let you bully me. Don¡¯t try to pin all these usations on me.¡± ¡°No one invited you to


    the wedding. Moreover, no one asked you to drink and drive.¡± Nancy spoke with confidence, her words


    were well-structured and interconnected. Not letting anyone spot any mistakes. Madelline looked at


    Nancy in disbelief. After two years apart, she couldn¡¯t believe that the girl who used to follow behind


    Nichs so carefully, blushing at the slightest thing and speaking softly, had suddenly be so


    fierce and assertive. ¡°Do you think I will be absent at the wedding of the person I love the most?¡± ¡°The


    person you love the most?¡± Nancy sneered, ¡°Madelline, there are things that Nichs doesn¡¯t know,


    but that doesn¡¯t mean I don¡¯t know too. Don¡¯t push me into digging up your dirty past.¡± ¡°You¡¯re talking


    nonsense. I¡¯mpletely innocent. How could you use me like this?¡± Madelline became agitated


    and stumbled, suddenly falling from her wheelchair. At this moment, Nichs returned. He put down


    the thermos and gently helped Madelline up, his brow furrowed as he asked coldly, ¡°Can someone


    please tell me what happened?¡±

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    Chapter 7


    Chapter 7 Nancy Said She Would Not Divorce.


    Nancy pursed her lips and said nothing.


    ¡°Madelline, tell me.¡±


    Madelline immediately said, ¡°Nichs, don¡¯t me Nancy. me me, it¡¯s my fault. I tried to stand up


    but realized I couldn¡¯t stand up at all.¡±


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Nichs looked at Nancy.


    Nancy remained silent.


    Nichs looked at Madelline again, ¡°Your legs are not healed yet. Why did you want to stand up all of a


    sudden?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nichs, because ¡­ ¡°Madelline quickly cried out, ¡°I was too worked up. Nancy said she


    wouldn¡¯t mention divorce to Grandpa. She wouldn¡¯t divorce you even if she died.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t frame me. When did I ever say that?¡±


    It was the first time Nancy lost control and confronted Madelline before Nichs.


    ¡°You said that?¡± Nichs looked at her with cold eyes.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, I can ask Grandpa to talk about divorce right now.¡± Nancy spread her hands


    with an indifferent attitude.


    Nichs rubbed his eyebrows and sighed.


    Then, he spoke softly, ¡°Madelline, I know you¡¯re anxious and want me to divorce immediately, but


    haven¡¯t we agreed? Grandpa is not in good health now. We will talk about it after his birthday.¡±


    ¡°If you can¡¯t even wait for these few days, I¡¯m sorry. Between you and Grandpa, I have to choose


    Grandpa.¡±


    When Madelline heard this, she immediately panicked..


    She reached out her hand and tugged at the corner of Nichs¡¯ clothes. She said pitifully, ¡°I¡¯m sorry,


    Nichs. I didn¡¯t mean it.¡±


    ¡°That night, I shouldn¡¯t have quarreled with you about it.¡±


    I¡¯m too anxious. I¡¯m afraid something will go wrong if we wait too long. I¡¯m afraid you will be reluctant to


    divorce. I¡¯m even more afraid you will dump me.¡±


    As she said that, Madelline reached out and hugged Nichs directly.


    Nancy¡¯s eyes widened. Madelline, who was just a mistress, was not ashamed to hug her husband


    directly in broad daylight.


    Just as Nancy was about to speak, a cold voice interrupted suddenly.


    ¡°It¡¯s strange. Since when can a mistress hug someone else¡¯s husband and makeme arguments


    like this?¡±


    This voice?


    As soon as Nancy turned her head, Nichs said, ¡°Mom, why are you here?¡±


    ¡°Why can¡¯t Ie? During my daily inspection of the shopping mall, I saw something immoral and


    wanted to stop it. I didn¡¯t expect it was my son.


    Sarah snorted. Her words were blunt.


    ¡°Mom, Madelline can¡¯t be med for this. She didn¡¯t do it on purpose and¡­¡±


    Before Nichs could finish his words, Sarah interrupted him.


    ¡°If it¡¯s not her fault, then it¡¯s yours. A married man cuddling with another woman. I¡¯m so ashamed. Don¡¯t


    tell people you are my son.¡±


    Sarah had always hated the ¡®mistress¡±.


    ¡°Mind your hands. If I ever find out you are hugging another woman other than your wife, I will chase


    you out of the Sallows. You¡¯re a disgrace to our family.¡±


    Sarah¡¯s words were ruthless and urate without a superfluous word.


    Every word was precisely on the point.


    Nancy was standing on the side, suddenly feeling too weak in front of this mother-inw.


    At this moment, she wanted to shout proudly, ¡°All hail to my mighty mother-inw!¡±


    However, she was really surprised.


    After she and Nichs got married, they often visited the Sallows. Every time they did that, it was


    basically to visit Grandpa.


    As for her mother-inw, she could count the number of times they met in person on her finger


    In Nancy¡¯s impression, her mother-inw was a very cold woman. Sarah had always been indifferent to


    her and didn¡¯t like talking to her very much, so Nancy always thought that she


    didn¡¯t like her


    She alsoforted herself by thinking, for a daughter from a wealthy family like her mother-in-w, her


    favorite daughter-inw must also be from a famous family, a gentle and bright daughter-inw. She


    would look down on a daughter-inw from a humble family like her.


    Because of this understanding, Nancy never bothered Sarah when Sarah didn¡¯t look for her.


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    Unexpectedly, her mother-inw helped her vent her anger frankly.


    Sometimes, you have to believe that someone exists to restrain another.


    For example, only her mother-inw could restrain Madelline.


    Madelline clenched her palm tightly and tried to exin, ¡°Auntie, you¡¯re right. I overstepped my


    boundary.¡±


    ¡°I just came back. I heard that Grandpa¡¯s birthday will be held in advance. I want to prepare a gift. for


    him. Nichs knows what he likes, so I invite him along. Don¡¯t me Nichs.¡±


    ¡°Apanying another woman on a rest day. Of course, I me him. And¡­¡±


    Sarah looked at her with sharp eyes. ¡°I don¡¯t remember inviting you, so don¡¯t prepare a gift. You can¡¯t


    give it away.¡±


    ¡°Mom, stop it. I invited her.¡± Nichs couldn¡¯t hold back.


    ¡°Shut up.¡± Sarah immediately nced at him.


    Then, she said, ¡°It¡¯s Grandpa¡¯s birthday. Since when can you decide on behalf of Grandpa? Do you


    want to invite her? Then wait until your 80th birthday.¡±


    Madelline¡¯s face was as pale as a piece of paper.


    At this time, Sarah put on a gentle smile again. ¡°Besides, the things that Grandpa likes are rare and


    expensive. Although your family, the Phillips, is quite rich, it¡¯s nothing to speak of in front of the


    Sallows.¡±


    ¡°Auntic, thank you for your concern. Don¡¯t worry. Although the Phillips¡¯ economic condition is worse


    than before, we can still afford it.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Sarah said bluntly, ¡°I believe in the Phillips. Although bankrupt, they still have a little bit. of


    wealth. But currently, the one favored by your family is Mia, your younger sister.¡±


    ¡°You are disabled, and you can¡¯t dance anymore. Your status in the Phillips is not as good as before. I


    don¡¯t think you have much allowance. Instead of spending it on useless things, it¡¯s better to keep it for


    yourself.¡±


    ¡°What if you bought a gift, but the Phillips thinks it¡¯s not worth it and doesn¡¯t reimburse you? How will


    you feed yourself?¡±


    ¡°Do you want Nichs to pay it for you?¡±


    Sarah¡¯s continuous chatter hadpletely refreshed Nancy¡¯s understanding.


    It let her cheer happily.


    Madelline had been trying to endure it, but now she couldn¡¯t bear it anymore.


    ¡°Auntie, I respect you, so I always speak respectfully. But your words really hurt me.¡±


    ¡°Even if the Phillips has gone bankrupt, even if I don¡¯t have much allowance, it¡¯s better than the


    Cohens. Nancy¡¯s natal family does not have much wealth, and she still has to take money from the


    Sallows. What about her? What does she use to buy gifts?¡±

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    Chapter 8


    Chapter 8 Must be Pregnant in Three Months


    Sarah sneered.


    What a rotten girl.


    Unfortunately, in front of her, Madelline was just a fool.


    Nancy is Nichs¡¯ wife and the daughter-inw of the Sallows. What qualifications did Madelline think


    she has topare with Nancy?


    ¡°It¡¯s normal for her to spend Nichs¡¯ money. Not only Nichs¡¯ money, she can also spend the


    Sallows¡¯ moneyvishly. No matter how much she spends, we will always have money. She can spend


    it as much as she wants.¡±


    ¡°As for the gift, if she just gives a leaf, Grandpa will also like it and keep it like a treasure. But if you give


    Grandpa a gold leaf, he will not appreciate it. You will only humiliate yourself.¡±


    Just as Madelline opened her lips, Nichs grabbed her hand and nced at Nancy.


    Nancy¡¯s heart felt bitter.


    However, she immediately grabbed Sarah and said softly, ¡°Mom, Nichs and I are choosing gifts. for


    Grandpa. Since you are here, please help us take a look!¡±


    Nancy smiled brightly.


    Sarah¡¯s voice softened a lot. ¡°I don¡¯t have any good suggestions. Grandpacks nothing. Do you know


    what he wants?¡±


    How could Nancy not know, but she knew Nichs didn¡¯t want it.


    That¡¯s why she only pretended to be dumbfounded in front of her mother-inw.


    Sarah looked directly at Nichs, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t know. The gift that Grandpa wants the most


    is a little great-grandson.¡±


    It was okay when no one mentioned it. After Sarah said it, she became irritated.


    ¡°You tell me, Nancy doesn¡¯t conceive for two years. If this continues, I will be starting to doubt. you.¡±


    Nancy was speechless.


    His mother began to doubt her son.


    If it were any other mother-inw, she would use the daughter-inw of being unable to


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    conceive and having a weak body.


    Therefore, Nancy immediately felt warm and cozy in her heart.


    ¡°Mom, we are in a public ce. Please save my face! Nichs frowned, looking troubled.


    ¡°You know how to save face? Then I tell you frankly, Every time I get together with those rich.dies


    and they ask me if I have any grandchildren, I want to run away immediately.¡±


    Nancy embarrassed.


    Her face turned red.


    ¡°In the past, I always thought that you were young and wanted to give you more time, so I never


    interfered.¡±


    ¡°But this time¡­ Listen to me, Nichs. I will give you three months. I will hold you personally


    responsible if Nancy can¡¯t conceive.¡±


    ¡°Mom, you are forcing me. Can you please be reasonable?¡± Nichs¡¯ face was full of worry.


    ¡°Exactly, I¡¯m forcing you. If you can¡¯t conceive in three months, you two will go to the hospital for a


    checkup.¡±


    Sarah looked at Nancy again, ¡°You have to keep an eye on him for these few months. If he doesn¡¯t


    take the initiative or cooperate, report to me anytime.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s face was so red, and she nodded quickly. ¡°Okay, Mom.¡±


    At the same time, Madelline was already dying of embarrassment.


    She bit her lip pitifully and clenched her fists, angry and sad.


    If she hadn¡¯t endured it with strength, she would¡¯ve told Sarah about Nichs and Nancy¡¯s divorce


    now.


    When Sarah left, Nichs and Madelline breathed a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Nichs, you don¡¯t want to have a baby with her, do you?¡±


    Madelline looked at Nichs pitifully. She seemed so weak.


    Nancy pursed her lips silently.


    Maybe men like this kind of person, soft, weak, and pitiful, thoroughly arousing their protective


    desire.


    Even the extraordinary and refined Nichs was not the exception.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t. Nichs¡¯ answer was decisive and straightforward.


    ¡°Since I have decided to divorce, I will not leave this hidden trouble for her and me.¡±


    When Madelline heard this, she breathed a sigh of relief.


    Then she lifted his head and said softly, ¡°Nichs, let¡¯s go shopping with me. I want to buy some


    clothes.¡±


    Suddenly, time seemed to be frozen.


    Nancy looked at the jasper earrings on Madelline¡¯s ears. She stood there in a daze as if lightning


    struck her.


    She couldn¡¯t tell what she felt in her heart, but it was very ufortable.


    She looked at Madelline. Her voice was so soft that she almost had no strength, ¡°Can I ask where you


    bought your earrings?¡±


    Madelline generously exposed her earrings and smiled, ¡°Are you talking about these?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Nancy clenched her hands tightly.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t buy it. I saw it at Nichs¡¯ that day and thought it was beautiful. I liked it very much, so he gave


    it to me.¡±


    Nancy bit her lip, feeling a twinge of pain in her heart.


    It turned out that this was the ¡°little incident¡± that Nichs said.


    She thought something was wrong with the gift so she couldn¡¯t buy it. It turned out that Madelline liked


    it and he gave it to Madelline.


    However, he had promised to give it to her. But he gave it away generously just because Madelline said


    she liked it.


    This was the gap of treatment for someone you love and not.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    As Nichs spoke, Nancy immediately interrupted him, ¡°No need to say, I understand.¡±


    Since you had done it, why bother to exin?


    Holding back her difort, she said calmly, ¡°Then shall we still buy a gift for Grandpa?¡±


    ¡°Next time. It¡¯s inconvenient for Madelline today. I¡¯ll stay with her and let the driver take you home.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Sitting in the car, Nancy looked at the scenery outside, but her mood had hit rock bottom.


    ¡°Little great-grandson?¡±


    She murmured, her hands gently resting on her lower abdomen, protecting it tightly.


    Over the years, they seldom slept together. Nichs would take birth control measures almost. every


    time they did.


    He would ask her to drink some long-acting contraceptives as well.


    Therefore, the two of them had always used double contraception.


    The chance of getting pregnant under such circumstances was slim.


    She would never have believed it if the doctor had not told her she was pregnant.


    However, Nichs said it was a ¡°hidden trouble¡±.


    This time, the words made her heart hurt like needles.


    She and his child turned out to be just a hidden trouble to him.


    Nancy covered her face. She couldn¡¯t control her tears anymore.


    As soon as she got home, she received a call from her mother-inw.


    ¡°Are you back?¡± Sarah got straight to the point.


    ¡°Yeah, just arrived.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go to your ce in ten minutes.¡±


    Just as Nancy was about to say something, Sarah had already hung up.


    If she remembered correctly, this was the first time her mother-inw came to her and Nichs new


    home apart from when they married.


    Nancy was a little nervous and quickly ordered the servants to prepare.


    Because she had little contact with her mother-inw and didn¡¯t know her well, Nancy called Nichs


    to find out her mother-inw¡¯s preferences.


    ¡°Hello, Nichs.¡±


    ¡°Nancy, it¡¯s me.


    When Nancy heard Madelline¡¯s voice, her voice trembled suddenly.


    She held back the ache and said, ¡°Where is Nichs? I have something to ask him.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, it¡¯s not very convenient for him now. I will let him call backter.¡±


    After that, Madelline hung up the phone directly.


    Nancy was holding the phone in a daze.


    If she remembered correctly, he said that as long as they were not divorced, he would have measured


    and remembered his status as a married man.


    But now he and Madelline were sticking together. What is this?


    It seemed that he was already impatient.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Grandpa, they might have gotten divorced this morning and be two


    strangers.


    Because Nancy didn¡¯t know much about her mother-inw¡¯s preferences, she had everything at home


    prepared.


    She cooked lunch by herself.


    Chinese food and Western food were all prepared.


    After that, Nancy waited at home for Sarah¡¯s arrival.


    Hearing the knock on the door, Nancy went to open the door herself.


    She greeted Sarah with a smile and said politely, ¡°Mom, you are here¡­¡±


    Before she finished speaking, Nancy covered her mouth and ran to the bathroom to vomit.

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    Chapter 9


    Chapter 9 Morning Sickness.


    After vomiting several times, Nancy finally felt a little morefortable.


    Taking a deep breath, she washed her face and tidied up before leaving.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m sorry I made such a scene.¡±


    Nancy looked at Sarah sitting on the sofa, feeling very embarrassed.


    Sarah just smiled. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡±


    Then she beckoned Nancy to sit over. Nancy immediately sat beside her carefully.


    Because of nervousness, Nancy¡¯s heart beat wildly, and her breathing was a little unsteady. However,


    this was not the most important thing. She feared that her mother-inw would ask her about


    ¡°vomiting¡±.


    It happened so coincidentally.


    A momentter, her mother-inw¡¯s voice rang in her ears, ¡°What happened just now? You vomited


    severely. Do you want to go to the hospital?¡±


    Oh my goodness! Nancy eximed, really afraid of what might happen.


    ¡°Mom, I am okay. I just identally ate eggs. I have been a little allergic for the past two days.¡±


    Nancy tried her best to make her voice and tone sound natural without


    any


    ws.


    ¡°Be careful next time. Allergies are not a trivial matter, Sarah warned seriously without overthinking.


    ¡°Yes, Mom. I will pay attention to it in the future.¡±


    Then, Sarah went straight to the point without beating around the bush.


    ¡°If I remember correctly, yesterday was your second wedding anniversary.¡±


    ¡°Yeah!¡± Nancy nodded obediently.


    ¡°A person will meet all kinds of people in this life. Some people are impossible to meet in a lifetime,


    while some only pass by fate. It is not easy to be a husband and wife. Since you have be


    husband and wife, you must cherish this fate.¡±


    ¡°It is not easy to get married. That¡¯s why destroying a marriage is a serious sin. If you still love him, you


    have to make some effort and hold on to it. As for Madelline, you don¡¯t have to be afraid of her. Not


    only me but all of the Sallows, including your grandpa and your father, no one likes


    her. No one agreed to let her marry into our family. We are all your strongest support.¡±


    Sarah¡¯s words made Nancy feel tearful.


    Although Nancy¡¯s mother had been dead for many years and her father had never given her paternal


    love, she is so lucky to be able to marry into the Sallows.


    Not only did they not dislike her; they loved her, pampered her, protected her, and loved her.


    There was nothing she could do in this life to repay this kindness.


    ¡°Mom, I know. I will cherish it.¡±


    any


    ¡°You know it?¡± Sarah suddenly looked at her. Her eyes became sharp. ¡°I don¡¯t think you know. If you


    knew, you wouldn¡¯t mention divorce so easily,¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know what you and Nichs are nning something. Grandpa will be 80 years old


    soon. He is not in good health. I will never forgive you if you dare to do anything to anger him. Give up


    all of your ns and forget it.¡±


    Nancy suddenly raised her head and looked at her in disbelief. ¡°Mom, how do


    Nancy¡¯s voice was so small on thest word.


    She also lowered her head and dared not to face her mother-inw.


    you know?¡±


    Sarah sighed. ¡°Regardless of Nichs¡¯ reason to marry you, you are legally married. You are husband


    and wife. Since you are husband and wife, you must cherish it. I am still expecting a grandson from you


    so that I can hold my head high.¡±


    Before leaving, Sarah advised, ¡°Don¡¯t overthink and live well.¡±


    After saying that, she left without eating.


    Nancy sat on the sofa and hesitated for a long time, thinking about calling Nichs.


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    Let him know that Mom knew they were nning to divorce.


    After struggling with it, Nancy was so sleepy that she fell asleep directly on the sofa.


    Sarah called Nichs as soon as she left, ¡°I will be at the old house in half an hour. I want to see you


    there when I get home.¡±


    Nichs had a headache. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m still outside.¡±


    Sarah replied, ¡°I know you left your wife and went shopping with Madelline. I will go to the mall. to find


    Madelline if you don¡¯te. Don¡¯t me me for being harsh if she makes a fool of herself again.


    Decide it yourself!¡±


    ¡°I wille.¡±


    Before Nichs could say anything. Sarah had hung up.


    ¡°Madelline, you go shopping first. When you¡¯re done, I¡¯ll ask the driver to take you home.¡± Nichs said


    gently.


    Madelline immediately noticed something was wrong. ¡°Nichs, do you want to leave first?¡±


    ¡°Well, there is something urgent.¡±


    ¡°Okay, then you go first. I will take care of myself, so you don¡¯t have to worry.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Just as Nichs was about to turn around, Madelline suddenly said, ¡°Nichs, wait!¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    Madelline wheeled the wheelchair. She reached out her hands, the slender fingers adjusted. Nichs¡¯


    tie.


    ¡°It¡¯s done. The tie was a bit crooked.


    ¡°Thanks!¡±


    Looking at Nichs¡¯ back, Mandy muttered, ¡°Miss, why didn¡¯t you stop Mr. Sallow and let him leave?¡±


    ¡°Because he gave me a wake-up call today?¡±


    ¡°Wake-up call for what?¡±


    ¡°The day before yesterday, we had an argument because of the divorce dy. He was unhappy. Today


    was also because of this matter. I want to give him more space and trust him more. If I push him too


    hard, it will backfire.¡±


    ¡°Miss, are you not afraid he will fall in love with his wife?¡±


    Madelline¡¯s gaze becameplicated.


    After a while, she finally said, ¡°Afraid. Of course, I am afraid.¡±


    ¡°But then Iforted myself. They have been married for two years, and Nichs didn¡¯t fall for her. It¡¯s


    only a week. It¡¯s not like the rtionship will develop by leaps and bounds in seven days.¡±


    ¡°I have endured for two years in a foreign country. I have survived more than 700 days. I must not give


    up all my previous efforts because of these seven days. I must stabilize myself and must


    not panic.¡±


    When Nichs returned to the Sallows¡¯ old house, Sarah was waiting for him in the study.


    Around five o¡¯clock in the afternoon, the sun had already set.


    The orange-red sunset glows in the sky. You can see the beautiful sunset from the window. This is


    Sarah¡¯s favorite moment.


    The antique-styled room was filled with a faint scent of incense..


    On the nearby tea table, a strong tea aroma exuded a fresh smell..


    When Nichs opened the door and went in, Sarah had just finished brewing tea.


    He walked over to the other side of the tea table and then sat there. He picked up the smelled it. ¡°Mom,


    the tea you brew smells so good


    teacup and


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t matter anyway. Your dad prefers the tea made by Jessica Jadin, saying that the tea she brews


    is romantic and sweet. The tea I brew is as boring as me.¡±


    ¡°Mom.¡± Nichs frowned deeply. ¡°Why are you mentioning her all of a sudden?¡±


    ¡°What? You don¡¯t allow me to mention your father¡¯s old lover. But you can take your little lover to go


    shopping and wander around? Good for you, Nichs.¡±


    ¡°Have you considered Nancy? Is she made of iron? Will she be able to bear it?¡±

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    Chapter 10


    Chapter 10 Nancy Was Bleeding


    Sarah¡¯s consecutive questions made Nichs a little annoyed.


    He pulled his tie and said in a low voice, ¡°Mom, Nancy is very calm. This matter is not as serious. as


    you said.¡±


    ¡°Not serious?¡±


    Sarah tried to calm herself down and looked at Nichs again. ¡°Your grandpa doesn¡¯t know about this.


    If he knows, you¡¯ll be sorry. Behave yourself!]


    ¡°And don¡¯t think that I don¡¯t know your thoughts. Since you want to hide it, hide it well. Grandpa has


    been in poor health recently. His condition is not as good as before. If something unexpected. happens


    because Grandpa sees any clues, I will kill you even though you are my son.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t think we will agree to your divorce if you let Nancy mention it. I advise you to give up as soon as


    possible. You are my son. I know your thoughts.¡±


    ¡°Madelline is not as simple as you think. She could leave decisively at the beginning and returned. two


    yearster. Don¡¯t you know what she is up to?


    Nichs was drinking water calmly, but his heart was already irritated.


    How the hell did her mother know all these things?


    On the way home, Nichs sat in the car without saying a word, looking annoyed.


    Even the driver held his breath and acted cautiously.


    ¡°Nancy?¡± When he returned home, Nichs called her, suppressing his anger.


    ¡°Where is she?¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Nancy on the sofa.


    When he approached, Nancy just woke up.


    Seeing Nichs return, Nancy rubbed her eyes and said sleepily, ¡°You¡¯re back? By the way, I have


    something to tell you. Mom seems to know that we are going to divorce.


    ¡°Weren¡¯t you the one who told her?¡± Nichs asked angrily.


    Nancy was a little confused by his question.


    After a while, she realized what happened. She looked at the man standing in front of her in


    disbelief. ¡°What do you mean? You mean, I told Mom about our divorce?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Of course not.¡±


    Nichs sneered. His deep eyes be sharp and cold..


    The coldness shot straight into Nancy¡¯s heart. It hurt more than a knife stab.


    ¡°I only told you about this matter. If it was not you, who else? If you don¡¯t want a divorce, you can tell


    me. Why are you ying such a trick? I told you, you can ask for anypensation. I will meet your


    requirements. I will agree even if you want the property to be divided equally.


    For a moment, Nancy felt as if she had forgotten to breathe. Her mind went nk.


    She opened her lips but found that suddenly no words came out.


    It hurt her heart to be misunderstood by him like this.


    ¡°Nothing to say?¡±


    Nichs¡¯ contempt made her heart hurt more.


    After a long time, she sorted out her emotions. ¡°So you mean, I do all this just for your money and


    property?¡±


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    ¡°Didn¡¯t you?¡± Nichs looked at her coldly. ¡°You agreed to me but told Mom and Grandpa behind. my


    back. Nancy, you yed a good trick. Even I can¡¯t help but p my hands in admiration.¡±


    ¡°So that¡¯s what you think of me?¡±


    Nancyughed mockingly at herself, then lowered her eyes..


    That¡¯s it. She¡¯s tired.


    She didn¡¯t want to exin.


    She didn¡¯t want to plead for herself either.


    They would get divorced as soon as Grandpa¡¯s birthday passed anyway. After that, they will go their


    own way, and there will be no contact again.


    ¡°What do you want me to think about you after what you did?¡±


    ¡°What about you? Why did you marry me in the first ce?¡±


    Although she knew the reason, Nancy felt she was crazy but still stubbornly wanted an answer.


    She wanted to hear from him, hear him tell her himself.


    Nichs¡¯ silence made her even more ufortable. ¡°Why don¡¯t you answer me? Say it!¡±


    ¡°Initially, you clearly said it was of your own free will. Because of your own free will, you sacrificed your


    marriage for the sake of your ex-girlfriend, used yourself as bait, and let me jump into your trap.


    Nichs, these voluntary actions of yours are really clever. I admire it.¡±


    ¡°Speak up!¡± Nancy shouted uncontrobly.


    What she got was a long silence.


    The air between the two is suffocating.


    Nancy took a breath. She suddenly felt that even breathing was painful. The air stung her throat..


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you exin it?¡± Nancy smiled sadly.


    ¡°Because you can¡¯t exin it at all.¡±


    She asked and answered herself. Her heart felt very painful.


    ¡°I am sorry!¡±


    In the end, she only heard these three words.


    ¡°Haha¡­ I¡¯m sorry!¡± Nancy murmured and repeated. Sheughed so hard that tears almost came


    out.


    What an apology.


    This sentence is truly omnipotent.


    It seems that no matter what you do or what mistakes you make, you can use these three words to


    answer.


    She felt so ufortable.


    It hurt and was difficult to bear.


    Especially the lower abdomen, as if being pulled by someone. It hurts like a convulsion.


    Soon, she felt wet and sticky in the lower part of her body.


    As she recalled something, Nancy¡¯s face instantly turned pale without a trace of blood.


    If she was correct, she was bleeding a lot right now.


    Baby, don¡¯t scare Mom. You have to be safe!


    You will be fine. You should be fine.


    Baby, I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s Mom who didn¡¯t protect you well!¡±


    Nancy med herself terribly in her heart.


    Seeing that her face was ashen, Nichs hurriedly said, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? You look so pale. I¡¯ll


    take you to the hospital.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need your falsepassion.¡±


    Nancy suddenly reached out and pushed his hand away.


    The pain in the lower abdomen became more and more severe.


    She felt like she was bleeding.


    ¡®I heard that the first three months of pregnancy are the most unstable period, with a high risk of


    miscarriage.


    As Nancy recalled this, she immediately regretted it


    Although she was angry with him, the baby was the most important thing now. She should not get


    angry with him.


    Nancy squeezed her lips, then tried to speak.


    Suddenly, her eyes darkened, and her body fell backwards.


    ¡°Nancy.¡±


    Fortunately, Nichs reacted quickly and caught her.


    ¡°Nancy, wake up!¡±


    Nichs hugged her. As he walked downstairs, he ordered someone to prepare the car.


    When Nancy woke up, the car had just stopped at the hospital. Nichs rushed to the emergency


    room with her in his arms.


    His face was full of anxiety. Because he ran so fast, he no longer looked as handsome and elegant. as


    before but instead looked messy.


    It would be great if he were nervous about her.


    It¡¯s a pity, he was just sorry to her.


    When they arrived at the emergency room, the dazzling lights above the heads were suddenly.


    turned on. Nancy didn¡¯t close her eyes. She opened them wide. Tears rolled down her cheeks.


    The doctor came in. Nancy grabbed her hand and cried and begged, ¡°I¡¯m pregnant. Please, save my


    baby.¡±


    Seeing the pool of bright red blood flowing out of her body, the doctor said with difficulty, ¡°I will try my


    best, but you have to be mentally prepared. The chance is slim.¡±

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    Chapter 11


    Chapter 11 Divorce Agreement


    When Nancy woke up, she saw white ceiling and smelled disinfectant.


    Nichs was sitting on the side. When he saw her wake up, he strode over. ¡°How do you feel? Does it


    still hurt?¡±


    ¡°Better.¡±


    She was very pale. There was almost no color on her lips.


    ¡°I had someone to heat up the porridge. Eat some.


    Nichs opened the thermos bucket and scooped out pumpkin porridge.


    This was Nancy¡¯s favorite porridge.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat.¡± She shook her head.


    Nichs walked over with the porridge. ¡°You just woke up. You didn¡¯t have dinner, and very weak. How


    can you recover if you don¡¯t eat.¡±


    you are


    ¡°What your husband said makes sense. You must replenish your body.¡± A doctor wearing a white coat


    walked in.


    Upon seeing the doctor, Nancy immediately sat upright.


    At the same time, she looked at Nichs. ¡°I want to eat some bananas. Can you buy some for me?¡±


    ¡°I will ask Lynn to buy it,¡± Nichs said.


    Nancy frowned slightly. ¡°I want to eat what you bought personally.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go.¡±


    After Nancy was sure that he had left for a while, she looked at the doctor. ¡°Doctor, my baby


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    Her voice trembled so much that she dared not ask any more questions.


    The doctor smiled and looked at her kindly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You and the baby are both lucky. The baby is


    still sleeping intact in your belly.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Nancy smiled instantly.


    The previous tension and sadness were swept away


    Perhaps she was too happy. She smiled and shed tears. That¡¯s great. Thank you, Doc!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re wee. This is my responsibility. Although the fetus is safe for now, remember not to take it


    lightly after this, especially in the first three months. You must be extremely cautious and avoid


    dangerous movements. Keep a good mood. If you are happy, the baby in your belly will be happy, too.¡±


    ¡°Well, definitely.¡± Nancy nodded vigorously.


    ¡°Also, you must remember to check up on time.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Looking at the pumpkin porridge on the table, the doctor added, ¡°You must eat every meal on time. If


    you don¡¯t eat, the baby will not have nutrition. Remember this, you must be fine if you want your baby


    to be fine.¡±


    ¡°I made a note of it. I will eat on time in the future.¡±


    ¡®I see that your husband is very concerned and attentive to you. Are you sure you don¡¯t want to tell him


    about such an important pregnancy?¡±


    In the emergency room, Nancy pulled her sleeve and kept begging. ¡°Doc, the person waiting outside is


    my husband. He doesn¡¯t know about my pregnancy yet. Please don¡¯t tell him.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s eyes gradually dimmed. ¡°We are going to divorce soon. He doesn¡¯t want this child, but I want


    to keep it.¡±


    ¡°So, please do me this favor and don¡¯t tell him, Doc. Otherwise, I may not be able to keep the baby.¡±


    ¡°What ¡­ ¡°The doctor sighed. He felt sorry for Naricy. ¡°Even if you have no alternative and must get a


    divorce, I still suggest you consider it carefully. Children can only be healthy and grow up happily under


    the joint care of mother and father,


    ¡°Thank you, Doc. I will consider your suggestion seriously.¡±


    When Nichs came back, Nancy was eating porridge.


    She held the bowl in one hand and a spoon in the other, eating spoonful after spoonful, looking very


    serious.


    What surprised him was that after she finished a bowl, she asked him, ¡°Is there more?¡±


    ¡°There is,


    Nichs scooped another bowl and handed it to Nancy.


    Nancy finished the second bowl of pumpkin porridge and then picked up a banana.


    The banana was huge. After eating two bowls of porridge, her stomach was full, so after some thought,


    she put it down again.


    ¡°Why did you put it back?¡± Nichs frowned.


    ¡°I¡¯m quite full. I can¡¯t finish it. I¡¯m afraid it will be wasted.¡±


    Nichs picked up the banana and peeled it. He took half of it and then handed the remaining half to


    Nancy.


    He finished half a banana in just two bites. Nancy¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Don¡¯t you hate bananas?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay to eat once in a while.¡±


    ¡°Oh. I¡¯m sleepy. I want to sleep.


    ¡°Okay¡±


    When Nancy woke up the next day, she saw him still in front of the hospital bed, then looking at him in


    disbelief. ¡°You didn¡¯t go back yesterday?¡±


    The Nichs in front of her had messy hair and a wrinkled shirt. He didn¡¯t look like a handsome and


    elegant young man like before at all.


    Moreover, what surprised Nancy even more was that he stayed with her for one night.


    There was a knock on the door. Lynn walked in with a bag. ¡°Mr. Sallow, the clothes are all ready.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    In the bathroom, there was the sound of running water.


    Every drop seemed to fall on Nancy¡¯s heart, making her mind wander.


    ¡®Nichs, what kind of person are you?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t love me. Why are you treating me so carefully and thoughtfully? If you were crueler, I may


    be able to leave more decisively.¡±


    When Nichs came out of the bathroom, he returned to his usual appearance, with fine facial


    features. He¡¯s as handsome as ever.


    ¡°Did you bring it?¡± He said to Lynn with a cold voice.


    ¡°It¡¯s all printed¡±


    Lynn respectfully presented it to Nichs with both hands.


    ¡°You go out first.¡±


    After Lynn went out, Nichs and Nancy were the only two people left in the room.


    ¡°There was a multinational meetingst night. It was already past four o¡¯clock when the meeting ended,


    so I just made do with it here,¡± Nichs exined.


    So that was what happened. Nancy knew that she was overthinking.


    Nichs was sitting on a chair on one side. His body was so tall and straight. His slender fingers. were


    flipping through the paper in his hand while he read every page carefully.


    ¡°You asked Lynn to go out because you had something to say to me?¡± Nancy asked.


    ¡°Well, wait a minute,¡± Nichs said. His eyes are still on the document in his hand.


    Nancy didn¡¯t know what he was looking at.


    About five minutester, he closed the document, walked over with his long legs, and handed the


    paper. He said in a calm voice, ¡°This has been revised ording to your request. You can take a look.¡±


    When she saw the words ¡®divorce agreement¡±, Nancy suddenly wanted tough.


    It turned out that this was what he read so seriously. It was ridiculous that she thought he was


    reviewing documents.


    Her request?


    When did she make a request?


    She clearly didn¡¯t say a word.


    Nancy held the ¡°divorce agreement¡±, feeling her palms scalding hot. It took her a while to calm. down.


    She raised her head and asked him in confusion, ¡°I don¡¯t remember what request I made.¡±


    ¡°Read it carefully first,¡± Nichs said.


    After ten minutes, Nancy finished reading the divorce agreement.,


    She didn¡¯t know whether to cry orugh.


    Nichs re-divided the property, giving her two vis, two luxury cars, and directly promised her 1.4


    million in cash.


    Haha. Nancy raised her head, tears welling up in her eyes.


    ¡®He is willing to give me 1.4 million in cash?¡±


    She was an orphan and never knew she could be so valuable.


    To divorce her, he was really willing to spend his money. So generous.


    ¡°Nichs, you still think I told your mom about our divorce after all? The purpose is to ckmail you so


    I can get more property when we divorce. Am I right?¡±


    Nancy looked at him and suddenly felt she had failed.


    She had been his wife for two years. In his mind, she was just a gold-digger who would do anything for


    money.


    ¡°What if I want 14 million? Nichs, for the sake of divorce, will you agree to all my requests?¡± Nancy


    asked with a wry smile.

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    Chapter 12


    Chapter 12 Nancy Has Signed


    Nichs raised his head and looked at her. ¡°Are you sure you want 14 million?¡±


    ¡°You regret it now?¡± Nancy looked at him mockingly.


    ¡°If that¡¯s what you really want, I¡¯ll agree, Nichs replied.


    In her anger, Nancy tore up the divorce agreement right before Nichs.


    ¡°I¡¯m such a failure! Nichs, I¡¯m just a materialistic woman in your eyes.¡±


    ¡°Do you love Madelline that much? You¡¯d give me 14 million without hesitating just because of her?¡±


    Nancy questioned.


    ¡°It has nothing to do with Madelline. Nancy, I¡¯ve said that as long as your requests aren¡¯t unreasonable,


    I¡¯ll do my best to fulfill them. I ended the agreement prematurely, so I¡¯m the one in breach. If you want


    the money, I¡¯ll provide it,¡± Nichs exined.


    Nancy looked at him and suddenly burst intoughter.


    She clenched her fist, tears welling in her eyes as sheughed. ¡°Since you¡¯ve made up your mind,


    there¡¯s no point in exining anything to you.¡±


    ¡°You can go. I don¡¯t want to see you.¡±


    Lynn entered the room cautiously after Nichs left.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Nancy asked, her face filled with anger.


    ¡°Mr. Sallow had me print five copies and send you the electronic version. He said that you should calm


    down before signing them,¡± Lynn answered as he organized the documents on the table.


    Nancy grabbed the pen and signed without even looking at it.


    Then she tossed it to Lynn and said, ¡°Tell him I don¡¯t want his money at all.¡±


    She didn¡¯t bring a single penny when she went to the Sallows.


    And she wouldn¡¯t take a single penny when she left.


    After receiving Nancy¡¯s signed ¡°divorce agreement, Lynn immediately called Nichs, ¡°Mr. Sallow, Mrs.


    Sallow has signed it.¡±


    ¡°Signed?¡±


    Seemingly surprised by how smoothly it went, Nichs was rather shocked.


    ¡°Did she say anything?¡±


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow said she doesn¡¯t want your money at all, Lynn reported truthfully.


    After hanging up the phone, Nichs rubbed his eyebrows vigorously,


    For some reason, he suddenly felt upset.


    On the other side, Madelline smiled gently and asked, ¡°Nichs, what was signed?¡±


    ¡°The divorce agreement,¡± Nichs replied lightly.


    Madelline was stunned and asked in disbelief, ¡°Do you mean she has agreed to the divorce and signed


    it?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s great, Nichs! After so many years, we can finally be together.¡± Madelline hugged him happily.


    However, Nichs seemed somewhat disinterested for some reason. Hearing that she has signed the


    agreement without hesitation, he strangely didn¡¯t feel the joy and relief he had expected.


    ¡°I need to go to the toilet.¡±


    Gently pushing Madelline away, Nichs went outside to light a cigarette.


    The smoke ignited, and his distinct silhouette became hazy in the smoke.


    She signed it quickly.


    She is off to see her beloved.


    In her heart, Nichs couldn¡¯t evenpare to a middle-aged man who had been married twice. This


    realization left him feeling deeply frustrated.


    When Lynn brought the divorce agreement, Madelline happened to be there.


    ¡°Give it to me. I¡¯ll give it to Nichster.¡±


    Thinking that Mr. Sallow was about to marry her, Lynn didn¡¯t suspect anything and handed the


    agreement to her.


    When she saw the division of property and what Nichs was giving to Nancy on the agreement.


    Madelline suddenly clenched her fists.


    So many things?


    It¡¯s like what an ordinary person wouldn¡¯t enjoy even in several lifetimes of hard work.


    Nichs just gave it to her easily.


    When Nancy married into the Sallows, she didn¡¯t bring a single penny. Why should she get so much


    money in the divorce? This thought made Madelline seethe with anger.


    The next day, Nancy packed her things and was about to leave the hospital.


    Suddenly, an unexpected guest came to the ward.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± She looked at Madelline with a less-than-friendly tone.


    Thinking about her purpose foring today, Madelline tried to control herself and put on an extremely


    gentle smile. ¡°Let¡¯s have a coffee! I want to apologize.¡±


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    Madelline is apologizing to her?


    How is this possible?


    Nancy knew that it was the bait that had been left for her.


    In the coffee shop downstairs, Madelline ordered atte and then looked at Nancy. ¡°What would you


    like to drink?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll have a ss of water.¡±


    Madelline¡¯s face suddenly turned awkward. She felt Nancy was doing it on purpose.


    ¡°What do you want to say? I don¡¯t have much time to waste here,¡± Nancy said.


    ¡°I was a bit too harshst time. I hope you don¡¯t take offence.¡±


    ¡°What if I insist on taking offence?¡±


    This was unexpected, and it caught Madelline off guard. After a moment, she smiled and said, ¡°Then I


    genuinely apologize, Nancy. I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t mean to hurt you.¡±


    This apology didn¡¯t seem very sincere.


    Madelline must be hiding something.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get to the point. I¡¯m leaving if you¡¯re not saying anything¡±


    Upon hearing this, Madelline quickly became anxious.


    She grabbed Nancy¡¯s arm while taking something out of her bag and ced it in front of Nancy.


    The divorce agreement?


    When she nced at those words, Nancy sneered. ¡°I have signed it. What happened? Are you afraid I


    will lie to you so I have to sign it again in front of you?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that.¡±


    Madelline smiled and continued, ¡°I think there is a little problem with the property division in your


    divorce, so I made a slight modification and want you to sign it again.¡±


    A slight modification?


    Nancy nced at her and picked up the ¡°divorce agreement¡±.


    When she saw that the divorcepensation had changed from ¡°1.4 million¡± to ¡°140 thousand¡±, she


    suddenlyughed and asked, ¡°Did you change this agreement, or did Nichs change it?¡±


    Madelline thought Nancy would be furious, but she didn¡¯t expect her to be so calm.


    I changed it.¡±


    Nancy looked at her disdainfully and asked, ¡°Did Nichs know? Are you sure he¡¯ll agree?¡±


    ¡°Of course, my decision is his decision.¡±


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, why don¡¯t you dare to tell him? And why are you giving it to me behind his back?


    Madelline, you are the daughter of the Phillips. Even though you have a disabled leg, you still have


    your pride. Yet, you¡¯re resorting to such means for money. It seems like you¡¯ve lost. yourself in the


    pursuit of wealth.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s words infuriated Madelline to no end.


    ¡°What about you? When you enter the Sallows, you didn¡¯t contribute a single cent, not even a dowry.


    Why do you deserve to take away so much after the divorce?¡±


    ¡°Who told you I didn¡¯t bring a dowry?¡±


    Madelline sneered. ¡°With your poor mother and gambling-addicted father, what kind of dowry could


    they provide? Even if there were one, it would undoubtedly be miserably insufficient.¡±


    Nancy raised her wrist and pointed to the jade bracelet on her hand, saying, ¡°Oh? You mean this


    miserable thing?¡±


    Madelline¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief when she saw the jade bracelet. She eximed, ¡°It¡¯s impossible!


    How could this jade bracelet be yours?¡±


    ¡°When my mother saved Father and Grandpa years ago, Grandpa gave it to her as a keepsake. Later,


    when I married Nichs, Grandpa said it was my dowry. Although it¡¯s considered a dowry,


    it belongs to me for a lifetime, and he made it clear that it would never be given to anyone else. except


    me.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s words hit Madelline like a cold shock, causing her to stumble.


    Of course, she recognized this jade bracelet.


    It was a heirloom bracelet of the Sallows, traditionally passed down only to the daughters-inw of the


    Sallows and not to outsiders.


    Grandpa had given her this bracelet. No wonder Nancy was so confident and bold.


    But Madelline, who had faced many challenges, made a bold decision. She said, ¡°Nancy, what if we


    make a deal?¡±

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    Chapter 13


    Chapter 13 Did Nancy Had an ident?


    ¡°What kind of deal?¡±


    ¡°You want money, and I want that bracelet. I¡¯ll buy it for 1.4 million,¡± Madelline blurted out.


    ¡°You want to pay 1.4 million?¡± Nancy chuckled. ¡°This bracelet is worth 14 million. You¡¯re asking me to


    make a loss on this deal.¡±


    Madelline steeled herself and gritted her teeth, saying, ¡°Fine, 14 million it is.¡±


    Of course, this is too expensive for her. However, as long as she could buy that bracelet and marry


    Nichs, she would take it even if it cost 140 million. You need to take risks to seed.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t hear that wrong, did I? A few days ago, my mother-inw mentioned that you¡¯re no longer in


    favor. I¡¯m curious. Where did you suddenly get this 14 million?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. I¡¯ll get you the money,¡± Madelline replied impatiently.


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    Nancy tucked the jade bracelet back into her clothing and discreetly nced at the ¡°divorce agreement¡±


    in Madelline¡¯s hand.


    ¡°I won¡¯t sell the jade bracelet no matter how much you offer. Moreover, I appreciate Ms. Madelline¡¯s


    well-intentioned reminder. ording to our country¡¯s marriagews, requesting equal division of assets


    during a divorce is possible. I should create a new divorce agreement to separate the property between


    me and Nichs.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    Madelline clenched her fists, finding what she had just heard almost unbelievable.


    Nancy had be excessively audacious. She wanted more than small gains.


    ¡°Stop right there, Nancy! You¡¯re broke. What gives you the right to demand a split of Nichs¡± assets?¡±


    Seeing Nancy leave, Madelline chased after her emotionally in her wheelchair.


    Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the hospital.


    The street outside the gate was bustling with traffic.


    There were many people, and the vehicles constantly moved back and forth.


    Madelline was solely focused on chasing after Nancy, frantically propelling her wheelchair and racing


    after her at high speed.


    Suddenly, a car approached from the right, and it was toote. She and her wheelchair were blocking


    the middle of the road.


    Bang!


    The wheelchair was instantly overturned as it was hit, and Madelline fell to the ground.


    When Nancy heard the noise and turned around, she saw Madelline and her overturned wheelchair.


    Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly turned back to go to Madelline.


    Luckily, this happened right in front of the hospital, so emergency medical personnel quickly arrived


    and wheeled Madelline into the emergency room.


    When Nancy rushed over, all that remained on the ground was Madelline¡¯s phone, with warm blood


    stters, emitting a strong smell of blood.


    She had barely picked it up before she covered her mouth and began to vomit uncontrobly.


    It wasn¡¯t until she had emptied her stomach, almost bringing up bile, that she started to feel a little


    better.


    A man exited the car and red at Nancy, grumbling, ¡°Hey! Are you her family member?¡±


    Nancy was about to speak up and deny it when the man continued, ¡°I was driving perfectly within. the


    rules, and she ran into the red light. I have nothing to do with this ident.¡±


    ¡°No, you hit her with your car and must wait for the police.¡± Nancy held onto him firmly.


    The man was highly impatient and pushed Nancy aside. ¡°You¡¯re annoying! I¡¯ve already said it¡¯s her


    fault. I won¡¯t cover her medical expenses.¡±


    ¡°Get out of my way! I have other things to do.¡±


    The man walked past her, got into his car, and quickly drove away.


    Nancy smelled the strong smell of alcohol on his body and frowned.


    This man was driving while intoxicated, yet he dared to shift the me onto someone else.


    Silently taking note of the license te number and the man¡¯s physical appearance, Nancy immediately


    went to the hospital.


    She didn¡¯t have time to argue with this man here. Now, Madelline¡¯s life was the most important


    thing


    If Madeline died.


    Nancy couldn¡¯t bear to imagine it.


    Nichs would indeed despise her if something happened to Madelline.


    The sign above the ¡°Emergency Room¡± was brightly lit. Nancy nced at it, feeling her legs go


    weak.


    She opened her bag, intending to find a wet tissue to wipe away the bloodstains on her phone. Still, for


    some reason, her hands kept trembling uncontrobly.


    She searched her bag for three minutes and still couldn¡¯t find any


    tissues.


    Ultimately, she emptied her bagpletely and quickly found a wet tissue, tearing it open to wipe off


    the blood from her phone.


    Clutching her phone, she took a deep breath and dialed the incredibly familiar number in her heart.


    ¡°Madelline?¡± Nichs¡¯ voice came from the other end, gentle and reassuring.


    ¡°I¡¯m Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Nancy? Isn¡¯t this Madelline¡¯s phone? Why do you have it?¡± Nichs inquired.


    After taking a deep breath, she continued, ¡°Madelline had a car ident, and she¡¯s currently under


    rescue. You need toe quickly!¡±


    Tell me the address.¡±


    ¡°Lilypad Hospital.¡±


    After ending the call, Nancy felt like all the strength had drained from her body. She copsed to the


    ground, feeling utterly weak and helpless.


    She didn¡¯t like Madelline.


    Any wife would oppose a woman who has consistently held the ¡°ideal woman¡± role in her husband¡¯s


    affections due to her promiscuous lifestyle and adept scheming,


    However, she had never wished for Madelline to die either!


    When Nichs arrived, Nancy was crouched on the ground, looking messy and waiting. Her


    belongings from her bag were scattered all over the ce.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why are you two together?¡±


    His hair was slightly messy, and he was still catching his breath.


    Undoubtedly, he climbed the stairs to get there.


    Nancy raised her head, her dark eyes earnestly fixed on Nichs. ¡°She might have seen the divorce


    agreement you gave me and thought I was getting too much in the settlement. So, she wanted me to


    sign a new agreement that would leave me with nothing.¡±


    ¡°I disagreed, so I left on my own. She didn¡¯t give up and started chasing me frantically. Then, on the


    road near the entrance, she got hit by a passing car.¡±


    After speaking, she lowered her head again, her dark eyes fixed on the ground.


    She dared not look into Nichs¡¯ eyes and had no idea how he would respond.


    Luckily, Madelline was conscious, and it was clear that her condition had nothing to do with Nancy.


    If Madelline had died, even if it wasn¡¯t Nancy¡¯s fault. Nichs might still have believed it was her


    wrongdoing.


    However, Nancy waited for five minutes to hear a response from Nichs.


    Looking up again, she saw him anxiously pacing at the emergency room entrance.


    Two hourster, the lights finally went off, and a doctor came out.


    Nancy hurried over. The doctor removed his mask, looking at Nichs. ¡°Are you the patient¡¯s family?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m her fianc¨¦.


    Fiance?


    Nancy froze. Her husband hadn¡¯t even divorced, yet he was another woman¡¯s fiance. It was indeed. the


    biggest joke in the world.


    ¡°Luckily, she was brought in quite in time. We managed to control the bleeding from her head. There¡¯s


    a mild concussion, so she¡¯ll need to rest. We rmend a follow-up examination in three days.¡±


    ¡°Alright, thanks.¡±


    Hearing this, Nancy let out a sigh of relief.


    She noticed Nichs¡¯ tightly clenched fists finally rxed, and his two furrowed brows had also


    cased.


    He acts differently to his sweetheart.


    He had never been this anxious for Nancy before.


    Soon, Madelline was wheeled into the ward.


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯ve noted down the driver¡¯s information, he¡­¡±


    Nancy started to speak. She wanted to tell him about the driver.


    However, she realized that her side was now empty. Nichs was pushing Madelline¡¯s surgical bed


    with one hand and holding her hand tightly with the other. They looked like a deeply loving couple.


    Nancy was leftpletely forgotten outside the emergency room.

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    Chapter 14


    Chapter 14 Nichs, You Are Too Biased


    He blinked his sore eyes and followed Nancy.


    The ward was very quiet. It was a top-notch luxury suite where everything was the best.


    Nichs sat beside Madelline, holding her hands tightly, gazing at her with deep affection.


    ¡°Nichs, there¡¯s something I ¡­.


    Halfway through Nancy¡¯s words, he coldly interrupted her, ¡°Lower your voice and wait for me


    outside.¡±


    She waited for over ten minutes.


    The corridor outside was quite chilly. Nancy¡¯s hands turned icy and reddened after just a short while of


    standing there.


    When Nichs came out, she was vigorously rubbing her hands.


    ¡°Now you can speak.¡± He frowned and looked at Nancy with a cold and distant gaze.


    Nancy quickly rattled off the license te numbers and described the guy¡¯s looks. Then she said,


    ¡°Here¡¯s the dude¡¯s license te and all his information. He was drunk and ran off. You should report


    him!¡±


    After that, she walked away.


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    She didn¡¯t dare to witness him showing deep affection to another woman.


    Knowing it is enough for her.


    Why make her see it with her own eyes?


    It¡¯s incredibly cruel.


    Then, as she had just taken a couple of steps, Nichs¡¯ voice came from behind, ¡°Is there nothing-


    else you want to say to Madelline besides this?¡±


    Nancy stopped suddenly. She knew what Nichs wanted to hear.


    However, she wouldn¡¯t say it.


    She was not wrong in this matter.


    Just because Madelline had an ident and got injured, did she have to admit fault and


    apologizet


    Right and wrong aren¡¯t defined that way.


    After turning around, her clear gaze met Nichs, and she calmly asked, ¡°So, what do you think I


    should say?¡±


    After saying that, she chuckled self-deprecatingly, ¡°Should I apologize to her, say I was wrong, or kneel


    and beg for her forgiveness?¡±


    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you?¡± Nichs countered.


    With tears in her eyes, Nancy looked at him with a cynical smile and replied, ¡°Nichs, humans. can


    be biased, but not to this extent.¡±


    ¡°We haven¡¯t even divorced yet, and I¡¯m still your legal wife. Regardless of the situation, whenever


    there¡¯s a conflict between me and her, she¡¯s always right one, and I¡¯m always on the wrong side for


    you?¡±.


    ¡°What if it had been me instead of her in the car ident today?¡±


    ¡°Nichs, would you make her apologize to me?¡±


    Nancy received his silence as a response.


    Well, she shouldn¡¯t have asked in the first ce.


    Why did she even bother to fantasize when she already knew the answer?


    ¡°Nancy, there¡¯s no ¡®what if. It¡¯s Madelline who had the ident, and she¡¯s the one injured. All you¡¯re


    being asked for is an apology. Is that too much?¡±


    Huh! Too much?


    ¡°Is it?¡±


    She let out a bitterugh, didn¡¯t bother to respond to him, and walked away without turning back.


    Back at home, Nancy instructed the chefs to prepare various delicious dishes.


    Isn¡¯t turning sorrow and anger into an appetite an excellent way to cope? Good food is the best


    medicine.


    However, as soon as she smelled the food, she felt nauseous. In the end, she locked herself in the


    bathroom, leaning over the sink to vomit.


    When she got out, she had no energy left in her body.


    She instructed them to remove greasy and strongly vored dishes from the table.


    In the end, she only had a little porridge and a bit of pickled radish.


    After finishing her meal, Nancy took a shower and went to bed.


    She was extremely exhausted and fell asleep as soon as her head touched the pillow.


    The consequence of going to bed earlier was that she woke up at 3 in the morning.


    It was pitch ck outside the window. The night seemed like a blob of ink, and nothing could be


    seen.


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    She reached out and instinctively touched the spot beside her.


    The nket on the right side was ice-cold.


    Her heart was ice-cold as well.


    He didn¡¯te back.


    Of course, Madelline was injured, so he must care for her at the hospital. How could he havee


    back?


    ¡®Oh, Nancy, even though you knew, you were still hoping, weren¡¯t you?¡±


    Wearing only a thin shawl, she stood by the window.


    Suddenly, lightning shed, and thunder rumbled, echoing as it struck down.


    Heavy rain started pouring down shortly after, andrge raindrops relentlessly battered against the


    windows.


    Nancy immediately returned to bed, clutching the nket tightly and feeling slightly frightened.


    Since childhood, she has always been most afraid of heavy rain, especially during thunderstorms.


    Because her mother was a nurse who often had night shifts, she frequently had to sleep alone when


    she was young.


    Her father, who had a vtile temper and was a gambler, was frequently absent. He was either gone


    for months, returning home to ask her mother for money, or inebriated and sleeping on the floor.


    So,ter on, her mother would lock Nancy in the house to sleep whenever she had a night shift.


    She was petrified whenever there was lightning and thunder.


    She would always turn on all the lights and bury herself under the nket.


    Despite all these growing years, she still intensely feared thunder and lightning.


    The thunder sounded louder and louder.


    The lightning shed like a bright, shimmering sword as if it would split the entire sky.


    Nancy was extremely frightened.


    She hugged her arms and cautiously turned on all the lights in the room.


    When she saw the bright lights, she finally felt a bit relieved.


    Back in bed, she immediately wrapped herself tightly in the nket.


    This was the scene Nichs encountered once he entered the room. All the lights were on, and she


    was curled up in the nket like a little kitten, tucking in all the corners tightly.


    He reached out and pulled the nket gently.


    Nancy thought it was her imagination, so she quickly pulled the nket and moved toward the middle


    of the bed.


    However, it seemed like someone was still pulling the nket.


    Has someone entered her room?


    Nancy became more and more afraid as she thought about it. She clutched the nket and covered


    herselfpletely.


    At the same time, her fearful voice emerged softly from under the nket, ¡°Let me tell you, I have


    neither money nor looks. If you came here for that, you¡¯ll probably be disappointed.¡±


    Nichs suddenly became interested and changed his tone, ¡°Do you think I¡¯ll believe that have no


    money when you live in such a big mansion?¡±


    you


    I¡¯m not lying. I have no money. I¡¯m about to get a divorce, and I¡¯ll have nothing. I don¡¯t even have a


    penny, so please leave. As long as you don¡¯t harm me, I¡¯ll pretend like nothing happened.¡±


    ¡°Well, that won¡¯t do. If I kidnap a wealthydy like you, I¡¯ll have everything I want, and husband will give


    me the money willingly.¡±


    As Nichs spoke, he reached to pull Nancy¡¯s nket.


    your


    But Nancy held onto the nket too tightly, and it took him a lot of effort to finally pull it away.


    Nancy sat on the bed with her eyes closed, trembling all over.


    She was terrified, and her voice was almost on the verge of tears as she pleaded, ¡°I ¡­ I beg you,


    please don¡¯t hurt me. I¡¯ll give you anything you want..


    Before Nancy could finish speaking, Nichs forcefully pulled her into his arms.

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    Chapter 15


    Chapter 15 He Was Insane, He Almost Kissed Her


    Nancy was about to scream, but the next moment, a familiar voice came from above, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid,


    it¡¯s me.¡±


    This voice?


    If she didn¡¯t hear it wrong, it was Nichs¡¯ voice.


    When Nancy opened her eyes, she saw a handsome man, chiseled face with clear, starry eyes and


    defined eyebrows, she was instantly stunned.


    After being in a daze, she finally came to her senses and asked him calmly. ¡°Why are you back?¡±


    ¡°Why? From what you have just said, it seems that I shouldn¡¯t have returned?¡± Nichs raised his


    eyebrow.


    ¡°I thought you would spend the night with her in the hospital.


    She didn¡¯t expect him to return, especially when he lost his temper during the day.


    Nancy regretted what she had just said as she sensitively noticed that the atmosphere between them


    had be intense.


    At this moment, Nichs suddenly turned off the lights, then hugged her andy on the bed. covered


    her with a quilt, and said with a low voice in her ears, ¡°Sleep!¡±


    His closeness caused Nancy¡¯s ears to tingle with the warmth of his breath, making her cheeks soft and


    flushed as he talked.


    In the darkness, her blushed cheeks looked even cuter.


    Being hugged by him suddenly and having his scent all over her nose, Nancy felt a little strange.


    momentarily.


    She clenched her fists and ced them cautiously on her chest.


    Hesitating momentarily, she licked her lips and asked gently, ¡°Um, you haven¡¯t taken a shower yet,


    right?


    As soon as these words came out, Nichs instantly lowered his head, and his pitch ck eyes stared


    at Nancy¡¯s eyes intensely.


    A pleasantugh came from his throat the next moment, ¡°How did you know I haven¡¯t showered?¡±


    ¡°You just came back!


    He held her tighter, and Nichs¡¯ enchanting voice gently exined, ¡°I came back right after you fell


    asleep. Seeing you sleeping soundly, I didn¡¯t want to disturb you. I¡¯ve been working in the study room


    after the bath. I rushed over as soon as I heard the thunder and lightning.¡±


    Nancy nestled in his embrace, feeling her heart skip a few beats.


    She would hardly have believed it if she hadn¡¯t heard it with her own ears.


    ¡®Nichs, what kind of person you are?¡±


    ¡®He was always like this. Giving a p, then offering a sweet dateter.


    However, her happiness won¡¯tst for long. Nichs could make her cry again in no time.


    ¡°Why did


    you have toe over when the thunder happened?¡± Nancy couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°Because His dark eyes were firmly locked onto Nancy¡¯s, emphasizing each word he said, ¡°I remember


    that someone is most afraid of thunder and lightning, crying whenever it is this kind.


    of weather.¡±


    Of course, Nancy didn¡¯t want to admit she was a coward and didn¡¯t remember telling him this.


    How can he know?


    ¡°Who¡­ who is crying? You are talking nonsense!¡± Nancy¡¯s confidence wavered.


    Nichs chuckled softly. ¡°Then who just turned on all the lights and hid under the nket, refusing to


    come out?¡±


    Nancy was speechless.


    Did he have to point out her ws?


    In the end, Nancy could only surrender, ¡°Okay, I admit. I¡¯m afraid of thunder and lightning, but I have


    never told you. How did you find out?¡±


    Nichs suddenly flicked her head with his fingers and said, ¡°Hey, not everything has to be said. You


    can discover things from daily life with enough care and attention.¡±


    ¡°Then how did you find out?¡±


    ¡°At the beginning of our marriage, whenever there was thunder, you used to clutch the nket tightly,


    and you wouldn¡¯t move. Butter, you got smarter. When there was thunder, you would hug me tightly


    and snuggle into my arms, clinging to me like a rope.¡±


    Who snuggled?


    She certainly didn¡¯t!


    Her sound shrieked into high pitch.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t snuggle! It¡¯s because you found me so fragrant and wanted to hug me,¡± Nancy teased with


    a blush.


    Initially, she was no longer sleepy.


    As she smelled his scent and listened to his robust and rhythmic heartbeat, Nancy began to feel


    drowsy again.


    ¡°What about him, the man you have loved for so long? Does he know about these habits of yours?¡±


    Nichs suddenly asked.


    Nancy didn¡¯t answer.


    In the night, he didn¡¯t get a response for a long time.


    Lowering his head once more, he discovered that Nancy had already fallen asleep in his arms. with her


    eyes closed.


    Her facialplexion was white, delicate, and small in size.


    Her long, curly eyshes fluttered, mainly when she spoke.


    Now she was asleep, looking like a little fairy.


    Nichs looked at her and suddenly stretched out his hand like he was possessed.


    However, as soon as his fingers touched Nancy¡¯s lips, he instantly withdrew them as if shocked.


    He sighed and looked out the window with a sense of frustration.


    ¡°Oh, Nichs, have you gone insane? Remember, you¡¯re going to get a divorce soon.¡±


    It was such a perverse day that he would ask her about that man.


    And, he lied.


    He didn¡¯t return early. When he saw the sky turned dark, the looming storm, and felt like there would be


    strong winds and heavy rain, he rushed back from the hospital


    Speaking of the reasons, even he found it somewhat absurd.


    He was afraid she would be scared of stormy nights and couldn¡¯t sleep well.


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    The next day. Nancy slept in until broad daylight.


    She didn¡¯t wake up until the bright sunlight streamed in..


    She nced at her phone and realized it was already past nine in the morning.


    Upon looking more carefully, she noticed there were several missed calls, and all of them were from


    Grandpa.


    Nancy dialed back and said yfully, ¡°Grandpa, sorry for calling you back sote.¡±


    On the other end, Grandpa chuckled, ¡°No worries. Let me guess, you must be having azy lie-in.¡±


    ¡°Oh, Grandpa, you always guess so urately! I feel so defeated,¡± Nancy replied yfully.


    ¡°Sleeping is good. You¡¯ll wake up all fresh and rosy. In the future, you can give birth to a fair and


    chubby great-grandchild for me,¡± Grandpa chirped.


    Nancy instantly touched her stomach, filled with guilt.


    She was already pregnant, and even though Grandpa eagerly looked forward to this baby, she couldn¡¯t


    say anything.


    The feeling was too much to bear, and she felt sorry for Grandpa.


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m sorry!¡±


    ¡°Hey, don¡¯t be sorry. I got a little too hurried. Besides, we should me Nichs for not being.


    proactive enough.¡±


    ¡°By the way, it¡¯s my birthday in two days. I want you and Nichs toe back and stay with me these


    few days. Please keep this old manpany.


    Nancy obediently agreed, ¡°Of course, Grandpa. I¡¯ll tell Nichs right away. We¡¯lle back together


    tonight and have dinner with you.¡±


    ¡°Great! I¡¯ll have your favorite dishes prepared.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Grandpa!¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Nancy got up, showered, had breakfast, and then went to find


    Nichs.


    Without thinking, Nancy knew he must be at Madelline¡¯s ce, so she headed straight to the hospital.


    The door to the hospital room was slightly ajar.


    Nancy reached out and pushed it open, about to speak.


    However, all sounds abruptly stopped when she saw the scene before her..


    She covered her mouth, almost unable to believe what she was seeing.


    Under the golden sunlight, with a gentle breeze rustling the white curtains, Nichs sat on the edge of


    the bed, and Madelline sat on the bed.


    Her delicate and soft white arms gently hooked around Nichs¡¯ neck. A tender smile yed on her


    lips, her red lips slowly inching closer to his.

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    Chapter 16


    Chapter 16 Nancy, You Were Jealous


    Nancy stumbled, turned around, and ran away quickly.


    She didn¡¯t dare to look at the rest of the scenes.


    She would have never opened that door if she could regret what she had just done.


    Nichs, do you know how cruel you are?¡¯ Nancy leaned against the wall, breathing heavily.


    Her heart ached, and she had no choice but to endure it.


    It would be as if numbing the heart would stop hurting.


    Suddenly, her stomach churned, and Nancy rushed to the bathroom, throwing up violently.


    In the end, Nancy had vomited everything from her breakfast. By the time she finished, nothing was left


    in her stomach but bitter bile.


    Nancy couldn¡¯t remember how long she had been vomiting, but she found herself hunched over the


    sink. Her ck hair was messy on her face, her face was so pale, and she looked utterly disheveled.


    At that moment, a knocking came from outside the door, ¡°Nancy, open the door.¡±


    It was Nichs¡¯ voice.


    He had followed her.


    They had already kissed, so why was he still following her? Was he going to hurt her even more?


    Nancy leaned against the door, her tired body slid down, and she didn¡¯t want to respond. She tried to


    pretend she hadn¡¯t heard anything.


    But Nichs¡¯ voice grew firmer, ¡°I know you¡¯re in there. I¡¯ll give you three minutes. If you don¡¯t open the


    door, I¡¯ll break it down.¡±


    In the end, Nancy was frightened by this threat. She stood up in thest few seconds and turned the


    door lock.


    ¡°Why did you lock yourself in?¡± Nichs frowned as he looked at her messy hair.


    I¡¯m not in a good mood!¡± she replied.


    At this point, there wasn¡¯t anything worth hiding.


    Just because she hugged mer


    ¡°Just a hug?¡± Nancy raised her eyelids, looking at him coldly. ¡°I saw you kissed her. Are you going to


    tell me something is wrong with my eyes, or are you two just in the wrong position?¡±


    Who would believe such a clumsy lie?


    She wasn¡¯t a three-year-old child anymore.


    ¡°Are you jealous?¡± Nichs gazed at her eyes deeply-


    Nancy had been trying to hold back, but she suddenly felt overwhelmed by his question.


    She stepped forward, put her head on Nichs¡¯ chest, and used her delicate fingers to poke his chest


    yfully. In a heart-wrenchingly soft voice, she said, ¡°Nichs, you can¡¯t treat me like this.¡±


    ¡°I know you want a divorce from me, but we haven¡¯t divorced yet. I¡¯m still your wife, and you should


    remember your identity.¡±


    Indeed, she was mad.


    It seemed jealousy was a natural trait for women.


    Even if the person she loved wasn¡¯t him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you not love me? Why are you jealous?¡± Suddenly, Nichs asked.


    Nancy was furious. She reached out and grabbed his tie, her expression resembling that of an angry


    little wildcat, ¡°So, ording to you, since you don¡¯t love me, I can go out and have some fun and find a


    bunch of young and handsome guys. After all, you don¡¯t care, right?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you dare!¡±


    Nichs was instantly infuriated, gritting his teeth, ¡°Remember your identity, Nancy, we haven¡¯t


    divorced.¡±


    ¡°You should remember your identity too. If you keep getting close to Madelline like this, I¡¯ll go to


    nightclubs and find some young and handsome guys,¡± Nancy answered confidently.


    ¡°What are young and handsome guys?¡± Nichs frowned.


    Nancy pouted, ¡°Well, they¡¯re not like


    ¡°What kind of person am I then?¡±


    you.¡±


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    ¡°You!¡± Nancy looked at him. Her heart skipped a beat, but she quickly put the panic away and said,


    ¡°You are the level of an uncle, andpared to them, you have no marketpetition¡±


    ¡°Repeat it!¡± Nichs was a bit angry. He pinched Nancy¡¯s car with one hand.


    Nancy¡¯s ears were sensitive, and being pinched like that made her heart skip a beat, and her ears


    turned red instantly.


    She licked her lips and said, ¡°Young guys are youthful and have good stamina but tend to be


    unreliable. Older men are better, gentler, wealthier, more handsome, and more considerate. They are


    the top choice for all women.¡±


    Unfortunately, older men often already had someone in their hearts, so what was the use of being


    good?


    Nancy didn¡¯t say this out loud. It was hidden deep in her heart.


    Nichs¡¯ expression softened considerably, and his gaze toward her became gentler.


    ¡°Why did youe to find me?¡± Returning to the main topic, Nichs asked.


    Remembering her purpose, Nancy immediately said, ¡°Grandpa said he wants us to return to the


    mansion for a few days and spend more time with him. I¡¯ve already agreed to have dinner with. him


    together.¡±


    ¡°Alright, wait for me.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    After turning the corner, Nichs walked into Madelline¡¯s ward while Nancy waited outside the


    room.


    Initially, she thought it would be settled in a few minutes. When Nichs pushed the door and came


    out, Nancy thought everything was settled.


    ¡°Madelline wants to see you.¡±


    Nancy clenched her fists and furrowed her brow. After a moment of hesitation, she gathered the


    courage to speak, ¡°But I don¡¯t want to see her.¡±


    At that moment, Madelline¡¯s voice came from inside the room, ¡°Nancy, I have no ill intentions. I want to


    see you and apologize.¡±


    Apologize?


    Forget it. That would never happen.


    Besides, it was clear that this was all just an act for Nichs to see. Why should she cooperate?


    Suddenly, a warm hand touched her, and Nichs held her tiny hand, leading her to Madelline¡¯s


    beduide


    Seeing her. Madelline smiled gently, ¡°Nancy, I want to thank you Nichs wouldn¡¯t have found


    the person who hit me so quickly if it weren¡¯t for you. I also want to sincerely apologize for what


    happened yesterday. It was my mistake. The property division is your and Nichs¡¯ matter. I shouldn¡¯t


    have interfered.¡±


    ¡°So, I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t want to hear these hypocritical words.


    To end the conversation quickly, she responded reluctantly, ¡°Let¡¯s put this matter behind us. Take care


    of your health.¡±


    ¡°In that case, have you forgiven ine?¡± Madelline looked surprised, and her expression was full of


    excitement.


    ¡°Yes, Nancy replied with ack of enthusiasm.


    When she thought the conversation was over and she could leave, Madelline suddenly spoke again.


    ¡°Nancy, I have an unpleasant request since you¡¯ve forgiven me. When you return to the old house this


    time, could you retrieve your marriage certificate from Grandpa?¡±


    Huh!


    Nancy¡¯s heart sank. She knew Madelline wasn¡¯t that kind-hearted after all.


    After talking for so long, this was what she wanted all along.


    It made sense. Without the marriage certificate, Nancy couldn¡¯t be officially divorced from Nichs


    even if she had signed the divorce papers.


    Madelline was quite thoughtful, doing her best to hurry Nancy away.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Nancy refused directly and decisively this time. ¡°This decision depends on Grandpa, not


    me. I won¡¯t force him. Besides, he¡¯s not in a good condition now. So, I will respect whatever decision he


    makes.¡±


    With that, Nancy pulled away from Nichs¡¯ hand and left.


    As they rode back to the mansion, the atmosphere inside the car was tranquil. It was so silent that they


    could have heard a pin drop.


    ¡°How did she know our marriage certificate is in Grandpa¡¯s hand?¡± Nancy looked at Nichs and


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    Chapter 17 Mrs Sallow Was Pregnant


    ¡°I told her, Nichs admitted decisively.


    Nancy smiled bitterly. Even though she had already guessed it, she wanted to hear him say it.


    ¡°So, who¡¯s the one in such a hurry? I promised to discuss the divorce with Grandpa after his birthday.


    Of course, I¡¯ll get back our marriage certificate. You don¡¯t need to remind me like this.¡±


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    ¡°I won¡¯t forget,¡± Nichs reassured her.


    After Nancy finished speaking, her eyes turned red.


    She felt incredibly uneasy. It was a diforting feeling.


    He could have asked her straightforwardly to retrieve the documents if he wanted to.


    Why is there a need to use Madelline as an intermediary?


    Nichs looked at her with a hint of guilt. Although he didn¡¯t bring up this matter, he still indirectly


    caused it.


    Yesterday, after Madelline woke up, she cried in his arms, saying she was petrified that she would die


    and never seeing him again.


    So she proposed getting a marriage certificate first and wait until everyone in his family epted their


    rtionship before having the wedding ceremony.


    ¡°Madelline, getting the marriage certificate might be postponed.¡±


    ¡°Why? Nichs, do you know how scared I was when I was in aa after the car ident? I was


    afraid I would die and never be your bride.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa keeps the marriage certificate of Nancy and me. We need to get those documents to proceed


    with the divorce and the wedding.¡±


    Nichs identally revealed the information.


    Unexpectedly, she remembered it and used it to request Nancy.


    During the rest of the journey, Nancy remained silent. She leaned against the window, quietly watching


    the passing scenery outside.


    The old house of the Sallows was far from the bustling city. It was among the mountains and rivers with


    beautiful scenery.


    It resembled the mountain behind her childhood home in her vige.


    Time flies so fast. Ten years have passed in a sh.


    She has been gone from there, stayed in the Sallows, and loved him for ten years.


    Ten years, the most beautiful and youthful time for a woman, she gave all her love at first sight, all her


    heartbeats, all her secret crushes to the same man.


    And now?


    Nancy extended her fingers, counting them one by one, today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow.


    The day after tomorrow is Grandpa¡¯s birthday.


    Once that day passes, they will proceed with the divorce.


    So, starting now, they only have three days of marriage left.


    She wished these ten fingers could keep counting if she could, with no end in sight.


    As she counted her fingers, Nancy felt drowsy.


    Perhaps because she had been exhausted that morning, she fell asleep as soon as shey down.


    Soon, she heard Nichs¡¯ gentle voice, ¡°Are you tired?¡±


    In her half-asleep state, she felt like he was holding her.


    She couldn¡¯t help but think his arms were so vast andfortable.


    Nancy closed her eyes, shifted in his embrace, and found afortable position before falling into a


    deep sleep.


    When she woke up, she felt like everything in front of her was moving. Even the clouds floating in the


    sky were gently drifting.


    What¡¯s going on?


    The next moment, she heard Nichs¡¯ voice above her, ¡°You¡¯re awake!¡±


    Nancy looked around and realized she was in his arms, being carried by him while he was walking. No


    wonder everything in front of her seemed moving, sometimes closer, sometimes farther away.


    She reached out and rubbed her head, realizing she must have been half-asleep.


    ¡°How long have I been asleep?¡± Nancy asked.


    I haven¡¯t counted how long you slept, but your sleeping position resembles a little baby.¡±


    Who is the little baby here?


    Nancy thought even if she is asleep, she is still a sleeping beauty, right?


    ¡°Then you must be the baby,¡± Nancy answered defiantly.


    They were getting close to the hall entrance when Nancy suddenly remembered Nichs was still


    holding her. She quickly said, ¡°We¡¯re almost there. Put me down.¡±


    ¡°Put


    you


    down? Why?¡± Nichs chuckled. ¡°Isn¡¯t this what Grandpa wants to see the most? Don¡¯t you want to


    make him happy?¡±


    What he said might be urate, but it wasn¡¯t how she wanted to go about it.


    Moreover, Nichs was doing that just for an act, and she didn¡¯t appreciate his ulterior motives.


    As they got closer, Nancy was getting more anxious. Still, Nichs remained asposed as ever.


    without a hint of panic.


    ¡°Put me down now!¡±


    Nancy pounded on his chest and eximed angrily,


    ¡°Quick, Nichs.¡±


    ¡°Faster, we¡¯re running out of time.¡±


    Nichs lowered his head, watching her cherry-red lips continue to chatter incessantly.


    For some unknown reason, he suddenly acted recklessly. Before he could regret it, the words had


    already left his mouth.


    ¡°Give me a kiss, and I¡¯ll let you down.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Nancy was also stunned.


    After two years of marriage, except when they were deeply emotional during their married life, they had


    never kissed each other casually.


    Moreover, they were about to get a divorce, making it even more inappropriate to share a kiss


    now.


    Seeing Nancy hesitating, Nichs felt an odd sense of frustration for some reason.


    He loosened his grip, cing Nancy back on the ground, and his voice turned cold. ¡°Never mind, it was


    just a test. Seems like you¡¯re guarding yourself like a jade for that man.¡±


    Nancy felt disheveled in the wind.


    So, were his words just teasing her all along?


    But why did she suddenly feel like someone was a little jealous?


    ¡°Big fool.


    ¡°You were such an idiot!¡±


    ¡°The man that you said was you.¡±


    ¡®You were getting jealous of yourself.


    Indeed, even if men don¡¯t love someone, they absolutely cannot tolerate their woman being touched by


    others, not even the thought of having another man in her mind.


    Nichs was no exception, as he was an extremely domineering man.


    When they entered the living room, Nancy smiled radiantly, saying, ¡°Grandpa, we are home!¡±


    However, there was no sign of Grandpa in the living room.


    Nichs instructed the servants to put away the purchased items and asked, ¡°Uncle Joe, where is


    Grandpa?¡±


    ¡°Grandpa is tired and just fell asleep in his room.¡±


    Nichs frowned and quickly realized what was happening. He asked, ¡°Tell me, has Grandpa¡¯s


    condition worsened recently?¡±


    Uncle Joe sighed, ¡°Yes, Grandpa¡¯s health has been deteriorating, but he didn¡¯t want us to tell you. or


    Mrs. Sallow, fearing you would worry. Over the past week, his condition has been declining. and he


    feels more fatigued.¡±


    Nancy felt heartbroken to hear this news. She also felt a deep sense of guilt.


    Grandpa was so seriously ill, and she didn¡¯t even know about it. How could she call herself his


    granddaughter-inw?


    ¡°I¡¯ll go upstairs to see Grandpa.¡±


    Nichs grabbed her wrist when Nancy had just finished speaking, and said, ¡°Let¡¯s eat first.¡±


    ¡°But I want to see Grandpa first.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you listen to Uncle Joe that Grandpa has just slept? If he knows you are back, he will surely not


    sleep anymore. Let him rest while we have lunch, and when he wakes up, he¡¯ll be well-rested, and we


    can all visit him together.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ reasoning made sense to her, so Nancy nodded and agreed, ¡°Alright.¡±


    ¡°Mr. and Mrs. Sallow, pleasee over here to eat. Grandpa knew you wereing back for lunch, so


    he instructed us early in the morning to buy a lot of food that Mrs. Sallow likes, especially these red


    king crabs. They were air-freighted here early in the morning. They¡¯rerge


    and fresh.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa knew that Mrs. Sallow likes it. He was overbearing and asked for a few of the best ones. the


    owner had kept for himself.¡±


    The more Nancy heard the more her heart ached.


    She might look like an orphan now.


    But, the love Grandpa had given her was enough to fill all the warmth that had been missing for so


    many years.


    How lucky she was to meet Grandpa, and she¡¯s also fortunate that she could be his granddaughter-in-


    law.


    Grandpa wished for her and Nichs to be happy together. Still, after his birthday, she would have to


    bring up the divorce with him. Thinking about this, Nancy felt even more guilty.


    ¡°Hurry, it¡¯s still warm. Mrs. Sallow, please eat quickly. Uncle Joe served Nancy some red king crabs and


    busied himself around the table.


    Nancy was about to pick up her spoon when a sudden wave of intense nausea hit her.


    She rushed to the bathroom to vomit, When she returned to the table, the smell of the red king crabs


    made her cover her mouth and run back to the bathroom to vomit again.


    When Nancy returned to the dining table, Aunt Gloria brought her a cup of warm water and smiled


    knowingly.


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow, have you been to the hospital recently? You look like you might be experiencing morning


    sickness. A baby may already be in your belly, and Grandpa¡¯s dream of holding hist great-grandchild


    may soone true.¡±

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    Chapter 18 He Took Out Her Pajamas?


    Nancy was flustered for a while. When she was about to speak, Nichs said, ¡°Aunt Gloria, it¡¯s okay.


    There¡¯s no way she is pregnant.¡±


    ¡°But Mr. Sallow, based on my experience, Mrs. Sallow does show pregnancy symptoms.¡±


    Nichs frowned and said in a decisive and straightforward voice. ¡°Impossible.¡±


    Nichs was going to say that they had been using contraception, and Nancy also took birth. control


    pills. However, Nichs feared his grandfather would lecture him again, so he changed. his word.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been busy with worktely and spent most of my time on business trips. We haven¡¯t slept.


    together at all.¡±


    These words eliminated Aunt Gloria¡¯s suspicion.


    Although Aunt Gloria was slightly disappointed, she immediately scooped up another bowl of soup for


    Nancy. ¡°Mrs. Sallow, you are still young. You will have a child soon if you take good care of your body.¡±


    Nevertheless, Jacob might be unable to wait longer due to his physical condition.


    After dinner, everyone went to work.


    Since Aunt Gloria had mentioned her pregnancy just now, Nancy couldn¡¯t hold herself and looked at


    him. ¡°I have something to ask you.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°When Aunt Gloria said I might be pregnant, why were you so calm and confident? You never thought,


    what if I was pregnant?¡±


    Nichs suddenly narrowed his eyes and frowned.


    Shortly, Nichs said coldly to Nancy. ¡°That¡¯s impossible.¡±


    ¡°I mean, just in case.¡±


    ¡°Even if that happens,¡± Nichs looked more serious and continued, ¡°It¡¯s not the right time for us to


    have a baby now. Besides, I won¡¯t allow it.¡±


    Nancy was burt once again. It was the same answers before. Nichs never thought of having a baby


    with her.


    If he knew about her pregnancy, he would feel it was a burden.


    I¡¯m sorry, Dear. I still couldn¡¯t win Dad¡¯s love for you.¡±


    ¡®But don¡¯t worry, no matter how difficult it is in the future, I will never give up on you. No matter what


    your father decides, I look forward to your birth. Hence, you must grow up healthily in my belly.¡¯


    Although sad, Nancy still tried her best to smile and not show any ws.


    While they had just sat in the living room for a few minutes, Uncle Joe told them their grandfather had


    woken up.


    ¡°Really? Let¡¯s go up now.¡±


    Nancy was so happy, so she grabbed Nichs¡¯ arm and walked upstairs.


    Nichs let her hold his arm and followed her upstairs.


    Jacob lives in the most antique room in the house. It has a study room, a bedroom, a lounge, and


    a meeting hall. The room has good venttion and is very bright because it has windows in the north


    and south areas.


    When Nancy took Nichs¡¯ arm and went in, she saw Jacob walking over with a cane.


    ¡°Grandpa.¡±


    Nancy immediately let go of Nichs and ran to Jacob to hug him.


    Nancy looked like Grandpa¡¯s granddaughter, Conversely, his grandson looked like a grandson-in-w,


    like an outsider.


    ¡°Nancy, I miss you so much. You finallye back home.¡±


    Seeing Nancy, Jacob was thrilled. His face was not as pale as before and became more radiant.


    instead.


    Uncle Joe said, ¡°Sigh, Mrs. Sallow is so powerful. After you return, Mr. Jacob instantly regained his


    energy. It is more useful than having me care for him for a month.¡±


    ¡°Of course not, Uncle Joe. You and Grandpa are ttering me.¡±


    Three of them chatted happily.


    Jacob¡¯sughter echoed in the room. The evening sun shone on his clothes like ayer of gentle and


    bright golden light.


    Nichsst saw such a warm scene a long time ago.


    Nichs has to thank Nancy for this.


    Grandpa was more like a big child as he got older. He was especially willful and had a bad temper.


    However, Nancy was very patient and always found a way to cheer up Grandpa and make him happy.


    As a grandson, Nichs felt ashamed of himself.


    When he came to his senses, he was alone in the room. Nancy was helping Grandpa walk down. the


    stairs. She said something and made Grandpaugh.


    Therefore, Nichs was tantly ignored.


    Nancy spent the evening with Grandpa. They had tea, chatted, watched TV, and told stories.


    She brought joy to Grandpa with her contagious energy. She was yful, intelligent, gentle, and lovely


    as if she could make people happy by looking at her.


    Nichs looked at the bright and charming smile on Nancy¡¯s face. He suddenly seemed to understand


    why Grandpa insisted he marry Nancy in the first ce.


    Nichs was a bit cold and even a bit entric sometimes.


    Nancy¡¯s cheerful personality made up for Nichs¡¯ shorings. She was very lively, like a tiny bright


    sun which always brought warmth and strength to people.


    Nichs wondered who this tiny sun would shine on in the next three days.


    Nancy returned to the room after Grandpa went to bed at night.


    Nichs had already taken a shower. He was lying on the bed and reading a book. He looked more


    handsome in a dark gray bathrobe. He was so sexy and charming.


    Nancy¡¯s heartbeat was racing like


    This guy.


    crazy.


    Why was he lying on the bed and trying to seduce her after showering? He was not ashamed at all.


    Nancy quickly turned around and opened the closet to look for pajamas. Before reaching in, Nichs¡¯


    deep voice came, ¡°Don¡¯t bother to look for it. I¡¯ve taken them out for you.¡±


    ¡°Wha¡­ what?¡±


    Nancy looked at him. Her face suddenly blushed.


    When she remembered they were still married, Nancy realized her reaction was too much. Hence, she


    immediately calmed down and said, ¡°Why did you take my pajamas? Did you identally take the


    wrong pajamas!


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Where are my pajamas?¡± Nancy looked around the bedroom and couldn¡¯t see anything.


    Nichs¡¯ gaze turned towards the bathroom. ¡°It¡¯s in there. You¡¯ve taken care of Grandpa the whole


    evening. You¡¯ve done a great job, and this is something I can do for you.¡±


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    Nancy was speechless.


    She didn¡¯t ask him to take it!


    She kept several sets of pajamas at home. The other sets of pajamas were made of pure cotton. The


    only one that was different was a shortce pajamas. It would expose her back after wearing it, and


    was very sexy.


    As Nancy walked into the bathroom, she prayed he didn¡¯t choose that pajamas.


    However, whatever she was afraid of, did happen.


    Walking into the bathroom, Nancy immediately saw thecy backless pajamas.


    Even worse, he hung it up for her like a suit rather than just put it casually.


    When she saw hercy pajamas, Nancy felt so ashamed.


    Should I change the pajamas?


    After hesitating for a long time, Nancy finally decided to change it.


    Seeing that she had returned to the bedroom instead of showering, Nichs thought something had


    gone wrong and immediately raised his head. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Nothing. I just¡­¡± Nancy even stuttered. ¡°I have a cold and want to wear longer pajamas.¡±


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll ask someone to buy it for you tomorrow,¡± said Nichs.


    Nancy didn¡¯t understand. She could take another one. Why should she wait until tomorrow?


    However, after searching for a while, Nancy looked at Nichs in frustration. ¡°Where are my other


    pajamas?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve thrown them away.¡±


    ¡°What?¡±

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    Chapter 19 Nichs¡¯ Possessiveness


    Nancy almost thought she had misheard. Why would he throw her pajamas without any reason?


    ¡°You did this?¡± Nancy told herself not to get angry, so she tried to suppress her anger and asked


    patiently.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    His response was incredibly calm.


    ¡°Nichs¡­ This time, Nancy finally got angry. She stood with her hands on her hips, looking like an


    enraged kitten, and said infuriatingly, ¡°You must exin why you threw away my pajamas.¡±


    ¡°Those styles are from several years ago and look quite childish.¡±


    ¡°How are they childish?¡±


    Nancy was annoyed. Her pajamas were adorable, but why did he consider them childish?


    ¡°One of them is Doraemon, another is Pikachu, and there¡¯s also a little bunny. Nancy, don¡¯t forget, you


    bought these pajamas when you were still a teenager. But now¡­


    ¡°Now what?¡±


    ¡°Now you¡¯re already married. You¡¯re a young wife.


    Ahem¡­ After saying that, Nichs deliberately coughed a couple of times and then continued to read


    his book as if nothing had happened.


    Nancy¡¯s face turned as red as a monkey¡¯s butt. She felt that the word ¡°young wife¡± was quite


    ambiguous.


    With no other choice, she returned to the bathroom to shower.


    After bathing, Nancy put on thece pajamas, got into the quilt, and quickly wrapped herself tightly.


    Just as she rxed, suddenly, Nichs put down his book and leaned over, saying, ¡°Do you think I


    can¡¯t see you if you dash?¡±


    Nancy was speechless.


    She now strongly suspected that Nichs was doing this on purpose. He knew she was shy, yet he


    teased her like this.


    Her face was already blushing when she came out of the shower.


    Now, it was even redder.


    She almost teared up.


    ¡°You know how to make fun of me.¡± Nancy pulled off the quilt and covered her whole head.


    Nichs reached out and pulled her out from under the nket. Nancy was panting, and her face was


    even redder due to the warmth under the nket.


    ¡°Why do you always love to get under the quilt?¡±


    ¡°Is the air inside so refreshing?¡±


    Nancy red at him, wondering about his strange thoughts.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t. Who told you to keep on teasing me for nothing.¡±


    ¡°Who says I¡¯m teasing you?¡± Nichs¡¯ body moved closer. His warm and moist breath brushed against


    Nancy¡¯s face. ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t forget, we haven¡¯t divorced yet.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°So, for now, we are still married. What if I want you to fulfill your marital duties?¡±


    This statement was genuinely ambiguous.


    Nancy suddenly sat up and pushed him away. ¡°Are you trying to get back at me? Because I ruined your


    intimacy with Madelline during the day, so you¡¯re teasing me on purpose to see me embarrassed?¡±


    Nichs¡¯ dark eyes gradually calmed down. He reached out and ruffled Nancy¡¯s hair, his deep voice


    whispering in her ear.


    ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant. I want to tell you that you need to protect yourself.¡±


    ¡°Especially when ites to men. You must keep your guard up.¡±


    Nancy looked at him and said, ¡°You are also a man, so does that include you?¡±


    ¡°Yes, it includes me.¡± Nichs nodded seriously.


    No one knew how impulsive he was when he saw Nancy and how restrained he was to control


    himself.


    After Nancy fell asleep, Nichs lifted the nket and went to the balcony


    The night was deep, with stars scattered in the sky.


    He lit a cigarette, smoked silently and frowned deeply.


    Two years were neither long nor short.


    But he couldn¡¯t deceive himself. His state of mind had indeed undergone a significant change.


    At the beginning of their marriage, he looked forward to the end of the three years and getting the


    divorce certificate as soon as possible. However, at some point, he began to feel a little unwilling.


    She was beautiful, highly educated, gentle yet adorable, intelligent and clever. She was a type that


    many men would adore. If the divorce were confirmed, many men would vie for her attention.


    The thought of her holding another man¡¯s hand and sleeping in another man¡¯s arms in theing days


    made him uneasy.


    Of course, Nichs ssified all these emotions into a man¡¯s possessiveness after smoking a


    cigarette.


    It was because she was still Mrs. Sallow, his wife.


    He was sure these feelings would vanish once theypleted the divorce proceedings and went their


    separate ways.


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    Nichs firmly told himself that this must certainly be the case.


    However, the time has changed, and how can he know he waspletely wrong?


    Soon, it was the day of Grandpa¡¯s birthday celebration.


    Nancy had deliberately woken up early, thinking she would wake up earlier than Nichs. Still, to her


    surprise, the moment she opened her eyes, she discovered that someone was already in a suit. and


    tie, and everything was ready.


    Nichs was dressed in a ck suit, impable without a single wrinkle, making him look. handsome,


    refined, and elegant.


    Looking at him, Nancy can¡¯t resist sighing. Some people were born with the perfect figure and look


    good in everything they wear. Moreover, they are also God¡¯s favorites. Their facial features are so


    exquisite that they are wless.


    She suddenly thought of the baby in her belly.


    If it was a boy, he must be very handsome like him.


    ¡°Why do you wake up so early? Not sleeping any longer?¡±


    Nichs asked, seeing her wake up.


    ¡°No.¡± Nancy shook her head. ¡°Today is Grandpa¡¯s birthday. How can I sleep in? I must be the first to


    wish him a happy birthday.¡±


    ¡°Well, you won¡¯t make it in time. Dad and Mom have already gone.¡±


    Nancy was speechless.


    However, her mind worked quickly, and she immediately said, ¡°I can¡¯tpete with Dad and Mom.


    After all, they are his son and daughter-inw, so they should be the first. I meant the grandchild


    generation.¡±


    Just as she finished speaking, she heard Nichs¡¯ deep voice saying, ¡°Sorry, Mrs. Sallow, I don¡¯t think


    you can be the first in the grandchild generation.¡±


    ¡°Who said that?¡±


    Nichs raised an eyebrow and said, ¡°I¡¯m all ready. I¡¯ll go now.¡±


    Nancy wasn¡¯t afraid at all, pouting at him. ¡°Go ahead, hurry. If Grandpa sees only you, he¡¯ll think you¡¯ve


    bullied me again. On such a joyous asion, do you think Grandpa would rather see us as a couple or


    each of us alone?¡±


    She hit the point.


    Nichs was defeated and looked at his watch. ¡°I¡¯ll give you fifteen minutes.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Although he gave her a miserably short amount of time, luckily, it was summer, and the clothes. were


    easy to put on.


    As for makeup, her skin was always good, soft, and fair, as smooth as silk. She only needed a bit of


    cosmetics.


    Moreover, for today¡¯s asion, she hadn¡¯t nned to attend as Nichs¡¯ wife.


    Nichs frowned, seeing that Nancy didn¡¯t put on the prepared formal dress. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you wearing


    it Thoseing today are close rtives and good friends, and it¡¯s not like we¡¯re announcing it to the


    outside world. It wouldn¡¯t matter if they knew.¡±


    Nancy shook her head. Td rather not. Since we¡¯ve kept it hidden for two years, there¡¯s no need to


    reveal my identity the day before our divorce.


    Today is Grandpa¡¯s party, and I¡¯m just here to apany you


    ¡°What about Grandpa? How do you n to exin it to him?¡± Nichs asked, looking at her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll find a way to convince Grandpa.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡±


    After preparing, they were ready to leave.


    ¡°Wait.¡± Suddenly, Nancy¡¯s gaze stopped at Nichs¡¯ neck.


    She immediately turned around and found a matching tie to hand to Nichs. ¡°You forgot your


    tie.¡±


    Nichs didn¡¯t reach out to take it. He lowered his head, his gentle voice slowly slipping out. ¡°Help me


    with it.¡±


    ¡°I am not good at it. If you don¡¯t mind, I¡¯ll help you.


    ¡°Go ahead, I don¡¯t mind.¡±


    Nancy nodded, and her delicate fingers first hung the tie around Nichs¡¯ neck.


    At this moment, Nichs stood up straight, and Nancy¡¯s hand held onto the tie. Unexpectedly, she


    leaned forward.


    Her nose suddenly bumped into Nichs¡¯ lips.

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    Chapter 20


    Chapter 20 He Was Incredibly Sexy


    His warm breath instantly carried a scorching enchantment that touched Nancy¡¯s nose, lips, and


    entire face.


    Her entire face flushed red. She grabbed his tie with one hand and suddenly didn¡¯t know what to do.


    Nancy¡¯s heart was beating fast.


    ¡°You¡­ stand up straight,¡± she said. Her face flushed, trying to divert her attention.


    ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    Nichs¡¯ voice sounded just like usual, but Nancy found it incredibly gentle and seductive in the


    current situation.


    Especially since his lips were still close to the tip of her nose, warm and inviting, distracting her to the


    point where she couldn¡¯t even focus on tying the tie.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure.¡±


    ¡°Good.¡±


    He responded with a nod, and in an instant, Nichs stood up straight.


    Nancy was speechless.


    Her face turned even redder.


    It was so embarrassing.


    When they spent much time together, how did she not notice that Nichs was taller than her? With


    him standing up straight, she could barely reach his tie and had to stand on her tiptoes.


    It was because she had a baby bump in her belly. Nancy had been very cautious these days, wearing


    t shoes.


    So, the height difference between them became even more noticeable.


    And today, for some reason, she couldn¡¯t seem to get this tie right, no matter how many times she


    tried to tie it


    Although her skills weren¡¯t top-notch, it wasn¡¯t supposed to be this difficult!


    Nancy was anxious, and Nichs¡¯ughter rang in her ears, ¡°Who was it that just told me to stand up?¡±


    Nancy was instantly annoyed. She raised her head and gave that man a fierce re.


    Then, she shoved the tie into his arms and said, ¡°I¡¯m not doing it anymore. You can tie it yourself.


    Knowing she was angry, Nichs grabbed her wrist and pulled her back.


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    Seeing a table behind them, he carried Nancy and ced her on it. ¡°Alright, go ahead and finish. tying


    it.¡±


    In an instant, Nancy¡¯s mind went nk, and her hands holding his tie just froze in ce.


    This felt like d¨¦j¨¤ vu.


    She used to see such scenes in dramas before but never thought it would happen to her one day.


    Nancy lowered her head as she tied the tie, concentrating intensely.


    Her past self wouldn¡¯t have known how to tie a tie, as she had never needed to.


    When she knew she would marry him, she searched online videos and learned step by step. At first,


    she couldn¡¯t get it right, but then she bought a tie and practiced incessantly until she finally


    mastered it.


    Back then, she used to dream about it. She made breakfast for him every morning, tying his tie and


    sending him to work.


    She always felt it was a ritual between husband and wife, filled with joy and happiness.


    But after getting married, Nichs never asked her to tie his tie..


    She never expected the only time would be the day before they divorced.


    It was the first time, but also thest time.


    After tying the tie, Nichs picked up Nancy, and they walked down the stairs hand in hand.


    The hall of the Sallows had already been decorated with a golden theme,plemented by other


    colors, creating a festive and joyful atmosphere throughout the venue.


    Despite the festive atmosphere, the venue exuded the dignity and distinction of the Sallows in every


    detail.


    Jacob wore a tuxedo for the asion for the asion. He had taken the time to style his hair. He


    appeared lively with the tuxedo, exuding vitality.


    ¡°Grandpa, we wish you a happy 80th birthday. We wish you a long life and happiness!¡±


    Nancy and Nichs made a bow together, bending down to present their gifts to Jacob.


    Jacob received the gifts smilingly and then helped the two of them up. ¡°Alright, alright. Thank you for


    your blessings.¡±


    The living room was filled withughter, joy, happiness, and delight.


    Just then, Sarah approached. ¡°Nichs, Nancy, get ready. Some rtives, friends, and guests will be


    arriving shortly. Let¡¯s wee them at the entrance.¡°


    As soon as she finished speaking, her gaze fell on Nancy. ¡°Huh, why are you wearing this outfit? Didn¡¯t


    you see the red dress I had prepared for you?¡±


    ¡°That outfit is festive, and it¡¯s also a couple¡¯s outfit with Nichs¡¯ suit. Go upstairs and change into it


    quickly.¡±


    Nancy clenched her fists and took a deep breath before speaking, ¡°Mom, I saw the outfit, but I don¡¯t


    want to reveal my identity today.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve been married to Nichs for two years now. Today is a rare opportunity. When else are you


    nning to make it public?¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, Mom, I haven¡¯t finished my postgraduate studies yet. I¡¯m still a student and don¡¯t want to


    announce my married status officially. After Iplete my thesis defense and officially graduate, I


    promise to attend and publicly announce my identity with Nichs. Would that be okay?¡±


    Nichs said, ¡°Yes, there are many rumors and gossip in the university, so this is also a way to protect


    her.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s reasoning was well-exined and convincing, making it hard to refuse.


    Jacob was the first to nod in agreement. ¡°Hmm, that makes sense. It¡¯s not a matter of just a day or two.


    She¡¯s already my granddaughter-inw and can¡¯t run away for the rest of her life. Let her decide when


    she wants to reveal it.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Dad. Since you¡¯ve said so, I¡¯ll certainly go along with your decision,¡± Sarah replied with at


    smile.


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    In an instant, she pulled Nichs aside and asked, ¡°Tell me the truth, are you two still nning to get a


    divorce?¡±


    ¡°Mom, this is something between Nancy and me. We have our ns. Can you let us handle it?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t¡±


    Sarah refused without hesitation.


    Nichs frowned tightly. ¡°Mom, we weren¡¯t meant to be together out of love. Separation is mevitable


    Forced marriages aren¡¯t going to be happy. Aren¡¯t you and Dad the best proof of that?¡±


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    ¡°Indeed, you and Dad haven¡¯t gotten divorced all these years, but let me ask you, have you been


    happy?¡±


    Sarah red at him with an angry face. I¡¯m talking about you and Nancy now. Don¡¯t involve me and


    your


    dad. Besides, my matter with your father is different from yours. Can it be mixed up?¡±


    ¡°Anyway, I¡¯m warning you, don¡¯t even think about divorce as long as I¡¯m around.¡±


    Sarah left after saying that.


    Nancy had just picked up a ss of juice and was about to take a sip when a warm, strong hand


    suddenly gripped hers.


    She lifted her head and found herself looking into the handsome face of Nichs.


    ¡°It¡¯s too cold. You may not drink it.¡±


    His tone was highly domineering as he immediately took the juice away and poured a ss of warm


    water for Nancy.


    ¡°in water has no vor, and I want something sweet.¡±


    These days, she hadn¡¯t tasted anything and finally found a chance to have something sweet, but


    someone took it away before she could even enjoy it.


    Nichs saw her pouting and looking pitiful, so he softened and handed the juice back to her. ¡°Don¡¯t


    drink too much. It can cause stomach ache at night.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    She wouldn¡¯t have drunk a lot if he hadn¡¯t said anything.


    She just wanted to take a small sip to satisfy her craving.


    With a baby in her belly, she was sure always to be cautious.


    Nichs answered a phone call, and then his expression changed. ¡°Nancy, I have to go out for a bit. I¡¯ll


    come back as soon as possible.¡±


    Today was his grandfather¡¯s birthday, and he would only leave midway if it were for someone or


    something vital.


    After thinking it over, other than Madelline, who else could it be?


    ¡°She¡¯s the one who called you, right?¡±


    ¡°Do you have to go?¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s not too urgent, I¡¯d prefer if you¡­¡±


    Before Nancy could finish her words, she was suddenly interrupted by Nichs.

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    Chapter 21


    Chapter 21 Nancy Fell Into The Swimming Pool


    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s quite urgent,¡± Nichs said..


    Nancy tightened her grip on her hand, and it seemed there was no need to continue speaking.


    ¡°Madelline had a check-up today, and her condition isn¡¯t looking good. Her emotions¡­¡±


    Nancy immediately tilted her head and said coldly, ¡°Fine, then go quickly!¡±


    She wanted to avoid hearing a word of the reasons.


    Why exin when he has already chosen?


    After Nichs left, Nancy was helping to greet family and friends as a regr member of the Sallows.


    Because of her pregnancy, Nancy felt tired after standing for a while.


    Her feet hurt a little to stand on.


    She was wearing a new pair of shoes today, but they were unexpectedly causing blisters.


    Nancy took a momentary break, seating herself in a nearby chair to apply a band-aid to her heel to


    relieve the pain and difort caused by blisters.


    As soon as she sat down, she heard a sharp and mocking voice in her ear.


    ¡°Oh


    my,


    how disappointing. We could meet Nichs¡¯ wife today, but she didn¡¯t attend. Do you think she must be


    incredibly ugly or fat, so she¡¯s too afraid to show herself?¡±


    Nancy vaguely remembered the girl who was speaking. She seemed to be Nichs¡¯ distant. cousin,


    but Nancy couldn¡¯t recall her name.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think so. Jacob would never arrange such a terrible woman for Nichs. She¡¯s noting out


    because she¡¯s too embarrassed. I heard her family is in an inferior condition. Her mom is at nurse, and


    her dad is a gambler. If it weren¡¯t for her mom saving Grandfather¡¯s life, with her background, she could


    never match up to the Sallows.¡±


    ¡°Children from small and humble families are just pitiful. They look poor and shabby, not to mention


    their unimpressive appearance. That¡¯s why Nichs hasn¡¯t brought her out. He¡¯s afraid of bing a


    laughingstock.¡±


    The two young girls stood to the side, discussing and ridiculing Nancy as if no one was listening


    Nancy clenched her fists. They could make fun of her, but they couldn¡¯t make fun of her family,


    especially her mother.


    She was not one to seek trouble but would face it when it came.


    Nancy put on her shoes, straightened her clothes, and walked over. ¡°Seeing that you two are so pretty,


    gossiping about others behind their backs is not good!¡±


    Both girls turned to look at her at the same time.


    Then, with a contemptuous smile, they grunted coldly, ¡°Who are you? It¡¯s none of your business.¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter who I am. What matters is that I¡¯m not used to seeing you guys gossiping.¡±


    The two girlsughed again and looked at her condescendingly. ¡°Then what? Let me tell you, this is the


    Sallows, and it¡¯s my turf. I can say whatever I want. You can¡¯t tell me what to do.¡±


    ¡°Of course, you can talk. It¡¯s your freedom of speech, but you can¡¯t make stuff up.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± The girl clutched her arms and stared at her incredulously. ¡°How dare you


    contradict me! I think you¡¯re tired of living.¡±


    After that, one of the girls behind her suddenly reached out and pushed Nancy.


    Nancy was caught off guard, not expecting that they would dare to cause trouble in front of so many


    people on Grandfather¡¯s birthday.


    She can¡¯t swim.


    And the water in the pool was freezing.


    As soon as she fell in, she felt freezing.


    She opened her mouth, about to shout for help, but the pool water instantly choked her.


    After a few flutters, Nancy began to sink rapidly.


    The girl probably realized that she had acted too impulsively. Upon seeing that Nancy couldn¡¯t swim


    and not wanting to cause a fatal ident, she immediately cried out for help, ¡°Help! Someone has


    fallen into the water. Please help!¡±


    ¡°Please help!¡±


    The two girls started shouting for help.


    Soon, the security guards from the Sallows jumped into the water. They pulled her out of the pool when


    Nancy was on the verge of losing consciousness.


    Hearing the cries for help, Sarah rushed over and instructed the security guards to handle the


    situation


    Because today, she had been handling the entire birthday celebration on her own, from start to finish,


    both indoors and outdoors.


    As for Albert, he had been enchanted by that seductress long ago, leaving even his father¡¯s birthday


    celebration behind. He had said he¡¯d be gone for half an hour, but it had been an hour, and he still


    hadn¡¯t returned.


    Oh, right. Nancy.


    Sarah looked at the entire hall and realized she hadn¡¯t seen Nancy.


    ¡°Hey, Uncle Joe, have you seen Nancy? I haven¡¯t seen her for a while. Can you check where she is?¡±


    Sarah asked in a worried tone.


    As soon as she stopped talking, she realized that something was wrong.


    Could it be Nancy who just fell into the water?


    ¡°Hurry, hurry! Uncle Joe, where did the person fall into the water just now?¡±


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    Sarah immediately ran up wildly in high heels. ¡°Madam, you¡¯re wearing high heels, be careful,¡± Uncle


    Joe said, following her.


    Sarah rushed into the room.


    Sarah panicked when she saw that the person lying on the bed was Nancy. She sat beside her, holding


    Nancy¡¯s hand and calling,¡± Nancy, please wake up!¡±


    Hearing the calls, Nancy slowly opened her eyes and said, ¡°Mom, there are so many guests


    downstairs. Why are you here?¡±


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me about falling into the water? How could such a thing happen to you? Tell me,


    did someone push you on purpose? I need to investigate this matter.¡±


    ¡°Mom, I know you¡¯ve been taking care of all the guests today, and you¡¯ve been so busy. How could I


    disturb you with just a little ident? Besides, today is Grandpa¡¯s birthday party. It¡¯s such a special


    day. I can¡¯t let my mishap overshadow his joy.¡± Nancy smiled.


    Nancy meant what she said. She was indeed aggrieved.


    But she couldn¡¯t ruin Grandpa¡¯s birthday to get justice for herself.


    She knew that once this matter was thoroughly investigated, Grandpa would seek justice for her. With


    that girl from the Sallows, things would only get moreplicated, and Grandpa¡¯s birthday. would


    definitely be a mess.


    She was willing to bear this for the sake of Grandpa.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Nichs? His wife got into such a big incident, and he¡¯s nowhere to be seen,¡± Sarah asked.


    The servants stood nearby, not daring to breathe heavily.


    In the end, Nancy said, ¡°Mom, it seems like something has happened with Madelline, and Nichs has


    rushed over there.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Sarah was so angry that she almost lost her mind, ¡°Like father like son, both are hooked. I¡¯ll


    call him now and tell him toe back.¡±


    The call quickly connected, and Nichs¡¯ voice came from there, ¡°Hey, Mom.¡±


    ¡°Wherever you are, get back here right now.¡±


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m sorry. Madelline¡­¡±


    Sarah interrupted Nichs before he could finish, ¡°Nancy fell in the water and is now very sick. Are you


    coming back or going to see that mistress?¡±


    Nancy suddenly held her breath, listening intently to the answer on the other side of the phone.


    Nichs, will youe back?


    Will you give up going to see Madelline for my sake?


    Nancy bit her lip, realizing how desperately she cared, how much she wanted.


    She didn¡¯t ask for much.


    Just one time, even if it were just this one time, she would be satisfied.


    Soon, she heard Nichs¡¯ response from the other end.

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    Chapter 22


    Chapter 22 I Can¡¯t Sleep Without Your Embrace


    ¡°Mom, help me take care of her. I¡¯ll be back as soon as I¡¯m done.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, let me make clear that Nancy is your wife. I order you to immediately¡­¡±


    Nichs hung up before Sarah finished speaking.


    ¡°This bastard, let¡¯s see how I deal with him when he returns.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s fingers almost dug into the flesh but felt no pain.


    As expected, she was the one who was given up.


    Between her and Madelline, he seemed to have made a choice without thinking.


    Fool, you were delusional.


    You should¡¯ve known the answer. Why put too much hope on him and then let yourself down again?


    Nancy was obviously depressed. Sarah held her hand. ¡°When he returns, Mom will teach him a lesson


    and vent your anger on your behalf. Don¡¯t think about anything now. Just take a rest upstairs.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    At this moment, there was another knock on the door outside.


    Nancy quickly said, ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m fine here. I only need to lie down and take a rest. There are


    still many guests waiting for you outside. Please go quickly.¡±


    ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll go down first. If you need anything, send someone to tell me.¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Nancy nodded obediently.


    After Sarah left, Nancy also asked all the servants in the room to go out.


    The vast room immediately became empty, as if even the air became colder.


    Yes, it¡¯s cold.


    Nancy hugged herself tightly and put her head on her knees, staring nkly ahead.


    She didn¡¯t know what she was looking at. She just felt something stuck in her heart and wanted to


    cry


    It really made her cry, but she couldn¡¯t shed a tear.


    It was a sunny and warm day, but she felt freezing.


    She took off her coat, huddled under the quilt, then wrapped herself up in the quilt tightly.


    However, Nancy still felt the cold air blowing. Her body was still shivering with cold.


    She had always been in bad health. Her body was severely cold. Her hands and feet were cold all year


    round.


    Even if the heating was on in the room, her hands and feet may be ice cold in the cold winter.


    When it was cold in the past, she always liked to get closer to Nichs. Although she didn¡¯t dare to get


    into his arms, she dared to get closer.


    Amazingly, she felt her body warm up whenever she was close to him. She could sleep well.


    Today, she had been lying in the quilt for half an hour. She still looked at the ceiling and the chandelier


    above her head with her eyes open, without any sleepiness.


    Suddenly, the phone rang.


    A phone call from Nichs.


    When Nancy saw the word ¡°Husband¡± on the screen, she suddenly couldn¡¯t control the tears she had


    been holding back. The tears drop uncontrobly.


    It turned out that she was in pain.


    She was also sad.


    But she endured it with all her strength, telling herself desperately that she couldn¡¯t cry. She must


    not cry.


    His name was like a switch, instantly turning on the button of her tears.


    So the tears were no longer under control, dripping down and hitting the phone screen.


    Answer?


    Or reject?


    She didn¡¯t know what to do.


    Then her fingers were no longer controlled by her heart and answered it.


    Nancy put the phone close to her ear. Soon, she heard a familiar voice. ¡°Have you asked the


    doctor to check your condition? How do you feel now?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I have.¡±


    She lied.


    ¡°Take a good rest and sleep upstairs. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nancy nodded.


    There was silence.


    At this moment, Madelline¡¯s voice suddenly came in with obvious coquettishness, ¡°Nichs, I want to


    eat grapes. Can you peel it for me?¡±


    ¡°Well, you lie down. I¡¯ll peel it off for you.¡±


    After Nichs replied, he spoke on the phone, ¡°If there is nothing else, I¡¯ll hang up.¡±


    Nancy should gently reply ¡°No¡± as she did countless times, then smile and hang up graciously.


    However, she didn¡¯t know what had happened that day.


    She grasped the phone and hurriedly shouted, ¡°I have something to tell you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m so cold. I am tucked into bed with many nkets. I always feel warmer after holding you for


    a while before, but today, I¡¯m still cold. I can¡¯t sleep without you by my side.


    After Nancy finished speaking, it became quiet instantly.


    Even the breathing of the two became extremely clear on the phone.


    One second, two seconds, three seconds¡­


    Nancy didn¡¯t hear his answer for ten seconds.


    Her words must have put him in a difficult position.


    Her bright eyes finally dimmed during the long wait. She was in an extremely awkward position.


    ¡°Sorry, I am hanging up now.¡±


    After that, Nancy hung up as if she was running away.


    Then, she regretted it.


    Fool, what were you doing just now? It was just like a favorite concubine vying for the emperor¡¯s


    favor


    It¡¯s ridiculous. She openly fought for favor with Madelline over the phone just now.


    Nancy, you are bing more and more pathetic.


    After lying on the bed for a while, Nancy still stayed awake. At this time, Aunt Gloria came up. ¡°Mrs.


    Sallow, Madam said that the banquet is about to begin. How are you? Are you eating with the old man


    at the banquet, or should we bring you the food to eat in the room?¡±


    Nancy answered almost without thinking, ¡°I¡¯ll go to the banquet to eat with Grandpa.¡±


    Jacob¡¯s 80th birthday was a grand asion, and she mustn¡¯t kill the buzz.


    ¡°Aunt Gloria, wait for me. I¡¯ll wash my face and tidy up my hair.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Mrs. Sallow. Take your time. I¡¯ll wait for you outside.¡±


    After tidying up her clothes and hair essories, Nancy was about to go down with Aunt Gloria. when


    she suddenly thought of something. She immediately asked, ¡°Aunt Gloria, where is Nichs? Is he


    home?¡±


    ¡°Not yet.¡±


    The main meal of the banquet is served at noon. If this grandson didn¡¯te back, he would inevitably


    be criticized.


    Although it¡¯s hard for everyone to say anything in the Sallows¡¯ residence, they will definitely say


    something after they go out.


    Moreover, Grandpa absolutely would be furious if he knew that Madelline was back and Nichs.


    missed the banquet to meet her.


    If Grandpa lost his temper, she might be unable to persuade him by then.


    Nancy considered it and ordered Aunt Gloria, ¡°Let¡¯s wait a little longer. I¡¯ll go when he is back.¡±


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow, in that case, if the banquet startste, everyone will say that you are ignorant and lost


    your sense of decency. You are so considerate, helping the Young Master block all these bad


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    critics.¡±


    Aunt Gloria looked at her with distressed eyes.


    She is such a good wife. Why doesn¡¯t Nichs cherish her?


    It¡¯s the same with Albert and Sarah. Albert didn¡¯t spend his days cherishing a wife as excellent as


    Sarah but instead insisted on having an affair outside.


    In her opinion, Jacob and Old Madam¡¯s rtionship was the best. They had respected each other since


    they got married. They were very much in love and had never quarreled. Jacob would


    always give in to Old Madam in anything.


    Even though Old Madam passed away long ago, Jacob never remarried. He always loved Old Madam


    deeply and only had her as his wife.


    Nancy had waited for more than ten minutes.


    She called Nichs several times in a row.


    However, the one who answered the phone call at the end was Madelline.


    What¡¯s going on?


    Wasn¡¯t he on his


    way back?


    Why did Madelline answer the phone?


    He wanted to bring Madelline to his grandfather¡¯s birthday party?

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    Chapter 23


    Chapter 23 Gave Up When It Hurts


    Nancy¡¯s heart was in chaos. She suddenly didn¡¯t know what to do.


    Nichs decided to bring Madelline here because he couldn¡¯t wait anymore, so he wanted to introduce


    Madelline¡¯s identity to everyone.


    What about her?


    What was her status?


    Nancy¡¯s face instantly turned pale. The phone fell from her hand.


    Seeing this, Aunt Gloria picked it up quickly and said, ¡°Mrs. Sallow, what¡¯s wrong? You look so pale.


    Did the Young Master say something?¡±


    Nancy nodded nkly. ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Sorry, I have to go to the bathroom.¡±


    Nancy stood next to the sink, suddenly pouring cold water on her face as if she had gone crazy.


    She didn¡¯t know how many times she washed her face. Her whole cheeks were so cold that there. was


    no warmth, and her hands were so cold that they turned red. She raised her head, brushed her hair,


    and looked at herself.


    In the mirror, she was obviously wearing the most gorgeous clothes, simple yet pretty makeup, an


    expensive head ornament, and a ne. However, at this moment, she felt like she was a clown,


    incredibly messy.


    She obviously agreed that as soon as Grandpa¡¯s birthday was over today, she would mention the


    divorce to him tomorrow..


    Just half a day.


    Only half a day was left, but he couldn¡¯t wait any longer.


    Nancy took a long time in the bathroom, and the water kept flowing.


    Aunt Gloria was afraid that something would happen to her. She knocked on the door worriedly. ¡°Mrs.


    Sallow, are you okay?¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t answer.


    Aunt Gloria got no answer from Nancy and was a little anxious. She shouted again. ¡°Mrs. Sallow¡­


    At this time, Nancy opened the door and looked at Aunt Gloria with a gentle smile. ¡°I¡¯m ready, let¡¯s go!¡±


    ¡°Are you still waiting for Young Master?¡±


    Nancy shook her head. ¡°No need. He will be here soon.¡±


    Moreover, he didn¡¯t need her to wait anymore.


    In the bathroom, Nancy thought a hundred times whether to go downstairs or not.


    She could refuse if she didn¡¯t want to go, but she still came down.


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    She didn¡¯t want to disappoint Jacob. She didn¡¯t want to leave any regrets on his birthday. Besides


    that¡­


    Perhaps she would give up if she went.


    She might give up when she sees Nichs introduce Madelline in front of everyone and deny her


    existence.


    A pain could only be felt when you see it with your own eyes. After that, she couldpletely give up.


    When Nancy went downstairs, Grandpa had been there. Almost all the guests had arrived, and only


    two seats remained empty.


    Nancy nced and found that the remaining ones belonged to her and Nichs.


    It seemed that he had yet to arrive.


    Nancy came down. Jacob was delighted and took her hand. ¡°Nancy,e here and sit next to me.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Grandpa.¡±


    Nancy nodded obediently and sat down next to Jacob.


    At this point, Jacob saw the vacant seat next to Nancy. Displeased, he immediately frowned and asked,


    ¡°Where is he? He is still not here. What is he busy with?¡±


    Nancy smiled and grabbed Jacob¡¯s arm. She replied sweetly, ¡°Grandpa, you¡¯ve wronged my husband.


    There really is something urgent happened in thepany that he had to go.¡±


    ¡°We all know that Grandpa¡¯s birthday is the most important thing, but if something happens to the


    company, Grandpa won¡¯t be happy either. That is the hard work of your whole life.¡±


    After Nancy finished speaking, Jacob¡¯s face rxed a lot.


    ¡°You know how to talk. That kid can make me furious as soon as he opens his mouth.¡±


    Across the round table, Alice watched Nancy and Jacob talking. She looked furious when Nancy


    coaxed Jacob to smile.


    Especially when she found out that the woman was the same person she had just pushed into the


    swimming pool, she became even more furious.


    Yvette tugged at Alice¡¯s clothes. ¡°Alice, who is that? I¡¯ve never seen her before. Why did she suddenly


    sit next to your grandpa?¡±


    ¡°Look at you. You are sitting thousands of miles away from your grandpa. You¡¯re so stupid. Such a


    good seat so close to Grandpa. You can talk to him if you sit there. Why don¡¯t you sit there? You let an


    outsider take advantage of it.¡±


    Alice felt wronged. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t talk nonsense. How do you know I didn¡¯t go to take that seat?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yvette sensed something was wrong.


    ¡°After finding out where my grandpa¡¯s seat was, I immediately sat beside him and waited. As a result,


    my grandpa sent me away as soon as he came, saying that it was someone else¡¯s, and asked me to sit


    here.¡±


    ¡°Just admit that you¡¯re stupid. Isn¡¯t there another seat next to Grandpa?¡±


    After Yvette finished speaking, she stared at the seat on the other side of Jacob.


    Alice pouted and said impatiently, ¡°Mom, what do you know? That¡¯s Nichs¡¯ seat. Do you dare


    to sit there?¡±


    ¡°Speaking of Nichs, why hasn¡¯t hee? How could he bete on his grandpa¡¯s birthday? Let me


    tell you¡­.


    Just when she was halfway through her words, Uncle Joe ran over happily. ¡°Young Master is back.


    At the next moment, Nichs appeared at the entrance of the hall. He wore the ck suit in the


    morning, walked through tables and seats, and finally walked to Jacob and sat on his left side.


    Nancy was stunned.


    Why was he alone?


    Didn¡¯t he bring Madelline with him?


    As soon as Nichs arrived, lunch started.


    Although Jacob always seemed to criticize Nichs on the surface, he still favored this grandson.


    In addition, Nichs was the only grandson he approved. Of course, he would spoil Nichs.


    At the banquet, Nancy ate without appetite. There were some questions on her mind, where is


    Madelline? Didn¡¯t theye together?


    Would Nichs call Madelline out after the banquet was over and the guests left?


    The phone rang. Nancy looked at it. It was a WhatsApp message from Nichs: ¡°What are you.


    thinking about so absorbedly? Eat properly.


    Nancy replied, ¡°I¡¯m thinking about Madelline.¡±


    Nichs replied: ¡°?¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t hold back and asked: ¡°Didn¡¯t you bring her here? Why didn¡¯t shee in?¡±


    ¡°Eat properly. Your little brain is just full of messy thoughts.¡±


    ¡°When did I say I would bring her here?¡±


    ¡°Do you think you are stupid or I am stupid?¡±


    Nancy was speechless.


    He really didn¡¯t hesitate to seize every opportunity to talk harshly to her.


    Halfway through the meal, Alice couldn¡¯t bear it any longer and said, ¡°Nichs, where is your wife?


    You¡¯ve been married for two years, but I, as a younger sister, have never seen your wife. Today is


    Grandpa¡¯s 80th birthday. Why doesn¡¯t shee out and show her face?¡±


    Nichs nced at her coldly. His eyes were full of warning.


    If Alice were sensible, she would keep her mouth shut obediently.


    But she was an idiot. She kept pressing on it, ¡°Nichs, your wife is too ignorant. As expected of


    someone from a humble family. She doesn¡¯t respect Grandpa at all. She is better kept under the table.¡±


    ¡°We are just curious. It doesn¡¯t matter she¡¯s fat, thin, beautiful, or ugly. Let us see her so we can fulfill


    our curiosity!¡±


    Seeing this, Yvette added, ¡°That¡¯s right, Nichs. Your sister is right. I really want to take a look at her.


    I heard that she was the one who insisted on marrying you. Tsk tsk, she doesn¡¯t have any.


    Shame


    Nichs suddenly put down the spoon in his hand and shot his cold stare at Yvette before she finished


    speaking.

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    Chapter 24


    Chapter 24 Helped Nancy Venting Her Anger


    The metal spoon hit the thick wooden table with a sound.


    The next moment, Nichs stood up slowly. He pointed his slender fingers at Alice and Yvette, then


    said mercilessly, ¡°Get these two people out of here right away.


    ¡°Wha¡­ what?¡±


    Alice¡¯s lips trembled. She couldn¡¯t believe what she heard.


    Today is Grandpa¡¯s 80th birthday. Nichs wanted to throw them out on such a momentous


    asion.


    Moreover, she never expected she would be kicked out by him just by scolding his inferior wife.


    ¡°What? Did I not speak clear enough? Why are you still in a daze?¡±


    Nichs became angrier when he saw Uncle Joe standing still. His dark eyes were as cold as ice.


    Now Uncle Joe knew that Young Master was not acting out of temper. He was irritated.


    However, Alice and Yvette were family members of the Sallows. Although they were not close, her


    surname was also Sallow.


    Uncle Joe hesitated and looked at Jacob.


    ¡°Sir, the Young Master said¡­¡±


    Jacob looked at Uncle Joe and nodded. ¡°Just do as he says.¡±


    Alice and Yvette had hoped Jacob would back them up. Unexpectedly, even Jacob would not help.


    them.


    Soon, the Sallows¡¯ bodyguards came in.


    One stood on the left and one on the right of Yvette and Alice. ¡°Pleasee out with us.¡±


    Alice sat still. She blinked and looked at Jacob pitifully.


    ¡°Grandpa, although I am not your granddaughter, I am still a member of the Sallows. Today is your 80th


    birthday. Do you really want to kick me and my mother out on such a happy day?¡±


    ¡°Dad has been gone for so many years. These years, my mother and I depend on each other. How


    could you be so cruel to me?¡±


    Alice knew how to use her miserable condition.


    That¡¯s why Uncle Joe looked at Jacob after Nichs gave the order.


    It had been a few years since Alice¡¯s father, Bet Sallow, died. Since then, the mother and daughter


    have suffered a lot of bullying and suffering.


    Jacob had taken care of them because they were distant rtives of the Sallows. Without his help, they


    probably would live a miserable life.


    Jacob originally extended a helping hand with good intentions because they were family. members of


    the Sallows. But today, they dared to humiliate his granddaughter-inw openly. This was something


    that Jacob couldn¡¯t bear.


    ¡°Grandpa, I was wrong. I was the one who talked too much. I shouldn¡¯t haveughed at Nichs¡¯ wife.


    Please forgive me and Mom for once!¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m sorry. I know I was wrong.¡±


    Alice¡¯s attitude of admitting her mistakes was so sincere. She cried bitterly. Jacob almost softened


    his heart.


    At this time, Yvette also seized the opportunity. She looked at Sarah and grabbed her arm.


    ¡°Sarah, Bet and Albert are not brothers. However, they¡¯re cousins. They are a family after all. They


    have the same grandfather. For the sake of our rtionship, please help us to persuade


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    him.¡±


    Over the years, Sarah had taken care of her because of the rtionship between Albert and


    Bet.


    Sometimes, she also heard the arrogant arguments of the mother and daughter.


    But they were the Sallows, after all. So Sarah didn¡¯t pursue it as long as it wasn¡¯t too much.


    Unexpectedly, her indulgence nurtured their character to be greedy and vain coward bullies.


    Sarah calmly pulled out her arm and then looked at Yvette. ¡°You are right. We have been family. for so


    many years. We shouldn¡¯t have punished our own rtives, but have you two ever thought. of me?


    Who did Aliceugh at just now?¡±


    ¡°Sheughed at Nichs¡¯ wife. Didn¡¯t it mean sheughed at Nichs and me?¡±


    At this point, the Sallows wouldn¡¯t embarrass them in the future if Yvette and Alice went out obediently.


    But the two of them didn¡¯t appreciate it. Alice pushed the bodyguard away and cried. ¡°Grandpa, you


    can¡¯t do this to me.¡±


    ¡®Grandpa


    Alice ran over crying and knelt next to Jacob.


    The banquet was in full swing. Alice¡¯s crying definitely attracted a lot of attention.


    ¡°I give you three seconds. Stop crying immediately!


    Under Nichs¡¯ gaze, Alice obediently closed her mouth.


    Sarah nced down at her and said, ¡°There¡¯s something I didn¡¯t want to say. I wanted to save some


    face for you, but since you don¡¯t want it, I will say it frankly.¡±


    ¡°Someone pushed Nancy into the swimming pool just now. Do you know who pushed her?¡±


    As soon as these words came out, Alice¡¯s face turned pale.


    Nancy?


    She has an impression of this name. She was an orphan adopted by Jacob and was very favored.


    Unexpectedly, it was her, the person sitting next to Jacob.


    ¡°You pushed her?¡± Nichs looked at Alice with a stern gaze that instantly killed her.


    Alice was instantly frightened. As she wanted to beg for mercy. Nichs suddenly stretched out his


    hand, grabbed her hand, and walked to Nancy.


    ¡°Apologize.¡±


    His cold voice was threatening to Alice.


    Alice shuddered. She immediately cried and apologized, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. I was wrong. I shouldn¡¯t


    have pushed you.¡±


    ¡°Fortunately, I¡¯m fine this time. You should pay more attention in the future.¡±


    Today is Jacob¡¯s birthday. Nancy didn¡¯t want to screw it, so she nodded in forgiveness.


    The next moment, she saw Nichs throwing Alice outside.


    That¡¯s right, he ¡°threw her out.


    Yvette no longer had the face to beg for mercy and followed Alice out dejectedly.


    The banquet returned to normal.


    Nancy was relieved to see Jacob was in a good mood and was not too influenced by Alice.


    She quickly peeled a shrimp and put it in Jacob¡¯s bow! ¡®Grandpa, this shrimp is so tender. Try


    *


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Jacob took a sip and nodded. ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s very tender. It¡¯s tasty.¡±


    After a busy day and dinner, Nancy could finally rest in her room.


    Nancy was a little sleepy. She wanted to take a bath and go to bed early, so she took her pajamas. and


    went to the bathroom to take a bath.


    Hearing the knock on the door, Nichs went to open the door.


    ¡°Young Master, Madam made this for you and Mrs. Sallow herself. This hangover soup is for you.


    Madam said you drank a lot during the day. It will make you feel morefortable.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ eyes fell on another transparent ss cup.


    Aunt Gloria quickly exined. ¡°This is cogen soup for Mrs. Sallow. It will rejuvenate, beautify, and


    nourish the skin. Mrs. Sallow will definitely like it.¡±


    ¡°Okay, thank mom for me.¡±


    Nichs went in with two sses.


    The temperature of the hangover soup was suitable, and he also had a headache, so he drank it


    directly.


    Nichs frowned after he drank it


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    Why was this hangover soup tasted weird?


    It tasted a little different from usual. It smelled a little like¡­ traditional medicine.


    When Nancy came out of the shower, her little face was flushed and her skin tender.


    She was stunned when she saw Nichs had removed his shoes and tie, unbuttoned two buttons.


    of his white shirt, and sat on a chair with a rosyplexion.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Do you feel sick after drinking?¡± Nancy asked.


    Nichs shook his head and said, ¡°I¡¯m hot.¡±

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    Chapter 25 He Made Me Blush


    ¡®Does he feel hot?¡±


    His answer instantly confused Nancy.


    Now, it should be around 20 degrees Celsius at night. So, it can¡¯t be called hot.


    But when she thought of the wine Nichs drank during the day, Nancy suddenly understood, ¡°You


    must have been drunk. Go shower. You will feel better after showering.¡±


    Nichs thought that it made sense, too.


    He nodded and said, ¡°Please get my pajamas.¡±


    Nancy was speechless.


    She blushed and refused, ¡°You can get it yourself.¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t get it, I¡¯lle out right after I shower!¡± Nichs said.


    Nancy nced at him, then silently turned to help him find pajamas.


    Why didn¡¯t she discover that Nichs had such a rogue side before?


    After looking for the pajamas, Nancy threw it to him.


    Unexpectedly, Nichs became more outrageous,


    He stretched out his hands and stood before Nancy like an emperor, said, ¡°Take off my clothes.¡±


    Is Nichs treating her as a servant?


    ¡°Nichs, you¡¯re not usually like this. When did you be sozy?¡±


    He didn¡¯t refute, narrowed his eyes, and nodded, ¡°Well, I don¡¯t feel like myself either, so can you help


    me? If you won¡¯t, I won¡¯t take my pajamas when I shower. I¡¯lle out straight after that


    ¡®You¡¯re such a scoundrel¡¯


    ¡°Big scoundrel!¡±


    Nancy could onlyply with him. She walked up to him, stood on tiptoes, and reached out to help him


    unbutton his shirt.


    Since the first two buttons were already unbuttoned. Nancy started from the third button.


    But she felt that Nichs was disturbing her.


    His breath seemed to have magic, which always made her confused.


    Especially when they were standing so close, his breath smelled of alcohol, and it was all around


    her.


    Nancy felt that even the air had be thinner. Now, she also felt that today¡¯s weather was sweltering.


    Unexpectedly, Nichs didn¡¯t know it and got closer to Nancy.


    She quickly reached out and pushed him. She said, ¡°Stay away from me.¡±


    Nancy regretted after her hands reached out.


    Because her little hand hadnded on Nichs¡¯ chest, his chest was extremely hot and burning her


    hand.


    At this moment, she felt his heartbeat reaching and passing through her palm, beating vigorously.


    Suddenly, Nancy felt like their heart was connected,


    They are closely linked.


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    It seems like they are the closest two people in the world.


    However, it is just an illusion.


    ¡°Do you feelfortable?¡± Suddenly, Nichs asked her.


    Nancy was in a daze and still didn¡¯t understand what it meant.


    Nichs looked down at her hand and said, ¡°It seems you like touching it?¡±


    Nancy reacted immediately and took her hands away.


    When she unbuttoned thest button of his shirt, Nancy¡¯s fingers trembled uncontrobly.


    It¡¯s not like she has never seen a good-looking man before.


    But this is her first time seeing a man¡¯s figure.


    Nichs¡¯ figure is so good to see and extremely sexy.


    With wheat-colored skin, firm muscles, and sexy eight-pack abs, this figure makes all women.


    crazy.


    Who can refuse to couple with that kind of handsome, deep-lined appearance?


    The more Nancy thought about it, the more her face turned redder.


    What should she do?


    She felt the air was cold.


    Now, it¡¯s hot again!


    It¡¯s all his fault. Why did Nichs ask her to take off his clothes suddenly?


    ¡°You¡¯re slow. It will be dawn after I take a shower.¡± Nichs¡¯ voice sounded above her head.


    Nancy muttered angrily, ¡°You have such good-looking skin. Yet, you still have such a sexy figure.¡±


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    ¡°Can I take it as apliment?¡±


    Suddenly, Nichs leaned over, and his sexy voice rang in Nancy¡¯s ear.


    Nancy never expected that he would hear her thoughts and respond to her.


    It¡¯s terrible!


    ¡®Nancy, are you a fool? How could you let him hear it?¡±


    She bit her pink lip, feeling extremely regretful.


    But Nichs refused to give up until he got an answer. He asked again, ¡°Why doesn¡¯t Mrs. Sallow say


    anything?¡±


    Nancy felt this conversation was boring.


    She couldn¡¯t speak anymore.


    ¡°If Mrs. Sallow doesn¡¯t speak again, I¡¯ll take it as my acquiescence.¡±


    Nancy was speechless.


    After silence for a moment, Nichs whispered in Nancy¡¯s car again, ¡°Thank you, Mrs. Sallow, for your


    appreciation. I¡¯ll keep to work hard.¡±


    Did she say a word from the beginning?


    When did this man be so narcissistic?


    However, Nancy had to admit she was a little excited when he called her Mrs. Sallow.


    But today is thest night.


    She told herself not to think about anything.


    She wants to immerse herself in thisst-day marriage, treating each other as the most loving couple.


    She is not greedy as long as this one night is enough.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything. You said it yourself,¡± Nancy said arrogantly.


    Nichs was unhappy and said, ¡°You have looked and touched it, even used it. Now, you don¡¯t admit


    it? Nancy, you are such a scumbag!¡±


    Nancy raised her head and replied angrily, ¡°When did I use it? Don¡¯t frame me. That¡¯s your body. How


    can I use it?¡±


    Nichs smiled secretly.


    He felt that he should kindly remind her.


    ¡°Then let me think about it. Who was lying on me in those nights, begging for mercy, and¡­¡±


    Before Nichs could finish speaking, Nancy covered his mouth and said, ¡°Stop talking¡±


    Nichs was shameless, but she still knew shame.


    How could he say such a private thing directly?


    Besides, Nancy easily blushes when she hears this.


    She felt they couldn¡¯t talk anymore today.


    If the conversation continued, Nancy felt she would die suddenly due to her fast heartbeat.


    With a click, she unbuckled his belt and pulled it out directly. She put the pajamas into his hands. and


    pushed him into the bathroom. She said, ¡°Go and shower quickly. It will be dawn if you don¡¯t shower


    now.¡±


    This little girl learns these words very quickly.


    Standing under the shower, Nichs suddenly felt that the bath was getting hotter and hotter.


    Morcover, his body was as hot as fire under the hot water.


    His whole body felt on fire, and he desperately needed to spread it out. An impulse exploded violently


    in his body, instantly stimted under the hot water.


    While he was drinking the hangover soup, he felt strange.


    His body¡¯s reaction had already told him something had been added to that hangover soup.


    This must be his mother¡¯s idea.


    Right! How about Nancy¡¯s soup?


    Thinking of this, Nichs quickly showered and went out without even wearing pajamas. He just


    wrapped a towel around.


    As he opened the door, he saw Nancy picking up that bowl and ready to drink the soup.


    Nichs shouted immediately, ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t drink that!¡±


    Nancy blinked and looked at him confusedly, ¡°Why?¡±

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    Chapter 26


    Chapter 26 Nichs, You Look Hot


    ¡°Because¡­¡± Nichs found a very reluctant reason. ¡°It doesn¡¯t taste good.¡±


    ¡°Really? Let me try it.¡±


    Nancy took a spoonful and was about to drink it when suddenly, Nichs leaned over, took her spoon,


    and instantly drank all the soup.


    ¡°You did it on purpose!¡± Nancy pouted and looked at him angrily.


    What she didn¡¯t expect was the next moment, Nichs directly picked up the whole bowl and drank all


    the soup.


    Nancy looked at the empty bowl and blinked vigorously, ¡°Are you hungry?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    Then why did you take my food?¡± Nancy confusedly looked at him.


    She remembered that Nichs didn¡¯t like eating cogen soup. When she had this soup at home.


    before, he hated it.


    What happened with him today? He drank all the soup.


    Nothing was left for her.


    Knock, knock¡­ someone knocked on the door.


    While Nancy opened the door, Aunt Gloria asked with a smile, ¡°Mrs. Sallow, have you finished. drinking


    with Mr. Sallow? I¡¯ll take the bowl down.¡±


    ¡°Oh, we have finished drinking. Please wait for a moment, Aunt Gloria.¡±


    Nancy quickly gave the two bowls to Aunt Gloria.


    Looking at the two bowls that had been empty, Aunt Gloria¡¯s smile became wider, and she kept saying,


    ¡°Okay, it¡¯s perfect!¡±


    When Aunt Gloria came downstairs, Sarah couldn¡¯t wait to ask, ¡°How is it going? Have they drunk. it?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Madam. They have drunk it all.¡± Aunt Gloria smiled happily.


    Sarah also gave a rare smile. She said, ¡°Now I don¡¯t believe that Nancy won¡¯t get pregnant.¡±


    ¡°Madam, you have worked so hard. Mr. Sallow will understand. Don¡¯t worry, Mrs. Sallow will be


    pregnant.¡±


    In the bedroom, Nancy closed the door and was still confused.


    Isn¡¯t it just soup?


    Why does Aunt Gloria look so happy?


    She always felt that Aunt Gloria and Nichs were acting weird tonight.


    ¡°Tell me the truth, did you do anything behind me?¡± Nancy looked at Nichs seriously.


    Nichs naturally refused to admit it. He opened his hands and said, ¡°No, what can I hide from you?¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, he felt another heat wave explode in his body.


    That feeling is stronger than before.


    In addition, it has been half an hour, which is time for the medicine to take effect.


    Nichs¡¯ face quickly heated up as if he had juste out of a steam room. His wheat-colored skin is


    turning red.


    Not only that, his body also started to turn red.


    Nancy quickly noticed his abnormality and immediately got closer to Nichs. She asked, ¡°What¡¯s


    happened? Why is your face so red?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±


    Nichs tried to hold on.


    His body felt hotter, especially when he saw Nancy¡¯s lovely pajamas and her tender, bright skin


    exposed at the neckline.


    ¡°You don¡¯t look good. Your face and your body are so red. You are sweating. Nichs, please don¡¯t


    scare me. You drink too much today, so you¡¯re allergic to alcohol!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll call immediately, and we¡¯ll go to the hospital!¡±


    Nancy was a little anxious. She picked up her phone and was about to make a call.


    Seeing this, Nichs grabbed her wrist and said, ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s not because I¡¯m allergic to alcohol. But I


    identally drank some medicine.¡±


    Medicine?


    ¡°What medicine?¡±


    Nancy blinked her eyes, which made her look innocent, cute, and pure, especially those eyshes


    fluttered like a fan as if teasing him.


    Nichs couldn¡¯t bear it anymore. His Adam¡¯s apple keeps moving wildly.


    He directly pulled Nancy into his arms.


    ¡°Nichs, what on earth are you¡­¡±


    Before Nancy could finish her words, Nichs pushed her onto the bed dizzily.


    Nichs¡¯ nose touched Nancy¡¯s nose, and his breath felt her face, covering her densely.


    Nancy suddenly held her breath and didn¡¯t even dare to move.


    However, his breath became more and more rapid. His body¡¯s temperature became frighteningly


    hot.


    The sweat on his forehead fell like water drops.


    Nancy was frightened. She hugged him and asked anxiously, ¡°Nichs, what¡¯s wrong with you? Don¡¯t


    scare me!¡±


    Nichs spoke in a sexy tone, ¡°, don¡¯t you know this?¡±


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    Nancy looked at him nkly.


    He finally couldn¡¯t help it anymore and lowered his head to kiss her lips fiercely.


    The familiar taste bloomed between his teeth. This sweetness almost drove him crazy and made


    him obsessed.


    Nichs holds her body. Hepletely lost control and plundered frantically.


    Until a tear dropped on his hand¡­.


    Two tears, three tears.


    In the end, tears flowed down and touched each other. Nichs woke up from his dream.


    Nancy bit her lip and looked at him with tears in her eyes. Her face showed sadness, ¡°You hurt me My


    lips hurt so much.¡±


    Nichs lowered his head, only to find her lips entirely red and swollen.


    He held Nancy¡¯s face, put his forehead against hers, and apologized softly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. I


    didn¡¯t mean it.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡±


    Nichs murmured.


    Nancy cried and hugged him. She looked at Nichs with a tear-stained face and said, ¡°Tell me, what


    happened to you? You are so fierce, and you scared me.¡±


    ¡°Do you know why I don¡¯t let you drink that soup?¡± Nichs asked.


    Nancy raised her head, looked at him with tears, and confusedly shook her head.


    ¡°Because the hangover soup my mother made was drugged. If I guessed correctly, she also put that


    thing in your cogen soup because she wanted to have a grandson as soon as possible.¡±


    Now, no matter how stupid Nancy is, she understands.


    ¡°You mean, that¡­. kind of drug?¡±


    After Nancy finished speaking, her face turned red.


    ¡°Are you feeling ufortable?¡± Nancy looked at him distressedly.


    Nichs¡¯ voice was almost gritted, ¡°What do you think?¡±


    ¡°What should we do? Is there an antidote?¡±


    Nichs answered, ¡°It¡¯s you.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Nancy didn¡¯t understand for a moment.


    Nichs lowered his head and kissed her lips again, ¡°Silly girl, you are my antidote. If we have sex, I


    will be fine.¡±


    Nancy lowered her head, ¡°But we are getting divorced tomorrow. We can¡¯t¡­¡±


    This is also the reason why Nichs has been holding on.


    He wouldn¡¯t endure it so hard if they were still legally a couple and weren¡¯t getting divorced.


    tomorrow.


    But knowing that they are going to divorce and still doing that to Nancy, he was such a bastard.


    ¡°I know you won¡¯t agree. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t touch you.¡± Nichs promised.


    Nancy nodded and asked him, ¡°Is there anything I can do for you?¡±


    ¡°Go and put some cold water for me. I¡¯ll take a bath!


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Nancy quickly filled the cold water in the bathtub. Nichs didn¡¯t even think how cold the water was.


    He just went in and soaked his whole body.


    Nancy could feel the water¡¯s cold, but Nichs sat in it directly.


    ¡°You will catch a cold.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You can go out first.¡±


    Nichs spoke while closing his eyes.


    ¡°But you still seem to be suffering. Nancy was worried.

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    Chapter 27


    Chapter 27 Nancy Kissed Him First


    Nichs said, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s very ufortable.¡±


    Suddenly, he opened his red eyes and stared at Nancy lustfully. His voice was rough and low, ¡°But I will


    feel even more ufortable if you are here


    ¡°Nancy, I am not a gentleman. If you keep staying here, I can¡¯t guarantee that I¡¯ll control myself.¡±


    Nancy could only turn around and leave.


    She pushed aside the nket andid on the bed.


    But she didn¡¯t feel sleepy at all.


    All her thoughts were about Nichs. She listened carefully to every movement inside.


    In half an hour, Nichs changed the water three times.


    He must be very hot and ufortable, so he soaked in cold water.


    Nancy¡¯s eyes turned red when she thought Nichs¡¯ eyes were red and his body was extremely hot.


    When she thought of how ufortable he was, she also felt uneasy.


    When he changed the water for the fourth time in the bathroom, Nichs couldn¡¯t help but call Lynn.


    ¡°Send me the antidote right now.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, what antidote do you mean?¡±


    ¡°My mother wants me to sleep with Nancy. What antidote do you think?¡±


    Nichs yelled over, and Lynn opened his mouth in shock, ¡°Madam is great! She just tried her best.¡±


    ¡°Come here immediately after you get the medicine. Don¡¯t me me for not reminding you to hide the


    antidote. Otherwise, you¡¯ll cry when youeter.¡±


    ¡°How can I cry? Mr. Sallow, you underestimate me.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Nichs breathed a sigh of relief.


    Now, Nichs hopes that Lynn will bring the antidote over quickly.


    But the longer he waits, the stronger the effects of the aphrodisiac be. He feels more


    ufortable.


    Listening to his muffled groan, Nancy couldn¡¯t bear it any longer. She got off the bed, didn¡¯t even bother


    to put on her shoes, opened the bathroom door, and went in.


    Nichs¡¯ eyes were scarlet, and he was holding back desperately, with sweat dripping from his


    forehead. Nancy suddenly didn¡¯t care about anything and poured the water from the bathtub.


    Then she reced it with hot water.


    ¡°Nancy, what are you doing?¡±


    ¡°I am¡­¡±


    Nancy couldn¡¯t speak but went straight into the bathtub and hugged Nichs. She whispered in his ear,


    ¡°I know you are suffering. I don¡¯t want to see you suffering so much.¡±


    ¡°If I want¡­¡± Her face was already blushing, and she almost used all her courage for the remaining


    words. ¡°If I want to do it, you don¡¯t have to endure so hard.¡±


    Nichs suddenly raised his head, holding back his anger, and looked at her, ¡°Nancy, get out


    immediately.¡±


    ¡°Why? Is it because you feel ufortable?¡±


    She couldn¡¯t bear it.


    She had given up her pride and self-esteem for him.


    She kept telling herself that it wouldn¡¯t harm her baby if he could do it gently.


    She used so many words to convince herself, but she got his ruthless rejection in the end.


    ¡°If you¡¯re worried about the divorce tomorrow, don¡¯t worry. I promise I won¡¯t bug you. After tonight, I¡¯ll


    act as if nothing happened.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not that bastard yet. Get out!¡±


    His voice was so loud and fierce.


    Nancy couldn¡¯t hold back her tears after all.


    I heard people say that this aphrodisiac is very potent. If it can¡¯t be relieved, it may be fatal.


    Ignoring her tears, Nancy suddenly leaned over and kissed Nichs.


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    Her arms wrapped around his neck, and she hugged Nichs tightly.


    ¡°Nancy Nichs held back his anger and pulled her away.


    Those scarlet eyes were filled with great anger. He said, ¡°Don¡¯t let me repeat it. Get out now!¡±


    ¡°What if I insist on staying here?¡± Nancy suddenly looked at him and asked stubbornly.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t


    you say you loved another man for ten years? Don¡¯t you feel wronged that you gave yourself to me?


    Besides, I can¡¯t do anything that makes Madelline sad.¡±


    How can Nancy tell him that another man is not someone else, but it¡¯s him?


    ¡®It¡¯s you, Nichs.


    But she won¡¯t say it anymore.


    At this moment, she already lost her self-esteem.


    No matter how courageous she is, she has no way to try.


    She was already embarrassed enough in front of him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t make excuses from me. I understand. It¡¯s not that you don¡¯t feel ufortable or that you are


    afraid of wronging me. It¡¯s just because the person you want is Madelline.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s all because you don¡¯t want me.¡±


    Nancy turned around and took her mobile phone. Then she came in again and said, ¡°Well, since you


    want Madelline so much, I¡¯ll just ask her toe.¡±


    Since what he wanted was Madelline, she just wanted to let him


    1.


    It¡¯s all her fault that she loves him so much and can¡¯t watch him die.


    She desperately told herself that they were going to divorce tomorrow anyway.


    Nichs and Madelline will be together sooner orter. So, there is no difference between one day


    earlier and one dayter.


    Even if they don¡¯t do it today, sooner orter, they will be doing those intimate things together.


    As long as Madelline came and she left far away. Maybe she wouldn¡¯t feel pain again.


    ¡°Hello, Madelline. I¡¯m Nancy, Nichs is¡­¡±


    Just as Nancy got through, Nichs suddenly walked over, grabbed her phone, and hung up.


    He stared at her sullenly and asked, ¡°Nancy, be good. When did I say I¡¯m looking for Madelline?¡±


    She has to be good?


    Nancy raised her head and started to cry.


    Isn¡¯t she good enough?


    Isn¡¯t she obedient enough?


    She was being good and obedient, but he still med her.


    So, this is the difference between love and not love.


    ¡°Nichs, if you are a man, admit it boldly. We are going to divorce anyway. Since Madelline, there is


    nothing to hide.¡±


    ¡°You can go and meet her now.¡±


    you want


    ¡°I don¡¯t want a man to die violently in my room because of love. I can¡¯t afford such a crime.¡±


    Nichs gritted his teeth and looked at Nancy. His eyes could almost burst into mes. ¡°Nancy, is this


    how you look at me?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll ask you again. Do you want me to spend the night with Madelline?¡±


    Nancy¡¯s heart bleeds as she listens to his words.


    It¡¯s not that she wants him to go, but he loves Madelline.


    He didn¡¯t want her even though she gave herself. He swore that he would protect Madelline. His love


    even moved Nancy.


    They spent two years of marriage and slept in the same bed.


    But in the end, she couldn¡¯t evenpare to Madelline.


    Nancy closed her eyes and nodded heartbrokenly, ¡°Yes, I let you go.¡±


    ¡°Okay, you said it yourself.¡±


    Nichs got up


    from the bathtub, changed his clothes, opened the bathroom door, and went out.


    Nancy suddenly lost her strength when she heard the door closing. She fell to the ground in


    embarrassment.


    She hugged herself tightly, covering her lips desperately with tears dripping down. She felt terribly


    ufortable.


    It felt like someone was cutting out her heart with a knife.


    ¡°Nichs, you jerk! How could you do this to me?

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    Chapter 28


    Chapter 28 Agreed to Divorce


    When Nichs opened the door, suddenly, there was a sound of banging on the door. Lynn. screamed


    because he hit the door.


    Seeing Nichs¡¯ anger, he thought he waste delivering the antidote and quickly exined, ¡°Mr.


    Sallow, it¡¯s not my fault. Madam has such a sharp eye. You don¡¯t know that I was searched all over by a


    group of men down there three times. I would have almost been stripped if I hadn¡¯t resisted.¡±


    ¡°If I hadn¡¯t been smart enough to hide the antidote in my belt, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to bring it in.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, eat this quickly. I¡¯ll get you some water.


    Nichs stared at Lynn with a cold gaze. His body was freezed, ¡°I already have the antidote. No need


    to eat that anymore.¡±


    ¡°Oh, have you solved it?¡±


    Lynn was confused. Then he looked at Nancy and understood instantly.


    Nichs scolded Lynn, ¡°Take the antidote and get out.¡±


    Lynn quickly followed Nichs and asked, ¡°Mr. Sallow, what will we do now?¡±


    ¡°Find the person who gives me the antidote,¡± Nichs said.


    Huh?


    Lynn was confused now. Didn¡¯t he say that Mrs. Sallow has removed the effects of the aphrodisiac on


    him?


    So what is going on now?


    Knowing Nichs was about to leave, Nancy couldn¡¯t hold it back and said, ¡°Are you going?¡±


    Nichs talked behind her coldly, ¡°Isn¡¯t this what you want?¡±


    Nancy bit her lip. She suddenly felt like she couldn¡¯t say any more words.


    She never wanted him to meet Madelline.


    That¡¯s what Nichs wants.


    Just forget it.


    She has decided. It¡¯s no difference whether she let him go sooner orter.


    ¡°Don¡¯t forget to close the door when you leave.¡±


    After that, Nancy turned around and left Nichs.


    She heard the door m shut when she got to the bathroom.


    Nancy can¡¯t bear it any longer. She vomited everything in her stomach instantly.


    She doesn¡¯t remember how long she vomited. She only remembers that her stomach was empty.


    When she raised her head again, her entire face was pale.


    At the midnight¡­


    The sky was ck as if sshed with ink.


    When Nancy walked to the balcony, she saw Nichs sitting in the car, so straightforward, without


    hesitation.


    Afterward, the ck car quickly disappeared into the night.


    That car moved farther until it couldn¡¯t be seen anymore.


    Nancy stared in the distance for a long time until her neck felt sore.


    The night wind was freezing, and it made Nancy feel chilly.


    She went back to the room when she felt her body almost stiff.


    After turning off the light, Nancy quickly wrapped herself in the nket.


    She thinks her heart will also warm if her body is warm.


    Suddenly, her phone rang.


    It was Madelline calling.


    ¡°Hey, you just called me. What happened to Nichs?¡± Madelline asked anxiously.


    Nancy opened her mouth and was just about to answer.


    Suddenly, someone was ringing the door.


    The next moment, she heard Madelline¡¯s voice, ¡°Nichs, you¡­ why are you here?¡±


    Nancy¡¯s phone suddenly slipped from her hand.


    He went to Madelline¡¯s house.


    He meets her anyway.


    Initially, Nancy still has a little hope for Nichs.


    She told herself that Lynn had already brought the medicine. Nichs would be fine after drinking the


    antidote, so he might not go to meet Madelline.


    But now, herst little hope was gone.


    Nancy can¡¯t sleep until four or five in the morning. She was asleep when she couldn¡¯t bear her


    sleepiness.


    When she woke up in the morning, it was already ten o¡¯clock.


    Jacob¡¯s birthday has passed, and today is when she and Nichs agreed to tell Jacob about their


    divorce.


    However, she has yet to receive a call from Nichs.


    After washing up, Nancy called Nichs.


    However, no one picked up.


    She didn¡¯t give up and kept calling Nichs.


    Now that she has decided to divorce, she doesn¡¯t want to postpone again.


    Nichs didn¡¯t love her. So, she doesn¡¯t want to beg for his mercy.


    It¡¯s better to leave.


    Maybe she can forget all this and start a new life.


    She has spent ten years, such an enough time on him..


    No matter how much someone¡¯s love, there will be a day when it will be exhausted.


    At the office.


    Nichs¡¯ phone keeps ringing.


    Lynn frowned and looked at his phone, ¡°Mr. Sallow, are you not going to pick it up?¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t answer.


    He stood with his hands behind his back, staring coldly out the window with his deep eyes,


    without saying a word.


    He knew why Nancy had called him.


    He had been looking forward to this moment for two years.


    But he never thought that when this moment came, he wouldn¡¯t feel enthusiastic at all.


    The phone on the table kept ringing. Nichs stretched out his hand and felt confused.


    Since when was Nancy so stubborn? She kept calling even though Nichs didn¡¯t answer.


    In the end, Nichs told Lynn to answer the phone.


    ¡°Hi, Nichs. I¡¯m ready. When will youe back?¡±


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow, I¡¯m Lynn.¡±


    Nancy frowned and asked, ¡°Where is Nichs? I¡¯m looking for him.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow¡­¡± Lynn nced at Nichs and said, ¡°Mr. Sallow is in a meeting. Is there anything you


    need? I can pass it to Mr. Sallow.¡±


    ¡°Well, please tell him that today is the day we agreed to tell Grandpa about our divorce. I¡¯ll wait for him


    at home.¡±


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow, why don¡¯t you take it slowly? Mr. Sallow has been very busy these two days and may


    need more time to go home. He will contact you as soon as he is free.¡±


    ¡°Hm ¡­..


    Nancy wanted to speak again, but Lynn had hung up the phone.


    When she went downstairs, Jacob was drinking tea in the living room. Nancy immediately walked over


    with a smile.


    Jacob was delighted to see her. But when he looked back, his face immediately darkened, ¡°Nancy.


    where is Nichs? Didn¡¯t you bothe down together?¡±


    ¡°Ah¡­¡± Fortunately, Nancy responded quickly and immediately exined, ¡°Nichs went to the


    company early in the morning. Grandpa, you also knew he always has a regr schedule and. never


    sleeps in.¡±


    This exnation is understandable, so Jacob believed it easily.


    ¡°Well, you can have breakfast quickly. After breakfast, I want to tell you something.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Grandpa¡±


    The breakfast was so sumptuous. Almost all of her favorite dishes were there.


    However, she had no appetite at all.


    But Nancy resisted and ate a lot when she thought about the baby in her womb.


    After eating, Nancy knew that Jacob was sunbathing on the balcony. Nancy passed by immediately.


    ¡°Nancy, please sit down.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Grandpa.¡±


    Nancy sat down with a bright smile. When she was with Jacob, she always showed her happiest side


    to him.


    No matter what happens between her and Nichs, Jacob is her grandfather for the rest of her life.


    Jacob is not in good health now. She doesn¡¯t want him to worry about her.


    Jacob took a sip of tea, thought for a long time, and said, ¡°Nancy, tell me the truth. Did Nichs treat


    you badly?¡±


    ¡°No, Grandpa. Where did you hear that? Nichs had always been very kind to me.¡±


    Nancy also deliberately showed the bracelet in her hand and the ne around her neck to Jacob,


    ¡°Grandpa, you see, he bought these for me. I am a little reluctant to buy them, but he insisted on


    buying them for me.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s heart suddenly ached when she thought of the earrings on Madelline¡¯s ear.


    But soon, she covered her sadness up quietly.


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    She still had a gentle and bright smile when she raised her head.


    Jacob couldn¡¯t bear it anymore and grabbed her hand distressedly, ¡°Nancy, I¡¯m old, not dumb. I know


    all the stupid things Nichs did.¡±


    ¡°Is Madelline back? Why didn¡¯t you tell me about such an important matter?¡±

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    Chapter 29


    Chapter 29 Dear Nichs, I Love You


    Nancy was taken aback. She didn¡¯t expect that Grandpa had already known about Madelline¡¯s


    return.


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t mean to hide it from you intentionally.¡±


    ¡°I knew that you didn¡¯t want to make me worry, but now that she¡¯s back, have you thought about what


    to do?¡±


    What should she do?


    She also wanted to ask herself, what else could she do now?


    In fact, from the moment Madelline returned, and Nichs mentioned divorce, she¡¯s done everything


    she could.


    She tried to convince him to stay.


    But none of which worked.


    Once a man decided on divorce, no force on earth could change his mind.


    She was helpless.


    And she had no other way.


    Nancy raised her head, her lips parting, and was about to tell Grandpa, ¡°It¡¯s not necessary. I¡¯ve decided


    to break up amicably with Nichs and get a divorce.¡±


    However, when she looked at Grandpa¡¯s hair and aged face, all her words got stuck in her throat, and


    she had no idea how to start.


    ¡°Darling, what are you thinking? If you need my help, you must tell me immediately.¡±


    ¡°Two years ago, I was able to drive that woman away. Two yearster, I can still do it again.¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Nancy refused without hesitation.


    If Madelline left, Nichs would surely think that it was her who provoked Grandpa to do it.


    It was her cunning and tears in front of Grandpa that made Grandpa drive Madelline away.


    In that case, she wouldn¡¯t be able to exin herself.


    Since she had already decided to leave.


    There was no need to make it difficult for each other.


    Most importantly, she didn¡¯t want to leave behind an image of herself as a scheming, jealous. woman in


    Nichs¡¯ heart.


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m sorry, but I want to handle the matter between Nichs and me by myself.


    Grandpa sighed and nodded, ¡°Alright, I promise. But you also need to promise me that you will let me


    know if you ever need my help.¡±


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    ¡°Yes, you need not worry, Grandpa. I will definitelye to find you if I need anything¡±


    Nichs didn¡¯te back for the whole day.


    In the evening, just after Nancy finished bathing, she heard a sound on the door.


    She thought it was him returning, so she hurriedly went to open the door, but it was actually Sarah, her


    mother-inw.


    ¡°Mom, do you have anything I can help?¡±


    ¡°Nichs hasn¡¯te back yet, right?¡± Sarah asked.


    ¡°Yeah, he just called me a while ago, saying there¡¯s a lot of work at thepany, so that he might be


    backter.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s answer obviously couldn¡¯t hide the truth from Sarah.


    ¡°You guys argued?¡± She asked again.


    Nancy knew she couldn¡¯t keep it from her, so she nodded, ¡°Yes, there was a bit of disagreement, but


    Mom, you don¡¯t need to worry. We¡¯ll work it out.¡±


    ¡°Regarding what happened yesterday, I want to apologize to you. I wanted to bring you two closer and


    help you get pregnant sooner. I didn¡¯t expect my good intentions to backfire and make you


    both distant.¡±


    As soon as Sarah said that, Nancy immediately understood that she was referring to the drugged soup


    incidentst night.


    ¡°Mom, I know you meant well. How could I me you?¡±


    After sending Sarah away. Nancyy in her bed.


    She took a nce at her phone. It was already 10 o¡¯clock.


    He hadn¡¯te back yet.


    She waited for a full two hours, and it was already midnight. Nichs still hadn¡¯te back yet.


    Nancy picked up her phone and scrolled through her friend¡¯s social media posts. She thought she had


    seen something by mistake.


    She refreshed the page multiple times.


    The post was still clearly disyed in front of her eyes.


    Madelline had posted two photos of herself, both with a gentle and alluring smile. Thest photo


    showed a man¡¯s hand.


    But looking at it, Nancy knew it was Nichs¡¯ hand right away.


    He has long fingers, white and clean; how could she not know?


    More importantly, the ring he¡¯s wearing is their wedding ring.


    It¡¯s the ring Nancy personally ced on his finger.


    She couldn¡¯t have been mistaken.


    But this wasn¡¯t the one that hurt her the most.


    What hurt the most was the affectionate caption under Madelline¡¯s photo.


    She wrote, ¡°If a man who never eats supper is willing to apany you for supper, break all his


    principles for you, wait for you to be his bride unconditionally, I can¡¯t think of a more beautiful and


    eternalmitment. Dearest Nichs, I love you.¡±


    Under the post was a big red heart.


    Not anyone else.


    It was Nichs who had liked the post.


    Nancy turned off her phone, switched off the light, and crawled under the nket.


    The following day. Nancy packed her luggage and told Grandpa, her father-inw, and her mother-in-


    law that she wanted to return home.


    She could tell that Grandpa was very reluctant to see her leave.


    Actually, she was reluctant, too.


    But her rtionship with Nichs had been horrible in the past two days


    For a few days, she could still hide it


    But as time passed, she couldn¡¯t hide it anymore.


    After having breakfast, Nancy rode in the car and left.


    Reaching the city center, she told the driver, ¡°You can drop me off here.¡±


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow, Mr. Jacob Sallow asked me to send you safely back to your home.¡±


    ¡°Someone will pick me up, don¡¯t worry!¡±


    After speaking, Nancy left the car.


    After the car left, she pulled her luggage to the public bus stop.


    The previous bus had just left; the next must still be long. Nancy waited for more than ten minutes


    before the bus arrived.


    What she didn¡¯t expect was that only a few people were waiting for the bus when she first arrived, but


    more and more people gathered within a short time.


    When the bus stopped, everyone rushed to get on board.


    She was carrying a suitcase with her, it was a little inconvenient.


    Atst, she was pushed to be thest one to board.


    However, the bus door was a bit high, and her luggage was heavy.


    Just as she was frustrated, a low and pleasant voice suddenly came from beside her, I¡¯ll help you.¡±


    Before she could react, the man¡¯s elegant fingers had already taken her luggage, lifted it onto the bus,


    and ced it down steadily.


    Nancy forgot to insert coins because she hadn¡¯t taken the public bus in a long time.


    At that moment, the driver was angry and said, ¡°That girl, yes, the one with long hair wearing a yellow


    dress, you haven¡¯t paid your fare yet.¡±


    Only then did Nancy remember that she didn¡¯t have any coins.


    Once the driver shouted, everyone on the bus looked at her instantly.


    Nancy¡¯s face turned red in embarrassment.


    Just as she was feeling awkward and unsure of what to do, a man handed over some coins and said


    with his deep voice, ¡°I¡¯ve paid for her.¡±


    ¡°Thank you!¡±


    Nancy finally took a closer look at him. He stood upright, dan his whole body was radiating an aura of


    integrity and vitality.


    That handsome face was almost as good as Nichs¡¯; the difference was that there was more


    calmness and tenacity between his brows.


    ¡°Thank you for helping me twice. How about I¡¯ll add your contact and wire the moneyter.¡±


    The man¡¯s sharp eyes nced at her, neither saying yes nor no.


    To ensure he didn¡¯t misunderstand her intentions, Nancy quickly exined, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not trying


    to get your contact for any ulterior motive or to strike up a conversation. After I wire the money to you,


    you can block me if you don¡¯t want me in your contacts.¡±


    However, the man remained standing still and didn¡¯t react.


    Just when Nancy thought he wouldn¡¯t respond, that man took out his phone and gave his number.

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    Chapter 30


    Chapter 30 Nancy Was Robbed


    After Nancy saved the number, she saw something surprising.


    His WhatsApp profile was his picture wearing a police uniform, holding a gun, and looking high-


    spirited.


    Apparently, he¡¯s a police. No wonder he was so helpful earlier.


    When she was little, Nancy had a particr fondness for police. Today, this police officer personally


    helped her twice, and Nancy¡¯s liking for them has grown even stronger.


    ¡°Please send me your bank ount number. I¡¯ll return the money to you.¡±


    After speaking, Nancy dragged her suitcase and sat by the window.


    During the red light, Nancy looked out the window.


    On the sidewalk, there were students jumping, people assisting elderly pedestrians, and food. delivery


    workers on electric bikes.


    Seeing all of these, Nancy suddenly felt that life had be more vibrant.


    Or perhaps this is the proper life for her.


    If it weren¡¯t for her mom helping Grandpa, she wouldn¡¯t have known the Sallows, let alone had the


    opportunity to marry Nichs.


    After graduation, she¡¯s also an ordinary citizen. She wasmuting to work every day by car, going


    back home, following a routine, busy and hustling for a living.


    Although it was tough, this was her original course of life.


    She wouldn¡¯t worry about losing, nor would she walk through life carefully.


    But if that¡¯s the case, she would never have the chance to meet Nichs again.


    At the thought of this, a dull, tender pain started to ache in Nancy¡¯s chest, pulling at her heart gradually,


    almost making it hard for her to breathe.


    ¡°Nichs, I love you.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, I love you.¡±


    Madelline¡¯s words kept on echoing in her mind like a spell gone wild.


    Suddenly, the bus sped up as if it had gone crazy, and the road ahead was full of bumps and


    hollows, making Nancy feel like she was almost being thrown off.


    More importantly, her stomach began to churn wildly.


    She was already feeling uneasy in her heart.


    Now, her stomach is upset, too.


    All the emotions that had been restrained for days suddenly unleashed themselves at this


    moment.


    Tears suddenly fell from her eyes, dropping into her palms, still warm.


    Nichs, you rotten man, you foolish man, I hate you so much.


    ¡°Big fool, I won¡¯t talk to you anymore.¡±


    Nancy muttered angrily in her heart, but the more she cursed, the more upset she felt.


    More tears followed.


    She felt utterly embarrassed, a total mess. She couldn¡¯t believe she was crying in broad daylight..


    She reached into her bag, searching for tissue, but she couldn¡¯t find any.


    She must have been in a hurry when leaving and forgot to bring it.


    While she was in the midst of her worry, a pair of clearly defined hands suddenly held out a pack of


    tissues in front of her.


    Nancy looked up and saw the same man from earlier, his face as stern as ever.


    ¡°Thanks!¡±


    The bus was too bumpy, and by the time it reached the next stop, Nancy couldn¡¯t bear it any longer, so


    she decided to get off early.


    She was pulling her suitcase and about to get out of the back door when suddenly her ears were hit by


    a sharp pain.


    The pain was so intense that she almost passed out.


    When Nancy regained her senses, she saw a man with dyed blond hair and jeans subdued on the


    ground, screaming in pain.


    And the person who saved her was the same man from earlier.


    She reached out and touched her incredibly painful car, only to discover that it was all bleeding.


    Once she touched it, her hands were instantly covered with bloodstains.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move for now. Go to the hospitalter,¡± the man looked at her and said in a deep voice.


    He checked the bus station sign and took out his phone to make a call, ¡°Yes, Greenfield Station, you


    guyse over quickly.¡±


    In less than five minutes, the police arrived.


    After asking Nancy a few questions, they took the robber away.


    ¡°Wait.¡±


    Suddenly, the man shouted, reaching out to the robber, ¡°Where¡¯s the thing?¡±


    ¡°What thing? I didn¡¯t get anything,¡± the blond man retorted stubbornly.


    ¡°Hand it over. I don¡¯t want to repeat myself.¡± His voice was cold and intimidating, making people.


    tremble just by looking at him.


    ¡°Here you go.¡±


    The next moment, a slightly cold earringnded in his hand.


    However, the earring was still covered in blood, making it look less appealing.


    Just as he was about to hand it over to Nancy, his phone rang.


    ¡°Hello, Boss, where are you? I¡¯ve been looking around for you.¡±


    ¡°I had some temporary business. I am at Greenfield Station.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Boss, hold on. I¡¯ll be there in three minutes.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    The man hung up the phone and approached Nancy. There was more and more blood dripping from


    her ear, flowing down her neck, quickly staining her white cor red.


    The small earlobe was heavily swollen due to the bleeding, causing the specific condition of the wound


    not to be seen. However, it was clear that it was swollen badly.


    She furrowed her brows, biting her lip forcefully, showing signs of great pain.


    But she endured it, not shedding a single tear.


    Taking a deep breath, Nancy felt the pain intensify.


    She initially thought her ear had only been pulled by that person, causing some redness and swelling,


    and applying some ointment would be fine.


    However, now that it was bleeding and causing severe pain, she couldn¡¯t bear it any longer.


    She hesitated for a moment but eventually decided to call Nichs.


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    One second passed, then five, then ten¡­


    The beeping sound of the phone was slowly consuming Nancy¡¯s waiting.


    When Nancy was about to hang up the call, the call finally connected. She felt happy for a moment,


    thinking that Nichs had finally answered.


    ¡°Nichs, I¡­¡± was injured.


    Before Nancy could finish her sentence, she heard Lynn¡¯s voice, ¡°Mrs. Sallow, it¡¯s me.¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s Nichs? Is he there? Is he avable now?¡±


    Lynn looked at Nichs¡¯ hand gesture and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mrs. Sallow, Mr. Sallow has been very busy


    these few days. I¡¯ll convey your message to himter.¡±


    ¡°No need!¡±


    Nancy hung up after answering.


    Since he didn¡¯t want to see her, why should she insist?


    Did he think she was going to talk about divorce again?


    In his heart, did he perceive her as a pushy person?


    It was ironic. He was the one who wanted the divorce, yet now he was avoiding her..


    Her ear hurt terribly, and Nancy was about to call a cab to the hospital when she realized her phone


    had run out of battery.


    She used all thest bit of battery to call Nichs.


    Unfortunately, he hadn¡¯t picked up her calls.


    Nancy¡¯s ears are in pain.


    But what hurt her more is her heart.


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    Three minutester, Dn Pierce pulled up next to Christian Zayn in a ck Mercedes.


    At the same time, he lowered the window and greeted warmly, ¡°Boss, here.¡±


    Christian nodded, indicating that he had heard.


    Dn is at a loss for words.


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t he going to get in the car?


    The next second, he witnessed his boss grabbing a girl¡¯s suitcase.


    Nancy was dragging her suitcase, stepping forward.


    Suddenly, her suitcase was being taken by someone else. After the stolen earring incident, she was


    still slightly frightened and immediately lifted her head.


    When she saw that it was the same man who had helped her earlier, she smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s you!


    Thank you so much for earlier. I will thank you properly on any day we¡¯re free.¡±


    Christian looked at her and spoke briefly.


    ¡°Get in the car. I¡¯ll take you to the hospital.¡±

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    Chapter 31


    Chapter 31 Spending Valentine¡¯s Day with Her?


    ¡°What?¡±


    Nancy was stunned. She thought she must have misheard.


    However, before she could react, Christian dragged her into the car.


    After getting into the car, Nancy was still in a daze.


    At this moment, the friendly young man sitting in front spoke with a smile, ¡°Boss, what¡¯s going on? You


    haven¡¯t been close to any women for years. Could she be our new sister-inw?¡±


    ¡°You talk too much,¡± the man growled.


    The young man in front immediately shut his mouth obediently.


    For quite some time, Nancy was still stunned.


    After a few minutes, she slowly regained her senses, looked at the man, and said, ¡°Why did you help


    me?¡±


    ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, your phone ran out of battery, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Helping someone should be helping to the end. Giving you a ride to the hospital was also on the


    way,¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    So, that¡¯s why.


    Dn Pierce, who sat in front, let out a deep sigh.


    Ah, it seems his n has gone down the drain.


    He thought their boss had finallye to his senses and found a girl he liked.


    But unexpectedly, it was again just a help for someone.


    ¡°Miss, please don¡¯t mind. My boss has a professional habit of helping people whenever he sees


    someone in trouble. He has to help someone to the end.¡±


    ¡°Regardless, I am still very grateful¡±


    When they arrived at the hospital, Nancy got out of the car with her suitcase.


    As their car drove away, Nancy suddenly realized something she had forgotten to ask. She didn¡¯t even


    know the man¡¯s name.


    She should have asked that, considering he had helped her multiple times. Remembering someone¡¯s


    name is also a respect for him.


    Dn had been holding back the entire way inside the car, but after Nancy got out of the car, he


    couldn¡¯t help but speak up.


    ¡°Boss, that girl was quite good-looking. Shouldn¡¯t you consider it?¡±


    ¡°You talk too much.¡±


    ¡°Come on, Boss. Look at you; you¡¯re nearly thirty years old. It¡¯s about time to consider dating someone


    or starting a family.¡±


    The man raised an eyebrow. He said in a low voice, ¡°What? You¡¯re still working as a matchmaker.


    Should I apply for a job transfer for you when I return?¡±


    ¡°No, no, no, don¡¯t, Boss. I was wrong, okay?¡± After replying. Dn whispered. The main problem. is


    that if you don¡¯t date, no one in the team dares to date either.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Christian¡¯s hearing was quite keen.


    Dn immediately grinned and replied, ¡°I said you¡¯re the most handsome, coolest, number one ¡­


    Well, you¡¯re the best at everything.


    Christian lowered his head and realized that he was still holding the earring.


    He forgot to return it to her.


    ¡°Dn, turn back. Go back to the hospital we were just at.¡±


    ¡°Boss, have you had a change of heart? Are you going to look for that beautiful girl?¡±


    When Christian returned to the hospital, he naturally couldn¡¯t find Nancy.


    Atst, he could only leave with the earring.


    After seeing the doctor, getting her ear disinfected, receiving medication, and charging her phone. in


    the hospital, Nancy took a taxi back home.


    By the time she reached home, the sky was already dark.


    Nancy pushed the door open and inside was a dark scene.


    The spacious room looked empty and deserted.


    She hadn¡¯t guessed wrong. Nichs still had yet to return.


    Three days had passed since he left, and they hadn¡¯t had any contact for three days.


    No phone calls and no text messages,


    It was before Valentine¡¯s Day when Nancy received his call again.


    Nancy saw his name kept on beating on the screen of her phone. She hesitated for a long time, but she


    still picked it up.


    ¡°Hello.¡±


    ¡°Tomorrow is Valentine¡¯s Day. Do you want to go out for a while, or do you have anything in mind. that


    you want to buy?¡±


    Nichs¡¯ voice came to her ears clearly through her mobile phone, as always, deep and sexy.


    It¡¯s like a beautiful piece of music, gently strumming her heartstrings.


    It¡¯s been a few days.


    She thought she would forget his voice, but she found herself missing it so much.


    Nancy gripped her phone, feeling a lump in her chest, unable to speak.


    ¡°Nancy, are you there?¡±


    Nichs asked as he didn¡¯t hear any reply from Nancy.


    ¡°I¡¯m here.¡±


    ¡°Do you have anything you¡¯d like? You may


    tell me.¡±


    ¡°I would like to go shopping,¡± said Nancy.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    After hanging up the call, her heart continued to beat rapidly.


    She realized that in just three days, she couldn¡¯t forget a person. She could only miss him more.


    She felt pathetic.


    It had only been three days, and she was already overwhelmed, longing for him.


    The next day. Nancy deliberately woke up earlier and applied light makeup.


    She picked a white dress that she liked for herself.


    A ridiculous thought suddenly popped into Nancy¡¯s head while looking at the mirror. ¡®If he is willing to


    spend Valentine¡¯s Day with me, does it mean there is still a chance for us to reconcile?¡±


    However, she quickly dismissed that thought..


    How could it be?


    He loved Madelline so much. Moreover, he had made all the preparations to marry her.


    This Valentine¡¯s Day was probably just his way of giving themselves a grand farewell.


    But she wanted to keep the appointment.


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    Even if she had to leave, she wanted to do it gracefully, not in a messy, defeated state.


    Two o¡¯clock in the afternoon, the doorbell rang on time.


    Nancy opened the door with a smile.


    However, when she saw the person outside the door, her expression instantly dimmed, ¡°Why is it you?¡±


    Nancy clenched her fists. She hoped Lynn would tell her, ¡°Mr. Sallow is waiting for you downstairs. He


    asked me to fetch you.¡±


    However, that didn¡¯t happen.


    Lynn gently smiled and exined, ¡°Mr. Sallow said you wanted to go shopping, so he asked me to


    apany you.¡±


    So, that day, he specifically called her to ask what she wanted, but he hadn¡¯te himself and had.


    sent Lynn Dawn instead.


    Nancy forced a bitter smile. She had been too naive.


    It¡¯s Valentine¡¯s Day, what a wonderful day.


    How could he leave Madelline to apany her?


    Sure enough, she was delusional.


    So, this is the task Nichs gave you today?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mrs Sallow¡±


    So, you¡¯ll aparry me wherever I go?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s go shopping.¡±


    After speaking, Nancy took the elevator.


    She went to the same shopping mall where she encountered Madellinest time.


    From the first to the fourth floor, Nancy spent three hours shopping. Whenever she got tired, she took a


    seat to have a break.


    When they reached the fifth floor, Nancy walked in front, and Lynn was behind, carrying many bags. It


    was simply miserable.


    He remembered that Mrs. Sallow had always been very thrifty.


    She never bought overly expensive things.


    But what happened today?


    Lynn felt that she was acting unusually.


    ¡°We¡¯ve walked through everywhere. Let¡¯s go back to the first floor,¡± Nancy said.


    ¡°What?¡± Lynn was astonished.


    He felt like he was seeing stars, and his legs were getting weak.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You don¡¯t want to? Didn¡¯t you say that this was a task from Nichs? If you can¡¯t


    complete it truthfully, I¡¯ll have to report back to him.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t, Mrs. Sallow. I promise toplete the task.


    As they reached a jewelry store, Nancy suddenly froze.


    Just to her surprise, she saw Nichs and Madelline.


    Perhaps no one would expect they would meet each other there.


    ¡°Nancy, what a coincidence you are here too. Nichs said he wanted to give me a gift,¡± Madelline


    said, approaching Nancy with a gentle and graceful demeanor.


    ¡°Oh really? What kind of gift?¡±


    When Nancy said this, her eyes were looking toward Nichs.


    ¡°Ring¡±


    The word ¡°ring¡± was like a ring knife, instantly piercing Nancy¡¯s chest, causing her heart to feel like


    bleeding profusely.


    ¡®Nichs, ruthless and relentless, but you, you¡¯re a heartbreaker!¡¯


    He shattered her heart into a million pieces, leaving it fragmented and broken.


    A wave of nausea washed over her chest, and her stomach felt like something was violently churning


    and pulling.


    Nancy covered her mouth, unable to bear it any longer, and quickly ran away.

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    Chapter 32


    Chapter 32 What If I Kiss You?


    As soon as she got to the restroom, Nancy vomited faintly.


    She was already a bit tired after hours of walking around. After vomiting like this, Nancy felt almost no


    energy left.


    Just as Nancy finished vomiting, her throat was sore and bitter. Someone handed her a piece of


    tissue.


    Nancy took it and was about to say thank you.


    However, when she looked up and saw Madelline¡¯s face, she was stunned.


    ¡°It¡¯s you?¡±


    ¡°Nichs is worried about you. He says you look pale. So, he asks me toe and take a look.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Nancy sneered.


    If Nichs cared about her, he wouldn¡¯t rush to bring Madelline to buy a ring before they divorced.


    Everyone knows what a ring means.


    Madelline looked at Nancy and provoked her. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t need this tissue because it¡¯s


    from me?¡±


    Nancy took the tissue and rinsed her mouth. After wiping her mouth and tidying her long hair, she


    looked at Madelline. ¡°I¡¯m not that shallow.¡±


    ¡°Besides, I don¡¯t need you to see me and don¡¯t need your concern.¡±


    Nancy ignored Madelline and walked outside.


    Suddenly, Madelline¡¯s voice came from behind. ¡°You are vomiting so badly. Nancy, you are not


    pregnant, are you?¡±


    Nancy¡¯s heartbeat suddenly raced quickly and became panic.


    However, Nancy reacted quickly.


    Nancy turned around and smiled faintly at Madelline. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Don¡¯t you trust your man? Didn¡¯t


    you say you love Nichs deeply and trust him unconditionally for the rest of your life? Or are you


    simply saying it for fun?¡±


    Madelline, of course, couldn¡¯t bear Nancy¡¯s ridicule.


    ¡°Don¡¯t try to provoke us. Since I love Nichs, of course, I will trust him.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Nancy sneered.


    There was unspoken sarcasm in that smile.


    ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t becent. Nichs will be mine sooner orter.¡±


    ¡°Speaking of which, I¡¯m curious. If I took advantage of these few days to get pregnant, would Nichs


    still divorce me and marry you?¡±


    Unsurprisingly, Nancy¡¯s words directly provoked Madelline.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you dare!¡±


    ¡°Then remember, don¡¯t always disturb me like a clown. After all, Nichs and I are not divorced. yet, so


    don¡¯t go too far. Otherwise, I won¡¯t show any mercy.¡±


    Nancy walked out of the restroom. When she reached the corner, Nichs dropped the cigarette butt in


    his hand.


    ¡°You look very pale. Are you sick?¡± Nichs asked with his deep and pleasant voice as usual.


    ¡°No.¡±


    Nancy directly denied it.


    Then, Nancy moved forward.


    Nichs stepped forward and grabbed her hand. ¡°Don¡¯t be stubborn. You need to take medicine. when


    you are sick.¡±


    Nancy tried to pull her hand and said, ¡°I told you, I¡¯m not sick,. I don¡¯t need medicine.¡±


    Nichs grabbed her hand and pulled her to the corner.


    Next, Nichs¡¯ muscr body blocked Nancy against the wall. He used the other hand to hold Nancy¡¯s


    hand. Nancy tried to resist, but she couldn¡¯t move.


    ¡°Nichs, let me go.¡±


    ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s the matter with youtely?¡±


    ¡°Nothing¡± Nancy lowered her head and ignored himpletely.


    Nichs stretched out his hand to raise her chin with his slender fingers and asked with a frown, ¡°Don¡¯t


    deny it. Just tell me, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Nancy was already on fire. Since he insisted on asking, she didn¡¯t have to hide it.


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    ¡°Nichs, we haven¡¯t divorced yet. You brought Madelline to the market like this. Aren¡¯t you afraid that


    she will be called a mistress? Besides, about the ring, I don¡¯t care if you want to buy it. But why must


    you do it in front of me?¡±


    ¡°Nancy, you¡¯re jealous.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ voice was firm. For some reason, Nancy always felt that he was a bitcent.


    ¡°Why should I be jealous? You can be with whoever you want. We¡¯re going our separate ways soon


    anyway. Besides, she¡¯s always been your favorite.¡±


    ¡°If you think she is good for you, you can go to her. If you want to live with her, just do it.¡±


    ¡°If you want to sleep with her, do whatever you want. Who am I to you? I can¡¯t control you.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t want to say it at first. After being questioned, she suddenly no longer cares and spills out


    all her grievances and dissatisfaction.


    ¡°You still don¡¯t want to admit that you are angry.¡± Nichs looked at her intensely..


    Those eyes were so dark that Nancy couldn¡¯t see what was in his mind.


    Nancy has to admit that she is no match for Nichs at all.


    His mind is too deep.


    Most of the time, Nancy even can¡¯t differentiate which of his words is true.


    ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s none of your business whether I¡¯m angry or not, so just let me go.¡±


    Nancy reached out to push him, but Nichs was like an iron wall. She was unable to push him at


    all.


    At this moment, Madelline came out of the restroom.


    Nancy nced at Madelline. She looked at Nichs and said lightly, ¡°Your sweetheart ising. Are


    you sure you don¡¯t want to go there?¡±


    Nichs still stared at Nancy profoundly and did not say anything.


    Madelline already looked over. Her face turned pale when she saw Nichs was blocking Nancy


    against the wall.


    Madelline called softly. ¡°Nichs¡­¡±


    ¡°Give me


    minute.¡±


    Nichs replied calmly.


    Madelline immediately clenched her fists, and her teeth were also clenched tightly.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t go over, she might faint. Are you sure you won¡¯t feel bad?¡± Nancy asked coldly.


    ¡°Nancy, you are weird today.¡±


    Nichs stared at her as if he could see through her.


    Nancy didn¡¯t like this feeling. She avoided Nichs¡¯ eyes and replied coldly. ¡°Who is weird? I¡¯m very


    normal.¡±


    Looking at Madelline again, a bold idea suddenly appeared in Nancy¡¯s mind.


    Nancy stretched out her hand and hooked her slender white arm onto Nichs. Her pink lips.


    approached him, and the fragrant smell was wafting on his face. She teased him vaguely. ¡°Tell me,


    Nichs, what would happen If Madelline saw me kissing you?¡±


    ¡°Make a guess? Will she stand up from the wheelchair in excitement, and then her limp will be fine?¡±


    ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± Nichs¡¯ voice was filled with anger.


    Nancy smiled, deliberately smiling charmingly and emotionally. ¡°Who is talking nonsense? I just want to


    test her for you. If Madelline really loved you, she would have stood


    up nervously.¡±


    ¡°Besides¡­¡±


    Nancy nced at Madelline¡¯s leg and continued, ¡°I¡¯ve always wanted to see if she was crippled.¡±


    ¡°Nancy.


    Nichs stared at her beautiful eyes. His face darkened instantly, and even the atmosphere around


    him became cold.


    After being together for so long, Nancy certainly knew that Nichs was angry.


    He is even furious.


    But what to do?


    Nancy did it on purpose today.


    She purposely wanted to make him angry.


    Why should he be happy with his old lover on this Valentine¡¯s Day?


    Why should she be unhappy alone?


    Isn¡¯t it great that the three of them are all unhappy now?


    She, Nancy, is not someone to be trifled with..


    Nancy smiled charmingly. Her red lips slowly moved closer to Nichs.

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    Chapter 33


    Chapter 33 Wait for Me at Home


    Just when her lips were about to kiss him, suddenly, Madelline fell from the wheelchair.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be home tonight. Wait for me at home.¡±


    Nichs whispered into Nancy¡¯s ear, then pushed her away and ran over to help Madelline. ¡°Does it


    hurt? Are you injured?¡±


    ¡°My feet hurt.¡±


    Madelline looked weak and crying.


    Nichs carried Madelline to the wheelchair, then squatted down and massaged her ankles.


    Whara loving scenery!


    No matter how big-hearted Nancy is, she still couldn¡¯t bear to watch them.


    Nancy turned around and walked on without looking at both of them.


    Suddenly, someone pinched her wrist.


    Nichs rushed in front of Nancy like an arrow. ¡°Did you hear what I just said?¡±


    ¡°What if I did? What if I didn¡¯t?¡±


    ¡°Ok, I¡¯ll repeat it. Wait for me obediently at home tonight.¡±


    Nancy pushed his hand away and walked straight ahead.


    Wait for him obediently? Why?


    Nichs, I am not your pet, so there is no need to obey you.


    Why should I listen to you?


    During those three nights, she waited for him on the sofa in the living room every day until her heart felt


    disappointed.


    There was no sign of him for three days, not even a phone call.


    Obedient?


    Wasn¡¯t she obedient enough in the past?


    Today is Valentine¡¯s Day. He can find another woman. Why can¡¯t she find a young man?


    Instead of going home, Nancy wanted to hang out.


    ¡°Watch her carefully.¡± Nichs looked at Lynn and ordered seriously.


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Sallow.¡±


    Lynn got his order and immediately ran up to follow Nancy.


    Nichs massaged Madelline¡¯s feet and asked again. ¡°Are you feeling better? Do you want to go to the


    hospital?¡±


    ¡°No need, Nichs. You are so skillful. I feel much better, and it doesn¡¯t hurt much anymore.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Then, can we continue shopping now?¡± Madelline asked softly.


    Hearing this, Nichs immediately remembers the word ¡°ring¡± that Nancy just mentioned,


    Nichs frowned and looked at Madelline seriously. ¡°You shouldn¡¯t lie to her about the gift. She will


    take it seriously.¡±


    ¡°You mean the ring?¡± Madelline asked.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Nichs nodded. ¡°You should know that before I officially divorce her, I will not make any


    promises to you or buy you a ring. I only promise you a piece of jewelry, which can be anything except


    a ring.¡±


    After hearing Nichs¡¯ words, Madelline¡¯s face instantly turned pale.


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    Madelline bit her lip and looked at Nichs pitifully. ¡°I have no other intention. I just thought we could


    take a look in advance since we are here today.¡±


    ¡°Madelline, don¡¯t act harshly.¡±


    Madelline nodded immediately. ¡°Nichs, I understand. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t repeat this in the future.¡±


    ¡°As long as Nancy and I are not divorced, she is still my legal wife. Besides, you know her rtionship


    with Grandpa. Even if we get divorced, I will not ignore her.


    ¡°You¡¯re already divorced. Why do you still need to take care of her?¡± Madelline was a bit annoyed.


    Nancy was her ex-wife. Would Madelline have a bright future if they were still involved after the


    divorce?


    ¡°We¡¯ll see.¡±


    Lynn followed Nancy, only to find that Nancy had gone straight to the previous jewelry store.


    ¡°Show me the rings that Ms. Madelline and Mr. Sallow were looking at just now. I want to take a look,¡±


    Nancy said.


    The shop attendant immediately took one out.


    Nancy nced and asked, ¡°They only looked at this one? Nothing else?¡±


    ¡°Oh, no. They looked at three models.¡±


    ¡°Where are the other two? Bring them out. I want to see them.¡±


    ¡°Ok, wait a moment,¡± the shop attendant said with a smile.


    Soon, all three rings were ced neatly in front of Nancy.


    Nancy was startled at first nce. Madelline has a huge appetite. Those are ten-carat diamonds. The


    diamonds are so big and shiny. Why would Nichs like such a gold-digger like Madelline?


    After thinking about it, Nancy suddenly felt a bit sorry for Nichs.


    ¡°Ok. I¡¯ll take these three. Wrap them up for me, Nancy waved her hand.


    ¡°What?¡±


    The shop attendant was shocked and looked at Nancy with wide eyes. ¡°Miss, are you sure you want all


    three rings?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I want them all.¡± Nancy nodded seriously.


    Then, Nancy looked at Lynn. ¡°Use your boss¡¯ credit card!¡±


    At this moment, Lynn was so surprised he almost dropped his mouth. It took him a long time toe to


    his senses.


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow, are you sure you want all three rings?


    ¡°Yes!¡± Nancy blinked her beautiful eyes and said innocently.


    ¡°But, this¡­¡± Lynn started to stutter because he was too excited. ¡°But¡­ there are three of them!¡±


    ¡°Yes, I know. I can wear different rings to match different hair essories and different clothes every


    two days, can¡¯t I?¡±


    ¡°Ok, ok,¡± said Lynn. After that, he added bravely. ¡°But the amount is quite big. I need to ask Mr.


    Sallow first.¡±


    Nancy nced at him briefly, then took a card from her wallet and handed it to the shop attendant.


    ¡°Use this one!¡±


    After swiping the card, the shop attendant immediately packed the three diamond rings and handed


    them to Nancy respectfully.


    Nancy nced at Lynn, who immediately went to carry it.


    At the same time, Nichs¡¯ mobile phone received a text message indicating that Nancy had swiped


    the card, which was arge amount of money.


    If he remembered correctly, this was the first time Nancy had used his money since their marriage.


    Lynn carried the bag and followed Nancy. His heart was pounding.


    If Lynn remembered correctly, that brand of jewelry was costly.


    Those three rings with such big diamonds should be worth a few hundred thousand at least.


    Mrs. Sallow didn¡¯t even blink when she swiped her card.


    Most importantly, that ck card seemed familiar to Lynn.


    After buying the ring, Nancy was starving. Coincidentally, there was a highly rmended revolving


    restaurant on the fifth floor.


    Because it was Valentine¡¯s Day, the restaurant was full-house and no more tables.


    Nancy was a bit disappointed. Just before she was about to leave, the waiter hung up the phone and


    looked at her. ¡°Miss, a guest just called to cancel the reservation. There is a vacant private room.


    Would you like to take it?¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    Nancy followed the waiter to the private room. It was quiet inside, and there was a faint fragrance.


    The window was facing the bridge. There was a light show on the bridge today. The colorful lights were


    flickering. It looks very romantic from a distance. No wonder so many people highly rmended this


    restaurant. It was so beautiful.


    Soon, the table was full of delicious food.


    Nancy felt much better after looking at the delicious food while enjoying the beautiful scenery.


    However, when Nancy turned around, she saw Nichs and Madelline walking in from the door.


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    It was such a small world. She could run into them anywhere.


    They were annoying!


    Nancy looked at the food on the table and instantly felt no appetite.


    But thinking about the baby in her stomach, she still reluctantly ate a lot.


    Especially the nutritious ones like shrimp and fish, which she took big bites of into her stomach even


    though she found them a bit fishy.


    After finishing her meal, Nancy looked at the man across the table, ¡°Lynn, can I ask how long you¡¯ve


    been by his side?¡±


    ¡°Oh? You mean Mr. Sallow?¡±


    Lynn thought momentarily, then continued, ¡°It¡¯s been five years. I¡¯ve been working for Mr. Sallow since


    he entered thepany.¡±


    ¡°Five years?¡± Nancy murmured, ¡°Not as long as mine.


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow, what did you say?¡± Lynn looked puzzled.


    ¡°Nothing.¡± Nancy shook her head.


    Ten years. She loved Nichs for ten whole years.


    ¡°Is he always gentle with every girl?¡± Nancy asked again.


    Lynn immediately shook his head and replied seriously, ¡°No, Mr. Sallow is only interested in


    you¡­¡±


    ¡°And Ms. Phillip. He acts very coldly to other women.¡±


    ¡°Is that true?¡± Nancy smiled.


    He¡¯s deeply in love with Madelline. He didn¡¯t even allow women to get close.


    Nancy thought Nichs would also be extremely cold towards her if they had no marital constraints or


    grandpa¡¯s love towards Nancy.


    Suddenly, a soft and melodious piano song filled the hall. As the familiar rhythm yed. Madelline¡¯s


    mind instantly shed back to the moment she had gracefully danced on stage. tiptoeing to the music.


    That night, she was so beautiful, so proud, like the darling of the whole world, the most beautiful and


    captivating peacock. She was simply beyond words in her beauty.


    That day was her most glorious and magnificent day.


    She would never forget it.


    But now, her legs were crippled, and she would never have the chance to stand on the stage again.


    She had always thought Nichs had forgotten, but she didn¡¯t expect him to remember.


    With tears in her eyes, Madelline was so excited that she could barely speak.


    In another private room, Nancy couldn¡¯t help but look over. She saw a waiter pushing a multi-yered


    cake into arge, transparent private room diagonally across them.


    The design on the cake was precisely the most beautiful moment from when she had danced.


    gracefully on the stage, wearing a red gown, moving as gracefully as a fairy. Even the movements were


    identical.


    Madelline was truly overjoyed, her face filled with excitement and happiness.


    ¡°Nichs, I didn¡¯t expect it. I thought you had already forgotten.¡±


    ¡°I remember.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Nichs. I¡¯m so surprised and happy


    Madelline hugged Nichs tightly around his neck, overflowing with joy.


    The fact that he could remember her most stunning moment from the past was enough for her.


    Just as Nichs looked up, he happened to see Nancy.


    This was entirely unexpected for him.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Nancy to be dining at this restaurant as well.


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m pleased. I¡¯m happy that you¡¯ve always had me in your heart¡±


    Madelline leaned in, offering a smile and a kiss.


    Nancy¡¯s hands trembled, and she immediately averted her gaze.


    The spoon in her hand identally knocked over the cup on the table, which was filled with


    chrysanthemum tea that the waiter had just poured a while ago, and almost instantly all of it was


    poured over her


    It was burning hot..


    However, at that moment, she could hardly feel it at all.


    ¡°Let¡¯s cut the cake!¡± Nichs tilted his head slightly, easily avoiding Madelline, then calmly spoke.


    Madelline didn¡¯t notice and happily let go of him. ¡°Great! It¡¯s strawberry-vored. It¡¯s my favorite.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m d you like it.¡±


    ¡°Go ahead, I¡¯ll step out for a moment.¡±


    After exiting the corner, Nichs immediately dialed Lynn, ¡°Come out for a moment.¡±


    ¡°Huh? Mr. Sallow, what do you mean?¡± Lynn had a brain full of questions.


    ¡°I¡¯m in the same restaurant as you, across your private room.


    Okay, Mr. Sallow. I¡¯ll be right there.¡±


    As soon as Lynn was out of the box, he quickly found Nichs.


    ¡°Why are you guys here?¡± Nichs frowned. This was out of his expectations.


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, it¡¯s a coincidence. It was randomly chosen by Mrs. Sallow when she passed by here.¡±


    ¡°What happened to her? I saw the waitress has her hands full.¡±


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow has just been scalded by boiling water, Lynn replied.


    ¡°How are you taking care of her? How¡¯s the burn? Is it serious?¡±


    ¡°A bit red and swollen.¡±


    Hearing this, Nichs stepped away and walked straight towards Nancy¡¯s private room.


    ¡°Please wait for a moment, Ms. Cohen. I¡¯ll get you medicine for your burns,¡± said the waitress


    thoughtfully.


    Nancy looked at the redness on her hand, shook her head, and faintly said, ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll flush it down


    with cold water myselfter.¡±


    Maybe her heart was hurting too much, and she felt the wound didn¡¯t hurt that much.


    ¡°Nonsense.¡±


    Nichs spoke while walking in.


    Seeing him, Nancy was stunned, for she had not expected him toe over at all.


    Didn¡¯t he in the opposite box?


    Moreover, he had just celebrated Madelline¡¯s birthday, cutting the cake and showing her love. How did


    he have time toe here?


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you put medicine on your wounds?¡±


    After that, he looked to the waitress and ordered, ¡°Go get the medicine.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be right back.¡±


    ¡°Weren¡¯t you celebrating your confidante¡¯s birthday? Why did you leave her alone toe here?¡±


    Nancy¡¯s voice was one of undisguised jealousy.


    ¡°It¡¯s not her birthday. It¡¯s a special day for her. I don¡¯t want her to be disheveled, so I wanted to


    encourage her, and that¡¯s all.¡±


    After saying that, Nichs pulled over a chair and sat beside Nancy, pulling over her wrist as he


    scrutinized it.


    When he saw arge red burn on her hand, he frowned fiercely, ¡°You¡¯ve almost graduated, and you¡¯re


    not a little girl anymore, but you still can¡¯t learn to take care of yourself.¡±


    ¡°I hadn¡¯t graduated yet!¡± Nancy muttered softly.


    She went to graduate school as soon as she graduated from college. Graduate school was three years,


    and if things went well, she had six months before she graduated.


    ¡°But you¡¯re not a little girl anymore.¡±


    ¡°Who said that? I¡¯m cute and young. I¡¯m a little girl.


    ¡°Since when is that how little girls are defined? Mrs. Sallow, remember who you are. You¡¯re now a


    married woman.¡±


    Nancy beamed, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. I won¡¯t be soon anyway. I have a good heart, and I¡¯m just a little girl.


    That¡¯s it!¡±


    Nichs was speechless. He could only helplessly shake his head and sigh, ¡°Okay, you¡¯re forever


    eighteen. You¡¯re always a teenage girl, okay?¡±


    Nancy then felt a little morefortable.


    The waitress quickly brought the ointment, and Nichs took it in a quick step.


    ¡°Be good and put your hands on the table.¡± He looked over at Nancy and said.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Nancy obediently ced both of her hands on the table.


    Nichs cupped the pill box in one hand and held a cotton swab in the other. His slender fingers


    patiently rubbed the ointment on her bit by bit.


    His side profile was handsome, with smooth, attractive contours and deep features. Everything seemed


    to shimmer under the light.


    He never needed to adorn himself because he carried an aura wherever he went.


    She had never imagined that such an outstanding person would be her husband.


    Unexpectedly, he had agreed to marry her.


    She felt like everything was dreamlike and surreal on the day they registered their marriage.


    After getting married, she thought he would be distant and cold towards her, maybe even detest. her.


    Because if it weren¡¯t for her, Grandfather wouldn¡¯t have forced him into this marriage. Perhaps, as


    Madelline had said, one day, with his efforts, Grandfather might genuinely ept Madelline, which


    made Nancy fear that he might resent her.


    So, Nancy had never dared to have too many fantasies about this marriage. She had herself for being


    ignored and neglected by him.


    prepared


    She had also prepared herself to warm and melt him with a lifetime of sincerity and love.


    But nothing she expected happened.


    When they got married, he was like a perfect husband.


    He had everything organized.


    He would also care for her and protect her.


    He would support her, give her money to spend, buy her lots and lots of jewelry and clothes, and


    provide her with credit cards.


    He would even give her medicine and carry her when needed.


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    In the deep of night, he would also, like all men, bury himself in her neck, intertwine with her, and lose


    himself in passion with her.


    So, at times like those, she had once had the illusion.


    Has he already forgotten Madelline? Even if he still remembers, was he not so in love anymore? She


    thought he had moved on or at least liked herself a little.


    ¡°Nichs, I want to ask you a question. Can I?¡± Nancy looked at him, suddenly wanting to ask. ¡°What¡¯s


    going on in that little head of yours? Where do you get so many questions all day long?¡±


    ¡°So, can I ask?¡±


    ¡°Go ahead!¡±


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    As Nichs applied medicine for her, his hands suddenly paused.


    But it was only a few seconds, and his expression returned to normal.


    With a low and calm voice, he said, ¡°Haven¡¯t you already known the purpose of our marriage?¡±


    As expected, the weight hanging in Nancy¡¯s chest suddenly dropped.


    What an expected response!


    She shouldn¡¯t have expected it in the first ce. However, she couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Now that she knew the answer, she had a more precise understanding, and she wouldn¡¯t hold on to


    any unrealistic fantasies anymore.


    So, as you can see, all these facts told her something.


    She was wrong.


    She waspletely wrong.


    For all these years, the person he loved has always been Madelline and no one else.


    Perhaps her dream shattered from the moment Madelline returned to the country, from the moment he


    proposed a divorce.


    It broke into pieces.


    And it could never be repaired again.


    But Nichs, did you know that you¡¯re cruel?¡¯


    If you didn¡¯t love me, why did you treat me so gently? Was it just because of Grandpa¡¯s request?¡±


    This kind of gentleness was not love.


    It was a pity.


    It was sympathy.


    And it was thest thing she wanted.


    Like waking from a dream, Nancy suddenly withdrew her hand and looked at him. ¡°Thank you


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    for helping me with the medicine, but I can do it myself.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t move, let me do it.¡± Nichs held her hands down.


    Nancy insisted and pulled her hand away. ¡°I don¡¯t need your help. It¡¯s just applying some medicine and


    not a difficult task. I can do it myself


    ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t be stubborn.¡±


    Nichs grabbed her hands once again.


    This time, Nancy didn¡¯t withdraw her hand. Instead, she directed her gaze towards the opposite private


    room.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you see it? Your crush is still waiting for you. You made ns with her for Valentine¡¯s Day.


    bought gifts, and prepared surprises. If you waste your time with me now, all that effort you put into


    spending the whole day will go to waste, and it won¡¯t have any effect.¡±


    ¡°Give me the medicine. I can handle this small matter.¡±


    However, Nichs acted as if he hadn¡¯t heard.


    He sped up and continued applying the medicine,


    But the movements were not as gentle as before. Nancy¡¯s red and swollen wounds were slightly sore


    from applying the medicine.


    It wasn¡¯t until he finished applying the medicine that Nichs finally let go of Nancy¡¯s hand.


    ¡°And you still say today isn¡¯t unusual?¡± He looked at her, his gaze intense.


    Nancy avoided his gaze and said, ¡°Whether it¡¯s unusual or not, it has nothing to do with you. You


    should go back soon. Madelline is still waiting!¡±


    ¡°Are you in such a hurry to push me away?¡±


    It¡¯s not that she¡¯s trying to push him away, but rather that his heart isn¡¯t with her. What¡¯s the point of


    forcing him to stay?


    ¡°Today is Valentine¡¯s Day, and you didn¡¯te out with me in the first ce. If you¡¯re


    apanying her, then do it properly. What does it mean toe to me halfway through?¡± The more


    Nancy spoke, the more she felt a bitter heartache.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t realize today was Valentine¡¯s Day. It wasn¡¯t intentional, Nichs exined.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to exin.


    ¡°Are you angry?¡± Nichs asked.


    Nancy shook her head and replied, ¡°No¡±


    Nichs¡¯ gaze fell on the bag beside him. ¡°You are


    When he received the credit card notification, he was initially puzzled about why she had suddenly


    made such a significant purchase. Little did he know it was for these several diamond rings, which


    exined everything.


    ¡°Today is Valentine¡¯s Day. Can¡¯t I buy myself some things I like? Besides that, you¡¯re the one who


    asked Lynn to apany me shopping. How can I go shopping without spending money?¡±


    Nichs stood up, ruffled her hair, and smiled, saying, ¡°I didn¡¯t say you may not spend money.¡±


    ¡°Even if you spend ten times this amount, I can still afford it.¡±


    Initially, she was outraged, but after hearing those words, Nancy¡¯s heart melted. She was in a total


    mess.


    He was always like this, giving a p and offering a sweet date.


    Oh, Nichs, you were poisonous, making me addicted. It hurt a lot, but I couldn¡¯t quit you.¡±


    At that moment, his phone rang.


    On the other end, Madelline¡¯s voice came through clearly on the phone, ¡°Nichs, where are you? I¡¯ve


    already cut the cake. Hurry back!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be right back.¡±


    Before leaving, he again instructed Lynn, ¡°Take care of her.¡±


    On the other side, Madelline clenched her hands tightly, and her hands had turned pale due to the


    force.


    If she hadn¡¯t identally nced over to the opposite side just now, she wouldn¡¯t have even expected


    that Nancy was also dining at this restaurant.


    Moreover, Nichs had left her all alone to see Nancy.


    Today was supposed to be her day, and Nichs was supposed to be with her. Nancy, why are you


    coming to disrupt things again?


    But that¡¯s not what pissed her off.


    Even more infuriating was that she was angry but couldn¡¯t express it and had to hold it in


    She was holding it in with all her might.


    Upon hearing footsteps, Madelline immediately let go of her hands and put on a gentle smule on her


    face. ¡°Nichs,e and try this cake I just took a bite, and it¡¯s so delicious.¡±


    Then, Madelline had already delivered the fork to Nichs¡¯ lips.


    Nichs could only open his mouth and take a bite.


    On the other side, Nancy felt her eyes welling up with tears due to her jealousy.


    It was their second anniversary not too long ago.


    She also baked a cake and had Lynn deliver it to him.


    But what did he say? He said he didn¡¯t like sweets.


    However, when Madelline fed him a cake, he eagerly epted it and ate it all.


    ¡°Lynn, do you think your boss is fickle?¡± Nancy turned to him, smiling bitterly.


    Lynn was panicked and quickly reassured her, ¡°Mrs. Sallow, it¡¯s not the same. Today is.


    Nancy interrupted with her calm tone, ¡°Forget it! It¡¯s hard on you toe up with excuses for him.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m done eating. Let¡¯s go out!¡±


    ¡°Okay, Mrs. Sallow.¡±


    Perhaps it was because she had fish for dinner. As soon as Nancy stepped out of the restaurant, she


    began to feel nauseous and wanted to vomit.


    Just as she exited the toilet, she crossed paths with Lynn. Coincidentally, Madelline and Nichs were


    alsoing out of the restaurant.


    ¡°Nancy, it¡¯s a coincidence to keep running into you today.¡± Madelline looked at her and greeted. her


    warmly.


    ¡°Yeah, what a coincidence.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t want to bother her, but someone was obsessed with her.


    As her


    eyes


    fell on the bag in Lynn¡¯s hand, Madelline suddenly said in surprise, ¡°Nancy, so it was you who bought


    those rings!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s unexpected! When I returned with Nichs, they said someone had bought all three rings. I


    thought, who was it? I didn¡¯t expect it to be you.¡±


    Nancy tilted her head and looked at her with a light smile, ¡°Yes, I bought them all after looking at them


    and feeling very fond of them.¡±


    ¡°My husband has plenty of money and doesn¡¯tck anything at all, right?¡±


    Nancy¡¯s rhetorical question made Madelline¡¯s face pale with anger, but she couldn¡¯t express it, so she


    could only endure it.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, but a girl should still be more independent. Don¡¯t you think so, Nichs?¡± After Madelline


    finished speaking, she deliberately looked at Nichs.


    Nancy coldly replied, ¡°Is it? I¡¯m not as ambitious as Ms. Madelline. I¡¯m rather shallow. I don¡¯t want to


    work hard, and I want to be supported by my husband. Anyway, he said he will spend a lot of money to


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    ¡°Moreover, my husband¡¯s money is mine since we¡¯re still married. Isn¡¯t it right for me to spend


    it?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not using Ms. Madelline¡¯s money. Is Ms. Madelline too meddling? My husband didn¡¯t even say


    anything?¡±


    Nancy¡¯s continuous words made Madelline blush furiously.


    For some reason, Nichs felt a little happy after hearing this.


    ¡°Okay. I won¡¯t disturb Ms. Madelline anymore. I¡¯m leaving.¡±


    ¡°Wait a minute, I want to have a few words with you in private,¡± Madelline suggested.


    Nancy refused, ¡°Ms. Madelline, what do you want to say? Just say it here.¡±


    Madelline looked at her and insisted, ¡°It¡¯s only a few minutes. I promise it won¡¯t take up too much of


    your time. Nancy, are you afraid?¡±


    ¡°I only give you five minutes.¡±


    After that, Nancy walked to one side.


    Madelline followed her steps and slid over in her wheelchair.


    The two of them were alone in a rtively quiet corner, so it was very convenient to talk.


    ¡°The ring you just bought, I guess you bought it directly without trying it on,¡± Madelline spoke


    first.


    ¡°Does this seem to have anything to do with Ms. Madelline?¡±


    ¡°Of course it does.¡±


    Madelline smiled. Her eyes fell on Nancy¡¯s finger. I guess you have never removed the ring on your


    hand.¡±


    Although she didn¡¯t want to admit it, Nancy had to admit that Madelline¡¯s guess was urate this


    time.


    When she was wearing this ring, she felt it was a little small. It felt a little tight when she put it on her


    finger.


    At that time, someone saw her ring at school and asked if she was married.


    She did not want to make her marriage public.


    She just said it was a ring she bought while traveling. She thought it looked good, so she kept. wearing


    it.


    ¡°You¡¯re not curious how I know that?¡± Madelline looked at her.


    ¡°I know you will say it. If you don¡¯t want to say it, forget it.¡±


    Nancy made a gesture to leave. Madelline immediately said, ¡°The three rings you bought just now are


    the same size as your wedding ring. You definitely won¡¯t be able to wear them. Only I can.¡±


    ¡°Madelline, don¡¯t use this method to provoke me. I won¡¯t believe a word you say.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Madelline smiled but was not in a hurry.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, you can take out the three rings and let us try it. The results will speak for


    themselves, right?¡±


    Nancy knew that she had fallen into Madelline¡¯s trap.


    But what can she do?


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    The trap was so deep that she couldn¡¯t get out of it.


    At that moment, she seemed to have lost her mind and opened the ring box, taking out three rings.


    She then started trying it on her ring finger.


    As a result, the first ring was too small.


    The second ring was too small.


    The third ring was still too small.


    Madelline picked up the ring and slipped it on her ring finger easily.


    The result was obvious, wasn¡¯t it?


    ¡°Nancy, I know you don¡¯t want to admit it, but I must tell you that the ring on your hand was customized


    for me by Nichs. The size is also specifically made for my finger. My fingers are thinner than yours,


    so the rings naturally will be too small for you.¡±


    ¡°Also, Nichs intended to use this ring to propose to me, but unfortunately, you got it first. Later, when


    you married, he didn¡¯t want to waste it, so he gave it to you. Do you think he specially prepared it for


    you? It¡¯s my unwanted trash.¡±


    Nancy sped her hands. She didn¡¯t want to believe it.


    Not at all.


    But she knew that everything Madelline said was true.


    Nancy suddenly felt like a loser. The marriage didn¡¯t belong to her. It was a lie.


    Even the wedding ring that was part of the marriage is fake. It¡¯s all lies.


    Fake. Everything was fake.


    So what is true between her and Nichs?


    Madelline put the ring on her finger, then raised her hands and showed it to Nancy with a proud smile,


    That smile was dazzling.


    What was even more dazzling was that the diamonds on the ring were dazzling under the lights of the


    shopping mall. So dazzling that it pierced Nancy¡¯s eyes.


    It hurts and painful.


    The most ssic advertising slogan about diamond rings suddenly came to her mind. What was it?


    Oh, she remembered.


    Diamonds willst forever.


    Forever?


    Haha. All of this was a joke.


    It¡¯s ridiculous that she took it seriously.


    ¡°Nancy, I¡¯ve made everything clear. Do you still not understand? I¡¯m the only one Nichs has loved


    from the beginning to the end. You shouldn¡¯t have appeared in our lives in the first ce.¡±


    ¡°Your father, your mother, and your family background, if it weren¡¯t for the gift and favor of Grandpa,


    you wouldn¡¯t have touched a finger of the Sallows at all. Nichs is a star that you can¡¯t pick even if


    you stand on adder. Nancy, give up


    Nancy smiled, trying her best to suppress the pain in her heart. ¡°What about you? Madelline?¡±


    ¡°After two years of marriage, how do you know he has no feelings for me? How do you know he still


    loves you like before?¡±


    ¡°Madelline, what are you afraid of?¡±


    Nancy¡¯s question made Madelline¡¯s heart tremble.


    She panicked.


    She was terrified as well.


    However, Madelline was not someone who quickly admitted defeat.


    She raised her head and smiled with confidence and determination. ¡°What am I afraid of? The person


    Nichs loves is me. He is my courage to fight against this world. Why should I be afraid?¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Nancy sneered. ¡°On the surface, you make a lot of sense.¡±


    ¡°But Madelline, remember this. I don¡¯t owe you anything. When I married him, you had already broken


    up with him peacefully. When you came back, it was still during my marriage with him. You broke my


    marriage, but I, Nancy, never interfered with your rtionship.¡±


    ¡°Whether you love him or he loves you, I will not bless you.¡±


    Nancy turned around and went straight down the stairs.


    If she stayed, perhaps she would cry.


    In the past, someone asked her if she loved someone very much and loved him to the bone. Then one


    day, when he gets married, but the bride is not you. Would you wish him happiness?


    She always thought that she would smile and wish him happiness.


    She would wish him happiness and a happy marriage.


    But now she knew that it was too difficult.


    It turned out that you can¡¯t wish the person you loved to be with another woman. Even looking at it


    hurts your heart, so how can you witness him doting another woman tenderly?


    She was not a mighty woman.


    She¡¯s just a petty woman.


    She also felt pain.


    Felt hurt.


    Could cry.


    Just as Nancy was about to leave the mall, her hand was held by someone.


    As soon as she turned around, she saw Nichs.


    ¡°Why did you run away alone?¡± He looked at her with concern on his face.


    Nancy tried her best to endure it, shaking her head. ¡°I¡¯m done shopping. I want to go back.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll ask Lynn to send you back.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want Lynn to send me. What if I want you to send me?¡±

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    Chapter 37 Go Through Divorce Procedures


    After Nancy finished speaking, she looked at him with big eyes.


    She didn¡¯t lie. She really wanted him to send her home.


    Nichs seemed a little surprised but soon returned to normal. He stretched out his hand to caress her


    hair. He softly spoke as if coaxing a child, ¡°Don¡¯t be stubborn. I¡¯ll be home to apany you at night.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nancy nodded. ¡°Then, let Lynn send me home.¡±


    She didn¡¯t ask any more questions or argue.


    She was so well-behaved that she didn¡¯t say a word of resistance.


    Lynn quickly sent Nancy home but didn¡¯t know that Nancy didn¡¯t even go in. As soon as he left, she


    took a ride and left.


    Nancy went to ¡°Encounter¡±.


    Encounter is a bar owned by Luke Foster. She and Nichs had been there twice before.


    It¡¯s huge inside. Theyout and decoration were in the style she liked. More importantly, it¡¯s very quiet,


    less noisy than the regr bar.


    People often performed on the stage, apanied by guitar or piano, singing some gentle songs,


    which she liked.


    Nancy found a ce closest to the stage and sat there. Her gentle face was immersed in the soft light,


    her chin resting on one hand, listening to the music quietly.


    She didn¡¯t know what she wanted to do. She just didn¡¯t want to go home.


    She is not a canary, so why should she obey him obediently?


    Why should she return to the cage obediently if he let her go home?


    After drinking two cups of hot water, Nancyy on the table, sleepy and tired.


    She fell asleep immediately after lying down. Perhaps it was too quiet, or she was too tired.


    When Nichs returned home, he found the house utterly dark, without a single light.


    He turned on the light in the living room and searched around but couldn¡¯t find Nancy.


    Finally, he made a phone call with a frown.


    He heard, ¡°The phone you dialed has been turned off. Please call againter.¡±


    He immediately called Lynn, ¡°You¡¯d better give me an exnation. Where is Nancy?¡±


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    ¡°Mr. Sallow, isn¡¯t the Mrs. Sallow at home? I took her home myself.¡±


    ¡°I searched the whole house, inside and outside. There was not even a single person here.¡± Nichs¡¯


    tone was almost filled with anger.


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll ask someone to find her right away.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t remember how long shey on the table until someone pushed her and woke her


    1.


    She opened her sleepy eyes and looked at the person in front of her sleepily. ¡°Ah? What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Sorry, Miss. Our store is closed.¡±


    ¡°Closed?¡± Nancy looked at him doubtfully. ¡°I remember Luke said this store is open 24 hours.¡±


    He reacted quickly and immediately said, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. Miss, please continue your sleep. Call me


    anytime if you need something


    Their store used to be open 24 hours, but it changed recently.


    She knew their store so well. She knew the owner was Mr. Foster and even called him by his first


    name. She¡¯s definitely not an average customer.


    Thinking of this, he immediately called Luke, ¡°Mr. Foster, there¡¯s your friend in the store. She seems to


    be in a terrible condition. Would you like toe over?¡±


    ¡°My friend?¡± Luke wondered.


    Very few people go to that bar. His friends were all going to a regr bar. Why would someone go


    there?


    ¡°Send me a photo.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Mr. Foster. Please wait a moment.¡±


    When Luke received the photo on WhatsApp, his eyes widened immediately. He was in disbelief.


    Fortunately, he was nearby, only ten minutes away.


    When he was sure that the person lying on the table was Nancy, he immediately called Nichs, ¡°Your


    wife at my bar?¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Nichs also looked in disbelief.


    ¡°Not the normal bar. She¡¯s at Encounter.¡±


    ¡°Watch her. I¡¯ll be right over.¡±


    When Nichs arrived, Nancy was still sleeping on the table. She seemed to be in a deep sleep.


    Luke was sitting on the other side of the table. When he saw Nichsing, he walked up directly.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk.¡±


    ¡°No time, next time. Nichs refused him directly.


    He walked up to Nancy, bent down, and carried her in his arms.


    Nancy was in a deep sleep and suddenly felt warmth. She didn¡¯t open her eyes, only moved her body


    slightly, and quickly found afortable position in Nichs¡¯ arms.


    It was already cold when they left because it waste at night.


    The wind was blowing chilly.


    Nichs took off his coat and put it on Nancy.


    When they got home, it was already dawn.


    Nichs put Nancy on the bed, but she acted like a baby. She hugged him tightly and didn¡¯t let go of


    his neck.


    ¡°Nichs.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± He responded immediately, thinking that Nancy was calling him.


    ¡°Nichs, you bastard. You when you see that woman.¡±


    ¡°Bastard, why do you want a divorce?¡±


    ¡°You know what? Actually, I don¡¯t want to¡­


    Nancy fell asleep again before she finished her words.


    Only then did Nichs remove her arm and put her on the bed.


    Nancy rolled over to the side after touching the soft big bed.


    It let Nichs see the wound on her car at a nce. Although the scab had formed, the red blood stain


    on the scar was still visible at a nce.


    She was obviously wearing earrings a few days ago. Her earlobes were fair, small, and cute.


    When did she get hurt?


    Howe he didn¡¯t know?


    After applying some medicine to her ears, Nichsy beside her after bathing.


    When Nancy got up the next day, he saw Nichs beside her.


    She was confused for a long time.


    She remembered that she went to Encounter yesterday and fell asleep there for unknown


    reasons.


    Why did she wake up at home today?


    Nichs happened to wake up after Nancy took a shower and changed clothes.


    Nancy took the initiative to speak first, ¡°Mmm¡­ go wash up. I have something to sayter.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Nichs nodded. His attitude was as calm as if he couldn¡¯t feel the slightest emotional ups and downs


    in Nancy.


    Nancy went downstairs first. She had prepared the divorce agreement, ID card, and other necessary


    documents. They should have been divorced now, but it was dyed for a few days.


    After that, she looked down at the ring on her finger.


    What Madelline said that day still came uncontrobly popped up in her mind. ¡°Nancy, the ring was


    customized for me by Nichs. It¡¯s all in my size. Of course, it¡¯s too small for you.¡±


    Nichs wore a ck shirt. After being married for so long, he usually wore white or blue shirts. He


    rarely wore this kind of ck shirt.


    But it is undeniable that no matter which color he wore, it couldn¡¯t block his charm and handsome look.


    After breakfast, Nancy ced the ring in front of Nichs and asked him, ¡°Do you know the ring size


    on my hand?¡±


    ¡°bize 10¡±


    His answer caine out of his mouth without thinking at all


    Nancy sided


    She quietly put her hand under the table. She used all her strength to take off the ring.


    When she took it off, the ring tore her skin. It soon became red and swollen.


    However, she felt no pain.


    What hurt the most was her heart.


    She held the ring in her other hand and then put all the prepared documents in front of Nichs. ¡°Let¡¯s


    go through the divorce procedures at two o¡¯clock in the afternoon.¡±

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    Chapter 38


    Chapter 38 Grandpa Agrees to Their Divorce


    Nichs nodded. ¡°Okay.¡±


    His voice was calm as usual as if there was no trace of reluctance.


    ¡°What about the documents? Have you thought about Grandpa?¡±


    Nancy nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll tell Grandpater. He will give it to me. Do you want to go there with me?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s go together.¡±


    After breakfast, they packed their things and drove to the Sallows¡¯ residence.


    Uncle Joe and Aunt Gloria were delighted to see them. ¡°Mrs. Sallow, Mr. Jacob Sallow has been talking


    about you these past two days. I didn¡¯t expect you toe back so soon.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Joe, where¡¯s Grandpa?¡±


    ¡°He is reading upstairs.¡±


    Nancy and Nichs went to the second floor together. When they reached the door, Nancy looked at


    him. ¡°I¡¯ll go in and talk to Grandpa first. Youe in after he agrees, and I got the certificate.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    When Nancy entered the room, she found that the room was very dark.


    The whole room was dark. The curtains were tightly closed. The onlymp on the bedside was on,


    revealing a faint light.


    For some reason, she had a bad premonition.


    ¡°Grandpa¡­¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m Nancy. I¡¯m here.¡±


    After shouting several times in a row, Nancy didn¡¯t hear a response.


    Nancy walked to the bed. She discovered that Jacob was lying on the bed, sleeping with his eyes


    closed.


    Nancy didn¡¯t want to disturb him, so she turned around and prepared to leave silently, waiting. outside


    for him to wake up.


    Unexpectedly, as soon as he turned around, Jacob¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Nancy, are you here?¡±


    Nancy immediately turned around and held his hand. ¡°It¡¯s me, Grandpa. You woke up?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been sleeping soundly these days. I have enough sleep. It¡¯s time to wake up. Help me get up.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Grandpa.¡±


    After Jacob got up, Nancy helped him put on his coat and sit beside the sofa.


    Outside the window, it began to rain suddenly.


    The sound of drizzling rain and fallen leaves seeped into the house through the window, gently calming


    people.


    Nancy immediately turned off themp beside the bed and opened the curtains.


    The whole room became brighter in an instant. Jacob smiled and sighed. ¡°The world outside is better


    than in the room.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, when you get better, we will apany you wherever you want.¡±


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯m so blessed.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯ll brew some tea. What kind of tea do you want to drink?¡±


    ¡°Earl grey tea.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Nancy brewed tea in an orderly manner using a set of tea-brewing tools. She strived for perfection in


    every step and every movement.


    She didn¡¯t know anything about tea-making at first.


    The tea-making technique was taught to her step by step by Nichs.


    Although she learned the technique, the essence was still very different.


    When Nancy was done brewing the tea, she handed one cup to Jacob and kept one cup for


    herself.


    The temperature dropped a lot because of the rain. Nancy held the teacup. The smoke was thick. The


    wind quickly blew the heat away.


    Soon, the tea cooled down to the most suitable temperature to drink.


    ¡°Grandpa, you can drink it now. Please have a taste.


    Jacob took a sip and nodded with a smile. ¡°Not bad. The tea you made is very suitable for me.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, I know that my tea-brewing skills are average. You always dote on me and praise me.¡±


    Nancy smiled sheepishly.


    ¡°That doesn¡¯t matter. If I like it, they all have to like it.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, you are so unreasonable.¡± Nancy smiled brightly.


    She smiled, but her heart felt cold.


    Grandpa doted on her and liked her very much.


    But what could she do?


    Nichs was the only exception.


    He didn¡¯t love her.


    She couldn¡¯t continue deceiving herself.


    Suddenly raising her head, Nancy drank all the tea in one gulp.


    Bitter.


    She felt so bitter.


    Of course, the tea was not bitter, but her heart was.


    ¡°Nancy, did something happen? Tell me.¡± Jacob sensitively sensed that something was wrong with


    her.


    Nancy put down the teacup. She sat on the floor, leaned on Jacob¡¯sp, and said softly, ¡°Grandpa, I


    want to ask you something. Can you tell me the truth? I want to know the truth.¡±


    Jacob¡¯s brows twitched as if he had guessed something.


    ¡°Nancy, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, when Nichs married me, did he really marry me willingly?¡±


    Her tears flowed out of control as soon as she opened her mouth. ¡°Grandpa, Madelline told me that


    Nichs married me to save her. Tell me, did she lie to me?¡±


    Jacob caressed Nancy¡¯s hair lovingly, sighing deeply


    He said slowly, ¡°Nancy, I was indeed threatened Nichs and forced him to marry you.¡±


    ¡°In the past two years, you hold hands and look like a loving couple every time you go home, but I


    know you are doing it for me


    ¡°During this time, I¡¯ve been thinking about it. Was I wrong? If the person you marry is not Nichs, you


    may live a happier life. It¡¯s my selfishness that hurt you.¡±


    Nancy stood up and looked at Jacob, shaking her head vigorously. ¡°No, Grandpa. Nancy has never


    med you. I just want to know the truth. I don¡¯t want to live in a beautiful lie all the time.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, thank you. If it hadn¡¯t been for you, he and I might not have been married for these two


    years. We wouldn¡¯t have caten together, ridden in the car together, slept together. There might have


    been very little chance of talking to each other.¡±


    ¡°Although two years is not long, I am already satisfied. I am delighted I have been able to apany


    him day and night for these two years. Perhaps he and I are not destined. I¡¯m tired, and I want to let go,


    Grandpa.¡±


    Although it was expected, Jacob still sighed and felt very sad when he heard these words.


    ¡°Nancy!¡± Jacob grabbed Nancy¡¯s hand with a slightly rough hand. ¡°Have you thought about it?¡± ¡°Yeah.


    Nancy nodded.


    Then, she raised her head and smiled brightly at Jacob. She said very firmly, ¡°Yes, Grandpa. I¡¯ve made


    up my mind.¡±


    ¡°Instead of waiting painfully with regrets, it¡¯s better to let these two years be beautiful memories.


    Although we couldn¡¯t grow old together, I¡¯m fortunate to be his wife for two years and spend this time


    with my beloved day and night.¡±


    ¡°Nancy ¡­ ¡°Jacob was so moved that tears glistened in his cloudy eyes.


    Nancy couldn¡¯t bear it either, but she knew that there was no turning back once it started.


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    Even though it¡¯s reluctant


    And sad¡­


    She had already spoken up. She cannot soften her heart and must persevere relentlessly.


    ¡°Well, I will give you another ten minutes. Can you consider it again? Jacob cried. Tears falling


    uncontrobly along the fine lines on his face.


    Nancy also cried. She stretched out her hand and wiped the tears from Jacob¡¯s face.


    Then, she hardened her heart ¡°Grandpa, no need Ive thought it through very clearly I decided to let go


    and grant him freedom¡±

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    Chapter 39 Be Stranger after Divorce


    ¡°Okay, Nancy. Since you¡¯ve made up your mind, I respect your decision.¡±


    Jacob reached out and pointed tremblingly at the cab not far away. ¡°There is abination box in


    the cab¡¯s bottom drawer on the right. Take it out.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Nancy walked over, carefully removed thebination box from the cab, and carried it to Jacob.


    ¡°Grandpa, do you remember the password?¡±


    ¡°The password is Grandma¡¯s birthday.¡±


    ¡°Grandma?¡± Nancy was very unfamiliar with this address. She didn¡¯t have any memory of her.


    Because when she entered the Sallows, Grandma had already passed away due to illness.


    ¡°Nichs remembers. You go find him to open it,¡± Jacob reminded.


    ¡°Okay. Thank you, Grandpa.¡±


    Nancy went out worriedly, holding thebination box in her arms.


    No one at the door.


    It seemed that Nichs had left.


    Nancy was about to call him when another wave of nausea suddenly hit her.


    Her whole body was weak. She almost had no strength left in her body after vomiting.


    She staggered back to the room with thebination box in her arms. Then, shey down on the


    sofa.


    She took out his cell phone and called Nichs, who was currently on the phone.


    She put down her phone and stared nkly at thebination box. At that moment, a very shameful


    thought suddenly appeared in her mind.


    What if¡­


    If she told Nichs that Jacob wouldn¡¯t agree to their divorce.


    Or she said that she didn¡¯t get the certificate, so they didn¡¯t have to divorce.


    What if Madelline left in a fit of anger?


    Can they go back to the past when no one bothered them?


    When the baby is born, they will be the happiest family, won¡¯t they?


    At this moment, the door was opened suddenly.


    Nancy immediately put thebination box behind her and hid it.


    Nichs walked over in a suit and stood in front of her.


    ¡°Are you done talking?¡± He asked in a low voice steadily.


    Nancy smelled the cigarette smoke on his body and couldn¡¯t help frowning. ¡°You smoke?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I smoked a little. How was the chat with Grandpa? Did he agree?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    Nancy subconsciously shook her head.


    ¡°I¡¯ll talk to Grandpa.¡±


    Wait a minute. Nancy stopped him. ¡°Do you regret marrying me?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no regret. It was the best choice at that time.¡±


    His face was cold. His tone was the same as usual, even when he said these words.


    But those eyes were as deep as a pool.


    Nancy felt that she couldn¡¯t see through him.


    ¡°After the divorce, can we still meet, eat, and be like old friends?¡± Nancy suddenly looked into his eyes


    and asked him seriously.


    Nichs reached out and caressed her hair. ¡°What are you thinking in your little head? After the


    divorce, we no longer have the identity of husband and wife. You are still Grandpa¡¯s favorite


    granddaughter and part of the Sallows.¡±


    ¡°The Sallows?¡±


    ¡°Well, Grandpa originally intended to adopt you as his granddaughter, but then you married me and


    naturally became his granddaughter-inw. Even though we are divorced, we will still eat at the same


    table and chat at family dinners. As for friend¡­


    After being struck dumb momentarily, he continued, ¡°I won¡¯t treat you as a friend¡±


    As Nancy clenched her hands tightly, she heard his voice again, ¡°Be my younger sister that I can take


    care of and protect.¡±


    Younger sister?


    Hmph!


    Nancy never thought she would be called a ¡°sister¡± after two years of marriage.


    It broke her heart.


    Nichs, you¡¯re too cruel.


    She never wanted to be his friend and hated this so-called ¡°sister¡± very much.


    It¡¯s ridiculous. Extremely ironic.


    ¡°No need, Nichs. After the divorce, I hope we can be as if we have never met. When we meet again,


    you don¡¯t know me, and I don¡¯t know you.¡± Nancy gritted her teeth and endured the heartache.


    In her heart, being a stranger was better than being this little sister.


    As for friends, she didn¡¯t need that


    People couldn¡¯t be friends with someone they had truly loved.


    ¡°Nancy, do you have to be so heartless? Even if we divorce, you will still be the granddaughter


    Grandpa loves the most.¡± Nichs frowned deeply.


    Nancy smiled. ¡°As you said. It¡¯s between me and Grandpa, so I will deal it with Grandpa. Of course, I


    am still Grandpa¡¯s granddaughter, but you and I have nothing to do with each other


    anymore.¡±


    ¡°As for the younger sister you mentioned, there¡¯s no need. If I were Madelline, I wouldn¡¯t want an ex-


    wife to be sister-inw either.¡±


    After that, Nancy took out thebination box from behind and handed it to Nichs,


    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡±


    ¡°Grandpa didn¡¯t quite agree, but he said he respected my decision. Our documents are all in it.


    Grandpa said the password is Grandma¡¯s birthday, you know it.¡±


    Nichs took thebination box and suddenly became depressed.


    Of course, he knew his grandma¡¯s birthday.


    Because the day she died was also her birthday.


    In his eyes, his grandparents had always been a loving couple and had been in love all their lives. They


    were always together as husband and wife on any asion. Especially when they got older, his


    grandma¡¯s health deteriorated. No matter where she went, his grandpa would hold his grandma¡¯s hand


    tightly.


    When they were young, his grandma apanied his grandpa to start the business from scratch,


    working hard from dawn to dusk.


    Later, Jacob seeded in starting a business. His career was booming, and his life finally improved.


    But after a few days of good life, it was found out Grandma had many diseases.


    Some were very tormenting chronic diseases.


    When Nichs was young, the mostmon sentence he heard from Jacob was, ¡°Nichs, be


    obedient. Don¡¯t make Grandma angry. Otherwise. Grandpa will beat you.¡±


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    It was indeed like that.


    He remembered that once, he was so tired that he slept on Grandma¡¯sp for several hours.


    That day was rainy. Grandma suffered from rheumatism. Her waist was sore, and her legs hurt, which


    was very tormenting.


    She persisted for a few hours to avoid disturbing his sleep.


    Later, Grandma¡¯s legs hurt for a whole month. She moaned every night, unable to sleep.


    The next day, Grandpa punished him to stand all day, and he was not allowed to eat all day.


    In Nichs¡¯ impression, it was the first time Jacob punished him like that.


    No one dared to persuade Jacob. Later, his grandma found out and got angry, so Grandpa didn¡¯t


    continue to punish him.


    At that time, he was young and didn¡¯t understand.


    Now, he understood the deep love of his grandparents, but his grandma left long ago.


    Nichs¡¯ eyes were red. Nancy asked with concern, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? I¡¯ve never heard you mention


    Grandma. Is there anything wrong?¡±


    ¡°No one in the whole family dares to mention it because we¡¯re afraid Grandpa will be sad.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t dare to ask more questions after he said so.


    She looked at thebination box and asked, ¡°Do you still remember the password? If you remember,


    open it!¡±

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    Chapter 40 Nichs Was Beaten Severely


    Nichs nodded and said, ¡°I remember the password. Please wait for me. I have something to do.¡±


    After saying that, he turned and left.


    Nancy watched his back fade away. She didn¡¯t know what he was going to do. But since he told her to


    wait for a while, he woulde back then.


    In that case, she just waited.


    Anyway, they made an appointment at 2 p.m.


    There is still plenty of time.


    Nichs almost ran all the way to Jacob¡¯s room.


    Jacob was sitting on a wooden recliner with his eyes closed when he went there. Incense filled the


    room. Uncle Joe was standing by to take care of him.


    ¡°Grandpa.¡±


    Nichs called out. Jacob opened his eyes and looked at him as expected.


    ¡°You are here. Have a seat!¡±


    While Jacob finished speaking, Nichs unexpectedly knelt directly before him.


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m sorry. I know what you mean. You don¡¯t want us to divorce. I failed you.¡±


    ¡°So, you are still determined to get a divorce?¡± Jacob asked straight away.


    Nichs knelt without saying a word.


    But there is only silence.


    ¡°No wonder Nancy insists on divorce. Your attitude made everyone disappointed.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Joe, help him stand up.¡± Jacob¡¯s voice was stern and calm.


    Uncle Joe walked over, bent down, and held Nichs¡¯ arm to help him stand up.


    Suddenly, Jacob took his crutch and hit Nichs.


    Jacob was very ruthless.


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    Nichs¡¯ entire back felt pain instantly.


    Seeing that he endured it without grunting or begging, Jacob became even more angry.


    He wielded his crutch and hit Nichs again.


    After two crutches hit, Nichs¡¯ back was in burning pain.


    ¡°Do you still want to divorce?¡± Jacob asked again.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Grandpa.¡±


    Nichs was stubborn and insisted.


    He stood there, straight like a pine tree, without frowning. He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth to


    endure pain with all his strength.


    Jacob became more angry.


    He was so angry that he raised his crutch again to hit Nichs.


    Nichs looked at the crutch he raised and prepared to bear it.


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    Uncle Joe rushed over and held the crutch. ¡°Sir, you can¡¯t hit him. If you keep beating him, you will


    break Mr. Sallow.¡±


    Jacob was furious and said, ¡°I think his body is strong enough to endure the beating.¡±


    Uncle Joe looked at Nichs and shouted anxiously, ¡°Mr. Sallow, please surrender. How can your body


    withstand such a beating?¡±


    ¡°Uncle Joe, I know you are doing it for my good. I know Grandpa is very angry. If beating me will make


    him feel better, let him beat me.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ harsh words made Jacob so


    gry that he was shaking all over.


    He pushed Uncle Joe away and struck Nichs with his crutch.


    This time, he hit very


    hard.


    Nichs suddenly leaned forward. He spitted out blood from his mouth with a muffled


    Soon, the red blood stained the carpet.


    ¡°Mr. Sallow¡­¡± Uncle Joe rushed to help Nichs.


    He realized that Nichs¡¯ back was all wet.


    grunt.


    But it wasn¡¯t because of sweat.


    Instead, it was wet with blood.


    The red patch soaked almost the entire back.


    Uncle Joe raised his head and nced. Jacob was furious, and Mr. Sallow was stubborn. He didn¡¯t


    want to give up.


    If this continues, he couldn¡¯t imagine the consequences.


    Wait!


    Mrs. Sallow!


    The only one who can save Mr. Sallow now is Mrs. Sallow.


    Thinking of this, Uncle Joe helped Nichs and immediately went out to look for Nancy.


    After three consecutive beatings, Jacob felt tired. He put down his crutch and took a sip of tea.


    Then he looked at Nichs, ¡°You just like your father. He left his good wife and sought another woman


    outside.¡±


    ¡°Your grandma and I loved each other for life. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will go


    through it hand in hand. We are so close to each other and grow old together. How did we give birth to


    a bastard like your father?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s true that if the parents misbehave, their child will be crooked too. He taught his beloved son. to


    be you, such an ungrateful person.¡±


    Nichs listened silently. He didn¡¯t dare to say a word.


    He didn¡¯t dare to refute.


    He did reject Nancy in his feelings.


    This is his fault.


    He couldn¡¯t deny it.


    ¡°Nichs, you run such a bigpany, our Sallowspany. You n strategies and make countless


    decisions every day. Now, you want to divorce? Have you ever thought about Nancy?¡±


    Nichs replied, ¡°I thought about her. When we discussed the divorce agreement, I told her if she has


    property requirements, she can ask me, and I willpensate her as she wants.¡±


    Property? Jacob sneered.


    He looked at Nichs coldly, ¡°Think about it. During these two years of marriage, has Nancy ever used


    your money? Did she care about the money you give? You thought that she wanted money, right?¡±


    ¡°Not only money, houses, cars, jewelry, I can give her whatever she wants.¡±


    Jacob was so angry that his lips trembled, and he couldn¡¯t speak.


    He raised his crutch and struck Nichs again.


    Nichs still stood upright without thinking of begging.


    your


    ¡°Nancy was alone, got divorced, and has no job. Her mother passed away many years ago, and her


    father¡­


    Jacob felt distressed and said, ¡°We don¡¯t need to talk about her gambling dad. It would be better if he


    didn¡¯t exist.¡±


    ¡°She has no rtives, not brothers, sisters, or grandparents. Have you thought about how she will live


    after the divorce? How will she bear other people¡¯s gossip?¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, after divorce, she is still a member of the Sallows. I will take care and protect her.¡±


    ¡°Hmph!¡± Jacob sneered. At the same time, he felt deep frustration. ¡°If Nancy has difficulties after


    divorce, do you think she will talk to you and ask us for help?¡±


    ¡°Just forget it. I finally see that you can¡¯t take care of Nancy even when you married her. So, just


    divorce then.¡±


    ¡°But remember, Nichs. Nancy is my beloved granddaughter and the savior of the Sallows. Even if


    you are divorced, no one can hurt her.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, don¡¯t worry. I swear, I will never allow anyone to hurt her.¡± Nichs raised his hand. and


    promised.


    ¡°As for Madelline, just forget her. Even if you divorce Nancy, that woman will never be part of the


    Sallows.¡±


    ww


    ¡°If you want to marry Madelline, step over my body first.¡±


    Jacob¡¯s voice was so loud that even Nancy and Uncle Joe who just came over could heard it while


    standing outside.


    Grandpa, I promised to marry her. I have to fulfill my responsibility.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    Jacob was so angry that he immediately picked up his crutch and was about to hit Nichs.


    Suddenly, the door was opened. Nancy quickly ran over and jumped on Nichs.

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    ¡°Grandpa, he bleeds a lot. It must be painful.¡±


    ¡°Please stop hitting him.¡±


    Jacob finally softened his heart while looking at Nancy.


    He put down his crutch and sighed deeply. ¡°Take him away immediately. I don¡¯t want to see him again.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Grandpa.¡±


    Nancy nodded and looked at Uncle Joe, ¡°Uncle Joe, please help me.¡±


    Five minutester, Nancy and Uncle Joe brought Nichs to the room.


    ¡°Does it hurt?¡±


    Her voice was trembling when she asked Nichs,


    How could it not hurt after bleeding so much?


    ¡°Hold on a minute. I¡¯ll treat your wounds.¡±


    Nancy hurriedly looked for the medical kit.


    Maybe because she was too anxious, she searched several ces before finding the medical kit.


    She was in a hurry even when opening the medical kit.


    Nichs¡¯ entire back was covered in blood, and the scars were scattered across his body.


    The bruises are lumpy, reddish, and purplish.


    It was shocking to see.


    Ordinary crutches are smooth. Even if it hurts, there will be no severe scars. At most, it will be bruises


    or internal injuries.


    But Jacob¡¯s crutch is a custom-made leading stick. It must have been painful when that hit Nichs.


    ¡°You¡¯re bleeding a lot. I¡¯m going to cut your clothes off.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    After getting his approval, Nancy picked up the scissors and carefully cut his shirt.


    She was very terrified.


    She is afraid of hurting him and identally cutting his flesh.


    The whole process was frightening to death.


    After cutting the clothes, Nancy cried as she saw all of Nichs¡¯ wounds.


    His wounds were so deep. He must have felt pain a lot.


    Taking a deep breath, Nancy suppressed the sadness. She cleaned his wounds, then disinfected. and


    bandaged them.


    During the whole process, Nichs cooperated very well.


    He gritted his teeth while holding that pain and didn¡¯t scream.


    Nancy had to admire his endurance. If it was an ordinary person, he might have screamed out.


    ¡°It¡¯s done,¡± Nancy said after fastening the bandage.


    ¡°Okay, thank you.¡±


    ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t need to meet Grandpa. He has already given me the document. You¡¯ve got what


    you want. Why bother to go and get beaten up?¡±


    Nichs smiled and answered, ¡°No, I must get this beating. Grandpa is angry and will feel better


    if he beats me.¡±


    ¡°But your wounds¡­


    After all, Nancy felt sad.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Grandpa often hit me when I was young. He knew how to control his power. It hurts a little,


    but I won¡¯t die.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Nancy looked at the time, hesitated for a long time, and asked, ¡°It¡¯s 12 p.m. now. The Civil Office might


    be closed when we arrive. Should we go there?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll try. I also want to treat you to lunch.¡±


    ¡°Okay¡±


    Nancy lowered her head and silently clenched her bands.


    To get a divorce, he would rather be beaten like this by Grandpa.


    Even if he was seriously injured, he still wanted to get a divorce.


    It seems he can¡¯t wait and wants to divorce soon.


    Then, she will fulfill hisst wish.


    It was thest thing she could do for him.


    Nancy moved the lockbox before Nichs, saying, ¡°We have to open it first and take out the


    documents.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Nichs skillfully twisted a few numbers and then took out the document inside.


    It is their marriage certificate.


    Nancy put her document together with her ID card and other documents.


    Nichs asked Nancy what she wanted to eat after getting in the car. Nancy thought for a long time


    and suddenly answered, ¡°I want a sandwich.¡±


    ¡°Sandwich? Are you sure?¡± Nichs was speechless.


    Nancy nodded and said, ¡°Yes, I want to eat the sandwich at the restaurant opposite my high school.¡±


    ¡°Which high school did you attend to?¡±


    ¡°City No. 1 School,¡± Nancy replied.


    ¡°What a coincidence, it¡¯s the same high school as mine,¡± Nichs said unexpectedly.


    Nancy replied, ¡°Really? Are you also in City No. 1 School? What a coincidence.¡±


    But actually, it¡¯s not surprising.


    She had known for a long time that they were in the same high school, but he didn¡¯t remember it.


    Nancy knew she could never forget the past, but Nichs never remembered it.


    She felt a little sad.


    When they arrived at City No. 1 School, there were many people because it was lunchtime.


    Nancy and Nichs exited the car together to find the sandwich restaurant. The food street


    outside the high school was a little small. They had seen all the restaurants in a few minutes.


    They walked around several times but couldn¡¯t find the sandwich restaurant.


    Finally, after asking around, they found out that the uncle who sold sandwich had stopped working


    there a long time ago.


    Nancy was a little disappointed.


    But when she thought that many years had passed, people would change.


    Many things have changed in this long time.


    Even though the environment is the same, people must have changed.


    In the end, they randomly found a sandwich restaurant.


    There are many people inside, and it seems like this restaurant is running well.


    When they entered, this small restaurant was already full of students. They waited for a corner seat


    after a couple left.


    After waiting for a few more minutes, the sandwiches arrived.


    Nancy was hungry, so she didn¡¯t hold back and started eating.


    When she finished eating, Nichs only ate half of it.


    She can see the school yground surrounded by tall and lush trees through the window. It¡¯s very


    dense.


    Nancy suddenly remembered that summer.


    That year, she was in the first year of high school, and Nichs was in the third year of high. school.


    ¡°What are you thinking about so seriously?¡± Nichs finished his sandwich, then looked at her


    and asked.


    Nancy turned her head, looked at him, and asked mysteriously, ¡°Nichs, do you still remember the


    first time we met?¡±


    ¡°I remembered.¡±


    He stared at the jade bracelet on Nancy¡¯s wrist and said, ¡°You took this bracelet to Grandpa¡¯s house


    and said that your mother is Grandpa¡¯s lifesaver.¡±


    Nancy smiled faintly and nodded, ¡°Yeah.¡±


    He forgot.


    Sure enough, he forgot.


    He forgot everything.


    The first time they met was obviously a long time earlier than that time.


    Unfortunately, Nichs didn¡¯t remember it.


    ¡°Do you believe in love at first sight?¡± Nancy asked him again.


    ¡°I believe,¡± Nichs said.


    He answered it simply and firmly.


    But soon, he said, ¡°However, it won¡¯t happen to me.


    ¡°Then how about Madelline?¡± Nancy asked curiously.


    ¡°I like her after getting along.¡± Nichs replied.


    But Nancy believed it because she fell in love with Nichs at first sight.


    She has loved him for ten years.


    Nancy didn¡¯t ask any more questions. It was already half past one.


    They arrived at the Civil Office at 2 p.m., but The Civil Office was closed, as they predicted.


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    While Nancy got in the car, she received a call from Uncle Joe.


    Uncle Joe¡¯s words exploded in her mind like a bomb.


    She grabbed her phone and couldn¡¯t believe it, ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯lle right away.¡± Nancy covered her lips and burst into tears.

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    ¡°Hurry, let¡¯s go to the hospital. Uncle Joe said that Grandpa had fainted. They are rescuing him.¡± Nancy


    finished her words tremblingly..


    Jacob is already old, and his health condition is not good.


    She couldn¡¯t imagine whether Jacob would be able toe out well once he entered the emergency


    room.


    She is afraid.


    She is so scared.


    However, at the traffic light, Nancy discovered Nichs didn¡¯t turn.


    ¡°Nichs, go to the hospital. Where are you going? Nancy became angry.


    She turned pale angrily.


    Nichs held his hands on the steering wheel calmly.


    Compared to Nancy¡¯s panic and nervousness, he didn¡¯t seem affected and was always calm.


    ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t worry. I knew Grandpa. He may not be sick.¡±


    ¡°When I was young, Grandpa often used a trick of being sick to deceive me. I was fooled many times.


    Grandpa probably didn¡¯t want us to divorce, so he used this trick again.¡±


    Nichs thought that after he said this, Nancy would feel more at ease or calmer.


    However, her reaction waspletely unexpected.


    Nancy stared at him very angrily. Her voice was even more angry, ¡°Nichs, what do you mean?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t care whether Grandpa deceived you or not, and I don¡¯t care what guesses you made. Even if


    Grandpa pretends to be sick, I will immediately rush to the hospital.


    ¡°Turn around and go to the hospital right away!¡±


    Her life could no longer withstand any assumptions


    Jacob was not in good health. When she saw him today, she felt he was exhausted and aged a lot.


    If it was true, she couldn¡¯t imagine it


    Therefore, she did not allow something to happen to Jacob.


    Even if it¡¯s fake, even if Jacob is lying to her, she is willing.


    However, she had to go herself to confirm that Jacob was healthy.


    When they arrived at the hospital, Nancy rushed straight up.


    When she saw the lights in the emergency room were on, she instantly went limp and almost fell.


    ¡°Dad, Mom, how is Grandpa?¡± Nancy¡¯s voice trembled unbearably.


    For some reason, she had a terrible feeling.


    Moreover, she also strongly felt that she seemed to lose something again.


    Seeing that Sarah and Albert were outside the emergency room with serious expressions, Nichs


    knew that something terrible had happened.


    ¡°Why did Grandpa suddenly end up in the emergency room?¡±


    Nichs looked at the bright red letter, and his heart suddenly beat fast.


    Albert stood aside. His eyes were bloodshot as if he had aged a lot instantly.


    ¡°Mom, tell me. Are you hiding something from us?¡± Nichs was keenly aware of something.


    Sarah raised her head and said lowly, ¡°It¡¯s already happened. I couldn¡¯t hide it any longer. Besides, it¡¯s


    time for you to find out.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa¡¯s illness has never improved. He has end-stage liver cancer. A month ago, the doctor issued


    a critical illness notice, saying that Grandpa¡­


    Sarah¡¯s voice trembled, and she could not continue to speak.


    Albert came over to support her and continued, ¡°That¡¯s why Grandpa brought forward his 80th birthday.


    He was afraid that he wouldn¡¯t make it to that day. He didn¡¯t want to leave any regrets.¡±


    ¡°He didn¡¯t let anyone tell you both.¡±


    Nancy cried and leaned against Nichs¡¯ arms. She trembled so much.


    She would not have believed it if her father-inw hadn¡¯t told her this.


    How could that grey-haired, warm, and kind Jacob, who loved her, diagnosed with liver cancer?


    By the time she knew it, it was alreadyte.


    Why?


    Why did she only know now?


    ¡°No¡­¡± Nichs shook his head. He looked at Albert with red eyes. ¡°I don¡¯t believe it. You lied to me!¡±


    ¡°Since I was a child, Grandpa liked to lie to me about being sick so that I would be obedient. It¡¯s the


    same this time, right? I know that he doesn¡¯t want me to divorce Nancy. I¡¯ll listen to him. If he recovers,


    I won¡¯t divorced. I will live happily with Nancy for the rest of my life.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll listen to him in everything.¡±


    Albert knew they couldn¡¯t ept it for a while, but what he said was true.


    ¡°Nichs, Nancy, I didn¡¯t lie to you. This is true. You can ask the doctor to check the medical records if


    you don¡¯t believe it. Three months ago, Grandpa was diagnosed with end-stage liver


    cancer.


    Nichs¡¯ eyes were scarlet, and he looked at Albert coldly while asking, ¡°Three months ago? Since


    you already knew it, why didn¡¯t you tell us? Why did you hide it from us?¡±


    ¡°Albert!¡± Nichs shouted his name angrily in front of him.


    ¡°Albert, he is my Grandpa and your father. Why did you hide it from me? Why?¡± Nichs shouted with


    his veins popping out on his face angrily.


    ¡°I know that you are resentful towards Grandpa. You hate him for separating you and that woman. You


    hate him for not letting the illegitimate child in. But he is your father. How can you be so cruel? Do you


    still have humanity?¡±


    Nichs already hated his father.


    In this way, the hatred became more and more.


    He reached out and grabbed Albert¡¯s cor, almost punching him.


    Then, Sarah rushed over, grabbed Nichs¡¯ hand, and exined with red eyes, ¡°Nichs, I know. you


    hate your father, but you can¡¯t me him for this matter.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa won¡¯t let us tell you. Otherwise, he won¡¯t receive treatment.¡±


    ¡°We have no choice but to hide it from you.¡±


    Sarah cried after she finished speaking.


    Nancy also cried very sadly.


    ¡°Since Grandpa has been treated, why is it still like this?¡± Nichs asked feebly.


    ¡°Grandpa is already old. Who can escape end-stage liver cancer? The treatment just relieves some


    pain and extends his life a little. Do you think Grandpa can be cured?¡±


    Although, everyone cannot ept this fact.


    However, this is a cruel fact.


    Nichs squatted on the ground, held his head, and stared at the bottom..


    Nancy knew that he felt sad. He felt sorry that he thought Grandpa was joking and he misunderstood


    Grandpa.


    She walked over, hugged Nichs, andforted him gently, ¡°Grandpa won¡¯t me you. I really hope


    what you said in the car is true.¡±


    ¡°I hope Grandpa lied to me. I hope this is all false.


    ¡°I hope Grandpa will still call my name when I wake up.¡±


    ¡°Even if Grandpa holds a crutch and wants to hit you ten or twenty times, I won¡¯t stop him. I would


    rather you be beaten by Grandpa.¡±


    As Nancy spoke, her tears poured.


    ¡°I am willing, too,¡± Nichs said.


    Nancy nodded, and her tears started to pour down.

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    Nancy wanted tofort Nichs, but she couldn¡¯t even calm herself.


    Her tears fell on Nichs¡¯ shirt.


    Perhaps she cried a lot and quickly soaked his bandage and wound..


    The wounds on Nichs¡¯ back soon smudged red, and the blood seeped through his white shirt.


    However, no one had time to care about it.


    They waited a long time until the lights in the emergency room turned off, and the doctor came.


    out.


    Everyone ran forward quickly.


    Nichs spoke first, ¡°Doctor, how is Grandpa?¡±


    He was always calm, but now his voice was trembling.


    Nancy¡¯s eyes were red, and she hardly dared to listen to the doctor¡¯s exnation.


    However, the cruelest moment was yet toe.


    The doctor removed his mask, looked at them seriously, and finally said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Sallow. We did


    our best. Please have a proper farewell with Mr. Jacob!¡±


    Nancy staggered, and she couldn¡¯t bear it any longer. She cried loudly.


    How did this happen?¡¯


    ¡®How?¡±


    ¡®Grandpa was okay in the morning, and it¡¯s only been a few hours. Why did everything change?¡±


    She couldn¡¯t believe it and didn¡¯t want to believe it, no matter what.


    The atmosphere in the ward was tranquil.


    Jacob was wearing a venttor and lying on the hospital bed with his eyes closed.


    Everyone stood by the hospital bed, waiting for him to wake up.


    However, before Jacob woke up, an unexpected guest arrived.


    The woman had applied heavy makeup, adorned herself with bright red lipstick, extended her


    artificial nails, wore high heels, and donned a coordinated red dress.


    Even though Nancy had never seen her before, she could guess who that woman was.


    Maybe it was the woman her father-inw was having an affair with..


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Albert ran over angrily.


    The woman said sadly, ¡°Dad is hospitalized and in danger. As his daughter-inw, of course, I have to


    come to visit him.¡±


    Shepletely disregarded Sarah when she bluntly used the word ¡°daughter-inw¡±.


    ¡°Go back immediately. I don¡¯t want to see you again.¡± Albert looked impatient.


    Just as the woman wanted to speak, suddenly, Nichs walked over.


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    He nced at the bodyguards around him and said coldly, ¡°Drag this woman out and find a ce to


    lock her up. No one can let her out without my permission.¡±


    While he spoke, he looked at Albert.


    Albert didn¡¯t object, so it means that he agreed.


    That woman was dissatisfied. When she wanted to resist, the bodyguard covered her lips and dragged


    her out.


    When she went out, Jacob opened his eyes slightly and woke up.


    Seeing Jacob wake up, several people gathered around him.


    Nancy and Sarah held his hand gently.


    ¡°Grandpa¡­¡±


    ¡°Dad¡­¡±


    They spoke at the same time.


    Jacob first looked at the few people around him and then at the ceiling above his head.


    Then he felt relieved as if he understood everything.


    ¡°Grandpa, are you thirsty? Do you want some water?¡± Nancy asked first.


    Jacob nodded ¡°Yeah¡±


    Nancy Immediately went to pour a ss of warm water, brought it to the bed, and then fed Jacob


    little by little with a straw.


    After drinking the water, Jacob looked at them seriously and said calmly, ¡°Don¡¯t be sad. When people


    get old, they will always reach this point. I have mentally prepared myself, so I¡¯m not afraid.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, please take Nancy out. I have something to say to your parents.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Although reluctant, Nancy still left the ward with Nichs.


    However, just outside the ward¡­


    Nancy met a person she least wanted to see.


    Madelline hurried over, pushing the wheelchair.


    When she saw Nichs, she was panicking and highly nervous.


    ¡°Nichs, how is Grandpa? As soon as I got the news, I came right away.¡±


    ¡°How do you know?¡± Nancy nced at her, and then her eyesnded on Nichs.


    Madelline knew she had misunderstood and quickly exined, ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t get me wrong. Nichs


    didn¡¯t tell me. One of my friends who was in this hospital told me.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Nancy still suspects her.


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯m so unreasonable?¡± Nichs asked


    Only then did Nancy believe them.


    But then, she looked at Madelline, ¡°I don¡¯t care how you knew it and if you came to see Grandpa


    sincerely or were just pretending. Madelline, listen to me, push your wheelchair, and leave


    immediately.¡±


    Madelline bit her lip and looked at Nancy softly, ¡°Nancy, I mean¡­ well, I know Grandpa doesn¡¯t like me,


    but I never med Grandpa. Is it wrong that I want to see him?¡±


    ¡°You knew Grandpa doesn¡¯t like you, but you stille here shamelessly. Madelline, what are you


    thinking about?¡± Nancy suddenly shouted.


    She never gets mad.


    Others thought that Nancy was a quiet, soft, and weak person.


    This outburst shocked Madelline


    Seeing that Nancy didn¡¯t let her in, Madelline looked at Nichs again, ¡°Nichs, please, don¡¯t drive


    me away. Grandpa is seriously ill. I want to send him on hisst journey. I promise I won¡¯t trouble you


    anymore¡­¡±


    Before Madelline could finish her sentence, Nancy suddenly pped her face.


    Her mind was nk. Madelline just raised her head, but she still hadn¡¯t reacted..


    Suddenly, another p fell hard on the other side of her face.


    There were two clear palm marks on Madelline¡¯s face, which were obvious.


    ¡°Madelline, what do you mean? Who said this is Grandpa¡¯sst journey? Believe it or not, I will tear


    your mouth apart!¡±


    ¡°Get out of here right now!¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t leave, I¡¯ll have someone throw you out.¡±


    Nancy was furious.


    Madelline has never seen Nancy like this.


    Not only her, but Nichs has never seen it either.


    He knew she was worried and cared about Grandpa, but he didn¡¯t expect Nancy to worry deeply


    for him.


    Usually, no matter how angry she was, she had never been so out of control.


    But today, like a ferocious tiger, she stretched out her sharpest ws and opened her bloody. mouth.


    ¡°Nichs¡­¡± Madelline trembled and turned herst hope to Nichs.


    ¡°Get lost now!¡± Nancy shouted.


    Nichs didn¡¯t speak.


    Under Nancy¡¯s ring gaze, Madelline slid into her wheelchair and left in embarrassment.


    In the ward, Jacob smiled happily, ¡°Nancy finally lost her temper once, and it was because of me. I¡¯m


    delighted¡±


    ¡°After I leave, I¡¯m most worried about Nancy. You must swear that no matter what happens in the


    future, you will take care of her.¡±


    ¡°As for the divorce proceedings, I believe they haven¡¯t finalized them today. It would be best if


    you tried to stop them. I hope my grandson and granddaughter-inw can grow old and spend this life


    together.¡±


    ¡°Okay, go and call Nichs in,¡± Jacob instructed.


    ¡°Dad¡­¡± Albert and Sarah shouted reluctantly at the same time.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t die until I exin everything.


    Soon, Nichs came in to meet Jacob.


    His eyes were red and became moist..


    He stretched his hand, held Jacob tightly, and mustered great courage before speaking, ¡°Grandpa,


    I¡¯m here.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t beat around the bush. I had only one wish for you. Can you fulfill my


    ¡°Grandpa, just say it.¡±


    wish?¡±


    ¡°After I passed away, I was most concerned about Nancy. So, please, don¡¯t divorce her. Take good


    care of her, protect her, love her. Can you do that, Nichs?¡±

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    ¡°Yes, I can.¡±


    Nichs nodded and added, ¡°Grandpa, I promise you.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Grandpa was so happy that he smiled and said, ¡°Then, I am rest assured now,¡±


    ¡°Go and bring Nancy in.¡±


    Nancy was thest to enter.


    When she reached the doorway, she desperately wiped away her tears.


    She knew Grandpa wanted to see her smile, and he didn¡¯t want her to cry,


    So she had to hold it in, she shouldn¡¯t cry, she absolutely shouldn¡¯t.


    After struggling to adjust her emotions, Nancy tried to smile and walked up to Grandpa, holding


    his hand.


    ¡°Grandpa, it¡¯s me, Nancy.¡±


    Nancy kept on forcing herself, telling herself to smile.


    She had to show her best side to Grandpa, make him happy, and not let him worry.


    But she couldn¡¯t hold back her tears as soon as she spoke.


    ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t cry. Birth, old age, sickness, and death are thews of humanity. Everyone will eventually


    reach this stage. It¡¯s just that I got there a little earlier. After I¡¯m gone, what worries me the most is you.¡±


    Nancy held his hand and desperately shook her head, ¡°No, Grandpa. I don¡¯t want you to pass away. I


    want you to always be by my side.¡±


    ¡°We made a promise, didn¡¯t we? I still have to take you to travel. I still need to fulfill that promise. How


    can you leave me all alone?¡±


    Nancy cried so hard that she could hardly catch her breath. She couldn¡¯t ept it.


    She even felt like everything in front of her was just a dream.


    She thought that when she woke up, the dream would be over.


    ¡°Nancy, I know you¡¯ve always harbored doubts about your marriage to Nichs. You thought he wasn¡¯t


    voluntary, so you were disappointed. But I want to tell you that sometimes the process isn¡¯t


    important, the result is.¡±


    ¡°Did you always think I let you marry Nichs out of gratitude?¡±


    Nancy nodded. ¡°Yes.¡±


    Indeed, she had always thought that way.


    Grandpa shook his head and said, ¡°Back then, your mother saved me, and everyone thought I let you


    marry Nichs just because I wanted to repay my favor and to ease my conscience. But, if it was only


    about gratitude, I had a thousand ways to do it. I could have given you money, luxury cars, vis,


    shares, and many more. But do you know why I specifically chose this path?¡±


    Nancy shook her head and listened quietly.


    ¡°Because only this way can you ensure your lifelong happiness. Only when everything about you is tied


    to Nichs can it be more reliable.


    ¡°Of course, I had some selfishness, too. Over the years, there have been a lot of things. I¡¯ve seen


    many girls, but you are the most suitable for Nichs. Madelline is not the one for him. They will not be


    happy together. Her thoughts aren¡¯t pure, and she wants too much.¡±


    ¡°But Nancy, you are different. You¡¯re kind and pure, and you¡¯ve never been one topete,¡±


    ¡°You need to remember my words. One day, Nichs will discover your kindness. He will have a


    change of heart and fall in love with you. You¡¯ll have many chubby little kids, and when that time.


    comes, remember to tell me and share a drink with me.¡±


    Nancy smiled and promised, ¡°Sure, Grandpa. I¡¯ll remember it.¡±


    Grandpa patted her hand, hanging onto hisst breath, and continued to speak.


    ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s difficult now. But you guys are husband and wife. In this life, you should go hand in hand,


    share joys, and face difficulties together. Trust me, you will surely find your happiness.¡±


    ¡°I built the Sallows from the scratch. You probably have yet to hear me mention Grandma much. She


    passed away many years ago, but she was the woman I loved most. She was intelligent, elegant, wise,


    and kind. I could make the Sallows this big, and it¡¯s all because of her support.¡±


    ¡°For all these years, as long as she was here, I felt at ease.¡±


    ¡°Butter on, as our conditions improved, her illness worsened. I couldn¡¯t keep her with me in the end.


    After hanging on for so long, it¡¯s time for me to go and apany her


    At this point, Grandpa smiled gently.


    After many years, this was the first time Nancy had seen such an indulgent and happy expression on


    Grandpa¡¯s face.


    ¡°Grandpa, you must have loved Grandma very, very much.¡±


    ¡°Yes. Grandpa nodded thoughtfully, his thoughts drifting far away. ¡°Yes, I loved her very much.


    ¡°I¡¯m just like you guys. I miss Grandma. So, I also want to pursue my love. I feel pleased when I can


    apany Grandma.¡±


    After saying this, Grandpa looked highly exhausted.


    Nancy poured him a ss of water, and after he drank it, he closed his eyes to rest.


    Nancy watched him with his closed eyes, suddenly feeling very afraid.


    But she didn¡¯t dare to say anything.


    And also dare not move.


    She was waiting in silence.


    An agonizing wait.


    Several minutester, Grandpa slowly opened his eyes again and spoke with great effort, ¡°Nancy, I¡¯ve


    left a key with your mother. Use it to open the second drawer. There¡¯s a letter I¡¯ve written for you. I can¡¯t


    speak anymore, so I wrote everything in the letter.¡±


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    ¡°Okay, Grandpa. I will surely take a look as soon as I get home.¡±


    Nancy nodded vigorously, but her tears continued to flow uncontrobly.


    ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t cry. I¡¯m not in pain.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Nancy quickly wiped the tears from her face. ¡°I¡¯ll listen to you. I won¡¯t cry.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, I have a secret that I want to tell you.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Grandpa was quite surprised.


    Nancy leaned closer to Grandpa¡¯s ear and whispered, ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯ve loved Nichs for many years,


    and I love him very much. Don¡¯t worry. I will cherish our marriage,


    many,


    ¡°And¡­ Nancy ced her hand on her abdomen, her gaze gentle and radiant as she said, ¡°Grandpa,


    I¡¯m pregnant.¡±


    When Grandpa heard this, his eyes sparkled with excitement, showing an unusual enthusiasm.


    Perhaps he was too excited. His lips trembled, and he didn¡¯t speak for a while.


    But it was clear that he was pleased.


    Nancy knew what he wanted to ask and quickly grabbed his hand, exining earnestly, ¡°It¡¯s true,


    Grandpa. I didn¡¯t lie to you. It¡¯s been almost two months.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, don¡¯t worry. I will follow your advice and protect the baby and our home.¡±


    ¡°Good.¡± Grandpa was ecstatic, and saying this word took him a while.


    After the excitement, Grandpa took a deep breath and looked extremely tired.


    Nancy knew that the moment was approaching.


    The medical equipment started making intense noises, and everyone rushed in.


    Grandpa smiled at everyone, then lowered his hands, closing his eyes forever.


    When he left, there was a faint smile on his lips.


    The doctor made every effort to save him, but it was futile.


    Finally, the doctor announced the time of death.


    The doctor said that Grandpa passed away peacefully, without pain, and must have felt content in


    his heart.


    However, this couldn¡¯t alleviate the grief and emptiness in her heart.


    Nancy sat there nkly, like a lifeless statue,pletely motionless.


    Her hands didn¡¯t move.


    Her entire body remained still.


    Her eyelids didn¡¯t blink, and her whole person was like a sculpture.


    For a long, long time, she couldn¡¯te to terms with this reality.


    It was until Sarah hugged her, crying loudly, ¡°Nancy, please say something. Don¡¯t scare me.

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    Chapter 45 Let¡¯s Go Home, I Want a Hug


    A dayter, it was Grandpa¡¯s funeral.


    The funeral parlor was solemn and oppressive, with many peopleing to pay


    Nancy silently knelt in front of the memorial hall, gazing at Grandpa¡¯s photo.


    Grandpa had said he didn¡¯t want her to cry.


    She had also listened to Grandpa, not shedding a tear.


    On the day of the burial, it rained heavily.


    The rain poured down relentlessly.


    their respects.


    Nancy wore ck clothes with a white flower pinned to her chest. She held a ck umbre and stood


    among the crowd.


    It was as if she could see Grandpa smiling at her through the pouring rain.


    He said, ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t cry. I like to see you smile. You¡¯re most beautiful when you smile.¡±


    Thus, Nancy had been holding on.


    It wasn¡¯t until all the guests had left that she threw away the umbre, staggered to Grandpa¡¯s


    tombstone, and knelt with a thud.


    ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯ve been good. I listened to you, and I didn¡¯t cry.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t cry.¡±


    Her tears flowed like a faucet turned on full st.


    Nancy suddenly felt grateful for the heavy rain because it hid her tears from everyone¡¯s view.


    But how could she not be sad?


    How could she not be heartbroken?


    Nichs remained kneeling in front of Grandpa¡¯s tombstone, his entire body soaked by the rain.


    However, he continued to kneel resolutely.


    No matter who tried to pull him away, it had no use.


    He knelt, looking at Grandpa¡¯s photo with firm.


    eyes.


    Nancy knew he was ming himself, seeking redemption.


    He believed he had made Grandpa angry. If it¡¯s not because of him, Grandpa may have been able to


    stay with them a little longer.


    ¡°Nichs¡­ ¡°Nancy approached and tried to pull him away.


    But Nichs remained firmly on his knees, showing no signs of wavering.


    ¡°I¡¯ll have Lynn take you back. You haven¡¯t slept in days. Go home and rest well. Grandpa would want


    you to be fine.¡±


    ¡°You haven¡¯t slept either. You need rest,¡± Nancy said, her heart aching as she looked at him.


    The heavy rain washed over both of them, leaving them soaked.


    Rainwater dripped down their hair and faces, flowing relentlessly.


    ¡°Nichs, Grandpa wouldn¡¯t want to see you like this. Get up, let¡¯s go home.¡±


    Nancy reached out to pull him up.


    Suddenly, Nichs reached out and pulled Nancy into his arms.


    In the next moment, Nancy heard him sobbing. He buried his head in her neck and cried in


    Sorrow.


    Though he had been trying to restrain himself, Nancy could still feel the intense trembling throughout


    his body.


    Nancy reached out and gently cradled his head in her arms.


    She had always thought she would be the one who was the most devastated by Grandpa¡¯s passing.


    But at this moment, she realized she was wrong.


    Nichs was the one suffering the most.


    Grandpa had taught him since he was a child, learning how to be a person and how to do business.


    Grandpa passed down all his skills to him.


    Grandpa had been with him through every stage of his life.


    But now, Grandpa had left him and his world suddenly.


    ¡°I am a sinner, aren¡¯t I? I caused Grandpa¡¯s death.¡±


    ¡°If I hadn¡¯t insisted on getting a divorce and angered him, he wouldn¡¯t have left.¡±


    Nichs murmured in sadness. His eyes were red and filled with bloodshot, and he no longer had the


    elegant and handsome appearance he used to have.


    Nancy looked at him, feeling even more heartbroken.


    She reached out and held him tighter, softlyforting him, ¡°Grandpa loved you so much. He wouldn¡¯t


    me you.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa said he didn¡¯t leave. He just went there to be with Grandma.¡±


    ¡°Is that true?¡± He raised his head, and his dark eyes looked at her like a helpless child.


    Nancy nodded, ¡°Yes, Grandpa told me this himself


    ¡°The wind is so strong, and I¡¯m so cold. Nichs, can we go home?¡±


    After Nancy finished her words, she suddenly felt intense pain in her lower abdomen before she could


    get an answer.


    She knew all too well about the tugging and pain.


    Thinking of the baby, she instantly had a bad feeling.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Nichs keenly noticed her distress.


    ¡°Nichs, 1¡­¡± She looked up, her gaze nervous as she said, ¡°My stomach hurts.¡±


    Nichs bent down and scooped her into his arms, striding forward with long steps. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯re


    going home right away.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nancy managed a relieved smile but nodded with difficulty.


    However, the pain in her abdomen was bing increasingly unbearable.


    They were in the car.


    Nichs instructed Lynn Dawn to turn the temperature to the maximum.


    Warm air enveloped the entire car, gradually warming it up.


    But even so, Nancy frowned, feeling her lower abdomen was in excruciating pain.


    She wasn¡¯t afraid of the pain.


    But she was afraid for the baby.


    She was afraid.


    Very, very scared.


    ¡°Nichs, I need to go to the hospital. Can you take me to the hospital as quickly as possible?¡±


    Of course, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m here and won¡¯t let anything happen to you.¡±


    Finished speaking, Nichs held her tightly in his arms andforted her gently, ¡°Close your eyes and


    rest. I¡¯ll wake you up when we reach the hospital.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    The next moment, she felt a warmth on her lower abdomen.


    Looking down, she saw Nichs¡¯ hand covering her belly, keeping her warm.


    A faint smile appeared on Nancy¡¯s pale face. With that smile, she closed her eyes and fell asleep in


    his arms.


    Perhaps she¡¯s too tired. As soon as she closed her eyes, she drifted off into sleep.


    When Nancy opened her eyes, she was already in the hospital.


    ¡°Are you awake?¡± Nichs ced her on the hospital bed and brought a pillow to lean on.


    Nancy immediately noticed that she was wearing pure cotton pajamas and looked at him in surprise.


    Nichs replied, ¡°Your clothes were all wet, and it¡¯s easy to get sick. I changed them for you.¡±


    ¡°You¡­¡± Nancy stared at him, and after a while, she managed to squeeze out a sentence, ¡°How can


    you change my clothes?¡±


    ¡°As your husband, I believe I have the right to change my wife¡¯s clothes, Nichs said calmly.


    Wife?


    It was such a gentle and intimate term.


    If she remembered correctly, this was the first time he had used it since they got married.


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    ¡°It¡¯s a bit better, but it still hurts,¡± Nancy replied.


    ¡°Okay, wait here. I¡¯ll call the doctor.¡±


    Thinking about her pregnancy, Nancy immediately added, ¡°Call the same doctor asst time.¡±


    ¡°That doctor might not be avable, Nichs said.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡± Nancy smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m much better now, and that doctor knows my situation. better.


    Besides, I like her, so I¡¯d like her to examine me.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Luckily, when Nichs went to find the doctor, she was in her office.


    When she entered the room and saw Nancy, she recognized her immediately.


    The doctor reacted swiftly and turned to Nichs, saying, ¡°Family member, please step out.¡±


    After the examination, the doctor looked at Nancy and said, ¡°There are some signs of a miscarriage,


    but luckily, the bleeding has stopped. You must take the anti-miscarriage medication as scheduled for


    the next few days. If there¡¯s any bleeding,e to the hospital immediately.¡±


    ¡°Okay, thank you, Doctor.¡±


    After the doctor left, Nichs entered the room and asked, ¡°What did the doctor say?¡±


    ¡°She prescribed some medication. It shouldn¡¯t be a big problem,¡± Nancy replied.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll have Lynn take you back home.¡±


    Nichs started to walk towards the door to call Lynn.


    Nancy immediately got off the bed and hugged him from behind. ¡°Nichs, don¡¯t go.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ tall figure froze in ce, and he asked in disbelief, ¡°Nancy, are you


    ¡°I know you want to return to Grandpa¡¯s grave to atone for your actions. But please, don¡¯t go. Grandpa


    wouldn¡¯t want you to do that. Can you take me home instead?¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t slept for days and can¡¯t sleep without you hugging me.¡±

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    Chapter 46 We Weren¡¯t Getting Divorced, Were We?


    Nancy hugged Nichs¡¯ waist tightly while her head pressed against his back.


    Nichs felt the warmth, and his body became more stiff.


    After moving his fingers, Nichs finally spoke, ¡°Okay.¡±


    Just a word.


    Although it was so simple, Nancy was very delighted and contented.


    After reaching home, Nichs prepared a hot water tub for Nancy.


    It rained heavily today. They had been drenched in the rain for several hours. If they don¡¯t get rid of the


    cold on their bodies, they might catch a cold againter.


    After taking a bath, Nancy did feel much warmer.


    Nancy¡¯s face was also not as pale as before.


    While Nichs was showering, Nancy immediately drank medicine to protect the fetus with


    warm water.


    Then she went to bed and slept.


    Sleepy.


    She was too sleepy.


    Nichs went to bed after taking a shower. When he was about to call Nancy, Nichs found that


    Nancy had already fallen asleep in bed.


    ¡°Liar¡±


    Nichs reached out and touched Nancy¡¯s hair. His eyes filled with tenderness.


    She just pitifully said that she couldn¡¯t fall asleep without him hugging her, but she fell asleep in the


    blink of an eye.


    After not sleeping for four days, Nichsid down next to her and fell asleep as soon as he closed his


    eyes.


    In the middle of the night, Nancy touched a warm wall in a daze.


    She smiled, turned around, and went back to sleep peacefully.


    This time, both of them slept deeply.


    They woke up after a night¡¯s sleep, and it was already ten o¡¯clock.


    The sunlight outside the window was intense, shining through and hurting everybody¡¯s eyes.


    Nancy quickly turned around but instantly met Nichs¡¯ gaze.


    His eyes were as dark and deep as ever.


    Nancy immediately lowered her head.


    There have been too many changes recently.


    If not for Grandpa¡¯s sudden passing, they would have divorced long ago, bing strangers.


    Meanwhile, at this moment, they were still lying on the same bed and looking at each other.


    Wasn¡¯t it ironic?


    ¡°Who said she had to hug me to fall asleep but fell asleep after I got out of the shower?¡± Nichs


    spoke first.


    Nancy raised her head and felt embarrassed. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was too sleepy. I fell asleep as soon as I got


    to bed.¡±


    ¡°Did you sleep well?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I sleep well.¡±


    Nichs lifted the quilt and got up from the bed. He opened the closet to take a beige dress and put it


    on the bed.


    Nancy was a bit surprised. If she remembered correctly, this was the first time he took the initiative to


    get her clothes during their two-year marriage. Of course, except for the pajamas at that time.


    ¡°Faster, get up and have breakfast. You are not feeling well, so you shouldn¡¯t skip breakfast.¡±


    ¡°Okay¡±


    Nancy nodded. She took the clothes and put them on quickly.


    After washing up, they went to the dining room together.


    Breakfast was ready in the dining room. All were Nancy¡¯s favorite dishes.


    Nancy looked at the breakfast on the table, and her thoughts instantly returned to the day.


    Nichs proposed to divorce.


    This situation was very simr to that day.


    Thinking of his tone when he mentioned divorce. Nancy¡¯s heart would still feel painful.


    The dining room was so quiet that even they could hear the sounds of forks and


    spoons.


    Both of them ate breakfast slowly, and neither of them spoke.


    However, as if they had a tacit understanding, they ate breakfast very slowly.


    Nancy drank a bowl of porridge for almost ten minutes.


    In the end, they finished eating everything on the table. When there was nothing left to eat, they raised


    their heads to look at each other.


    ¡°Nichs¡­¡±


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    Both of them were talking at the same time.


    ¡°You go first!¡± Nancy said.


    Like the other day, Nancy gave Nichs the chance to speak first.


    Although Grandpa had expressed his wish, she wouldn¡¯t force him if he insisted on getting a divorce.


    She would cooperate with him in going through with the divorce proceedings.


    Nichs frowned and looked at her. ¡°You go first this time.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    ¡°Yes, you go first.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nancy nodded.


    Nancy clenched her fists. Her palms were almost wet and covered withyers of sweat.


    The words in her heart kept brewing in her throat, but no matter how she tried, she didn¡¯t know how to


    begin.


    Ultimately, she closed her eyes, disregarded everything, and yelled, ¡°I wanted to say, if possible, can


    we not get a divorce?¡±


    ¡°I regret it. I don¡¯t want a divorce.¡±


    Nancy added.


    After saying that, she felt as if the world had stopped.


    The entire dining room was tranquil.


    Holding her breath, Nancy waited earnestly for the answer.


    When looking up, Nancy found that Nichs¡¯ eyebrows were still profoundly frowned upon.


    She pinched her palm hard and immediately spoke. I¡¯m sorry, I overstepped.¡±


    ¡°If you still insist on divorcing, we can go now. I¡¯ve already prepared the documents.¡±


    After saying that, Nancy got up and went upstairs to get the documents.


    However, just as she stepped forward, someone suddenly grabbed her hands. The next moment,


    someone pulled her into a warm embrace.


    Nichs wrapped his arms around her from behind, his handsome chin lightly resting on her shoulder.


    His scent suddenly covered her whole body.


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    Nancy took a breath, and her breath was filled with his scent.


    Nancy¡¯s heart was beating wildly. She couldn¡¯t control herself.


    After a while, she finally asked tremblingly. ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Nichs, this is not funny at all.¡±


    Holding her tighter, Nichs whispered in a deep voice in her ears. ¡°Nancy, I¡¯m the one who should say


    I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Nancy asked doubtfully.


    Nichs turned her around, his gaze was gentle as he looked at her. ¡°You just asked me if we could


    not divorce, and I agreed. I said okay¡±


    ¡°Wha¡­ what?¡± Nancy was surprised and never expected this answer.


    She stood there and waspletely stunned.


    Her brain was nk for a moment.


    Nichs stretched out his hand and took her into his arms. He spoke by her ears with a beautiful voice,


    telling her clearly and earnestly. ¡°You heard me right. I¡¯ve thought about it. We won¡¯t get a divorce. Let¡¯s


    stay together for the rest of our lives.¡±


    ¡°Is it because of Grandpa?¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter what the reason is. What matters is that we won¡¯t be separated.¡±


    His evasiveness spoke for itself.


    Nancy took a deep breath and looked up at him. ¡°Alright.¡±


    As for Madelline, this name suddenly has be taboo.


    Nancy didn¡¯t mention it, and neither did Nichs,


    At this moment, Nichs¡¯ phone rang.


    After answering the phone, Nichs walked over and spoke proactively. ¡°It¡¯s Madelline.¡±


    ¡°Are you going to see her?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I need to rify something with her.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nancy nodded.


    As Nichs walked out the door, Nancy watched his back blur further.


    She wanted to ask a question: now that you¡¯ve decided not to divorce, will you and Madelline


    separate? What lies ahead for the two of you?

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    Chapter 47 Parting Ways with Madelline


    However, because of Grandpa¡¯sst wish, Nancy wanted to protect this marriage and their family.


    But since she has decided to maintain this marriage, she certainly didn¡¯t want it to be just an empty


    shell.


    Nancy could tolerate him because Grandpa maintained this marriage, and she could also ept that


    he didn¡¯t love her, but¡­.


    Nancy couldn¡¯t ept that Nichs was still dating Madelline during their marriage.


    If that were the case, what would she be considered?


    A moment after Nichs left, Nancy received a call from Linda.


    ¡°Nancy, I¡¯m back. Let¡¯s have coffee at the usual ce.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re back? Didn¡¯t you say the filming won¡¯t be finished until next month?¡± Nancy was quite


    surprised.


    ¡°It was, but the male lead was injured when hanging wire rope. It will probably take a while before we


    can continue filming.¡±


    Linda was the most famous actress at the moment and also Nancy¡¯s best friend.


    Of course, Nancy was thrilled to have her back.


    After tidying up, Nancy immediately set off to the coffee shop where they used to go.


    Speaking of which, that coffee shop was close to Nichs¡¯pany.


    The coffee shop was located in the city¡¯s most prosperous and expensivend. Still, it covered arge


    area and was decorated luxuriously.


    On top of that, their hand-ground coffee was excellent. Nancy and Linda loved the taste.


    Because of Linda¡¯s identity, Nancy purposely chose a rtively secluded ce.


    Nancy arrived first and ordered a cup of Linda¡¯s favorite cappino,


    Then, Nancy ordered a ss of water for herself.


    After not seeing each other for half a year, Nancy almost didn¡¯t recognize Linda. ¡°Linda, is it you?¡±


    Linda knew that Nancy was talking about her suntan and said heartbrokenly. ¡°Oh my god, is it that


    obvious?¡±


    ¡°Yeah. Nancy took a sip of water and nodded vigorously. ¡°It couldn¡¯t be more obvious.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a waste of all the sunscreen and BB cream I apply every day. My delicate skin has still gotten.


    tanned, but the sun over there is just too harsh. I¡¯m out almost every day, no wonder that I got a


    tan.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s okay.¡± Nancy quicklyforted Linda with a smile. ¡°Even tanned, you are still the most.


    beautiful actress in the entertainment industry. No one can beat you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s too exaggerated, but I like your ttering.


    They both burst out ofughter.


    Linda took a sip of coffee and realized that Nancy was drinking water instead of coffee.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Nancy, are you pregnant?¡± Linda guessed in surprise.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m pregnant.¡± Nancy nodded lightly.


    Nancy answered promptly.


    Since Linda asked, Nancy didn¡¯t think to hide it from her.


    Linda was utterly stunned now.


    It was long before Linda came to her senses and looked at Nancy in disbelief. ¡°Nancy, you are not lying


    to me? Are you having a baby?¡±


    ¡°Do I look like I¡¯m lying? I even gave up my favorite coffee.¡±


    Nancy lowered her head and looked at the water in front of her.


    Now, Linda was sure that Nancy was pregnant.


    Linda immediately began to curse. ¡°Nichs, this jerk! He still wants to divorce you, even knowing you


    are pregnant.¡±


    ¡°How did you know we were getting divorced?¡± Nancy wondered.


    ¡°Of course, I know. There is no imprable wall in this world.¡±


    On second thought, Nancy understood. ¡°Luke told you, didn¡¯t he?¡±


    As they spoke, Linda said excitedly. ¡°What a coincidence. Herees the jerk.¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    Linda gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Nichs.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t react until Linda mentioned the familiar name, Nichs.


    As Nancy turned around, she immediately saw Nichs and Madelline.


    Madelline wore a long white dress. She looked beautiful, intelligent, and elegant with that gentle,


    radiant smile.


    Madelline ordered coffee. She took a cup for herself and handed the other one to Nichs.


    Nichs took the cup and brought Madelline to another ce near the corner.


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m so happy that you asked me out today. I know what happened to Grandpa. I¡¯m sorry for


    your loss. Since you have asked me out, it means you have moved on, right?¡± Madelline smiled gently.


    Nichs raised his head and took a sip of coffee. The usually rich and mellow coffee tasted particrly


    bitter today.


    Linda couldn¡¯t tolerate it anymore when looking at all this. She stood up and wanted to rush over.


    Nancy grabbed Linda¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Nancy, how dare they date in front of you? I¡¯ll teach this couple a lesson.¡± Linda said to fight against


    injustice.


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    Nancy exined, ¡°Let them be. They may be here to break up today.¡±


    ¡°Break up? What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Grandpa¡¯s death has been a huge blow to Nichs. We have decided not to divorce and to make it


    work.¡±


    Linda immediately held Nancy¡¯s hand and asked with concern. ¡°Nancy, have you thought about. it? Did


    you decide to stay in this marriage with a man who doesn¡¯t love you?¡±


    Tears welled up in her eyes.


    Nancy raised her head and blinked.


    Then, Nancy took a deep breath and looked at Linda. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve decided to try it again.¡±


    ¡°We agreed on three years at the beginning, and there is still one year left. I want to give it another


    chance.¡±


    ¡°If a yearter, he still has no feelings for me. I will give up no matter how painful it is¡±


    Linda looked at Nancy and felt pity for her.


    Linda only uttered one sentence after a long time. ¡°Girl, is he worth it?¡±


    ¡°He may not be worth it, but I want to give myself a good reason, even if I give up. Besides¡­.


    Nancy touched her belly, and her eyes softened. ¡°We have a baby, and I want to give the baby a


    chance to have a family.¡±


    Looking into Nancy¡¯s eyes, Linda understood everything.


    Linda did not persuade Nancy anymore.


    Because, in many ways, they were the same.


    Though knowing that it¡¯s not worth it¡­


    But they won¡¯t give up if they haven¡¯t tried it themselves.


    On the other side, Madelline saw Nichs had been drinking coffee.


    Nichs finished his coffee in less than three minutes.


    Madelline was finally unable to bear it any longer and took the initiative to speak. ¡°Nichs, do you


    have something important to say?¡±


    Since Grandpa has passed away. Nichs and Nancy should also get a divorce.


    The reason Nichs asked her out today should be to propose a marriage.


    Nichs must be very nervous now, so he finished a whole cup of coffee at once.


    Madelline took it for granted.


    Nichs finally said, ¡°I have something important to tell you in person.¡±


    ¡°Alright, then tell me.¡± Madelline looked at him with anticipation and excitement.


    ¡°Madelline, let¡¯s break up. You should marry a good man,¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Madelline raised her head in disbelief. She was utterly stunned. ¡°Nichs, what are you


    talking about? I don¡¯t get it.¡±


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    Madelline shook her head while biting her lip.


    Tears rolled down her cheeks, and she gazed at Nichs, looking pitiful and helpless.


    That expression could make any man feel sympathetic and guilty.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Madelline. It is my fault.¡±


    ¡°Since you know it¡¯s your fault, why do you want to break up? I need to know the reason. I won¡¯t ept


    this without exnation


    Nichs looked at her, feeling guilty in his heart.


    Madeline wiped away her tears and grabbed Nichs¡¯ hand. ¡°Please tell me the reason, okay? I have


    the right to know. It¡¯s something I should know.¡±


    ¡°Do you really have to know it?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I have to.¡±


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    With a sigh, Nichs reluctantly began, ¡°Grandpa passed away. Though it was due to liver cancer, if it


    weren¡¯t for my insistence on getting a divorce that day, defying him, he wouldn¡¯t have left us.¡±


    ¡°Madelline, I¡¯ve already let you and Grandpa down. Now, Nancy is my wife. I can¡¯t let her down. either.


    ¡°No.¡± Madelline shook her head frantically. ¡°Nichs, it¡¯s not like that.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa¡¯s passing wasn¡¯t your fault. You shouldn¡¯t burden yourself with all the responsibility. It hurts


    me to see you like this. Your obligation lies with Nancy, but there¡¯s no love between you guys. Forcing a


    marriage like this won¡¯t result in happiness.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m the one you love and want to spend your life with. Nichs, I¡¯m begging you, let¡¯s not part ways.¡±


    Madelline cried even harder.


    Her tears fell like broken pearls.


    Her eyes were even more red and swollen from crying.


    Nichs couldn¡¯t hold back and reached out topletely wipe away the tears on her face. ¡°Madelline,


    stop it. I¡¯ve made up my mind.¡±


    ¡°You can leave the country, as before, so you never have to see me again. You can also stay here,


    but I am only Nancy¡¯s husband from now on and have nothing to do with you.¡±


    ¡°Does it have to be like this?¡± Madelline desperately said, ¡°No, I don¡¯t want this.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to leave you, and I don¡¯t want to be just a stranger to you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve finished my words. Nancy is still waiting for me at home, so I¡¯ll


    go


    first.


    Nichs got up and left without a second thought.


    Suddenly, there was a loud noise from behind.


    ¡°Ouch¡­ Ah, it¡¯s burning! It hurts so much.¡±


    After that, there came the pitiful voice of Madelline


    That¡¯s right, she had spilt the coffee in front of her.


    And she had spilt it by herself.


    The purpose was simple. Of course, it was to keep Nichs by her side.


    Suppressing the worry in his heart, Nichs continued walking forward.


    Madelline couldn¡¯t believe it. She raised her voice and said, ¡°It hurts, Nichs! I¡¯m in so much pain. Are


    you going to ignore me?¡±


    ¡°Are you going to leave me here all alone?¡±


    Listening to her distressed cries, Nichs couldn¡¯t bring himself to be heartless after all.


    He turned around and walked up to Madelline.


    Seeing him approach, Madelline leapt with joy. She seized the opportunity to hug Nichs tightly.


    ¡°Nichs, please don¡¯t go.¡±


    ¡°I love you, and I love you so much. After all these years, you¡¯re the only man I¡¯ve ever loved. Are you


    going to leave me and let me marry another man?¡±


    ¡°I know you feel guilty, and I understand how hard it is for you and your self-me, but guilt isn¡¯t love.


    There¡¯s no love for Nancy in your heart.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ voice was low and serious as he said, ¡°Madelline, let me go.¡±


    ¡°No, I won¡¯t let go. Nichs, I love you and will never let you go for the rest of my life.


    Madelline hugged his waist tightly and cried like a tearful person.


    ¡°I¡¯ve just made it clear that Nancy is my wife, and I won¡¯t allow you to disparage her in any way.¡±


    His solid, slender fingers carefully separated Madelline¡¯s clenched grip as he spoke, one finger at a


    time.


    Of course, Madelline was unwilling to let go.


    But how could her strengthpare to Nichs?


    Her hands wholly loosened from Nichs¡¯ waist in just a few minutes.


    This time, Nichs didn¡¯t even nce at her and continued to walk ahead without looking back.


    Madelline wheeled herself madly, trying to catch up.


    Suddenly, her wheelchair stopped.


    She looked up and saw a stunning woman wearing sunsses and ck jeans, with an incredibly, hot


    figure blocking the wheels of her wheelchair.


    ¡°Could you please move?¡± Madelline demanded with an assertive tone.


    ¡°Sorry, but I can¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°You must be crazy! Why are you blocking me?¡±


    Linda turned to the side, her gaze directed at Nichs and Nancy. ¡°Do you see that? They are at real


    married couple, legally recognized with a marriage certificate. You¡¯re just a clown!¡±


    ¡°Ms. Madelline, it¡¯s better for humans to have self-awareness. Persistent pursuit like this will only make


    you look valueless.¡±


    Seeing the scene before her, Madelline clenched her fists and bit her lip hard.


    Nancy.


    It was her.


    It was all because of her.


    If not for her, she and Nichs would have lived happily together, perhaps even with many children by


    now.


    Seeing Nancy there, Nichs was quite surprised.


    Linda came back from filming and invited me for coffee here. I didn¡¯t expect to run into you.


    guys,¡± Nancy exined casually.


    ¡°Do you like the coffee at this ce?¡± Nichs asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s freshly ground by hand, and it has a great texture with a rich taste,¡± Nancy replied truthfully.


    Nichs held her hand and walked straight to the counter, then turned to ask her, ¡°Which vor do you


    like?¡±


    ¡°Cappino!¡±


    It was her and Linda¡¯s favorite.


    Nichs unlocked his phone, navigated to a screen, and handed it to the cashier. ¡°Take note of this


    address. Please deliver a freshly ground cappino with some desserts here every day.¡±


    Nancy was shocked and quickly grabbed Nichs. ¡°They don¡¯t offer delivery service.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, they don¡¯t usually deliver, but I¡¯m an exception, Nichs said confidently.


    ¡°Huh? Why?¡±


    ¡°I had Lynn find someone to open this coffee shop.¡±


    Nancy froze momentarily, but then it dawned on her. It means that Nichs was the owner of this


    coffee shop.


    No wonder he was so confident.


    After buying the coffee, they walked towards the door.


    Nancy noticed that throughout the entire time, Nichs didn¡¯t nce at Madelline again.


    Stopping in her tracks, she looked at Nichs. ¡°Even though you don¡¯t say it, I know you can¡¯t let her


    go, Nichs. You still have a chance to consider. I don¡¯t want to force you.¡±


    ¡°You have five minutes. If you meet me at the door in five minutes, we¡¯ll still be husband and wife. If


    you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll take the documents and go to the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow for a divorce.¡±


    She left the final choice in his hands.


    She hoped he would think carefully and not act on impulse.


    After saying this, Nancy walked towards the door on her own.


    However, as she took her first step, she felt a warmth in her hand the next moment.


    She looked down and saw that Nichs had already held her hand. His gaze was determined as


    he said, ¡°No need. I¡¯ve already made up my mind.

 Chapter 49

    Chapter 49


    Chapter 49 Who Would Nichs Choose?


    Even though she knew that he didn¡¯t choose her out of love, Nancy¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but beat faster


    and faster.


    Thank you, Nichs. Thank you for your decisiveness.


    And thank you for not hesitating!


    Possibly due to her pregnancy, Nancy kept dozing off asionally on the way back.


    With one arm extended, Nichs pulled her head onto his chest and said, ¡°If you¡¯re tired, just


    nap.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Nancy snuggled into his arms obediently and closed her eyes.


    She might seem calm.


    But only she knew that she had been panicked for a long time.


    She wondered if she had made the right or wrong decision today.


    She also wondered if he really could let go of Madelline.


    But like she told Linda, she wanted to try this onest time for the sake of their baby.


    ¡°Oh, Nichs. I¡¯ve given you everything I have, and I hope you won¡¯t let me lose the bet. In her heart,


    she said silently..


    Nancy knew that Madelline definitely couldn¡¯t sit still.


    She guessed that Madelline woulde up to her.


    But she didn¡¯t expect it to be that soon.


    ¡°Nancy, let¡¯s meet up!¡± Madelline came straight to the point when she called her.


    ¡°If you¡¯re trying to persuade me for a divorce, then there¡¯s no need. Nichs has rified it to you, and


    I don¡¯t need to repeat myself.


    ¡°You¡¯re wrong. I meant nothing more than asking you out for tea.¡±


    Madeline¡¯s response did indeede as a surprise to Nancy.


    ¡°I¡¯m busy.¡± Nancy firmly declined.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be at the same coffee shop asst time. If you don¡¯te, I¡¯lle to find you. You can decide.¡±


    Nancy was speechless. She changed her clothes, then took a taxi to the coffee shop.


    When she arrived, Madelline had already ordered coffee.


    She sipped her coffee, smiling gently, unlike a woman who had lost in love. Instead, her face was


    radiant, and her smile was enchanting.


    At the moment, Nancy couldn¡¯t figure out exactly what she was trying to do, so she remained vignt.


    Just as she sat down, Madelline handed her an envelope.


    ¡°Open it and take a look,¡± she said with a smile.


    Nancy¡¯s fingers gripped the envelope, its material feeling firm and familiar in her hand.


    She had already guessed that there should be some photos inside.


    If she guessed correctly, they must be photos of when Madelline and Nichs were together.


    Although she had known and heard from others for a long time that they had been in a sweet and


    loving rtionship.


    But she didn¡¯t see it with her own eyes.


    When everything was captured in images, vividly disyed in front of Nancy, it was a different


    matter.


    She admitted she wasn¡¯tposed.


    She felt distressed and jealous.


    But she couldn¡¯t give up and certainly couldn¡¯t let Madelline see her fear.


    She tilted her head back, gave a faint smile, and then pushed the envelope in front of Madelline. ¡°No


    need, I¡¯ve already guessed what¡¯s inside.¡±


    ¡°Since you¡¯ve guessed it, why don¡¯t you dare to open it, Nancy? You¡¯re afraid, Madelline stared directly


    into her eyes and said with conviction.


    ¡°That¡¯s nonsense! Why would I be afraid?¡±


    ¡°Since you¡¯re not afraid, then open it, Nancy. Let me see your courage.¡±


    Nancy admitted she was provoked.


    And suddenly, she had a mad desire to look at those photos.


    She wanted to see how they had once loved each other, how deep their love had been, and why


    Nichs had always remembered her.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll open it.¡±


    Taking a deep breath, Nancy steadied her trembling hands, tore open the envelope, and poured the


    photos inside.


    There were many photos piled up thickly.


    As she emptied the envelope, the photos scattered all over the ce. Looking down, she saw those


    images of Madelline and Nichs together.


    Back then, they both looked young. They were in their school uniforms.


    There were two of them standing side by side.


    Some were looking at each other with gentle smiles.


    There were two of them sitting together reading books in the library.


    There was even a scene where Madelline stood on tiptoes to kiss Nichs under the sunlight.


    They had so many past moments, so much love between them.


    ¡°If it¡¯s not enough, I have plenty more at home.¡±


    ¡°Nancy, you know why Nichs didn¡¯t divorce you, right? I know you feel triumphant now, but does that


    matter? Does he love you? Can a marriage without love be happy?¡±


    ¡°No matter how much Nichs rejects me, I will always be in his heart. He can¡¯t abandon me.¡±


    Nancy was just a little short of beingpletely crushed by these words from Madelline.


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    She was despondent and felt miserable.


    She was upset that she couldn¡¯t be a part of his youth and younger days.


    She was upset that his lover and his past belonged to someone else.


    But she had to be rational, hadn¡¯t she?


    No one can regret their youth, and there¡¯s no such thing as a regret medicine in the world.


    Taking a deep breath, Nancy looked at Madelline again with clear, determined eyes. ¡°Even if everything


    you¡¯ve said is true, so what? It¡¯s all in the past, Madelline. You¡¯ve already lost him.¡±


    ¡°Now, he¡¯s my husband, and I¡¯m his wife. Knowing just that is enough for me.¡±


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Madelline sneered. ¡°Nancy, do you dare to make a bet with me?¡±


    ¡°How do you want to bet?¡±


    As if possessed, Nancy agreed.


    Upon hearing her eptance, a confident smile curled up on the corner of Madelline¡¯s lips.


    ¡°Call Nichs now and ask him toe. In five minutes, we¡¯ll know the answer.¡±


    ¡°Good¡±


    Nancy did as she was told. She sent a message to Nichs.


    Nichs responded quickly, ¡°Okay,¡±


    At this point, Madelline waved and called a waiter. ¡°Bring me a knife, please.¡±


    After receiving the knife, Madelline didn¡¯t hesitate for a moment. She made a quick cut on her hand.


    Instantly, her hand was bleeding profusely.


    Quickly, blood covered the entirety of her hand.


    Then she handed the knife to Nancy. ¡°Cut yourself. I¡¯d like to see if Nichs will take you to the


    hospital or me.¡±


    Nancy took the knife, and it was almost close to the point where she might have cut her wrist with.


    the knife.


    She admitted that she was tempted and wanted to find out, too,


    She didn¡¯t ask for much. Even just a tiny bit of caring would be enough.


    However, when the cold de was about to touch her skin, she suddenly snapped out of it.


    She dropped the knife and looked at Madelline coldly. ¡°I won¡¯t y these childish games with you. If


    you want to y, do it on your own.¡±


    ¡°Pilt¡­ Madelline sneered, ¡°Nancy, you¡¯re afraid and hesitant in the end. How did you dare to say you


    love him?¡±


    ¡°I love him but won¡¯t resort to self-harm to gain his sympathy. Pity is not love.¡±


    Madellineughed at Nancy for being naive. ¡°If a man doesn¡¯t even sympathize with a woman, how can


    there be love?¡±


    At this moment, Nichs walked into the coffee shop with determined steps.


    Madelline nced at Nancy. ¡°He¡¯s here. You would lose. Just wait and see.¡±


    She felt like every step Nichs was treading on her heart-nervous, anxious, even fearful.


    Nancy¡¯s heart was beating fast.

 Chapter 50

    Chapter 50


    Chapter 50 Nancy Is Angry


    ¡°Nichs, you¡¯re here.¡±


    Madelline immediately softened her voice and spoke pitifully as soon as she saw him.


    Her hand was ced on the table. Bright red blood was flowing out.


    Nichs saw it at a nce.


    He walked over, grabbed Madelline¡¯s hand, and asked nervously, ¡°How did that happen?¡±


    Madelline said nothing and only pretended to be pitiful.


    As if she had suffered a great grievance.


    ¡°Bring me a scarf. Nichs waved and ordered.


    Soon, the waiter brought the scarf and handed it to him respectfully.


    Nichs bent down and wrapped the scarf around Madelline¡¯s wrist with his slender fingers.


    His slender figure was facing away from Nancy. Nancy couldn¡¯t see the expression on his face.


    However, she could imagine it.


    Nichs must be extremely anxious and nervous.


    As for her, she seemed to be invisible at the moment,pletely ignored by Nichs.


    She lost.


    Completely lost.


    Without the courage to stay any longer, Nancy got up and left the coffee shop.


    The wind blew violently at some point outside.


    Even the sky became gloomy. ck clouds seemed to cover the entire city.


    It¡¯s so cold.


    Looking at the dark sky, Nancy couldn¡¯t help shivering.


    She hugged her arms tightly, took out her mobile phone, and wanted to take a taxi home.


    The taxi arrived. Just when she was about to get into the car..


    Suddenly, she felt something heavy on her.


    As soon as she turned around, Nichs stood behind her, putting his coat on her.


    Why did he get out?


    Didn¡¯t he unwilling to separate from Madelline that his heart ached terribly?


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say something when you came out?¡± Nichs looked at her and spoke with a low and


    gentle voice.


    As if the person who was nervous about his first love just now was not him. The one to me is Nancy.


    ¡°You were so lovey-dovey, I don¡¯t have the nerve to bother you,¡± Nancy said.


    This time, the impatient voice of the driver came from the taxi, ¡°Miss, are you still taking the car? Don¡¯t


    waste my time.¡±


    Nancy was about to say ¡°Yes¡±, but Nichs quickly closed the car door and said to the driver, ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you say it earlier? Isn¡¯t this dying my business in vain?¡±


    ¡°Give me your PayPal number.¡± Nichs¡¯ words were concise.


    The driver immediately handed it over. Nichs directly transferred 14 dors. The driver immediately


    smiled after he heard the notification.


    Before leaving, he did not forget to mediate the quarrel, ¡°Miss, your husband is nice to you, so don¡¯t be


    angry. Between a couple, there¡¯s no such thing as an overnight feud; you should reconcile quickly.¡±


    After that, the driver stepped on the elerator and disappeared into the sea of cars.


    Nancy looked at the disappearing car, annoyed.


    She lowered her head, not looking at Nichs, and kicked the stones on the ground with her toes. ¡°You


    made me miss my taxi. How can I go back?¡±


    After speaking, she felt a warmth in her hands.


    Her soft and fair little hand was wrapped in Nichs¡¯ palm the next moment.


    It¡¯s windy. Is it cold?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not cold,¡± Nancy said.


    Then she took off his coat and threw it directly to Nichs.


    He looked at her intensely and asked, ¡°Are you angry?¡±


    Nancy turned around and deliberately ignored him.


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    Nichs turned until he was face to face with her.


    Of course, Nancy could not forgive him so easily. She remained silent and continued to ignore him.


    Nichs also noticed it. He didn¡¯t force it; instead, he returned his coat to Nancy.


    Nancy reached out and was about to throw his coat down again. Nichs pulled it up and put it on


    again. At the same time, he said thoughtfully, ¡°It¡¯s windy, so put it on. Don¡¯t catch a cold.¡±


    ¡°Your hands are as cold as ice cubes. Howe you said you¡¯re not cold?¡±


    He continued to hold her hand in his palm and warm it carefully.


    ¡°What do you care?¡±


    Nancy wanted to retract her hand, but Nichs held it tightly. Nancy tried several times to resist but to


    no avail. She had no choice but to let him hold her hand.


    At this time, Madelline came out in a wheelchair.


    When she saw Nichs, she looked like she was crying again, looking incredibly weak.


    ¡°Nichs, are you going to leave me alone?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow.¡± At this time, Lynn ran over, panting.


    Nichs looked deeply at Madelline, then ordered in a cold voice, ¡°Send her to the hospital to treat her


    wound.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Sallow.¡±


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want him taking me there.¡± Madelline instinctively refused.


    But Lynn¡¯s speed was incredible. He immediately pushed Madelline¡¯s wheelchair toward the


    underground garage.


    After they left, Nichs looked at Nancy and exined, ¡°As a medical student, you should know that


    the ce where her cut is an artery. If the blood continues to flow, it will be very dangerous.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s why I bandaged her up¡±


    ¡°Oh!¡± Nancy said lightly.


    She didn¡¯t pay attention to the injured part of Madelline¡¯s hand just now.


    If the artery is cut, it¡¯s indeed more dangerous.


    ¡°Then do you feel better now and forgive me more?¡± Nichs asked expectantly.


    ¡°No.¡±


    Nancy answered decisively.


    The wind outside was getting stronger.


    The trees were blown crooked. The leaves were trembling wildly. The clothes of pedestrians were


    blown up by the strong wind, almost unable to keep warm.


    However, Nancy felt much warmer in her palms. Nichs¡¯ coat covered her ankles, and she wore


    knee-high boots. Her whole body was wrapped tightly.


    When she turned around again, she saw Nichs was only wearing a casual top and a pair of grey


    trousers. The tip of his nose was red from the cold, and his handsome face looked so cold that there


    was no warmth at all.


    In the end, Nancy couldn¡¯t bear it, so she said, ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡±


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Nichs immediately took her hand and walked towards the underground garage naturally.


    When the driver saw Nichs, he immediately got out of the car and opened the door. ¡°Mr. Sallow.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing to do today. You go back first.¡±


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Nancy looked at the back of the driver leaving, then turned to look at Nichs. ¡°Then how do we go


    back?¡±


    Nichs opened the co-pilot¡¯s door and pushed Nancy¡¯s petite body in. Then, he got into the driver¡¯s


    car by himself.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you just say that I drove away your driver? Then, Miss Nancy, are you satisfied with this good-


    looking driver?¡±


    ¡°Where is the good look? Shameful.¡±


    As soon as she finished speaking, Nancy suddenly felt Nichs leaning towards her.


    His face was getting closer and closer to her.


    The tip of his nose almost touched the end of hers.


    Nancy put her hands on both sides of the seat, holding her breath nervously. She suddenly didn¡¯t dare


    to move.


    What was he going to do?


    At this moment, Nancy¡¯s mind was full of this question.


    With such a close distance and ambiguous posture, Nancy couldn¡¯t help but think about it.


    Did he want to kiss her?


    Did he want to kiss her or what?


    When Nichs¡¯ lips slid across the tip of Nancy¡¯s nose, she closed her eyes nervously.


    The lips were tender and pink as if waiting for someone to kiss them.

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    Chapter 51


    Chapter 51 Kiss If I Want


    Nancy admitted she was nervous.


    Very nervous.


    She can¡¯t deny that she still couldn¡¯t control her heart and had expectations.


    Especially when his lips were getting closer and closer to hers, Nancy really had the urge to kiss


    him.


    But, after a minute.


    The expected kiss never came.


    There was a sound of something clicking. Nichs¡¯ deep and sexy voice rang in her ears. ¡°Fasten your


    seatbelt. You have to fasten your own seat belt in the future.¡±


    It turned out he was just helping her fasten her seat belt.


    Idiot. She overthought.


    It¡¯s so embarrassing.


    Nancy¡¯s face suddenly turned red..


    She lowered her head, even dared not to open her eyes.


    ¡®It¡¯s so embarrassing. Nancy, what are you thinking!¡±


    The moment she lowered her head, she cursed at herself repeatedly.


    More importantly, the seat belts were already fastened, but Nichs didn¡¯t leave. He stayed where he


    was just now, circling her as before.


    His breath wrapped her like a.


    Nancy felt ashamed. Now, she only prayed that he would return to his position quickly.


    However, what you feared would always happen.


    ¡°Did you think I was going to kiss you?¡± Nichs¡¯ soft voice slid over her ears, making her heart. skip a


    beat.


    Messed up.


    She waspletely messed up.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t I know he was so flirtatious before?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    Nancy closed her eyes. Of course, she would not admit it, no matter what.


    It was already embarrassing enough. She didn¡¯t want to make it more ufortable.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. I was going to fasten your seat belt just now.¡±


    Suddenly, Nichs reached out to her. He lifted Nancy¡¯s chin with a hint of chill in his slender. fingers.


    His deep eyes fell seriously on her face.


    Nancy¡¯s eyes closed, and her long eyshes fluttered. Seeing this, Nichs couldn¡¯t help it. anymore.


    He lowered his head and sealed Nancy¡¯s lips.


    When Nancy reacted, her lips were already soft.


    Soft like marshmallows.


    Meanwhile, Nichs¡¯ lips were cold as ice.


    But soon, it became warm.


    When all her consciousness came back, Nancy was dumbfounded like a fool.


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    Her hands were still on the seat without moving. She didn¡¯t know how to move them or where to put


    them.


    She was so nervous that her whole palms were soaked with sweat.


    There was a buzzing sound in her head. After a while, she opened her eyes wide and said nkly,


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you just say that you didn¡¯t want to ¡°Kiss me?


    However, her lips were swallowed by Nichs before she could finish her words.


    The next moment, he pressed his hand on the back of her head, pressing her forcefully towards


    him.


    Nancy could no longer think and could only obediently follow his lead.


    In the end, both of them were gasping for breath.


    Nichs pressed his forehead against hers andughed in a sexy voice. ¡°The first one was not meant


    to kiss you, but I did the second one willingly.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t wrong myself. Since I wanted it, I put it into practice.¡±


    Was this the exnation?


    Five minutester, the car was driving steadily on the road.


    Nichs¡¯ slender and clean fingers held the steering wheel. The temperature in the car had risen. He


    rolled his sleeves, revealing a small part of powerful muscle, which was extraordinarily sexy and


    alluring.


    He drove with ease, skillfully, and in a natural posture.


    It was as if nothing happened.


    On the other hand, Nancy¡¯s breathing was still a bit short.


    If it weren¡¯t for the warmth and the taste left behind on her lips, she would suspect everything that just


    happened was a dream.


    She was perplexed.


    Until now, she was still thinking. Nichs kissed her?


    Why did he kiss her?


    Was it because of love?


    Obviously not.


    After much deliberation, Nancy felt there was only one answer-a man¡¯s possessive desire and impulse.


    Just impulsive.


    She knew she shouldn¡¯t overthink.


    Nichs went back to thepany after sending Nancy home.


    After Nance woke up from a nap, she found more than a dozen missed calls on her phone.


    They were all from the same person, Felix Hugo.


    That¡¯s her father.


    She knew Felix¡¯s intention for looking for her without even guessing. He only wanted one thing:


    money..


    Felix called again when Nancy was having a headache.


    She didn¡¯t want to answer.


    She pressed the reject button directly.


    Nancy lost her patience after doing this several times. She picked up the phone, losing control, and


    said, ¡°Don¡¯t call me again. As I said, I have no money.¡±


    ¡°My dear daughter, you finally answered my call. Of course, I know you have no money as a student.


    You don¡¯t have money, but my good son-inw does!¡±


    ¡°My dear daughter, I beg you. Please tell Nichs to lend me some money.¡±


    ¡°Lend? Some money?¡± Nancy grasped the phone angrily. ¡°Aren¡¯t you ashamed to say that?¡±


    She tried her best to control her temper for the baby¡¯s sake. ¡°Okay. It¡¯s a loan, so you should pay off the


    money the Sallows has lent you all these years. We can discuss this new loan once you¡¯ve paid it all


    back.¡±


    These words directly angered Felix.


    ¡°Nancy, you¡¯re ungrateful. Aren¡¯t you my daughter? Your husband is so rich. Any business deal can


    cost millions or tens of millions. I just want hundreds of thousands. What¡¯s wrong with that?¡±


    ¡°Look at others¡¯ sons-inw. They either bought luxury cars and houses for their parents-inw or gave


    them money. They live as beautifully as they want. Only I am in dire straits like a beggar andughed


    at.¡±


    ¡°Felix, aren¡¯t you ashamed to say that? The Sallows has given you enough money to buy many


    mansions over the years. It¡¯s all because of your stubbornness. You gambled and lost all of it. As I said,


    I won¡¯t give you even a penny.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s useless to call me again. I don¡¯t have any money.¡±


    After that, Nancy hung up directly.


    Ten minutester, she got a phone call again.


    It was a call from an unknown number. Nancy never answered unknown callers, so she hung up


    directly.


    However, the unknown callers were very persistent and insisted on calling several times.


    In the end, she guessed that it might be a call from a debt collector. She answered it very carefully,


    ¡°Hello¡­¡±


    ¡°Hello, is this Miss Nancy?¡± Unexpectedly, the voiceover there was very polite.


    ¡°Yes, I am.¡±


    ¡°This is a hospital. Your father, Mr. Felix Hugo, fainted. He was just sent to the hospital for


    emergency treatment. He is in critical condition. Please bring money to the hospital immediately.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡­ I¡¯lle right away,¡± Nancy said tremblingly.


    She felt weak after hanging up.


    She hated Felix¡¯s gambling very much. Because of his gambling, she and her mom were penniless.


    and had nothing when they were younger.


    But she was still worried when she heard he was sick.


    That¡¯s her father, after all.


    They¡¯re connected by blood.


    Nancy took her bank card and hurried to the hospital after packing her things.

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    Chapter 52


    Chapter 52 Nancy Was Held Hostage


    When Nancy saw the scene in the ward, she clenched her fists in


    She was furious.


    anger.


    Felix was lying on the hospital bed with his legs crossed, drinking wine and watching TV. He was very


    rxed, didn¡¯t look sick at all.


    Seeing Nancye in, he immediately put down the wine bottle and said with a smile, ¡°Good daughter,


    I¡¯ve been waiting for you. You¡¯re finally here.¡±


    ¡°Felix¡­¡± Nancy yelled uncontrobly, ¡°Do you still have any feelings left? Aren¡¯t you sick? I think you


    are very healthy.¡±


    Felix immediately reached out and covered his chest. ¡°Oh, it hurts so much. My heart hurts so much.


    Hurry, call me a doctor.¡±


    ¡°Stop acting.¡±


    ¡°Since you¡¯re fine, I¡¯m leaving¡±


    After saying that, Nancy didn¡¯t want to stay for a moment and walked straight out.


    However, several burly men at the door suddenly stretched out their hands to stop her.


    ¡°Felix, what do you mean?¡± Nancy turned her head and looked at him angrily.


    Felix spread his hands and exined with a ttering smile. ¡°Nancy, I don¡¯t want to do this either, but I


    can¡¯t help it. I¡¯m in debt, so can you help me pay it back?¡±


    Now, he knew what family¡¯s affection was.


    What about when he borrowed money from everywhere, gambled everywhere, and drank every day


    until drunk? Why didn¡¯t he think about how she and her mother would live?


    ¡°Nancy, despite all my mistakes, I¡¯m still your dad. Now that your dad is in trouble, you wouldn¡¯t leave


    him alone, would you?¡±


    ¡°Hmph¡­¡± Nancy looked at him with a cold smile. ¡°Now you know you are my father?¡±


    ¡°Ask yourself. Since I was born, have you fulfilled the responsibility of being a father for a day?¡±


    ¡°Where were you when I was sick and had a fever?¡±


    ¡°Where were you when Mom fell ill from exhaustion and fainted at home?¡±


    ¡°Where were you when debt collectors chased us and hid everywhere like street rats? Why didn¡¯t you


    think then that you were my father and should be responsible for your wife and daughter?¡±


    The more Nancy talked, the more emotional she became.


    In the end, she could barely contain her emotions.


    As long as she thinks about those difficult days when she and her mom fled around to avoid debt


    collectors, she couldn¡¯t help but hate him.


    That time was like a nightmare. Just thinking about it made her feel cold and shivering.


    Until now, she has always hated and feared that kind of life.


    ¡°Nancy. I am your father. Do you really want to¡­


    Before Felix could finish his words, Nancy interrupted. Just give up.¡±


    ¡°I told you. It¡¯s absolutely impossible.¡±


    Nancy rejected it thoroughly, leaving no room for discussion.


    Then she looked at the people guarding the door. ¡°Let them get out of the way. I want to go back.¡±


    Felix lowered his eyes. His eyes were like ashes, and he said slowly, ¡°Nancy, I can¡¯t order them


    because they are not mine.¡±


    ¡°Then, who are they?¡±


    Nancy always thought that Felix found these people to trick her intoing and asking her for


    money.


    ¡°They are debt collectors.¡±


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    ¡°You¡­¡± Nancy¡¯s hands shook in anger.


    The next moment, a man in a ck coat, ck leather boots, and a cigarette came in.


    He stopped before Nancy, exhaled smoke, and said in a rough voice, ¡°Are you Felix¡¯s daughter,


    Nancy?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not.¡±


    Nancy denied it without thinking.


    ¡°Tsk tsk tsk¡­¡±The man leaned forward and observed carefully. He said enviously, ¡°It¡¯s really


    unexpected that such an old and ugly man like Felix could give birth to such a beautiful


    daughter.


    On the hospital bed, Felix clenched his fists when he heard this.


    ¡°I¡¯ll say it once again. I have nothing to do with him. Let me go.¡±


    ¡°Hey, the little girl has a very stubborn temper.¡±


    The man smiled and got out of the way. Nancy stepped forward, but two men at the door still blocked


    her.


    ¡°It¡¯s useless for you to stop me. I¡¯m penniless.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t care. Paying off debt is perfectly justified. Felix owes me money. Since he can¡¯t pay it back,


    then you, as a good daughter, will pay it back. As long as you pay the money, I will let you go


    immediately.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have money.¡±


    Nancy straightened up and looked stern.


    Kelvin smoked hisst cigarette, threw it directly to the ground, and stamped it out with his leather


    boots.


    ¡°Girl, I advise you to pay back the money obediently. Otherwise¡­ ¡°The man¡¯s eyes became fierce. ¡°It


    will not be that simple.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s scared.


    But she still clenched her fists, met his gaze, and said coldly. ¡°Even if I had money, I wouldn¡¯t pay it


    back for him. Did you hear me clearly?¡±


    ¡°Oh, okay.¡±


    Kelvin sneered and waved. ¡°Take her away.¡±


    Soon, the men standing at the door grabbed Nancy¡¯s arm and held her away.


    ¡°What are you doing? Let me go!¡± Nancy stretched out her hands to resist violently.


    But her hands were grabbed in an instant.


    Kelvin¡¯s hand was powerful and full of strength. Within a moment, her wrist was red and painful.


    ¡°What are you doing? Let go of my daughter.¡±


    Felix suddenly rushed up from the bed and threw himself at them, looking affectionately protective of


    his daughter.


    Nancy looked at this and felt funny.


    Now, he knew he should save her.


    Why didn¡¯t he think that she would be in danger when he deceived her into the tiger¡¯s den?


    Felix was no match for several young and strong men. He was beaten down in less than two minutes.


    The man looked at him and threatened coldly, ¡°Felix, please understand the situation. If you can¡¯t pay


    the debt today, I will cut off your hand.¡±


    ¡°No. I told you I would pay back the money. My daughter has plenty of money.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard you say that hundreds of times. It might work to deceive others. But, for your daughter¡¯s


    beautiful and delicate skin, I will pay off your debt today.¡±


    After Kelvin finished speaking. Felix immediately looked at him in horror and begged for ¡°No, don¡¯t


    touch my daughter¡±


    mercy.


    He stretched out his hand and hugged Kelvin tightly.


    Kelvin snorted coldly and kicked him away.


    At the same time, he ordered, ¡°Take this woman. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Felix was scared out of his wits at this moment.


    He deceived Nancy toe because he wanted some money.


    He didn¡¯t expect her to be so poor.


    She was Nichs¡¯ wife and daughter-inw of the Sallows. If something happened to her, the Sallows


    would kill him.


    The more Felix thought about it, the more frightened he became. He ran after Kelvin and shouted,


    ¡°Kelvin,e back. I have money here.¡±


    Kelvin stopped and turned around. He looked at Felix contemptuously. ¡°Do you think I will believe what


    you say?¡±


    ¡°Kelvin, you can¡¯t touch my daughter. She is married. Her husband is Nichs of the Sallows. My


    daughter is the young Mrs. Sallow.¡±

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    Chapter 53


    Chapter 53 Venting Her Anger


    Kelvin was stunned for a few seconds after hearing Felix.


    Then heughed loudly, ¡°Felix, someone like you has the CEO of the Sallows¡¯pany as your son-in-


    law? Haha¡­ how dare you brag?¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you say the President of the United States is your son-inw?¡± Kelvin pped Felix¡¯s


    head.


    Felix was anxious and quickly looked at Nancy, ¡°Nancy, please exin it. Do you know where they are


    going to take you?¡±


    ¡°Where?¡±


    ¡°They¡¯re going to sell you to a nightclub to serve men,¡± Felix gritted his teeth.


    In disbelief, Nancy raised her head and looked at Kelvin, ¡°This is illegal. You have no right to buy or sell


    my freedom, especially since you can¡¯t force me.¡±


    Kelvin nced at her with a sarcastic look on his face.


    At this time, Felix grabbed Kelvin¡¯s arm and, at the same time, took out his mobile phone to call


    Nichs.


    ¡°Hm¡­


    Seeing that it was Felix, Nichs answered his call coldly.


    ¡°My son-inw, I am your father-inw,¡± Felix replied politely.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Seeing that Nichs did not deny it, Kelvin let go of Nancy and listened with interest.


    He was even more suspicious, ¡®Is the CEO of the Sallows¡¯pany Felix¡¯s son-inw?¡±


    ¡°Nichs, I¡­ I owe money. They asked me to pay it back and said if I don¡¯t pay it back, they will cut


    my¡­¡±


    Before Felix finished speaking, Nichs interrupted, ¡°This has nothing to do with me.¡±


    When he was about to hang up, Felix shouted immediately. ¡°They kidnapped Nancy and forced us to


    pay back the money.¡±


    ¡°Where are you?¡± Nichs immediately stood up from his chair.


    ¡°Tell me the address.¡±


    After getting the address, Nichs took his coat and went out.


    Nichs¡¯ face was extremely cold in the car, as if he could freeze people. He pursed his lips and said


    nothing. His breath was icy cold, and the only word to describe his handsome face was. gloomy.


    He wanted to see who was that person who dared to hostage his wife to threaten him.


    That person needs to be punished.


    Twenty minutester.


    When Nancy saw Nichs, he almost thought he was hallucinating.


    ¡°Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Nichs.¡±


    They spoke at the same time.


    Nancy happily ran towards Nichs.


    But when he took two steps, he was stopped by Kelvin¡¯s subordinate.


    ¡°Step aside.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ voice was so cold that it could scare people to death.


    He had a calm face and cold eyes.


    The man who stopped Nancy shivered and obediently stepped aside.


    The next moment, Nichs hugged Nancy,


    Nancy couldn¡¯t believe this was real until she held him, listened to his heartbeat, and smelled the


    familiar scent on Nichs.


    He¡¯s here.


    ?


    ¡°Are you scared?¡± Nichs rubbed her head profoundly and asked softly.


    Nancy lowered her head and hugged him tighter.


    Until Nancy wasforted, Nichs lowered his head and kissed her forehead. He said gently, ¡°Wait


    for me in the car. I¡¯ll take care of this.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to go. Can I just watch from the side? I promise I won¡¯t disturb you.¡±


    She was worried, after all.


    It wasn¡¯t because of how reluctant she was to Felix, but because her mother begged her ten thousand


    times before she died. Even though she hated her father, she must save his life in times. of crisis.


    How could she forget her mother¡¯sst wish?


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    ¡°Go to the car. I promise I¡¯ll be down in ten minutes,¡± Nichs said with a lovely tone.


    Nancy nodded, ¡°Okay.¡±


    After she left. Nichs took off his coat.


    Lynn moved a chair, and Nichs sat on the chair. His left leg was naturally folded on top of his right


    leg. He had an aura like a king.


    His posture makes people frightened, and has to surrender.


    Nichs raised his eyebrows. Lynn immediately understood and closed the door.


    Kelvin was confused. It took him a long time to walk unsteadily in front of Nichs, and he exined


    with a terrified smile, ¡°Mr. Sallow, I didn¡¯t know she was Mrs. Sallow and almost hurt. her. Please


    punish me.¡±


    ¡°But, Felix¡­¡± Realizing something. Kelvin immediately changed his words, ¡°Your father-inw owes us


    250 thousand dors. It¡¯s been three months, and he insists on not paying any of it. It¡¯s only natural to


    pay back the debt. Please bring us justice.¡±


    ¡°Do you want the money back?¡± Nichs stared at him.


    Kelvin nodded immediately, ¡°Of course, I want it back.¡±


    ¡°Okay, then do as I say.¡±


    Nichs raised his finger, scanned the room, and finallynded on Felix, ¡°Beat him.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Kelvin was dumbfounded..


    ¡°Don¡¯t you understand what I said?¡± Nichs raised his voice, obviously angry.


    Just do what Mr. Sallow tells you to,¡± Lynn said.


    Kelvin reacted immediately and waved his hand. He and his subordinates beat Felix wildly.


    Dozens of fists fell on Felix.


    Soon, Felix was in a mess. He begged for mercy in pain, ¡°Son-inw, what¡¯s going on? Did you make a


    mistake? It wasn¡¯t me; they kidnapped Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Continue.¡±


    Nichs didn¡¯t even look at him. His voice became colder.


    ¡°Aw! Nichs¡­ it hurts. Stop! Ask them to stop!¡±


    Five minutester, Nichs shouted for Kelvin to stop..


    Felix¡¯s face was bruised and swollen. Hey on the ground like a puddle of mud.


    He gasped in pain and looked at Nichs. He said, ¡°Son-inw, I think you may have made a mistake.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no mistake.¡± Nichs got up and looked down at Felix, ¡°If there were no Nancy, you would be


    a lump of mud to me, and I wouldn¡¯t even frown if you died on the street.¡±


    Since you are Nancy¡¯s father, I have been kind enough to you.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think that I don¡¯t know who nned Nancy toe here today? But you shouldn¡¯t trap her.


    Felix, I will pay your debt today. Next time, not only your hand, I won¡¯t care about chopping off your


    limbs. Do you hear me?¡±


    Felix nodded repeatedly and cried bitterly, ¡°I heard you. Thank you, Nichs.¡±


    Nichs handed the check to Kelvin, ¡°I¡¯ll give you 270 thousand dors. You keep an eye on him for


    the remaining 20 thousand dors. If he dares to gamble again, you can punish him however you like


    without reporting it.¡±


    Kelvin took the check and nodded seriously. ¡°Mr. Sallow, don¡¯t worry. I will definitely do that.¡±


    At this time, Felix was so frightened that he was sweating profusely.


    Suddenly, Nichs stretched out his hand, grabbed Kelvin¡¯s wrist, and mmed him.


    Kelvin screamed in pain suddenly.


    ¡°This is your consequence of tying Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Get out of here, everyone.¡±


    In the car, Nancy has been waiting anxiously.


    When she saw Nichs approaching, she breathed a sigh of relief and walked to him faster.


    ¡°How did you deal with them?¡± Nancy asked anxiously.


    Unexpectedly, Nichs suddenly stopped and pointed to his cheek.


    Nancy stared nkly for a long while without doing anything.


    Then, Lynn reminded her. ¡°Mrs. Sallow, don¡¯t you want to express your gratitude?¡±


    Nancy looked at Nichs again and understood everything.


    So, he asked her to kiss him?

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    Chapter 54


    Chapter 54 Nichs, I Miss You


    Nancy blushed immediately.


    Even though they were in the underground garage, she dared not do it in public.


    She bit her lip, looking like a kitten.


    Nichs gazed at Lynn and snorted softly.


    Lynn understood immediately. He turned around and shouted to the bodyguards beside him, ¡°Turn


    around quickly.¡±


    Nancy felt more shy as she listened.


    She hurried forward, tiptoed, and kissed Nichs lightly on the face.


    Then, she walked away quickly.


    Nichs was satisfied and smiled sincerely.


    ¡°Can we talk now?¡± Nancy asked with a blushing face.


    Nichs held her hand and got into the car. They sat side by side in the back.


    Lynn drove in front until the car was driving smoothly on the road. Nichs said, ¡°I gave him money


    and warned him not to gamble again. Otherwise, his hand will be broken.¡±


    After hearing this, Nancy was silent.


    ¡°Are you angry?¡±


    Nancy shook her head and said, ¡°No, I just felt miserable.¡±


    ¡°Since I was a child, I have envied the loving and happy family because that is something I don¡¯t have. I


    never expected how much he loves me, nor how much money he will make for me to live a rich life. I


    hope he can be honest, hard-working, motivated, and earn money with his hard work. like other


    fathers.¡±


    ¡°Even if our life is a little bit harder and worse that we can¡¯t buy our favorite dolls or beautiful clothes,


    I¡¯m super happy and satisfied.¡±


    ¡°But even such a small wish can¡¯t be realized.¡±


    The more Nancy spoke, the lower her voice became.


    These are the most unbearable pasts in her life and the pasts she can hardly tell.


    When she grew up, she hid everything about her ¡°father¡± because she was afraid that others would find


    out that she had a father who was addicted to gambling and thus make wild guesses about her and her


    mother.


    She kept these secrets all the time and never told anyone.


    But now, she told Nichs about this.


    Not for sympathy, Nancy wants to talk about this because she trusts Nichs.


    ¡°You like dolls and beautiful clothes?¡± Nichs asked.


    Nancy nodded and answered, ¡°Of course, every girl like those kinds of things.¡±


    ¡°I remember that on my tenth birthday, my mother gave me a huge and beautiful doll with blond hair,


    big eyes, and long eyshes. I liked it very much, but then¡­


    Nancy¡¯s eyes dimmed obviously, and she said, ¡°My father was drunk and threw away my doll.¡±


    ¡°I remember it rained heavily that day. I was very sad when I heard it. I rushed out to look for it. I


    rummaged through the entire trash but couldn¡¯t find the doll.¡±


    ¡°What happened next?¡±


    ¡°Later¡­¡± Nancy raised her head, blinked hard, and continued, ¡°Later, my mother said she would buy


    me another one that was the same, but I refused.


    ¡°Why not?¡±


    ¡°Because the doll was very expensive and cost over ten dors. Felix was outraged when he found out


    and beat my mother in front of me.¡±


    ¡°I remember being very thin and not tall at that time. I cried desperately and threw myself at my mother,


    but he twisted me away with one hand and threw me to the ground. I hated him at that time. I always


    thought that when I grow up, I can take my mother away from him and bring my mother to live a happy


    life.¡±


    ¡°However, my mother didn¡¯t wait until that day, and I didn¡¯t fulfil my promise either.¡±


    Nancy cried silently.


    No one knows about this past except Linda..


    It may be because Linda has the same experience as her, so they always gather together to keep


    warm when they are young.


    Later, they all grew up. They have be morous, intellectual, and elegant.


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    But their childhood trauma will be remembered forever.


    Those muddy and smelly days that almost drove people to a desperate situation were like a puddle of


    mud, disgusting and making people want to vomit.


    Nancy would have almost forgotten about Felix if he hadn¡¯t appeared again.


    But Felix is her father. No matter how much she hates him, how can she get rid of him?


    ¡°How much does he owe?¡± Nancy thought of the critical point and asked Nichs.


    ¡°250 thousand dors.¡±


    Nichs did not hide this.


    ¡°What?¡±


    Nancy¡¯s eyes widened, and she could hardly believe what she heard.


    In the past, he owed several hundred, andter thousands, tens of thousands.


    She thought that no matter how enormous the amount was this time, it would probably just thousands


    of dors.


    But she didn¡¯t expect it to be almost 280 thousand dors.


    ¡°You just gave him such arge amount of money?¡± Nancy was surprised.


    ¡°It¡¯s just a little money for me. I can afford it,¡± Nichs replied easily.


    Nancy looked at him and exined seriously, ¡°Nichs, this is not just a matter of money. If you give


    him 280 thousand dors today, he can ask for 700 thousand dors next time, and then it will be 7


    million dors. I understand him very well.¡±


    ¡°You will only make him more greedy. He will continue to take your money until it runs out.¡±


    ¡°No, he can¡¯t just take that money. I¡¯m going to get it back.¡±


    The more Nancy thought about it, the angrier she felt.


    Nichs grabbed her hand andforted her patiently, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, since I gave it, I must have my


    n. I will not let him keep squeezing me.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    Nancy was still worried.


    ¡°Well, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Hearing Nichs¡¯ reassurance, Nancy felt relieved.


    But she still called Felix, ¡°It¡¯s me, Nancy. Don¡¯t think that you can do whatever you want just because


    you got the money today.¡±


    ¡°Felix, I warn you, this is thest time. Neither I nor Nichs will give you any more money in the


    future, so do it yourself.¡±


    The advantage of a big house is there are many bathrooms, which is very convenient.


    After dinner, Nancy took a shower in the bathroom of their bedroom. Nichs went to another.


    bathroom.


    When she changed into her pajamas and went out, Nichs¡¯ phone rang.


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    His phone was charging right next to the bed and was turned on, so Nancy identally saw it.


    When she saw his phone, her hand stopped wiping her hair immediately.


    It was a message from Madelline.


    ¡°Nichs, would you like to meet me?¡±


    ¡°My hand is inmed. It¡¯s very serious. If you don¡¯te, it will hurt me to death.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, I miss you so much.¡±


    There are three text messages in a row, all directly on the phone¡¯s screen.


    It was


    so clear that Nancy could see that clearly.


    At this moment, Nichs opened the bathroom door and came out.


    Nancy hurriedly wiped her hair, pretending she didn¡¯t know anything.


    When he walked to the bed and picked up his phone to check message, Nancy¡¯s heart skipped a


    beat.


    ¡°Will he go to see Madelline?


    ¡®Will he go or refuse it?¡¯

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    Chapter 55 He Lied to Her


    Nichs just nced at his phone and then turned off the phone without replying to any


    message.


    Nancy asked tentatively, ¡°Is there something wrong? I heard your phone keeps ringing.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    Since he didn¡¯t say anything. Nancy naturally had nothing to ask.


    After Nancy dried her hair, Nichs turned off the light. Theyy down on the bed at the same


    time.


    The room was very quiet.


    For a moment, Nancy can hear their breathing clearly.


    Nancy covered herself with a nket. She closed her eyes and did not speak again.


    However, she could feel Nichs¡¯ phone vibrating, and the screen was always on.


    He turned around and looked at his phone.


    Then, his aura became dignified.


    After a moment, Nancy heard a slight sound.


    She opened her eyes slightly and saw that Nichs had gotten up from the bed and was changing


    clothes.


    Sure enough, he wanted to meet Madelline.


    Now that he has woken up, he has already decided to see Madelline.


    Nancy can¡¯t move suddenly, She felt like a sculpture at this moment, lying numbly in the nket, not


    daring to move.


    As if afraid of being discovered by Nichs.


    Even her eyes are closed cooperatively.


    After a few minutes, Nichs finished changing.


    The next moment, Nancy, heard the sound of closing the door.


    Nancy knew he was gone.


    He went after all.


    Nichs didn¡¯t tell her anything. He took advantage of her while she was sleeping and went there


    without telling her.


    Nichs must have thought Nancy had fallen asleep and knew nothing.


    The funny thing is, she knows it all.


    ¡°Nichs, Nancy covered the nket and shouted his name in pain.


    Suddenly, there was a rumble of thunder outside. It seemed like it was going to rain.


    Nancy hugged herself and sat on the bed. The room was dark, and she couldn¡¯t see anything. She can


    only hear the thunder.


    When Nichs arrived at the hospital, it was already raining.


    The ward was empty, and he couldn¡¯t find Madelline.


    He asked the doctor and nurse. Finally, he found Madelline was outside.


    Through the window, he saw Madelline sitting in the recovery center. It was an open space, and the


    heavy rain drenched her.


    Nichs immediately held up an umbre and ran to her.


    When he saw Madelline in a wheelchair in the rain, her body was soaked. Her wrists were red and


    swollen from the rain.


    All his anger turned into distress.


    Holding the umbre above her head, Nichs whispered, ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡±


    Madelline immediately turned around when she heard Nichs¡¯ sound. She smiled, satisfied when she


    saw Nichs, and said, ¡°Nichs, you are here. I knew you woulde.¡±


    ¡°You still can¡¯t let me go, right?¡±


    Madelline cried with joy.


    Nichs didn¡¯t speak and just pushed her back to the ward silently.


    Then he told the nurse, ¡°Please take her to a hot shower and change her clothes.¡±


    Ten minutester, Madelline came out wearing clean and tidy pajamas.


    At this time, the doctor was already waiting in the ward.


    While Madelline was about to speak, Nichs took the lead and said, ¡°Please check her wound. and


    bandage it well.¡±


    The doctor came over immediately, and then Nichs stood aside while waiting.


    Nichs saw the cut on Madelline¡¯s wrist was not getting better. In fact, it was getting worse and


    almost rotting.


    After the doctor treated her wound, everyone went out. Madelline sat on the hospital bed. She looked


    very quiet and well-behaved.


    Nichs stared at her coldly without saying a word.


    The atmosphere in the room was very oppressive. Madelline couldn¡¯t bear it anymore, so she broke the


    ice while saying, ¡°Nichs, don¡¯t look at me like that. I¡¯m afraid to look in your eyes.¡±


    ¡°You just know it now? Why wouldn¡¯t you be afraid if you don¡¯t cooperate with the doctor and the wound


    deteriorates? Do you know where your injury is?¡±


    ¡°I know.¡±


    Madelline looked at him with an extremely wronged look, ¡°Anyway, you don¡¯t care, so why should


    I care?¡±


    ¡°You should know that I hate people using injuries to threaten me.¡±


    ¡°I know. But can I still see you if I don¡¯t do that?¡±


    Madelline grabbed Nichs¡¯ hand excitedly, ¡°Nichs, I was wrong. I shouldn¡¯t have used this method,


    but I miss you. You know how I¡¯ve been here these days?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t sleep every night. I have been thinking about you whether my eyes are opened or closed.¡±


    No matter how cruel a man is, he would not act coldly while facing a woman expressing her longing


    and love tearfully.


    Nichs was no exception.


    After all, he was moved. He couldn¡¯t bear it anymore.


    He walked forward, put Madelline¡¯s hand inside the nket and covered her in the nket. He said,


    ¡°Go sleep. I won¡¯t leave for now.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Madelline asked happily. Her face was full of happiness and satisfaction.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The rain outside is getting heavier.


    Listening to the thunder, Nichs frowned tightly.


    When he came out, the weather was still fine. The weather forecast did not say that there would


    be rain today.


    Unexpectedly, it rained heavily in just a while.


    Nancy is most afraid of thunder.


    She was at home alone and he didn¡¯t know if she slept peacefully or not.


    Looking at Madelline on the hospital bed again, Nichs fell into a deep dilemma.


    At this moment, Nancy was in the car.


    After the thunder rang for a while, she decided to go out and take a taxi.


    She was going to meet Linda and stay there for one night..


    Otherwise, she was afraid that she wouldn¡¯t be able to survive tonight.


    She left in a hurry and forgot to take her phone.


    The rain outside was getting heavier. Nancy suddenly remembered that she did not take her phone and


    even forgot her umbre because it was not raining when she went out.


    The street lights were dim, with heavy pouring rain. There were few cars on the road, and all the


    buildings looked misty. She couldn¡¯t see outside clearly.


    Nancy hugged herself and nestled in the back of the car alone.


    At the moment, she felt a little scared.


    She suddenly remembered tragedies that happened in taxi.


    The more Nancy thought about it, the more frightened she became, and she hugged herself tighter and


    tighter.


    Fortunately, she remembered Linda¡¯s house. When she arrived at the cluster area, she paid the driver,


    opened the car, and ran madly into the cluster area.


    Because the elevator entrance was still at some distance away from the cluster area, Nancy had to run


    over because she didn¡¯t have an umbre.


    Nancy breathed a sigh of relief when she reached the elevator and rang the doorbell.


    However, she was shocked when she saw Luke opening the door.


    Luke?


    Why is he at Linda¡¯s house thiste at night?


    Nancy is no longer a little girl. She understands some things.


    When a man stays at a woman¡¯s housete at night, that needs no exnation, right?


    Maybe it was because both of them were surprised, so neither of them spoke first.


    Until Linda asked from inside, ¡°Luke, is our fooding? Bring it quickly. I¡¯m so hungry!¡±


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    Chapter 56


    Chapter 56 Can¡¯t Hold It Any Longer


    Linda came over in her pajamas. She was shocked when she saw Nancy.


    ¡°Nancy, why are you here?¡±


    She saw Nancy, who was soaked all over, with messy hair, looking miserable.


    ¡°Come in.¡±


    After bringing Nancy into the house, Linda immediately went to get a bath towel. Then she wiped.


    Nancy¡¯s wet hair and body.


    ¡°You two can talk. I¡¯m leaving!¡± Luke was quite understanding, so he left after saying this.


    Nancy calmed herself after Luke left.


    She threw herself into Linda¡¯s arms and burst into tears instantly. ¡°Linda, I feel so ufortable.


    feel like I can¡¯t hold on any longer.¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± Linda quickly realized something was wrong and asked, ¡°Did Nichs bully you


    again?¡±


    Nancy leaned in Linda¡¯s arms, feeling too tired to speak.


    In the living room, there is also a TV.


    Linda turned down the sound, and Nancy kept leaning against her and watching TV quietly.


    She didn¡¯t cry anymore, but she didn¡¯t speak either.


    She was as silent as a well-behaved doll.


    Linda, who was observing him, also felt distressed.


    She wants to ask Nichs directly.


    After a long time, Nancy raised her head and looked at Linda with a pale face. She said, ¡°Linda, I feel


    so cold. I want to shower.¡±


    ¡°Okay, you sit here. I¡¯ll prepare the bath water for you.¡±


    ¡°Yes.


    Soon, Linda put the bath water and brought some clothes to Nancy.


    When Nancy entered the bathroom, Linda was very worried and said, ¡°Nancy, let mee with.


    you!¡±


    Nancy shook her head and replied, ¡°It¡¯s okay, I can do it alone.¡±


    She wanted to be quiet and alone.


    In the bathroom, the steam was rising, and Nancy felt as if she had entered a fairnd when she


    entered. The bathroom was filled with smoke.


    The temperature inside is just warm.


    ncing at the bathroom in front of her, Nancy walked right in without even removing her clothes and


    soaking in.


    The water was very warm.


    Nancy closed her eyes and immediately soaked herself in the bathtub without hesitation,


    The water instantly covered her shoulders, her neck, then her face, and finally her head.


    Soon, Nancy waspletely submerged in the water.


    The buoyancy of the water made her feel like she was floating. Her long ck hair spread like vines in


    the water.


    It seems that only at this time she can forget about everything and let herself go.


    She doesn¡¯t have to disguise or hide herself. She can show her true self.


    When her head surfaced, Nancy took a deep breath and reached out to wipe away the water droplets


    on her face.


    The water is a little salty and astringent.


    At this moment, even she couldn¡¯t tell whether she was crying or not.


    Outside the door, Linda stood and waited for Nancy quietly.


    She won¡¯te in because she didn¡¯t want to put too much pressure on Nancy.


    And yet she won¡¯t leave because she feels that Nancy¡¯s situation is awful. Linda was afraid of what


    would happen if she left.


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    Twenty minutes passed. Linda was extremely anxious..


    After hesitating for a long time, she knocked on the door and asked, ¡°Nancy, have you finished.


    showering?¡±


    It took a full minute before Nancy¡¯s voice came from inside, ¡°Well, I¡¯m almost done.¡±


    After another seven or eight minutes, Nancy opened the door in her pajamas.


    Linda breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Nancye out. She was scared to death.


    But she saw the rosiness on Nancy¡¯s face. She touched her head and asked worriedly, ¡°Why is your


    face so red? Do you have a fever?¡±


    ¡°No, maybe it¡¯s because I took a long bath, and it was foggy inside.¡±


    What Nancy said made sense to Linda, so she didn¡¯t think much about it.


    In the evening. Linda stayed with Nancy until Nancy fell asleep. Then she turned off the light and left


    the room.


    However, what Linda didn¡¯t know was after she closed the door and left, Nancy opened her eyes and


    stared at the ceiling nkly.


    She felt that she was not good at all. She felt terrible.


    But she didn¡¯t know why, she just couldn¡¯t be happy.


    She opened her mouth and tried hard to learn the eight-tooth smile she had trained before. Once,


    twice, eight times, ten times¡­.


    She tried many times, but it was useless.


    She couldn¡¯tugh. She felt like she had forgotten how tough.


    Joy, anger, and sorrow are basic human instincts!.


    How could she not learn such a simple thing?


    Nancy doesn¡¯t believe she can¡¯t smile. The more she couldn¡¯t do it, the more she wanted to try it.


    However, no matter how often she tried, her face froze. She couldn¡¯t smile at all.


    Maybe she can¡¯tugh because her heart is withered.


    Just like the roots of a tree are dead, the leaves are destined to wither and turn yellow.


    Because of filming all year round, mostly at night, Linda¡¯s work and rest time are irregr. She often


    stays upte at night, so she has developed the habit of sleeping and waking upte.


    But thinking about Nancy¡¯s situation, she deliberately set several rm clocks and woke up very early.


    ¡°Nancy, I¡¯ve prepared breakfast. Get up and eat it. Linda opened the door and spoke gently.


    However, Linda was momentarily stunned when she saw the empty bed.


    Nancy is not here.


    She came in and found a small note on the bedside table.


    Nancy left it for Linda. She wrote beautifully and neatly, ¡°Linda, thank you for taking me inst night. I¡¯m


    much better. I know it¡¯s not easy for you to film. You should rest well and don¡¯t worry about me.


    Regards, Nancy.


    Linda immediately called Nancy after she finished reading it.


    But there is no one answering the call.


    Nancy originally nned to go home to study. A weekter, she had an interview with a nationally


    renowned hospital, which was also her favorite.


    That is her goal. So, she must give all effort; there is no excuse.


    Moreover, that hospital is also where her mother used to work.


    But her mother was just a non-staff nurse at the beginning, with a lower sry and treatment.


    When she was young, her mother often said, ¡°Nancy, if you like to study medicine, you must study


    hard. When youe to Mom¡¯s hospital in the future, you can see those doctors and professors who


    save lives and heal patients from hell. I admire them. That is what Mom has always yearned for. It is a


    pity I have no chance, but I hope you can be an admirable doctor and work in this hospital.¡±


    ¡°With such a stable job, you no longer have to be homeless or have no fixed ce to live. You will be


    guaranteed when you get old. Then, I can rest assured.¡±


    Therefore, whether it is for her mother or herself, she must go all out.


    However, ns cannot keep up with changes.


    On the way back, Nancy suddenly felt a severe headache and became dizzy.


    Last night, she felt a little feverish. She always thought it was because of the rain, but she didn¡¯t pay


    much attention. Until now, all the symptoms confirmed that she has a cold.


    Most likely, she has a fever.


    Thinking of the baby, Nancy stroked her belly immediately.

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    Chapter 57 Nancy Fainted


    ¡°Dear, you have to be good.¡±


    ¡°Dear, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m very strong, and I won¡¯t let anything happen to you.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s hands tightly guarded her stomach.


    During this time, she kept on hesitating whether to call Nichs.


    Should I make the call?¡¯


    She asked herself over and over again.


    There was a moment when she had already found his phone number and dialed it.


    However, just as the other person was about to answer, she quickly hung up.


    After arriving at the hospital, Nancy immediately registered. Luckily, it was weekday, so it wasn¡¯t difficult


    to get an appointment.


    While waiting in line, she was already feeling ufortable. Her whole body was dizzy, heavy-


    headed, and she even had a feeling that she would faint any moment.


    The waiting room was crowded, and the air was stuffy.


    Nancy got up and wanted to go outside for a walk.


    Just as she walked into the lobby, at that moment, there was an emergency patient being pushed


    1.


    Doctors and nurses were pushing the patient, shouting loudly, ¡°Make way, hurry, make way!¡±


    Nancy knew the situation was critical, and every minute and second of the emergency care was


    valuable. Seeing the emergency patient being wheeled in her direction, she didn¡¯t have time to think


    and immediately stepped aside.


    Perhaps she was too hasty. When Nancy stepped aside, she stumbled and fell to the side.


    Luckily, she managed to grab onto arge pir with all her strength to prevent herself from. falling.


    Next to her were doctors and nurses who were rushing the patient towards the emergency room,


    followed by a group of police officers, all of them following closely like a whirlwind.


    Nancy was just about toment on how she had only seen this scene on TV when suddenly,


    everything went dark.


    The next moment, she lost all consciousness.


    ¡°Boss, someone has fainted.¡±


    ¡°It seems to be the person who just made way for us. Dn said.


    Christian broke away from the formation and rushed to Nancy like a gust of wind, lifting her up and


    rushing to the emergency room.


    Outside the emergency room, Dn pondered for a while and suddenly realized something, pping


    his head and saying. ¡°Boss, I remember it! I wonder why this pretty girl looked so familiar. Isn¡¯t she the


    girl who rode in our carst time?¡±


    ¡°Boss, you and her really hit it off.¡±


    Dn said excitedly, but Christian remained stern-faced, showing no change in expression.


    ¡°Boss, can¡¯t you at least say something? Do you recognize this pretty girl or not?¡± Dn was getting


    anxious.


    Christian only nced at him coldly and replied, ¡°I don¡¯t.¡±


    In fact, Christian had recognized her the moment he picked up Nancy.


    Nancy was gorgeous. She had a ssic oval face, willow-like eyebrows, alluring red lips, and a well-


    defined nose. Her features were wless.


    However, that wasn¡¯t the most important.


    It was the impression Nancy had left on him that was too deep.


    Seeing her twice, he felt a faint sense of sadness about her.


    That sadness even made him want to dispel it at times.


    At one point, he was particrly curious about what she would look like when she smiled.


    Just then, Dn¡¯s phone rang. After answering the call, he immediately reported to Christian, ¡°Boss,


    the bullet has been removed, and he¡¯s safe now. This mission finally has some gains. We can get


    many information from him once he wakes up.¡±


    ¡°Keep an eye on him upstairs and inform me as soon as he wakes up.¡±


    Dn nced at the emergency room and said, ¡°But what about this beautiful woman?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about her. Once she¡¯s okay, I¡¯lle up immediately.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Boss. I¡¯ll go upstairs first.¡±


    Before leaving, Dn didn¡¯t forget to warn Christian, ¡°Boss, you have to take the initiative, and don¡¯t


    forget to exchange phone numbers.¡±


    Well, Dn obviously didn¡¯t know they had already had each other¡¯s contacts the first time they


    met.


    Of course, Christian wasn¡¯t going to tell him.


    After waiting for ten more minutes, a doctor came out of the emergency room, and Christian


    immediately approached, and asked, ¡°Doctor, how is she?¡±


    ¡°She fainted due to fever and exhaustion, with a slight nutritional deficiency. Fortunately, the fetus is not


    in serious danger.¡±


    ¡°Wha¡­ what?¡±


    The doctor¡¯s answer had caught Christian off guard, and he was stunned for a while before saying


    a few words.


    As a special police officer, this was a rare moment of stuttering in his life.


    The doctor looked at him bewildered and recalled Nancy¡¯s previous statement about not telling her


    husband about the pregnancy.


    In addition, the doctor had also forgotten Nichs¡¯ appearance, so she quickly assumed that Christian


    was Nancy¡¯s husband and angrily interrogated him, ¡°Why are you asking? Are you such an


    ipetent husband that you don¡¯t even know your wife is two months pregnant?¡±


    ¡°Do you really need her to tell you? How can you not notice such an obvious thing? What kind of


    husband are you?¡±


    The more the doctor spoke, the angrier she became.


    Especially when she saw Christian¡¯s confused face, without any reflection or guilt, she became even


    angrier.


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    Moreover, thinking of Nancy¡¯s frequent admission to the hospital recently, she became angrier, ¡°It¡¯s only


    been two months, but she¡¯s been admitted to the hospital several times. If this continues, will the child


    even survive?¡±


    ¡°Doctor, I¡­ I am not¡­.


    Christian opened his mouth, wanting to exin.


    But the doctor didn¡¯t give him a chance. She took the payment bill from the nurse and thrust it into


    Christian¡¯s hand and said, ¡°Go pay the bill now


    After saying that, the doctor returned to the ward.


    Christian stared nkly at the bill in his hand, and went downstairs to settle the bill.


    In the ward, Nancy was receiving an IV drip.


    The doctor looked at her, feeling heartbroken and angry, said, ¡°Your body is already weak to begin with,


    how can you not take a better care of yourself?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve told you many times. You have to maintain a happy mood, and only when you¡¯re well can your


    baby be well,¡±


    ¡°You didn¡¯t take my words seriously and ignored my advice, right?¡±


    Nancy knew she was wrong, so she lowered her head and waited for the reprimand.


    Seeing her bow her head, the doctor couldn¡¯t bear it and gave her someforting words, ¡°Alright, I


    didn¡¯t mean to scold you. I hope you and your baby will be fine, and you can have a safe and smooth


    delivery in eight months.¡±


    At this point, doctor remembered about Nancy¡¯s husband and added, ¡°By the way, I couldn¡¯t help.


    myself and told your husband about your pregnancy outside the ward just now. I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    ¡°You told him?¡± Nancy asked, and her heart suddenly sank, feeling like a heavy stone was pressing


    on her.


    ¡°Yes. I did.¡±


    He knew.


    Nichs knew it.


    The only voice running through Nancy¡¯s mind was, ¡®So, Nichs knows that I¡¯m pregnant?¡±


    So, how was his reaction?¡¯


    Would he be happy about this baby? Was he frustrated or forced to ept it?¡±


    Was he truly prepared for this, and genuinely wee this baby?¡±


    Nancy was so panicked that all she could think about was these.


    As the doctor continued to write her prescription, she casuallymented, ¡°The first time I saw your


    husband, he looked like a refined gentleman. This time, he came in wearing a police uniform, with such


    a handsome face, very distinguished. Howe he doesn¡¯t seem to cherish. you?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, men can be unreliable, regardless of their profession or background.¡±


    Police uniform?


    Wait, Nancy suddenly felt she had caught on an important point.


    How could Nichs be wearing a police uniform?


    ¡°You just said he was wearing a police uniform?¡± Nancy looked at the doctor and asked very seriously.

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    Chapter 58


    Chapter 58 Christian, I¡¯ll Treat You A Cup of Coffee


    The doctor nodded. ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s right.¡±


    ¡°Could you please call him in?¡± Nancy asked.


    ¡°I told him to go downstairs to pay the bill. He¡¯ll be up in a moment. Just wait a bit.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    After the doctor left for a few minutes, someone opened the door.


    ¡°Come in.¡±


    When she saw the man in a police uniform standing in front of her, she immediately breathed a sigh of


    relief.


    Fortunately, it wasn¡¯t Nichs. He didn¡¯t know it yet. Great!


    ¡°How are you feeling?¡± Christian walked to Nancy¡¯s bedside and initiated a conversation.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯m not in a serious condition anymore. Thank you. The doctor told me that it was you who paid


    the bill. Let me transfer the money to you.¡±


    Nancy opened her phone, but the man across from her was still standing upright, with one hand.


    hanging at his side, showing no intention of taking out his phone.


    ¡°Give me your number and let me transfer the money to you,¡± Nancy repeated.


    ¡°I am Christian Zayn.¡±


    At this moment, Christian finally spoke, his voice deep and textured, a distinctively masculine low


    tone.


    Christian Zayn?


    Why did this name sound familiar?


    Nancy quickly searched her memory and stared at his face for a while. Suddenly, she pped her head


    in realization and eximed, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s you! I remember now.¡±


    She typed ¡°Christian¡± into the search bar, found his name, and transferred the medical expenses.


    Apparently, it was him.


    He helped her on the busst time and helped her subdue the robber. Nancy always thought they


    would never have the chance to meet again, but she didn¡¯t expect to meet again so soon.


    And he helped her again.


    ¡°It¡¯s really unbelievable that I meet you again.¡±


    ¡°By the way, I¡¯m Nancy.¡±


    After Nancy finished speaking, Christian¡¯s phone rang.


    It was Dn who called. ¡°Boss, the guy has regained consciousness.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be right there.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Christian looked at Nancy and said, ¡°Take care of yourself. I have


    something to do, so I have to leave now.¡±


    ¡°Okay¡± Nancy nodded.


    As Christian was about to leave her room, Nancy suddenly spoke up, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I need to apologize.


    The doctor must have mistaken you for my husband and scolded you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±


    With that, Christian left hurriedly.


    After receiving her IV drip, Nancy felt a little drowsy and decided to nap.


    She slept through the afternoon.


    When she woke up, the sun had set.


    The vast evening glow painted the entire sky in shades of red and orange, creating a beautiful sight


    when viewed at a nce.


    Nancy opened the window, feeling the gentle breeze on her face, which was quite soothing.


    After standing by the window for a while, she decided to go downstairs.


    She thought a leisurely stroll and enjoying the scenery might improve her mood.


    However, little did Nancy know what awaited her.


    As she arrived at the rehabilitation park below, she saw them.


    Under the evening sun, Nichs was pushing Madelline. One standing, dignified and elegant, while the


    other sitting, exuding gentleness and beauty. Their silhouettes were bathed in the beautiful sunset


    glow, as if they were covered in ayer of silver light, making them exceptionally beautiful.


    vo


    They looked so harmonious, like a perfect match.


    Even more like a loving husband and wife, living in harmony and happiness.


    Nancy suddenly felt a sharp pain in her eyes.


    It was obviously such a beautiful sunset, such a soft and gentle light.


    However, at this moment, she felt like the light was piercing her eyes, forcing her to shed tears.


    She stood there, feeling like her feet were weighed down, as if they weighed thousands of kilograms,


    impossible to lift.


    She wanted to lift her feet, to turn and leave.


    But her body felt incredibly heavy.


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    On the winding path, Nichs pushed Madelline, and they were getting closer.


    Their figures became clearer and clearer.


    Nancy didn¡¯t want to see them, not at all.


    Using everyst ounce of her strength, she turned around and quickly walked back.


    However, after taking just a few steps, she heard a loud call from behind, ¡°Nancy¡­


    Nancy felt like she had been enchanted and immediately froze in ce.


    Behind her, Nichs frowned, looked at Madelline and asked, ¡°What did you just call out?¡±


    Madelline immediately pointed at the figure in front and eximed, ¡°It¡¯s Nancy, quick, look, she¡¯s right


    ahead.¡±


    Nichs looked over, and indeed, the silhouette seemed like Nancy¡¯s. However, she wasn¡¯t supposed


    to be at the hospital.


    Early this morning, he had returned home..


    Nancy wasn¡¯t at home. He called her, but there was no answer.


    So, he sent her a message, and Nancy replied that she was at school. How could she suddenly appear


    at the hospital?


    ¡°She does look like Nancy, but I don¡¯t think it¡¯s her,¡± Nichs replied confidently.


    Madelline insisted, ¡°I¡¯m certain, that silhouette is hers.¡±


    ¡°Nancy.¡±


    Madelline shouted loudly again, quickly wheeling her wheelchair forward to catch up.


    Nancy immediately lifted her feet and hurried ahead.


    When she reached the corner up ahead, she quickly turned and entered the elevator.


    As the elevator doors closed, Nancy finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    Although she didn¡¯t know where she was going next, she had to leave the hospital immediately.


    She didn¡¯t want to see the two of them together.


    The elevator chimed, and when Nancy was about to go out, she realized the elevator was going


    1.


    When the doors opened, Christian entered.


    It was him?


    Nancy was shocked.


    ¡°Have you felt better? Don¡¯t you need any bed rest? Christian asked.


    At that moment, the elevator door opened.


    Christian quickly stepped aside, making a gentleman gesture for Nancy to exit first, while he held the


    elevator doors open.


    Nancy exited the elevator first.


    They walked together towards the main entrance.


    After a moment of hesitation, Nancy gathered her courage and looked at him, ¡°Mr. Zayn, do you have


    any taskster?¡±


    ¡°Not for now, why?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve saved me again and again. To show my gratitude, may I invite you for a cup of coffee?¡±


    With those words, Nancy gazed at Christian as he walked ahead.


    Nancy looked at his tall back, feeling a sh of sadness. Was she being rejected outright?


    Ah, it was not easy to finally work up the courage to ask her benefactor for a cup of coffee just to be


    rejected like that.


    Nancy stood still, feeling somewhat ufortable.


    However, Christian stopped walking, turned around, and looked at her. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to


    invite me for coffee?¡±


    Huh? Did that mean he agree?


    Could he be any more aloof?


    Nancy quickly caught up with his pace.


    Just then, a car pulled up in front of them which was driven by Dn.


    Seeing Nancy, he was extremely excited and kept on sending suggestive signals to Christian. ¡®Boss,


    you¡¯re good. Speed things up.¡¯


    Christian replied coldly, ¡°If you can¡¯t use your eyes properly, we need to practice in theing days.¡±


    Dn is at a loss for words.


    He immediately returned to normal and sat straight in the driver¡¯s seat.


    Nancy nced at the car in front of them and found it a bit exaggerated, ¡°We¡¯re just going for a coffee,


    do we really need to take this car? It seems a bit too ostentatious.¡±


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    Chapter 59


    Chapter 59 Nancy Was With Another Man


    Christian nodded. ¡°It¡¯s toovish. I¡¯ll go back to change first. There¡¯s a coffee shop near the police.


    force, so it¡¯s convenient.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Nancy immediately got into the car.


    When they arrived, Christian asked Dn to find a ce for Nancy to wait while he change.


    clothes.


    Meanwhile, Nancy received a call from Nichs.


    She didn¡¯t want to answer it.


    However, Nichs kept on calling her.


    In the end, Nancy could only take a deep breath and answer the call.


    Nevertheless, Nancy overestimated herself.


    After answering the phone, Nichs¡¯ voice came. Nancy.¡±


    When Nancy heard the name, her heart felt suffocated and painful.


    Nichs asked tentatively, ¡°Are you at school today?¡±


    Nancy clenched her lips as she struggled to control her emotions.


    She was trying her best.


    Nichs was a bit worried when he didn¡¯t hear her response for a long time. ¡°Nancy, are you listening?


    Please answer me.¡±


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    Nancy raised her head and blinked vigorously.


    She tried her best to control herself. It took a while before she could barely say, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m listening.¡±


    Just a simple sentence, but Nancy felt she had drenched all energy in her body.


    Nichs added, ¡°What time does school end? I¡¯ll pick you up.¡±


    Nancy desperately pinched her left palm with the nails of her right hand to calm herself down.


    She took another deep breath and slowed down as much as possible to keep her emotions at bay.


    ¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll go home by myself.¡±


    ¡°I have sster. If there¡¯s nothing else, I have to go.¡±


    Nancy rushed to finish this sentence.


    ¡°I¡¯m back.¡± At this time, Christian came with casual clothes.


    Nancy immediately hung up the phone.


    Over there. Nichs held his mobile phone and frowned subconsciously.


    Although they didn¡¯t spend much time together during the two-year marriage, with Nichs¡¯ insight and


    careful observation, he does know Nancy quite well.


    Nancy was innocent, thin-skinned, and not good at lying at all.


    Just now, her voice was very soft and trembling slightly. Nichs knew Nancy was lying.


    Nichs also heard there was a powerful man¡¯s voice. It was apparent, so he wasn¡¯t hallucinating


    Nancy lied to him.


    Nancy was with another man.


    It was also very likely that she lied to him for the sake of that man.


    Aware of this, Nichs instantly felt extremely dull and irritated.


    Seeing Nichs was silent after hanging up the phone, Madelline took the initiative to speak.


    ¡°Nichs, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, I¡¯ll push you back.¡±


    At the cafe, Nancy handed the coffee menu to Christian. ¡°What do


    ¡°A cappino.¡±


    Nancy raised her eyes. ¡°Do you like this too?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I like cappino.¡±


    you want?¡±


    Nancy was surprised. She thought men usually don¡¯t like sweets, and most prefer pure American or


    bitter coffee.


    Such as Nichs.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to like sweet coffee.¡±


    Christian¡¯s gaze became profound, and he exined lightly, ¡°My father is also a police officer. His job is


    risky. When my father was young, whenever he went on a mission, I would put candy in his palm,


    hoping he would return home safely.¡±


    ¡°Later, when I grew up, I got used to bring candy whenever I went on a mission.¡±


    Though Nancy had not personally experienced those dangerous moments, she had seen many of them


    on television.


    Nancy felt very emotional, realizing she was seeing a real hero in front of her now.


    Soon, a waiter brought the coffee.


    Nancy was craving coffee these days but had been holding back for the baby¡¯s sake,


    ¡°By the way, I¡¯m Nancy.¡±


    When drinking water, Nancy remembered that she hadn¡¯t introduced herself.


    ¡°Christian.¡± He also stretched out his hand.


    When holding his finger, Nancy was stunned for a moment.


    This palm was so warm and familiar.


    It felt like Nichs¡¯ hand.


    Speaking of the devil, the next moment. Nancy¡¯s mobile phone rang again, it was from Nichs.


    Nancy hesitated for a while, then picked it up hesitantly.


    ¡°Hello. To make herself look normal, Nancy spoke first this time.


    ¡°Are you still in school? I¡¯ll pick you up.¡± Nichs said.


    Nancy refused without a second thought. ¡°No, I¡¯ll sleep at school tonight. You have been so busy. with


    work. Why don¡¯t you sleep early?¡±


    Without waiting for Nichs to reply, Nancy hung up the phone directly.


    After drinking the coffee, Nancy went to the cashier to pay the bill.


    Nancy took a couple of milk candies from a small te in front of her.


    The sky outside was a bit cloudy when they left the coffee shop.


    It¡¯s been cloudy and rainy recently. Even though the sky was clear in the afternoon, it might rain. cats


    and dogs at night.


    It looked like it¡¯s going to rain.


    ¡°I¡¯ll send you back.¡± Christian took the initiative to speak.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Nancy was stunned.


    Christian exined, ¡°Didn¡¯t you just say you¡¯re returning to school? It¡¯s dark and might be raining. It¡¯s


    not safe for girls to take public transportation.¡±


    Nancy suddenly felt warm inside.


    At the same time. Nancy felt a sudden chill in her heart.


    Even someone she had just met knew how to take care of her. Nheless, her husband, Nichs,


    apanied another woman when Nancy needed him most.


    Christian didn¡¯t drive to the coffee shop, so he nned to send Nancy back to school by taxi.


    However, when Nancy mentioned the school¡¯s name, Christian realized it was close from here,


    Also, it was still very close to Christian¡¯s police force.


    This was an extraordinary fate.


    They walked side by side. Nancy was curious about Christian¡¯s life in the police force, so Christian told


    her some exciting stories.


    It instantly made Nancy burst intoughter.


    After walking for about twenty minutes, they arrived at the gate of Nancy¡¯s school.


    ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. Go in quickly.¡± Christian nodded.


    At this moment, no one noticed that a ck luxury car was parked not far away, and Nichs was


    sitting in it.


    The car windows were closed, and the lights on the roadside were very dim so that no one could see


    his expression.


    But if they could see it, they could see how gloomy, cold, and scary his face was at that moment.


    Through the dim light, his eyes were fixed on the direction where Nancy and Christian were standing.


    After taking a few steps, Nancy suddenly realized that she had been holding tightly milk candy int her


    palm:


    Nancy turned around and shouted, ¡°Christian!¡±


    Then she trotted over, put the milk candy in Christian¡¯s palm, and said earnestly. ¡°Here you go. I hope


    you can return safely whenever you go on a mission.¡±


    ¡°Thanks!¡±


    After Christian left, Nichs told the driver. ¡°Drive in and catch up with her.¡±


    Five minutester, Nichs¡¯ car stopped next to Nancy.

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    Chapter 60


    Chapter 60 Nichs, Let Me Go


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    After a while, the car window slid down slowly, and Nichs¡¯ face revealed.


    His face was so stern.


    ¡°Nichs?¡± Nancy was surprised to see him. ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    Didn¡¯t she tell him that she would stay at school today?


    He didn¡¯t need to pick her up.


    In these few days, no matter how tired or miserable she was, Nancy endured it silently and didn¡¯t want


    to bother him.


    Nancy even was calm when lying alone in the hospital bed.


    That¡¯s why Nancy kept telling herself that she was at peace and she didn¡¯t need him anymore.


    But, when Nichs suddenly appeared in front of her, Nancy realized she was wrong.


    It was not that she didn¡¯t care, she cared too much instead.


    Therefore, Nancy had desperately suppressed her heart and tried not to think about it.


    But once Nancy saw him, all these emotions broke down.


    She never thought that Nichs would pick her up at school this evening, which was impossible in the


    past.


    Lynn always picked her up before, but Nichs never came in.


    person.


    Suppressing her emotions, Nancy nced at him, then turned around and walked forward quickly.


    Nichs rubbed his eyebrows vigorously when he saw Nancy didn¡¯t get in the car and ignored him.


    She just walked stubbornly in the dark night.


    ¡°Follow her. Follow her slowly.¡±


    Nichs ordered.


    Soon, the car was slithering along and following Nancy closely.


    Nichs didn¡¯t talk to her anymore, so Nancy continued walking as if he did not exist.


    In the night, one person and a car were moving forward side by side.


    About ten minutester, Nancy arrived at the dormitory building.


    At this time, Nichs couldn¡¯t calm down anymore.


    ¡°Stop the car.¡±


    After the shout, Nichs opened the car door and exited the car with his slender legs. Then, he quickly


    walked to Nancy.


    ¡°Still angry?¡± Nichs grabbed Nancy¡¯s wrist.


    Nancy turned away and ignored him.


    She didn¡¯t want to say a word now.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go home,¡± Nichs said again.


    Nancy immediately shook her head. ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to go home. I¡¯ve told you that I¡¯ll stay in the


    dormitory tonight.¡±


    Seeing that she persisted and looked serious, Nichs changed his strategy.


    He bent and directly picked Nancy up.


    Suddenly levitated, Nancy was startled, and reflexively clinging to Nichs¡¯ neck.


    Nichs smiled and said in a deep voice which was very sweet. ¡°Hold on tight. Let¡¯s go home.¡±


    After Nancy realized what he was doing, she pulled a long face and said coldly, ¡°Who said I want to go


    home with you? Let me go.¡±


    Nichs turned a deaf ear and still held her.


    His arms were as strong as steel. Nancy tried to push with all her strength, but it didn¡¯t work.


    In the end, she could only keep on struggling by beating Nichs¡¯ chest hard. ¡°Nichs, let me go.


    You¡¯re forcing me!¡±


    ¡°Let me go! Let me go!¡±


    Nichs held her even tighter.


    Subsequently, Nichs put her in the car.


    Then, he buckled the seatbelt tightly.


    Nancy red at him angrily. ¡°Nichs, this is kidnapping. You have restricted my freedom, I can


    sue you.


    Unexpectedly, Nichs didn¡¯t care and replied coldly, ¡°You are wee to sue me.¡±


    Nancy was furious.


    Nichs walked around to the driver¡¯s seat and opened the door. He looked at the driver coldly. ¡°Get


    down and take a taxi.¡±


    ¡°Uhm, Mr. Sallow, who will drive the car home?¡± The driver was confused.


    Nichs felt that the driver was too stupid. He held his forehead and growled, ¡°I¡¯ll drive the car. You


    can take a taxi back by yourself, understand?¡±


    The driver was immediately frightened and ran away quickly.


    Nichs got into the driver¡¯s seat and locked the doors.


    Nancy didn¡¯t give up and kept pushing the door. However, the door couldn¡¯t be opened at all.


    After a long struggle, Nancy gave up and sat silently in the passenger seat with her eyes closed.


    At this moment, Nancy didn¡¯t want to say a word to Nichs.


    Nichs was driving extremely fast, almost beyond the standard of a racing car.


    The road is empty in the middle of the night, and almost no one there.


    In addition, the road was broad. Nichs hit the elerator and turned the steering wheel wildly.


    Nancy was so frightened.


    She was scared.


    She was terrified.


    Their car was almost flying!


    Nancy desperately grabbed the seat belt and breathing heavily.


    Nancy wasn¡¯t sure before but now she was sure Nichs was angry.


    Nichs was reserved and unpredictable. Sometimes, he would control his anger and rarely


    reveal it.


    But Nichs had a habit. He would drive very fast when angry.


    There was one time, Nichs went straight to the race track for a fewps when he was angry.


    Maybe it was the feeling of this galloping that reduced his anger.


    However, she should be the angry one, right?


    What is he angry about?


    During a frantic turn, Nancy felt she could fly right out of the car if it wasn¡¯t for the seat belt and closed


    window.


    In the end, Nancy begged for mercy.


    ¡°Nichs, stop! Stop right now!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s too fast, please slow down!¡±


    However. Nichs seemed not to hear it and continued to drive very fast.


    Finally, Nancy started to cry. ¡°Woooo, slow down.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m scared. Please stop the car.¡±


    Until then, Nichs stepped on the brakes and stopped suddenly.


    Nancy didn¡¯t feel better until they pulled over.


    Suddenly, Nancy burst into tears.


    While crying, Nancy kept on beating Nichs. ¡°You¡¯re crazy. You scared me to death, do you know


    that?¡±


    ¡°I thought I was going to die. I¡¯m scared to death.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, you are sick.¡±


    Still in shock, Nancy didn¡¯t care too much and spilled everything she wanted to say.


    Nichs reached out to embrace her in his arms.


    However, Nancy was still crying. ¡°Nichs, you are so crazy.¡±


    Nancy was scared to death just now.


    Especially thinking about the baby made her even more scared.


    Fortunately, besides feeling nervous and fearful, her body was still in good condition, and she didn¡¯t


    feel any difort.


    But even so, she was terrified.


    She burst into tears because of fear.


    Nancy cried for several minutes, and couldn¡¯t stop at all.


    Nichs held her face, coaxed her, and apologized, but it didn¡¯t work at all.


    Nichs frowned in the end. He looked into her dark eyes and said earnestly, ¡°I¡¯ll kiss you if you don¡¯t


    stop crying.¡±

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    Chapter 61 Nichs Was Furious


    Nancy immediately stopped crying.


    Her tears just stopped like that.


    However, Nichs was confused and couldn¡¯t describe his feelings-a mixture of emotions and a deep


    loneliness.


    ¡°Why are you so scared when I kiss you?¡±


    He gently caressed Nancy¡¯s cheek with his slender fingers while he hid his emotions in those. deep,


    dark eyes.


    Nancy tilted her head. Anything she said would only make her embarrassed by now.


    Returning to his seat, Nichs continued to drive,


    He drove normally this time.


    When she reached home, Nancy took her clothes and went directly to the bathroom to shower.


    She was tired and wanted to go to bed early after bathing.


    She didn¡¯t want to think about the rtionship between Nichs and Madelline today.


    After so many incidents today, Nancy needed to calm down.


    Moreover, she needed to rest well for her baby¡¯s sake.


    Her baby was her priority now.


    However, as shey on the bed, Nancy didn¡¯t expect a pair of strong hands to pull her body.


    Her petite body immediately was lying on Nichs body.


    Her body was pressed against Nichs¡¯ body. Her breath was against his breath, and her heart was


    connected to his.


    They were so close.


    Her head was leaning on his heart.


    As long as Nancy gently lifted her head, she could see his impably handsome face.


    However, Nancy didn¡¯t lift her head.


    She justy on his chest and quietly listened to their heartbeats.


    Nichs didn¡¯t say anything, and nor did she.


    The room was tranquil until they could hear the sound of their breathing.


    After a long silence, Nichs finally spoke. ¡°You were in hospital today, weren¡¯t you, Nancy? Madelline


    and I saw you there.¡±


    ¡°Why did you lie to me that you were at school?¡±


    Nancy pouted. She didn¡¯t want to discuss that issue anymore.


    This discussion would only remind her of her difort and break her heart again. What was the


    point?


    Nichs waited for a few minutes.


    There was only silence. Nichs didn¡¯t get any answer or exnation at all.


    All of a sudden, the scene reappeared in his mind. Nancy and a man stood side by side at the school


    gate. She even smiled and gave something to that man.


    Thinking of this, Nichs was heartbroken and jealous.


    Not receiving any reply from Nancy, Nichs could only continue asking, ¡°You went all the trouble lying


    to me just for meeting that man and dating him?¡±


    Initially, Nancy thought to ignore him.


    However, she couldn¡¯t tolerate being used like this by Nichs.


    Nancy was furious. She raised her head and stared at him angrily. ¡°Nichs, don¡¯t you have any


    conscience? How could you use me like this?¡±


    ¡°Nancy, I saw that with my own eyes.¡±


    Nancy was even more furious with this statement.


    Did it mean whatever he saw with his eyes was true?


    Was Nichs convinced that she and Christian were dating?


    It pissed her off.


    If it weren¡¯t for Christian¡¯s help all this time, Nancy didn¡¯t know what would have happened to


    her.


    Nancy only bought her savior a cup of coffee, but Nichs made it sound like she was cheating


    on him.


    Nichs was being unfaithful. He was the one who betrayed their marriage. How could he use her


    instead?


    Nancy felt that all the anger kept for a long time was exploding.


    ¡°Nichs, I admit I stood with a man at the school gate, but it was just a normal interaction between


    friends. What made you so sure that I was on a date?¡±


    ¡°Besides, how dare you use me? What about you and Madelline? You are married, yet you go to


    the hospital daily to see a woman obsessed with you. Have you ever thought of my feeling?¡±


    ¡°Madelline knows you have a wife. Why is she still seducing you?¡±


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m not guilty and have a clear conscience. You¡¯re the one being sneaky. Why does


    everything be my fault now?¡±


    After speaking. Nancy straightly tried to distance herself from Nichs¡¯ body.


    She really couldn¡¯t stay here any longer. She felt suffocated.


    How could you do this to me?


    Nichs, you bastard! You can¡¯t bully me like this just because I like you.


    You and Madeleine were guilty, but in the end, both acted like you were innocent and med me.


    It was ridiculous.


    Because of loving him, Nancy was willing to be wronged sometimes.


    She was always generous and didn¡¯t put many things into her heart.


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    However, she couldn¡¯t tolerate nor allow being bullied by Nichs and Madelline again and again.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    Seeing Nancy walking away, Nichs stood up suddenly.


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your business.¡±


    Opening the door, Nancy was ready to walk out.


    Nichs rushed to her and immediately closed the door in front of her while looking at her. ¡°Stay here


    with me.¡±


    ¡°Get out of the way! I¡¯m free to go to wherever I want. You couldn¡¯t stop me!¡±


    ¡°You want to be free?¡± Nichs snorted coldly. ¡°Where do you want to go? Are you going to find. that


    man? When did you meet such a man? Why didn¡¯t I know about it?¡±


    Hearing Nichs mentioned ¡°that man¡±, Nancy felt even more annoyed.


    Christian saved her several times and helped her a lot. Calling him ¡°that man¡± sounded too rude. and


    disrespectful.


    ¡°Nichs, he has a name. Please be respectful!¡±


    Hearing Nancy defend that man, Nichs felt even more furious.


    As he remembered, Nichs hadn¡¯t been this angry for a long time.


    Thest time Nichs was furious was when his grandfather forced him to marry Nancy. He was


    forced to ept it despite having tried hard to resist it.


    Even when Madelline was sent out of the country, Nichs was not so angry. He could only watch


    Madelline walked further away until she left his worldpletely.


    But this time, Nichs admitted that Nancy had made him so angry.


    They had only known each other for a few days, yet she was already protecting that man.


    ¡°Nichs, you bastard, why are you so unreasonable?¡±


    In the end, Nancy was so angry that she burst into tears. ¡°Why only you can meet your ex? A phone


    call from her makes you leave everything behind to be with her and care for her. What about me? Can¡¯t


    I even have a friend? Do you have to question and doubt me this way?¡±


    ¡°Nichs, why are you so unfair? Let me warn you! You can¡¯t bully me easily. You can find your first


    love and make out with her. Hence, I can also find a young man. Why is it only allowed for you but not


    me?¡±


    Nancy was also furious, so she spilt out everything.


    Nichs¡¯ eyes turned red because he was so angry. He stared at her coldly and said firmly, ¡°Nancy,


    repeat it!¡±


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    Chapter 62 Is He the One?


    Nancy was not scared at all.


    She has decided to speak up this time.


    ¡°Nichs, why are you allowed to find Madelline, but I¡¯m not allowed to find anyone else?¡±


    ¡°Marriage is a joint effort of both parties. Why are you allowed to find your first love, but I must remain


    loyal and devoted to you? Do I always have to obey you?¡±


    When Nancy finished speaking, she looked up and found Nichs¡¯ face red and stiff.


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    He stared at her deeply with cold eyes as if they wanted to see through her whole body.


    Nancy had never seen Nichs like this all this time.


    Nancy was a bit scared.


    She felt her words were a bit harsh just now.


    The air felt as though it had frozen in ce.


    Nancy took a step forward. She grabbed the door handle and wanted to leave.


    Suddenly, Nichs grabbed her hand. His palm was extremely hot.


    His words were even more harsh. ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to leave!¡±


    ¡°Nichs, what makes you think you can restrict my freedom?¡±


    ¡°Because I¡¯m your husband and your legal spouse.


    Nancy sneered and looked at him. ¡°Are you my husband?¡±


    Nichs lost his mind because of anger and directly threw Nancy on the bed.


    The bed was very soft, and Nichs was powerful, so Nancy fell directly into the bed.


    Nichs¡¯ slender body pressed on her when she was about to get up. He grasped Nancy¡¯s hands


    tightly, and his legs pushed against Nancy¡¯s legs on the bed.


    ¡°Nichs, what are you doing? Let me go!¡± Nancy red at him angrily.


    Nichs remained silent and stared at her intensely. His whole body exuded a chilling coldness with no


    warmth whatsoever.


    Moreover, being restrained by him, Nancy couldn¡¯t move at all.


    ¡°Nichs, you bastard! You only treat me this way. Why don¡¯t you treat Madelline like this!¡±


    As Nancy scolded, her heart even felt more broken.


    Why did this guy always bully her?


    ¡°Yes, Sweetie, I will only bully you.¡±


    After finished speaking, Nichs¡¯ lips kissed her fiercely and aggressively.


    Nancy¡¯s mind was nk at this moment.


    Sweetie?


    It was the first time she heard him call her with such a soft and intimate name.


    Nichs always calls her by her name.


    Her heart instantly softened when she heard Nichs calling her ¡°Sweetie¡±.


    Nancy didn¡¯t expect too much.


    She would be content even if he only gave her little care and concern.


    But Nichs even couldn¡¯t fulfil her simple request


    She suddenly felt a bit of pain in her mouth.


    When Nancy returned to her senses, she saw Nichs staring at her. ¡°What are you thinking?¡±


    Nancy opened her lips and was about to speak, but Nichs said first. ¡°You¡¯re still distracted even with


    me now. Nancy, are you thinking about that man again?¡±


    These words instantly extinguished the warmth in Nancy¡¯s heart.


    She curled her lips andughed at herself.


    She shouldn¡¯t have been moved.


    ¡°Why are youughing?¡±


    Nichs asked her. The smile on Nancy¡¯s face made him extremely annoyed.


    He even started to panic and felt Nancy was getting further away from him.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you answer?¡±


    Nancy pouted and refused to answer.


    Nichs became more annoyed. He stretched out his hand and pinched Nancy¡¯s chin. ¡°Nancy,


    answer me!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    After Nichs¡¯ question, the room was silent.


    Thought of something, Nichs¡¯ face suddenly became very painful. ¡°Nancy, is he the one?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Nancy was confused.


    ¡°Stop pretending.¡± Nichs snorted coldly. ¡°When we married, you told me there was a man in your


    heart for a long time. When we divorced, you told me you had a crush on a guy. Is he the


    one?¡±


    Nichs¡¯ voice became very low as if he was depressed.


    He felt as if his heart had broken into pieces and extremely ufortable.


    Nichs used to look forward to their divorce and hoped they would


    go their ways.


    But now, he felt miserable whenever he thought they were getting divorced and Nancy would leave him


    for another man.


    Thinking of that made him even more jealous.


    Nichs, what¡¯s wrong with you?


    Are you sick?


    ¡°Answer me.¡± He looked at Nancy and forced her to answer.


    Nancy smiled.


    But it was a sad smile.


    She had no idea how to describe her feeling at this moment.


    Nichs, are you blind? Can¡¯t you feel anything? Don¡¯t you know how I feel for you?


    She loved him, but unfortunately, Nichs couldn¡¯t feel it. He even thought she loved another


    man.


    What a big joke!


    Nancy couldn¡¯t help butugh again.


    She raised her head and looked at Nichs coldly. ¡°You can think whatever you want!¡±


    It doesn¡¯t matter anymore.


    ¡°So, it¡¯s him.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ eyes dimmed instantly.


    He lowered his head and pressed it against Nancy¡¯s neck. His breath was all over her delicate skin.


    He didn¡¯t move or say anything for a long time. He just held her tightly.


    Nancy thought he would be furious and questioned her.


    Nichs¡¯ attitude waspletely beyond her expectations.


    She even saw sadness and loneliness on his face, but soon Nancy shook her head and denied it.


    How could it be?


    How could Nichs feel sad for her?


    Even if he was sad, it was not because he had any feelings for her. He just felt embarrassed his wife


    had fallen to someone else.


    It had nothing to do with anything else.


    It had nothing to do with love.


    Nancy, please wake up and don¡¯t overthink!


    Nichs only loves Madelline. You can¡¯t make the same mistake.


    ¡°Nancy.¡±


    Suddenly, Nichs raised his head and looked at her intensely.


    ¡°Do you love him so much? You¡¯ve loved him for ten years and still missing him?¡±


    Nancy also looked at him deeply.


    She blinked and then nodded. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve loved him for many years!¡±


    Once a lie had been told, she had to cover it up with countless lies.


    ¡±


    Nichs thought he was crazy. He listened to his wife talk about how she loved another man so


    much.


    ¡°You¡¯re so loyal,¡± he said sarcastically.


    Nancy looked at him and replied calmly, ¡°Same with you. Don¡¯t you always love Madelline deeply.


    and never leave her, even when her leg was crippled?¡±

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    Chapter 63


    Chapter 63 Nancy, You Are Mine


    ¡°If we had topare, I¡¯m nothingpared to you.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, I feel ashamedpared to your affection.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s heart ached after she finished speaking.


    She meant it. She couldn¡¯tpare to Nichs. How deep did love have to be to be able to miss his


    first love after marrying his wife and even plot against her for several years?


    ¡°Nancy, are you mocking me?¡±


    ¡°No, I was praising you, Mr. Sallow. How could it be mocking?¡±


    ¡°Since when did you be so sharp-tongued?¡± Nichs asked.


    Nancy didn¡¯t answer. She has always been very sharp-tongued and has never been very behaved.


    well-


    When she was young, many children her age and even younger than her bullied her because of her


    father¡¯s gambling. Later, she learned to protect herself.


    She would be constantly beaten and bullied if she didn¡¯t act tough.


    Only after Nancy fell in love and married Nichs did she put away all her arrogance and be a


    well-behaved and obedient girl.


    Nichs would often rub her hair affectionately and say gently, ¡°Nancy, please be good.¡±


    Her heart felt softened in an instant.


    Nancy thought she would be pleased that even though she had to be well-behaved like a kitten,


    Nichs would hold and cherish her for the rest of his life.


    However, she was utterly wrong.


    Eileen Chang said, ¡°When I fall in love with you, I be deficient, even as low as the dust. But I am


    happy, like a flower blooms from the dust.¡±


    But Nichs didn¡¯t know that all her submissiveness, gentleness, and kindness were just because. she


    loved him.


    Nichs had broken that flower with his own hands.


    ¡°Nichs, please let me go. We need to calm down. I think there is no point to keep discussing this


    issue.¡±


    Love is not about falling in love just by discussing it.


    If only it were that simple.


    ¡°Why is it meaningless?¡± Nichs grabbed Nancy¡¯s wrist tightly and said, ¡°I think it¡¯s important.¡±


    ¡°But I don¡¯t want to discuss it anymore,¡± Nancy refused.


    Nichs stared at her intensely and suddenly said, ¡°Okay, then we can do it.¡±


    ¡°Do what?¡± Nancy was confused.


    Suddenly, Nichs kissed her lips hard, but this time, his kiss was no longer as gentle as before. It


    was violent.


    Nancy¡¯s eyes


    widened. She couldn¡¯t believe that the man in front of her was Nichs.


    She had never seen such an overpowering and wild side of him before.


    ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t forget that our marriage is still valid. You are my wife, and I will not allow you to think


    about other men.¡±


    ¡°So what? You still think about Madelline every day


    ¡°Who told you that I think about her every day?¡± Nichs lowered his head and whispered with his


    warm breath, ¡°Now I only think about you.¡±


    Nancy was stunned.


    How could it be possible?


    He must be joking and teasing her.


    Suddenly, Nichs lowered his head and kissed her earlobe.


    Nancy trembled for a while with eyes opened wide, almost in shock. Her mind went nk then, and she


    couldn¡¯t think of anything.


    ¡°Nancy, you¡¯re mine. You¡¯re my wife.¡±


    ¡°You can only have my mark on your body.¡±


    ¡°You only belong to me.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ domineering voice sounded in her ears over and over again.


    At that moment, Nancy took it seriously.


    She did take it seriously.


    ¡°Can I?¡± Nichs lowered his head and looked at her with a red face, asking gently.


    Nancy¡¯s heart softened for a moment. She closed her eyes, gently raised her hands, went around


    Nichs¡¯ head, and hugged his neck.


    After receiving Nancy¡¯s approval; Nichs was so excited that he lowered his head and didn¡¯t suppress


    himself again.


    The temperature of the room was getting hot.


    The atmosphere was bing more warm and ambiguous.


    In the silence, Nancy closed her eyes. Her body was scorching, and her heart was racing.


    However, the moment she removed her clothes and exposed her skin, she still clearly heard and


    felt it.


    She hugged Nichs¡¯ head. Her whole body was as hot as fire.


    At this moment, Nancy didn¡¯t think about anything. She dared not to think about anything and just


    wanted to follow her body.


    Suddenly, a rapid ringing broke all the silence in the room.


    Nancy was familiar with this voice.


    It was too familiar.


    Even if Nancy didn¡¯t see the caller, she knew the call was from Madelline.


    The reason was simple. All of Nichs¡¯ ringtones were the same. Only Madelline had this. exclusive


    ringtone.


    While Nancy was hearing the ringtone, she found a bold idea.


    She hooked Nichs¡¯ neck, hugged him hard, and murmured, ¡°Don¡¯t answer it.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, please don¡¯t answer.¡±


    She repeated it as she felt hesitant.


    At the same time, Nancy bowed her body and tried hard to get closer to Nichs.


    But it was useless.


    Nichs stopped suddenly. He raised his head and looked at Nancy, ¡°Let go of me.¡±


    ¡°What if I don¡¯t?¡±


    ¡°Nancy, please be good.¡±


    Before Nichs exined, Nancy immediately interrupted him, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me to be good. You don¡¯t


    know that I¡¯m not well-behaved. I was once a bad girl and almost got into a juvenile hall because of a


    fight.¡±


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    ¡°So, I¡¯m not a good girl. I don¡¯t want to be kind either.¡±


    Nichs frowned deeply as if he suddenly didn¡¯t recognize her, ¡°Nancy, let go of me.¡±


    Nancy hugged Nichs stubbornly. At this time, she no longer wanted topete with Madelline. She


    just wanted to keep thest bit of self-esteem for herself.


    If Nichs abandoned her at this time, then who was she?


    Was she still his wife?


    No one would believe it.


    Wasn¡¯t she the same as a prostitute?


    ¡°I won¡¯t let you go,¡± Nancy said stubbornly.


    Nichs didn¡¯t say anything anymore. He directly pulled Nancy¡¯s arms away.


    Nancy looked helpless as Nichs pulled down her arms.


    The next moment, Nichs stretched his hand to grab his phone.


    At that moment, Nancy put the idea in her mind into practice.


    She reached out, grabbed Nichs¡¯ phone, and hid it behind her.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± Nichs shouted her name angrily, ¡°Give my phone back.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m your wife. I won¡¯t allow you to answer her calls now.¡±


    ¡°Nancy, you¡¯re being too sensitive. I¡¯m just answering a call.¡±


    Huh? Was she too sensitive?


    A man threw his wife on the bed and answered a call from another woman at such an intimate moment,


    saying she was too sensitive.


    ¡°Nichs, you said we should keep this marriage well, but you¡¯re the first to destroy this marriage.


    You¡¯re the one who has been destroying this marriage.¡±


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    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you won¡¯t see Madelline again? Everything you said is a lie. You just wanted to


    fool me.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, is any of what you said true?¡±


    Nancy cried and looked at Nichs with hazy eyes.


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    Chapter 64 Nancy, I¡¯m Sorry


    Nichs rubbed his eyebrows deeply. He felt baffled now.


    Especially when Nancy was crying, he felt extremely ufortable.


    But soon, he forced himself to forget that feeling.


    When Nichs looked at Nancy again, his eyes became very sharp. His voice was icy, ¡°It¡¯s my fault


    today, but Madelline won¡¯t call me for no reason, especially at such ate hour. She must. have an


    important matter.¡±


    ¡°Nancy, I¡¯m sorry. I have to answer this call.¡±


    Nancy smiled.


    It turns out that every time she persists, it tells her that persistence has no meaning.


    She blinked and suddenly felt that she didn¡¯t know this man.


    ¡°Nichs, you have to answer it, don¡¯t you?¡±


    Her voice suddenly calmed down, no longer as hysterical and sharp as before.


    After looking at her momentarily, Nichs finally answered with one word, ¡°Yes.¡±


    Haha! Such an expected answer!


    For some reason, Nancy became calmer after hearing this word.


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    Then, she held it with both hands and handed it to Nichs respectfully.


    Nichs felt very ufortable seeing Nancy like that.


    He squeezed her fingers andforted her gently, Nancy, don¡¯t be like this. I¡¯m just answering the


    phone.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Nancy replied calmly, without saying another word.


    She lowered her eyes and rolled herself into the nket. Then, she reached out to turn off the light in


    the room, leaving only a pale yellow wallmp with a faint light so that the room would not be too dark.


    Two minutester, Nichs came back after answering the phone.


    Nancy covered herself in the nket, with only her head exposed.


    Nichs hesitated momentarily, then looked at her and said, ¡°Madelline¡¯s car broke down in a


    mountainous area. I¡¯ll pick her up and will be back soon.¡±


    Nancy blinked and said nothing.


    Nichs leaned forward to the bed and gently ran his fingers through Nancy¡¯s forehead hair. Then he


    lowered his head, preparing to kiss her forehead.


    As if Nancy sensed it, she immediately turned her head and quickly dodged away.


    Nichs¡¯ hands suddenly froze mid-air in embarrassment.


    He took back his hand and promised in a low voice, ¡°I will go out for a while, and I wille back.


    tonight.¡±


    Nichs changed his clothes, opened the door and prepared to leave.


    Suddenly, he heard Nancy¡¯s voice in the darkness, ¡°Nichs, you made such a good promise. Have


    you ever thought about what would happen if you couldn¡¯t return tonight? Wouldn¡¯t that embarrass you


    a lot?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯lle back tonight,¡± said Nichs firmly.


    ¡°Oh?¡± Nancy smiled.


    ¡°But your promises are no longer worth anything to me. They all look like clumsy lies.¡±


    She was naive and believed what he said, but what was the result? What she got was not his gratitude


    and guilt but repeated lies.


    ¡°Nancy,¡± Nichs called her name. From his voice, Nancy knew that he was angry.


    ¡°Do you want me to count them for you?¡±


    Nancy painfully recalled the lies that left her covered in wounds.


    ¡°That night, you answered a phone call. I asked you what happened, and you said it was nothing. But


    as soon as I fell asleep, you got up and left. You didn¡¯te back all night. Nichs, you always


    thought I didn¡¯t know anything. I know everything. I didn¡¯t sleep at all that night. I didn¡¯t tell you because


    I didn¡¯t bother to expose you.¡±


    ¡°Now, you said you were answering a phone call, but within five minutes, it turned into going out to pick


    her up.¡±


    ¡°Did you say that you woulde back tonight? If you were me, do you think you would believe it?¡±


    Nancy asked Nichs calmly.


    She was so calm as she felt that what she was talking about now was none of her business.


    ¡°Nichs, I may be a little dense, and I¡¯m not a particrly smart person. But I¡¯m not stupid.¡±


    ¡°How can you hurt me over and over again?¡±


    ¡°You can go now.¡±


    When Nancy said that, she suddenly felt rxed.


    Nichs suddenly turned around, threw himself on the bed and held Nancy tightly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. I


    didn¡¯t know I had done so many things to hurt you.¡±


    ¡°I promise I wille back tonight.¡±


    After saying that, Nichs left.


    The room suddenly became empty.


    Nancy wrapped herself tightly in the nket and closed her eyes.


    Soon, she felt sleepy. That night, she found that it was not so difficult to have Nichs not around. She


    could sleep alone.


    It was just that she couldn¡¯t let go of the past. Every time, she would subconsciously tell herself that


    Nichs had to stay with her and sleep next to her before she could fall asleep.


    She believes all habits can be changed.


    One day, she will be able to erase all habits rted to Nichs.


    Nancy was alone when she woke up in the morning.


    She nced at the bed next to her. Maybe because she never expected Nichs, she felt less


    disappointed.


    However, when folding the nket, Nancy discovered that the nket on the other side was hot.


    She stretched out her hand and touched the bed next to her. It was also hot.


    Is he back?


    However, Nancy no longer cared.


    When she went to the dining room, an exquisite breakfast was ced on the table.


    Because they were all small portions, the variety of food was vibrant.


    Shrimp dumplings, sandwiches, butter bread, samosa¡­


    Almost all of them were Nancy¡¯s favorite dishes.


    Nancy was surprised when she saw Nichs walking out of the kitchen wearing a dark grey apron.


    She thought Nichs bought that breakfast, but she didn¡¯t expect Nichs to make them all.


    After taking off his apron, Nichs brought Nancy¡¯s favorite dish in front of her.


    ¡°Thank you!¡± Nancy said gently.


    Hearing this word, Nichs was stunned for a moment.


    Thank you?


    She was saying thank you to him.


    During breakfast, no one spoke, and the atmosphere in the dining room was tranquil.


    Finally, breakfast was over. When Nichs looked at her, Nancy was about to get up and said, ¡°Lynn


    said you have an interview to attend today. I¡¯ll take you there.¡±


    ¡°No need.¡±


    Nancy refused without thinking-


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it at Serenity Hospital? I¡¯m heading in the same direction,¡± Nichs said.


    Nancy said, ¡°Yes, but the written test is in the afternoon. I¡¯ll go there by myself in the afternoon.¡±


    ¡°Well, okay.¡±


    After saying that, Nichs left.


    After sitting in the car, he immediately called Lynn. ¡°What time is Nancy¡¯s interview?¡±


    ¡°Nine o¡¯clock in the morning.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Nichs asked coldly.


    ¡°Of course, I¡¯m sure. Last time, Mrs. Sallow told me to book a car at eight o¡¯clock in the morning.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ guess was correct.


    Nancy had lied to him.


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    Nichs frowned, feeling a severe headache. Deep inside, he felt even more uneasy, a sense of


    difort weighing heavily on his heart.


    ¡°We don¡¯t need to pick her up. Arrange a taxi to pass by our house around eight o¡¯clock,¡± he instructed.


    ¡°Uhm, Mr. Sallow, Mrs. Sallow has already arranged a car with me. There¡¯s no need to go through. all


    this trouble,¡± Lynn said. He waspletely puzzled.


    ¡°Just do as I say.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Mr. Sallow.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Nichs furrowed his brow tightly.


    If his guess were correct, Nancy wouldn¡¯t take any car from the Sallows today.


    So, her only option would be to take a taxi.


    However, they were in a vi area surrounded by mountains, and every household had their cars.


    Unless it was a particr situation, there wouldn¡¯t be any taxis passing through there.


    After finishing her meal, Nancy went upstairs to apply light makeup.


    But when it came time to change her shoes, she found herself deeply conflicted.


    She wasn¡¯t very tall. Instead, her figure was more of the petite and delicate type. However, she knew


    that if she were to attend an interview, there would undoubtedly be many taller person.


    Although being a doctor heavily relied on qualifications and personal abilities, she wanted to avoid


    being immediately overshadowed by others in terms of presence as soon as she entered the interview


    room.


    Therefore, wearing a pair of high heels was the best choice.


    However, when she thought about her baby, she hesitated once more.


    The hospital was often crowded, and there were emergencies at any moment. If Nancy were


    identally bumped into someone, wearing high heels could easily twist her ankle and potentially


    harm her baby.


    After much deliberation, Nancy chose a pair of slightly elevated t shoes.


    This way, she appeared taller while maintaining a higher level of safety.


    While waiting for the car outside, she was pretty anxious.


    After waiting ten minutes without getting a ride, no Uber driver epted her request, even when she


    added an extra fee. Nancy suddenly regretted her decision.


    This interview was a crucial opportunity; it was the position she had dreamed of. She would regret it if


    she missed the interview because she couldn¡¯t catch a ride.


    Even though she was currently upset with Nichs, she knew she shouldn¡¯t let her frustration. with him


    affect her job interview.


    If she had taken his car in the morning, she would likely have been at the hospital by now.


    After waiting a few more minutes, just as Nancy became impatient, a taxi with a ¡°vacant¡± sign suddenly


    came driving up.


    Nancy felt a surge of excitement and immediately hailed the taxi.


    It took about 20 minutes, but when the taxi finally came to a steady stop at the hospital entrance,


    Nancy breathed a sigh of relief.


    Checking the time, it was exactly 8:40, twenty minutes ahead of schedule. Everything was going well.


    The interview went smoothly, and Nancy¡¯s anxious heart finally settled down..


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    Even though the hospital said they would inform her of the interview results over the phone in a week,


    Nancy felt she had done well.


    She hadplete confidence in herself because she had prepared thoroughly regarding her


    professionalism, answers to interview questions, and all other aspects.


    Since she had yet to graduate, she could only join as an intern.


    However, she wasn¡¯t disheartened at all.


    She knew that one day, she would ovee all obstacles, be an official doctor at this hospital,


    and fulfill her mother¡¯s expectations of being an outstanding doctor.


    After leaving the hospital, Nancy went straight to the mall.


    She had decidedst night that since Nichs had caused her so much distress, she would indulge in


    some serious retail therapy to make his wallet feel the pain for once.


    Why should she be the one in pain every time? This time, she was also determined to make him. bleed


    a little.


    After having a meal at the mall, Nancy ran into Linda.


    Upon hearing Nancy¡¯s thoughts, Linda raised both hands in agreement and said, ¡°Exactly! Nichs is


    asking for it. Nancy, please stick with me today. If we don¡¯t max out his credit card and make him hurt,


    don¡¯t call me Linda.¡±


    ¡°All right, then I¡¯ll leave it all to you,¡± Nancy said with a smile, linking her arm with Linda¡¯s.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go! We¡¯re going to have a st!¡±


    After that, they embarked on a shopping spree, starting from the seventh floor and working their way


    down.


    Nancy was puzzled and asked, ¡°Why not start from the first floor?¡±


    ¡°Girl, the first floor is mostly jewelry, and that¡¯s the most expensive. We¡¯ll save that for the grand finale


    to give to Nichs during this thrilling adventure.¡±


    Nancy nodded in enthusiastic agreement.


    As it turned out, their shopping stamina was limited. After just three floors, both of them felt


    tired.


    Luckily, right after the interview, Nancy had changed into a pair offortable and soft t shoes, or


    else her feet would have been in agony.


    They immediately found a nearby cafe to sit down. Linda ordered an ice-cold milk tea. While Nancy,


    who was enviously eyeing the cold drink, ultimately settled for a ss of freshly squeezed fruit juice at


    room temperature.


    When their drinks arrived simultaneously, Nancy couldn¡¯t help but gaze at Linda¡¯s ice-cold beverage


    with floating ice cubes, her eyes gleaming with envy.


    Since she learned about her pregnancy, Nancy has been living a disciplined life and followed her


    doctor¡¯s advice diligently.


    During this entire period, she hadn¡¯t consumed anything cold.


    But today, she was genuinely craving it.


    Linda couldn¡¯t possibly miss that.


    She pushed her milk tea directly in front of Nancy and said, ¡°You can have it. You look so desperate


    with those eyes sparkling. But I have a condition: you can only take a tiny sip.¡±


    ¡°Okay! You know me best, Linda.¡±


    Nancy immediately grinned and took a sip. Then, she happily handed it back to Linda, feeling


    thoroughly satisfied.


    Meanwhile, Nichs received a phone call.


    ¡°How did it go?¡± he asked directly.


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, Mrs. Sallow and Ms. Steward are out shopping. They seem tired, so they¡¯re resting at a


    cafe,¡± the person reported.


    ¡°How is her mood? Is she feeling better?¡±


    The person nced at Nancy again and replied, ¡°Mrs. Sallow is very happy. She¡¯s been chatting and


    laughing with Ms. Steward the whole time.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    He then asked, ¡°How was her interview?¡±


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow was amazing. Over a hundred people were being interviewed today, and in the end, they


    only selected three candidates. Mrs. Sallow secured the position with the highest score. His voice was


    particrly excited and thrilled.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Nichs responded and hung up the phone.


    For some reason, at that moment, he couldn¡¯t quite decide whether he should feel sad or happy.


    Over the years, Nancy had always lived under the protection of the Sallows. Before their marriage,


    Grandpa had looked out for her, and after they got married, she had the dual. protection of himself and


    Grandpa.


    He had always thought of her as that obedient girl from long ago, the one with a backpack and two little


    braids heading off to school.


    He even believed that a profession like medicine might not necessarily be suitable for her.


    Before making this phone call, he pondered how to assist her if she failed the interview.


    But he was wrong, very wrong.


    The quiet and frail girl from years ago had grown into an adult, and is now stunning enough to captivate


    time itself.


    The wrong one was him, as he was still looking at her with the same unchanging perspective.


    With these thoughts in mind, Nichs immediately dialed a call to Nancy.

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    Chapter 66 Nancy Blocked Nichs


    Seeing that it was a call from Nichs, Nancy didn¡¯t hesitate and hung up immediately.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you answer it?¡± Linda asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to. It would have affected my mood,¡±


    Linda nodded in agreement, saying, ¡°I feel the same way.¡±


    Conversely, Nichs was frustrated, mainly after Nancy hung up the phone.


    He dialed a second call.


    Third call.


    But just like before, every single call was ruthlessly hung up by Nancy.


    When Nichs tried calling again, he discovered he had been blocked and added to the block list.


    He immediately sent a WhatsApp message, saying, Remove me.¡±


    Nancy pretended not to understand and replied, ¡°Remove what?¡±


    ¡°Remove me from the block list.¡±


    So, he knew, huh?


    That was even better because she was in a bad mood and wanted him to stay on the block list for


    now.


    She would remove him from the block list when her mood improved.


    After finishing their milk tea, Nancy and Linda continued their shopping spree.


    They came across arge store filled with various beautiful dresses, all with unique and stylish designs.


    Nancy and Linda liked what they saw and excitedly walked into the store.


    Soon, Nancy picked out a light apricot chiffon short dress.


    The dress fabric was exceptionally lightweight and felt veryfortable to the touch. Nancy fell in love


    with it at first sight.


    Even more important was that the dress had a perfect design around the lower abdomen and didn¡¯t


    make her belly stand out. It was just perfect for her.


    Nancy changed into the dress with the help of the store assistant. When she came out, she


    immediately eximed, ¡°Linda, what do you think? Does it look good?¡±


    It was silent.


    Unexpectedly, she received no response.


    ¡°Linda?¡± Nancy called out again but realized that Linda was not by her side.


    Wearing the dress, Nancy started to search all around. In the end, she found Linda in the men¡¯s


    clothing section.


    As Nancy approached, she saw Linda carefully touching a blue suit in front of her. Linda¡¯s. expression


    was solemn. She would furrow her brows slightly and then rx them, asionally breaking into a


    smile.


    Perhaps she was so absorbed in her thoughts that even with Nancy standing beside her, Linda didn¡¯t


    notice her presence.


    It wasn¡¯t until Linda finished examining the suit that the store assistant approached with a smile and


    said, ¡°Miss, you have excellent taste. This suit just arrived today. Whether the fabric or the tailoring, it¡¯s


    a limited edition nationwide¡­¡±


    As the store assistant spoke, Linda raised her hand to interrupt, saying, ¡°Okay, I got it. No need for


    further exnations.¡±


    ¡°So, Miss, does that mean you¡¯d like to purchase it?¡± The store assistant asked enthusiastically.


    ¡°No, thank you,¡± Linda answered, putting on her sunsses.


    When she turned around, she noticed that Nancy was standing beside her, and she had already


    changed into the dress.


    Linda eximed on the spot, ¡°Wow, Nancy! This one is gorgeous, it¡¯s like a fairy dress, buy this


    one!¡±


    ¡°Is it that nice?¡± Nancy was a bit skeptical.


    Perhaps it was because of her marriage, Nancy always aware of her status being someone¡¯s wife,


    even though she¡¯s still a student. Subconsciously, she prefers mature styles when choosing


    clothes.


    But this dress had a robust and youthful vibe, exuding a sense of freshness and liveliness with a yful


    touch of cuteness.


    ¡°Of course! You¡¯re beautiful, with gorgeous skin, cherry lips, and a small face. Anything you wear looks


    good,¡± Linda immediately chimed in.


    Her praise embarrassed Nancy, and she replied, ¡°Thank you, Linda. Even though I know I¡¯m far from


    comparing to you, I¡¯m still delighted.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not just making things up. Nancy, you¡¯re beautiful. As for me, I became a celebrity by chance. Who


    says celebrities are the most beautiful? Many people are more beautiful than celebrities, and you¡¯re


    one of them.¡±


    ¡°Besides¡­¡± Linda flipped her wavy hair and gave a seductive smile in front of the mirror.


    ¡°Our styles arepletely different. You have that fresh and adorable beauty, while I ¡­¡±


    Luke¡¯s words about her beauty and sensuality came to Linda¡¯s mind. He had bitten her earlobe and


    whispered with his sexy voice, ¡°Linda, your beauty is out of this world. I¡¯ve never seen a woman sexier


    than you, do you know that? I wish I could die on top of you.¡±


    Bringing her thoughts back, Linda deepened her smile and replied, ¡°I suppose I have a bewitching and


    soul-captivating beauty.¡±


    Nancy nced at Linda and nodded in total agreement, saying, ¡°Yes, I think so, too.¡±


    ¡°But, Linda, you¡¯re not just bewitching. You look stunning in every style.¡±


    ¡°Well, I love hearing that. Nancy, stand in some beautiful poses. I want to take a few photos of you,¡±


    Linda said.


    As soon as she heard they were going to take photos, Nancy immediately cooperated.


    Nancy is so pretty that any small gestures she makes, looked so photogenic. Thus, the result were


    quite stunning.


    So, with a few clicks, Linda had taken some great photos.


    ¡°Linda, I¡¯ll go in and change first.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Linda waved to Nancy and then tapped her phone to send the pictures of Nancy to her team.


    Afterward, she sent a voice message, saying, ¡°Listen up, dear team members. Stop doing whatever


    you¡¯re currently working on and give the pictures I sent you a good edit.¡±


    ¡°Linda, this girl is stunning, fair-skinned, beautiful, and exceptional. Howe I haven¡¯t seen her


    before? Who is she?¡± Linda¡¯s manager was the first to respond.


    Linda understood what she was getting at and immediately rejected the idea. ¡°Jennifer, let¡¯s not go


    there. There¡¯s no way she¡¯s entering the entertainment industry.¡±


    ¡°Ah! Well, that¡¯s a shame.¡±


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    Next was a message from her photo editor, ¡°Linda, she has great foundations. How extensively do you


    want me to edit the photos?¡±


    ¡°The more, the merrier. The photos must be super stunning, which blinds men at first sight.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Linda. Leave it to me!¡±


    When Nancy came out after trying on clothes, she saw Lindaughing at her phone.


    She walked over and asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why are you so happy?¡±


    Linda replied, ¡°Well, it¡¯s a secret for now. I¡¯ll tell youter.¡±


    Nancy bought the apricot-colored dress. As they were leaving, she hesitated momentarily and looked


    at Linda. ¡°Linda, are you sure you don¡¯t want to buy that suit?¡±


    Linda felt guilty and quickly replied, ¡°No, I won¡¯t buy it. Why would I buy it? I was just looking around.


    Besides, who would I buy men¡¯s clothing for?¡±


    Really? Are you sure you don¡¯t want to buy it?¡± Nancy blinked her eyes and teasingly asked.


    ¡°Yes, I won¡¯t buy it,¡± Linda affirmed.


    Nancy turned around and walked back inside, saying, ¡°If you¡¯re not buying it, I will.¡±


    ¡°What? Why are you buying it? Nancy, you¡¯re not going to tell me you¡¯re buying it for Nichs, are


    you? That scumbag is neglecting my beautiful and charming Nancy. I feel like pping and scolding


    him to his face, and you¡¯re buying him clothes.¡±


    Bringing up Nichs made Linda even more angry.


    Nancy smiled and exined, ¡°Of course not. I bought it as a gift for someone.¡±


    ¡°For someone? Who are you giving it to?¡± Linda asked instinctively.

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    Nancy smiled mischievously, just like Linda did earlier. ¡°I won¡¯t tell you now. It¡¯s a secret.¡±


    The suit was neatly packed in a very exquisite gift box.


    As Nancy went to pay with the receipt, Linda frowned deeply. She was having second thoughts.


    because, honestly, she had liked that suit the moment she saw it.


    Someone asposed and meticulous as Luke, who typically only wears ck suits, would definitely


    exude a unique charm and coolness if he wears this blue suit. It would make him look. less stern and


    arrogant.


    But the question was, in what capacity and under what pretext should she give it to him?


    Lindabit her lip and hesitated in the end.


    Nancy had already paid the bill, and once they left the store, she handed the gift box with the suit 16


    Linda. ¡°I used Nichs¡¯ money to buy this for you.¡±


    ¡°For me?¡± Linda was naturally surprised.


    ¡°We¡¯ve known each other for so many years. Even though you¡¯ve been busytely, mostly filming. and


    we don¡¯t get to spend as much time together, do you think I can¡¯t see what¡¯s on your mind?¡± Nancy


    pointed out.


    ¡°I was going to ask you that day if you and Luke were together.¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Linda replied to this question very decisively.


    ¡°Even though I¡¯m not sure what kind of rtionship we have now, one thing I¡¯m certain of is that we


    don¡¯t have a normal rtionship.¡±


    ¡°Nancy, my mind is in a mess right now, and even I¡¯m not sure what we are to each other


    anymore.¡±


    Nancy handed the suit to Linda and said. ¡°If you like him, it¡¯s worth a try.¡±


    ¡°Although I¡¯ve been hurt before and scarred by rtionships, I still believe that encountering someone


    you like during the most beautiful years of youth is rare. Some people may go their whole lives without


    meeting someone they like, and some may meet them but be too timid to seize the opportunity.¡±


    ¡°Perhaps my ending isn¡¯t perfect, and my marriage isn¡¯t perfect either, but being able to love someone


    wholeheartedly is something I feel lucky about. I have no regrets, truly, not one bit.¡±


    ¡°If I were to regret anything, it¡¯s only that the person I loved is Nichs.¡±


    ¡°So, Linda, if you like him, give yourself a chance. Luke is better than Nichs. At least his heart is


    pure, without another woman residing inside.¡±


    Nichs was different, and his heart was tooplicated.


    Before Nancy entered his world, Nichs had filled his heart with another woman.


    Soter on, he could only define Nancy as an intruder, no matter how much or how well she treated


    Nichs,


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    Linda called Nancy. Linda wanted to say that Luke was moreplicated than she had imagined.


    But when the words were on the tip of her tongue, she regretted it.


    Nancy already had enough to worry about with her affairs now. Linda felt like she couldn¡¯t let Nancy


    worry about her.


    ¡°Is something wrong?¡± Nancy asked when Linda didn¡¯t continue speaking.


    Linda shook her head and replied with a smile, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take care of myself.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    About ten minutester, Linda received the edited photos of Nancy.


    When she saw the edited photos, Linda immediately sent dozens of ¡°thumbs up¡± in response.


    Nancy is indeed mesmerizing!


    Although Linda¡¯s photography skills were excellent, but Nancy was pretty enough, and the photos.


    were already beautiful.


    But after all, Linda took those casually with a mobile phone. They needed more professionalism. with


    the lighting and such.


    After this retouching, those photos feltpletely different, almost on par with international


    blockbusters.


    ¡°Wow, Nancy, you should debut too! Let¡¯s form a duo. That would conquer everything. Linda excitedly


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    Linda immediately sent Nancy the photos that had just been retouched.


    Nancy looked at herself in the photos and couldn¡¯t believe it, eximing, ¡°Is this me?¡±


    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s you!¡±


    ¡°Linda, how did you do this?¡±


    ¡°I let my editor work on it,¡± Linda replied.


    ¡°Linda, you¡¯re amazing!¡±


    Linda immediately selected the edited photos and sent them all to Nichs.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s wait for his response.¡±


    When Nancy looked over, she saw Linda sending those photos to Nichs.


    ¡°Why are you sending these photos to him? I don¡¯t want him to see it.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s about boosting your charm and make Nichs open his eyes to see how beautiful you are. There


    are plenty of people who appreciate a girl like you. He¡¯s not the only one.¡±


    When Nichs received the photos, he could hardly believe his eyes.


    Nancy wore an apricot chiffon dress that perfected her long and fair legs. Although the dress. wasn¡¯t


    form-fitting, it entuated her body¡¯s curves, making her look graceful and lovely.


    Under the soft lighting, her smile at the corner of her lips was gentle and radiant.


    Her


    eyes sparkled, as if they held an entire night sky filled with countless stars.


    With two fingers, Nichs zoomed in on the photo. When Nancy¡¯s features were disyed again, he


    could finally confirm that the image was indeed of Nancy.


    Somehow, his hand holding the phone was trembling.


    Nichs immediately called Nancy, only to remember that his phone had been blocked by her when he


    heard the response from the other end.


    He switched to WhatsApp and immediately sent a message: ¡°Where are you? I¡¯lle to pick your


    up.¡±


    Nothing.


    There was no response.


    She didn¡¯t reply.


    Nichs sent another message, ¡°Please reply!¡±


    ¡°Are you still angry?¡±


    ¡°Nancy, tell me where you are?¡±


    Still, no response at all.


    In the end, Nancy didn¡¯t reply any of his texts.


    Nichs immediately switched target and sent a message to Linda: ¡°Where are you guys?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, you feel threatened now? But why should I tell you?¡±


    ¡°Linda, it would be better if you just tell me. I don¡¯t want to go look for Luke.¡±


    Linda clenched her teeth. Nichs, you¡¯re ruthless!


    She replied, ¡°It¡¯s no use looking for Luke either. He doesn¡¯t know.¡±


    A


    ¡°If Nancy can block you, I can block Luke too. Nichs, being tough in front of me won¡¯t work. Your


    only way out is to apologize and beg for Nancy¡¯s forgiveness. Otherwise, there¡¯s no solution.¡±


    After sending the message, Linda immediately logged off and decided not to respond further.


    Linda thought Nichs was too used to getting his way, and he needed to experience the feeling of


    being unable to get what he wanted. Only then would he understand how much pain Nancy was going


    through and how difficult love could be.


    On the other side, Nichs held his phone to his forehead, feeling a headacheing on.


    He considered himself as a decisive and strategic person in the business world. However, he found


    himself at a loss when it came to these two women.


    When Nichs¡¯ face was as cold as ice, he suddenly saw a text message on his phone.


    The text message notification indicated a deduction from Nancy¡¯s ount about an hour and a half


    ago. Nichs carefully examined the information provided.


    Nancy made one transaction at a women¡¯s clothing store and the other at a men¡¯s clothing store.


    A men¡¯s clothing store?


    Nancy wouldn¡¯t buy clothes for Felix.


    Was it for him?


    While thinking of this, Nichs¡¯ mood suddenly improved. He felt that even his previous bad. mood had


    vanished.

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    Nichs quickly found the store and determined Nancy¡¯s location from the information in the


    message.


    When he opened the door and was about to look for Nancy, Lynn walked in and reported a very


    urgent matter.


    After Nichs listened, he frowned and ordered, Immediately gather the board of directors for a


    meeting.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Sallow.¡±


    Therefore, the matter of finding Nancy was put on hold for a while.


    Nancy and Linda continued shopping. They had already visited everything, except for the jewelry.


    counter on the first floor.


    Nancy initially didn¡¯t have much interest in jewelry,


    She held Linda¡¯s arm and looked troubled. ¡°Linda, I don¡¯t want to go.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Those jewelries are very expensive. I don¡¯t feel good about squandering his money like this.¡±


    Nancy has been frugal since she was a child. Even after she married into the Sallows, she never


    developed extravagant habits..


    ¡°Squandering?¡± Linda looked at Nancy in surprise and tugged on her little ears. ¡°Nancy, what are you


    thinking about? If this little money is considered a squandering your husband, you are looking down on


    him.¡±


    ¡°This little money was nothing for the Sallows.¡±


    Nancy blinked and her eyes moved quickly. ¡°Does he make that much?¡±


    Although she knew the Sallows were powerful and wealthy, Nancy always felt that it was exaggerated.


    She had never asked about it, so she didn¡¯t know how much money the Sallows could earn.


    ¡°Then let me ask you. Nancy, do you think I make a lot of money?¡±


    Nancy nodded immediately. ¡°Of course.¡±


    ¡°Well, just imagine Nichs makes hundreds or thousands of the money I earn. Do you think he


    carns a lot?¡±


    When Nancy heard this, she immediately spread her fingers and started counting.


    In the end, she waspletely dizzy.


    Linda grabbed her hand. ¡°Okay, forget it. You only need to know one thing. Your husband is rich. Very,


    very rich. Not just ordinary rich, he is crazy rich. So, spend the money however you want.¡±


    ¡°Listen, if you don¡¯t spend a few millions today, you won¡¯t be able to live up to his financial strength.¡±


    Linda¡¯s words instantly made Nancyugh.


    Moreover, she felt that what Linda said was very reasonable.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go then. I¡¯ll pay for all the jewelry you like today,¡± Nancy said as she patted her chest.


    Linda smiled mischievously. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid I will ckmail you?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say Nichs makes a lot of money? Money is just a string of numbers. I will change. this


    number today.¡±


    ¡°Okay. Then I¡¯d rather obey.¡±


    Immediately, the two held hands and happily walked into the jewelry store.


    Based on the shop assistant¡¯s enthusiastic rmendation, both took a fancy to a pearl ne.


    Unlike diamonds, pearl nes were just a string of white pearls that didn¡¯t look eye-catching.


    However, the pearls on the ne are round and bright. They felt pleased looking at it at first. nce.


    The two fell in love with the color at first sight.


    Moreover, the pearl ne made their neck looked gorgeous and enhance theirplexion. Both of


    them liked it very much.


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    ¡°I¡¯d like two of this.¡±


    After that, Nancy handed the bank card directly to the shopping guide.


    At this moment, she seemed to enjoy a bit of the pleasure and excitement of rich people.


    The feeling of spending money on your own was indeed different.


    Linda smiled and handed over her bank card. ¡°Dutch pay.¡±


    Nancy pouted and looked at her with dissatisfaction. ¡°You agreed to let me pay for it. It¡¯s a present


    for you. Why did you go back on your word?¡±


    ¡°Forget it. It¡¯s easy to take advantage of someone¡¯s kindness. If I spend Nichs¡¯ money, what if I end


    up having to defend him or reveal some information to him next time? It wouldn¡¯t be fair to you.¡±


    ¡°So I won¡¯t give him a chance to bribe me.¡±


    After Nancy heard this, she no longer insisted.


    She knew Linda¡¯s character. It would be difficult to change her decision.


    The two paid the bill and put nes on each other.


    Just as they were leaving the store, they saw two familiar figures.


    Initially, Nancy didn¡¯t want to see one of them, but then a pair showed up.


    Nancy held Linda¡¯s arm and wanted to avoid them.


    Not that she¡¯s afraid of them, Nancy simply couldn¡¯t be bothered to waste her words on people like


    them. She felt that spending time on such people was aplete waste of life.


    However, Madelline called out to her, ¡°Nancy, what a coincidence. I didn¡¯t expect to meet you here.¡±


    ¡°Oh yeah? I didn¡¯t expect it either.¡± Nancy¡¯s voice was cold.


    At this time, Alice came over and ran to Nancy angrily. She raised her head and looked at her. angrily.


    ¡°Are you Nancy Cohen? Last time, you hid it from me so well that I got into trouble!¡±


    ¡°In the past, everyone gave in to you and protected you because of Grandpa. Now that Grandpa is


    gone, who else can protect you?¡±


    Madelline immediately knew there was a story between them. She looked at Alice and asked gently,


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Nancy is a very nice person! Is there any misunderstanding between you


    two?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no misunderstanding,¡± Alice said decisively.


    Then she looked at Madelline. ¡°Don¡¯t you know, Madelline? She was the one who caused me to be


    thrown out of the Sallows by my grandfather and Nichsst time. I was in such a mess and became


    a joke to everyone.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Madelline eximed.


    Then she looked at Nancy with a look of disbelief. ¡°Nancy, you wouldn¡¯t do such a thing, would you?


    Alice is just a little girl. She doesn¡¯t understand anything yet. If she did anything to offend


    you. I apologize on her behalf.¡±


    ¡°Ms. Madelline, do you have that good of a reputation that you can apologize on behalf of others? What


    a pity¡­Nancy looked at her and said word by word, ¡°I don¡¯t ept it.¡±


    ¡°Nancy, do you have to be so aggressive? I know you don¡¯t like me because of Nichs, but Alice. is


    Nichs¡¯ sister, after all. Although it¡¯s not biological, but they are the only siblings in the Sallows for


    several generations. Even if Nichs med Alice, they are family, after all. They won¡¯t hold grudges


    in their hearts.¡±


    When Alice heard this, she immediately agreed, ¡°Yes, Madelline is right. Nichs will always be my


    brother, and I will always be his sister. Our rtionship can¡¯t be denied. But you are different. You are


    just an adopted daughter who was brought back to the Sallows by Grandpa. Once Grandpa¡¯s gone, no


    one will acknowledge your identity. Now you¡¯re just a stray dog. You¡¯re nothing. Do you think you can


    still bite people?¡±


    Alice¡¯s words were very unpleasant.


    However, Nancy stood her ground.


    If she couldn¡¯t even stand up to these words, as the daughter-inw of the Sallows, how could she


    do the things Jacob had asked her to do and support the Sallows in the future.


    Nancy smiled and looked at Alice with a gentle smile. ¡°You¡¯re right, of course I can¡¯t bite.¡±


    ¡°A dog is ignorant. She bit me once. Do I also have to bite the dog?¡±


    Nancy calmly mocked Alice.


    Alice rushed towards Nancy angrily. She raised her hand and pped Nancy.

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    Chapter 69 Insulting the Mistress (2)


    Linda saw this and rushed over.


    However, Alice¡¯s hand was grabbed by someone before she could reach out her hand.


    Because her hand was grabbed, Alice yelled subconsciously, ¡°Let me go!¡±


    ¡°Alice, calm down.¡±


    Alice calmed down a little after she heard Madelline¡¯s voice.


    She slowly put down her hand, then looked at Madelline, full of confusion. ¡°Madelline, why did you stop


    me?¡±


    ¡°Because I don¡¯t want you to make a mistake,¡± said Madelline earnestly.


    ¡°What mistake can I make? Grandpa is gone now. She has lost her supporter, and I still can¡¯t p her?¡±


    ¡°No, you can¡¯t,¡± Madelline replied.


    ¡°Why? Madelline, are you helping her?¡± Alice stomped her feet angrily.


    Madelline sighed deeply, then said, ¡°Alice, do you know about Nichs getting married?¡±


    ¡°I know. What does it have to do with her?¡±


    Halfway through her words, Alice was stunned. Looking at Madelline in disbelief, she asked, ¡°Is she the


    wife my brother married?¡±


    ¡°Well, that¡¯s her.¡±


    Hearing Madelline¡¯s answer, Alice suddenly felt in despair.


    It¡¯s her.


    It¡¯s her again.


    This woman was really hard to get rid of.


    Why is she everywhere?


    ¡°Madelline, this joke is not funny at all. Please stop lying to me, okay?¡±


    ¡°Alice, I know you can¡¯t ept it, but it¡¯s true,¡±


    Nancy really couldn¡¯t stand the drama between these two.


    ¡°Linda, let¡¯s go,¡± Nancy said.


    Madelline immediately grabbed her wrist. She sat in the wheelchair, raised her head, and looked at


    Nancy with sharp gaze. ¡°Wait. Don¡¯t you want to know what I am doing here today?¡±


    ¡°No, it has nothing to do with me.¡± Nancy said quickly.


    Madelline smiled, then spoke provocatively, ¡°I¡¯m here to choose a ring today.¡±


    ¡°Really? What ring?¡± Nancy asked deliberately.


    ¡°Nancy, you must be pretending on purpose. Of course, wedding ring.¡±


    ¡°Very good, congrattions.¡±


    Madelline looked at Nancy¡¯s smiling face and immediately clenched her hands. At this moment, she


    wished she could rush forward and tear off the false smile on Nancy¡¯s face, so that her painful and


    twisted face could be exposed.


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    Nancy, I¡¯m sure you are just faking it..


    You must be faking it.


    I said I was getting married. I don¡¯t believe you could be so calm.


    ¡°Nancy, do you really not understand or pretend not to understand? If I want to get married, the groom


    can only be Nichs. I don¡¯t believe you are not afraid.¡± Madelline looked provocative.


    Linda had been standing by at the side and listeningzily. She had no intention of interfering because


    she believed Nancy could handle this matter.


    When they were young, they met many more troublesome people than Madelline and more. difficult


    trouble than this, but everything was always resolved.


    So they have developed this ability.

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    However, Nancy was pregnant now, and they had been shopping in the mall for a long time. today.


    Linda didn¡¯t want Nancy to be tired, so she decided to take action and quickly resolved this matter and


    these two noisy women.


    She walked to the counter and gave some instructions to the shop assistant.


    Shortly afterwards, the shop assistant brought a chair.


    Linda walked over and held Nancy¡¯s hand, let her sit on a chair and rested. At the same time, she


    leaned over and said, ¡°Leave it to me. There¡¯s a baby in your belly. It¡¯s not appropriate to be tired


    or angry.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nancy nodded.


    She naturally hasplete trust in Linda.


    Soon, Linda walked towards Madelline.


    Madelline was sitting in a wheelchair, shorter than others, which was always a pain in her heart.


    Alice was short and didn¡¯t have any advantage in height.


    Meanwhile, Linda was a model. She was tall, not to mention her slender legs, which were like walking


    hormones for men.


    She stepped on high heels of more than ten centimeters and wore sunsses. She walked towards


    Madelline magnificently, then stopped beside her. She looked down to Madelline and asked, ¡°Are you


    Madelline?¡±


    ¡°I am.¡±


    Knowing she was no match in terms of momentum, Madelline still tried to calm herself down.


    ¡°Oh¡­?¡± Linda deliberately prolonged her voice and raised it slightly.


    She squinted her eyes and pushed the sunsses on the bridge of her nose with her thin, fair fingers.


    Suddenly, augh escaped her throat. ¡°Nichs really impressed me. He doesn¡¯t care. about a beauty


    like our Nancy. Instead, he likes a crippled.¡±


    Linda hit the target with just one blow, Madelline bit her lip and her face instantly became ugly.


    When Nancy ridiculed Madelline before, she left some leeway. She didn¡¯t say anything too harsh


    because of her deep feelings for Nichs.


    But Linda was different. She didn¡¯t have to be merciful towards Madelline.


    ¡°Who are you? Do you have to speak so harshly?¡± Madelline looked at her with anger and forbearance


    in her eyes.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter who I am.¡± Linda looked at her legs again. ¡°This is harsh? I haven¡¯t said anything.


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    worse!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re crippled. I¡¯m very curious. What should you do with daily life? Can you still take care of


    yourself? Do you need a 24-hour nanny to take care of you? How could a person that needs to be


    babysit take good care of someone like Nichs?¡±


    Madelline clenched her hand so tightly that it almost bled.


    She red at Linda angrily. Her eyes were red.


    ¡°Oh, by the way, you can no longer move your legs. If you marry Nichs, can you still have sex with


    him? Can you serve him well?¡±


    ¡°Besides, can you give birth to a child? Do you think a family like the Sallows would someone who can¡¯t


    give them children?¡±


    Linda¡¯s every word was like a sharp de stabbing hard into Madelline¡¯s chest.


    Moreover, every word hit the spot, hurting her painfully.


    Linda¡¯s words were very sharp.


    ept


    If Madelline hadn¡¯t tried to hold back, she would¡¯ve wanted to rush up and tear Linda¡¯s mouth.


    apart


    Linda smiled seeing Madelline¡¯s misery and struggle. If it had been in the past, she would¡¯ve never said


    such vicious words..


    Thanks to her recent portrayal of a young daughter-inw who was wronged and bullied. The words


    she just said to criticize Madelline were learned from her mother-inw in the drama,


    Unexpectedly, it came in handy.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Madelline gritted his teeth and red at her.


    Those words were so vicious her heart was still biceding and hurting terribly.


    Linda naturally wouldn¡¯t answer her question. She turned around and was about to walk towards


    Nancy.


    Suddenly, Alice rushed out from behind Madelline. She charged wildly towards Nancy. As she rushed,


    she scolded, ¡°You witch! My brother belongs to Madelline. You can¡¯t take him away. I¡¯ll fight you.¡±

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    ¡°Hello, Madelline.¡±


    ¡°The young girl mped the mobile phone with her head while peeling an apple.¡±


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    Mia, it¡¯s me.¡±


    Of course, I know it¡¯s you! Speaking of which, do you realize this is the first time you


    called me after returning? Mom and Dad miss you very much. When will youe back home?¡± The


    young girl¡¯s voice was clear and lively.¡±


    ¡°Madelline squeezed her phone tightly. She was feeling mixed emotions.¡±


    ¡°Madelline¡¯s status in the Phillips has plummeted since she became disabled after the ident.¡±


    While Mia, her extremely ordinary sister who was nothingpared to her, suddenly became the apple


    of the eye of the Phillips. Mia had be everyone¡¯s favorite.¡±


    ¡°Thinking of this, Madelline felt annoyed and full of hatred.¡±


    But currently, Madelline tried hard to hide her feelings and spoke gently, ¡°Mia, I have a small problem


    and need 420 thousand dors. Can I borrow it from you? I¡¯ll return it as soon as possible.¡±


    ¡°Mia immediately became anxious. ¡°Madelline, what happened? Why would you suddenly need so


    much money?¡±


    Madelline won¡¯t disclose it and answered vaguely, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m fine. Everything will be okay after I


    get 420 thousand dors.¡±


    ¡°Okay, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll get it for you immediately, but I only have a little money. I¡¯ll get it from Dad. Just


    wait a moment.¡±


    ¡°Okay. Please hurry up.¡±


    ¡°After hanging up the phone, Madelline¡¯s palms were sweaty.¡±


    ¡°She felt as if she had drained all her energy.¡±


    About ten minutester, Mia returned her call. ¡°Madelline, I¡¯ve already got the money from Dad. I¡¯ll


    transfer it to you soon. But, can you do me a favor?¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±¡± Madelline frowned immediately.¡±


    ¡°She had thought Mia wasn¡¯t so simple to handle.¡±


    ¡°Mia, indeed, had raised her conditions so quickly


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Mia felt a bit embarrassed. ¡°Dad had arranged a blind date for me, but I don¡¯t like that guy. I


    want you to meet and send him away on my behalf.


    ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Madelline raised her eyebrows.¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    ***No problem.***


    After Madelline agreed to the conditions, Mia immediately banked the money into Madelline¡¯s


    ount.


    Madelline gave her card to the shop assistant in front of Linda and Nancy again and said proudly.


    ¡°Please swipe the card.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Miss.¡±


    ¡°The payment was sessful.¡±


    ¡°Madelline carefully touched the diamond ring with her slender fingers to show off.¡±


    ¡°She looked so arrogant.¡±


    ¡°Linda smiled. ¡°¡±If I were the boss, I would be grateful to Ms. Madelline. A product that had been kept


    for several years finally sold out. What a miracle!¡±¡±¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Madelline suddenly red at the shop assistant angrily. ¡°Is that true? Is this a ring


    from a few years ago?¡±


    The shop assistant smiled and exined. ¡°Ms. Madelline, it¡¯s our ssic model.¡±


    ¡°Madelline was so furious.¡±


    ¡°She has spent 700 thousand dors on an outdated ring.¡±


    ¡°It was even thest stock in the warehouse.¡±


    The shop assistant even imed that it was a ssic model. Madelline regretted it so much and. felt


    like crying now.


    ¡°However, Madelline looked at Nancy and immediately retorted fiercely. ¡°¡±I like this ssic model very


    much. I¡¯m sure Nichs will also like it very much.¡±


    ¡°Nancy smiled. ¡°You may not know it yet. Nichs swore before Grandpa died that he would never


    divorce me.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°Madelline¡¯s face instantly turned pale.¡±


    ¡°No, that¡¯s impossible! You¡¯re lying!¡±


    ¡°Madelline purposely pretended to buy a ring today to put on a show for Nancy and forced Nancy. to


    give in.¡±


    ¡°However, Madelline never thought that Nichs would make such an oath.¡±


    Nichs always kept his promises. If he swore that oath, it meant¡­


    ¡°Madelline didn¡¯t dare to think further.¡±


    This news gave her a big shock. Madelline felt all her hard work has gone in vain.¡±


    ¡°That ssic ring costs a fortune. You should keep it carefully.¡±


    ¡°Nancy smiled warmly and spoke softly, but it broke Madelline¡¯s heart into pieces.¡±


    ¡°When Nancy and Linda left, Madelline gritted her teeth and revealed her fierce and vicious face.¡±


    Murderous intention even showed clearly in her eyes.


    ¡°Nancy, how dare you trick me like this! I won¡¯t let you go so easily.¡±


    **¡±Wait for my revenge.


    ***Don¡¯t call me Madelline if I can¡¯t snatch Nichs from you.¡±


    ¡°Suddenly, Alice looked in Linda¡¯s direction and eximed, ¡°Oh, I remember her now.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s the actress called Linda.¡±


    **You mean that woman just now is an actress?¡± Madelline asked in disbelief.¡±


    ¡°Alice nodded. ¡°¡±Yes, she¡¯s Linda Steward, the actress.


    ¡°¡±¡±Is she famous?¡±¡±¡±


    ¡°Madelline usually had no interest in the entertainment industry, so she didn¡¯t know any celebrities.¡±


    ¡°Oh my gosh! She¡¯s a very famous actress. She was just selected as the Four Prominent Actresses


    and has a lot of fans.¡±¡±


    ¡°Madelline smiled coldly. ¡°¡±Oh, that¡¯s interesting.¡±


    ¡°Alice¡­¡± Madelline hooked her hand.


    ¡°Alice immediately came over.¡±


    After giving instructions, Madelline immediately patted Alice¡¯s shoulder gently. ¡°Okay, Alice, do it


    quickly. We¡¯ll watch a good show pretty soon.¡±


    ***Okay, wait for my good news.¡±


    ¡°Alice was so proud along the way.¡±


    ¡°Since they had just humiliated her and Madelline, it was her chance for revenge now.¡±


    ¡°This revenge would be harsh.¡±


    Nancy and Linda had dinner in the mall. When leaving the restaurant and heading toward the parking


    lot, they saw many people surrounding the mall on the way to the elevator.


    ¡°Linda¡¯s mobile phone rang immediately. It was a call from Jennifer. ¡°¡±Linda, you¡¯re in trouble, Your


    whereabouts have been leaked. Some fans have recognized you. They¡¯re surrounding the mall right


    now.¡±¡±¡±


    Find a safe ce to hide and stay right there. We¡¯ll send someone to pick you up immediately.¡±¡±


    ¡°Linda was used to this situation and didn¡¯t panic when receiving the news.¡±


    However, Linda was worried about Nancy. The current situation was too unfavorable for a pregnant


    woman like Nancy.


    ¡°What if those fans identally bump into Nancy?


    ¡°Linda shook her head and didn¡¯t dare to think about the consequences.¡±


    ¡°Nancy, the situation is too dangerous now since you¡¯re pregnant. I¡¯ll find someone to bring you out of


    here first and ensure you¡¯re safe.¡±


    ¡°Nancy looked at the crowds outside the window and said pessimistically, ¡°¡±Linda, I don¡¯t think I can get


    rid of these people.¡±

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    Chapter 72 Someone Was Jealous


    ***I can¡¯t leave you alone here. Those people outside are fanatic fans and too crazy,¡± Nancy said


    worriedly.¡±


    ¡°Linda immediately grabbed Nancy¡¯s hand and said earnestly. ¡°Nancy, you must listen to me this


    time.¡±


    ¡°Their target is me. As long as I am here, they won¡¯t surround you.¡±¡±¡±


    ***Call Nichs immediately and ask him to pick you up.


    ¡°Nancy suddenly remembered Nichs when Linda mentioned his name.¡±


    ¡°Nancy had been trying to iste herself. She purposely prevented herself from thinking about this man


    and put him behind her memory.¡±


    ¡°However, once the gap in her memory was opened, she started to miss him.¡±


    ¡°Although she was angry, Nancy knew what the priority was.


    ¡°She took out her mobile phone and called Nichs immediately.¡±


    After a few minutes, Nancy lowered her hands and looked disappointed.


    ¡°Seeing this, Linda immediately asked, ¡°¡±What¡¯s going on?¡±¡±¡±


    ¡°The call didn¡¯t go through.¡±


    Linda wanted to ask Nancy to try again in a few minutes. Still, at this time, the people sent by Jennifer


    had already arrived.


    ¡°Some people were responsible for opening the way. At the same time, others were responsible for


    squeezing into the mall through the crowd.¡±


    Linda divided them into two groups. One group was responsible for protecting Nancy and. bringing her


    out of there. In contrast, the other group stayed to protect Linda.


    ¡°Because Nancy was pregnant, Linda divided most of the people to Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Nancy surely disagreed, ¡°Linda, this won¡¯t work. There are too few people to protect you. Their target


    is you, so it¡¯s better to let more people stay here with you.¡±


    ¡°You go first. Don¡¯t worry. I have a way to handle this,¡± Lindaforted.


    Looking at her, Nancy said hesitantly, ¡°Why don¡¯t we just call Luke and ask him to pick you up?¡±


    ¡°No need,¡± Linda refused without thinking.¡±


    ¡°Linda exined further, ¡°We haven¡¯t confirmed our rtionship yet. Besides, people are toot sensitive


    nowadays. They will block my way at most. If Lukees, they will immediately judge that we¡¯re


    together.


    **Our news will be viral by then. I¡¯d rather stay here for a while to avoid that.¡±


    ¡°In the end. Nancy couldn¡¯t beat Linda¡¯s argument. She could only open the restaurant¡¯s door and walk


    out under the protection of a group of people.


    ¡°However, as soon as the door was opened, the people blocking the outside rushed in like crazy.¡±


    ¡°They were pushing and squeezing like crazy. The situation became out of control,¡±


    ¡°Linda¡­


    ¡°Linda¡­¡±


    ¡°Linda, Linda ¡­ ¡®


    ¡°The crowd was so loud.¡±


    ¡°Their voices echoed in the entire mall. Suddenly, several voices screamed wildly, ¡°¡±Linda, you b*tch!


    Get out of the entertainment industry!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, leave the entertainment industry!¡±


    ¡°Linda, get out of the entertainment industry!¡±


    ¡°Someone raised their arms and shouted. The crowd suddenly followed the voice.¡±


    ¡°Voices of anger are deafening and echoed throughout the mall.¡±


    ¡°Nancy had an awful suspicion. She thought this situation was a bit weird before. Now, she was


    confident that there was something wrong here.¡±


    ¡°Although so many people surrounded the entire mall, these fans were too emotional.¡±


    Moreover, they didn¡¯t seem like genuine fans.


    ¡°They were all anti-fans and some fanatic fans.¡±


    ¡°They were too organized, especially when they shouted slogans.¡±


    ¡°Nancy became more scared when she thought about it.¡±


    Suddenly, the group of people protecting her were pushed away. Those fans rushed over wildly.


    Nancy was caught off guard and fell immediately.


    ¡°When the fans saw that she was not Linda, they ran past her and headed into the restaurant.¡±


    ¡°The situation became very chaotic.¡±


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    In the crowd, Nancy¡¯s mobile phone suddenly rang, but she was also not eager to answer it.


    ¡°People squeezed in one after another.¡±


    The space in front of Nancy got narrower and crowded.¡±


    ¡°Some people tried hard to pull her up, but others squeezed in like waves. There were too many


    of them.¡±


    ¡°Her mobile phone was also pushed to the ground. Nancy reached out and wanted to pick it up.¡±


    ¡°Suddenly, someone stepped on her leg.¡±


    Followed by another one, and the next one¡­


    ¡°Then, someone kicked her legs.¡±


    ¡°Ouch¡­


    ¡°Nancy frowned and shouted.¡±


    ¡°However, there was no use at all. Those people still passed her and moved forward wildly.¡±


    ¡°Suddenly, only darkness in front of her. Nancy could only see ovepping figures and was surrounded


    by human voices.¡±


    ¡°Just when she felt almost suffocated, someone suddenly held her arm tightly.¡±


    The next moment, Nancy was pulled into a firm embrace. Someone held her hand and lifted her from


    the ground.


    ¡°A clear and powerfulmand suddenly echoed, ¡°Call the nearby police station immediately. Ask


    them to send police to control the situation and evacuate all the people.¡±¡±¡±


    ¡°Alright, Boss.¡±


    ¡°Nancy felt this voice was familiar.¡±


    ¡°Raising her eyes, Nancy immediately saw Christian in the crowd.¡±


    His face was stern, and there was no expression on his face. But Nancy felt he was like a hero bathed


    in light, falling from the sky to be by her side.


    Many yearster, Nancy often thought of this day on a sunny afternoon with a gentle breeze.


    Thinking of Christian bringing light, oveing obstacles, and miraculously appearing like her


    guarding angel in her world.


    ¡°Christian took her away from the chaotic situation


    ¡°Follow me.¡± Christian said.¡±


    ***Okay.¡± Nancy nodded slowly.¡±


    ¡°After reaching the basement parking lot, Nancy took a deep breath and looked at Christian. **Thank


    you. Why are you here?¡±¡±


    ¡°Nancy noticed that Christian was not in a police uniform and was only wearing casual clothes.¡±


    Seeing Nancy only wore a knee-length short skirt, Christian removed his clothes and put her. ¡°Dn


    and I were not on duty today and came here to buy some things.¡±


    ¡°He stretched out his hand and handed the mobile phone to Nancy.¡±


    you pick it up for me?¡±


    Nancy was surprised and lit up her eyes. ¡°Thank you, did you pick it


    them on


    ¡°Just a small favor. How are you feeling?¡±


    Christian looked at her condition, and it was not good.


    ¡°Her clothes and hair were messy. Her legs were covered with scars and bruises.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, if he remembered correctly, she seemed to be pregnant.¡±


    ¡°The situation just now was too terrible for a pregnant woman like her.¡±


    ¡°Nancy touched her belly and was about to answer. At this moment, a bright light came from the


    opposite side, and a ck car honked its horn frantically. She was caught off guard and almost. fell.


    Fortunately, Christian reached out to hold her in time.¡±


    ¡°When Nichs opened the door and got out of the car, he saw they were holding each other.¡±


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± Nichs spoke with his low and scary voice.

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    Chapter 73


    Chapter 73 Unwilling For Me to Kiss You


    Nancy was stunned, looking at the man in front of her.


    Even though they hadn¡¯t seen each other for only a day, she felt like they were apart for


    time.


    It was so unexpected that she temporarily forgot to take her hand out of Christian¡¯s hand.


    long


    Until Nichs stepped forward, pulled Nancy¡¯s hand out of Christian¡¯s, and held it in his own. At the


    same time, he took her petite body into his arms domineeringly so that Nancy gradually regained


    consciousness.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Nancy looked at the man in front of her. She didn¡¯t know her feelings now.


    Nichs didn¡¯te when she needed him most.


    But at this time, when it was most easy to misunderstand, he came.


    What a coincidence!


    Nancy took out her hand and pushed Nichs away quietly.


    This action made Nichs unhappy.


    His face was gloomy and dark.


    Nancy¡¯s behavior of distancing herself from him and even drawing a clear line made Nichs. feel


    unpleasant.


    When Nichs saw Nancy¡¯s clothes, he reached out and pulled them off.


    That was almost violent, without any gentleness.¡±


    Then, he handed the clothes directly to Christian. Thank you, but my wife doesn¡¯t need other


    men¡¯s clothes.¡±


    After saying that, Nichs removed his clothes and put them on Nancy. His gesture almost made him


    want to wrap Nancy up from top to bottom.


    ¡°Bro Chris, I¡¯m sorry. He has a bad temper and a peculiar personality¡±


    Nancy immediately stepped forward and looked at Christian.


    After thinking for a long time, she devised such an exnation.


    ¡°I understood.¡±


    Christian stood upright with a stern expression, showing no emotion.


    ¡°Thank you very much for today. Next time, I¡¯ll treat you to dinner¡­¡±


    Before Nancy finished speaking, Nichs couldn¡¯t bear it anymore.


    ¡°Suddenly, she felt a light touch on her feet. The next moment, Nichs hugged her and walked faster


    and further.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, what are you doing?¡± Nancy angrily shouted after they were a little far away from.


    Christian.


    ¡°What do you think I was going to do?¡±


    For the first time, Nichs felt so angry that he lost his mind and could hardly control himself.


    He would have directly kissed Nancy if he hadn¡¯t tried so hard to control himself just now.


    He wanted to kiss her properly to remind her who she was.


    After opening the car door, Nichs put Nancy into the passenger seat. After getting free, Nancy stood


    up and was about to speak.


    Suddenly, her lips were tightly sealed.


    Nichs leaned forward, sped the back of her head with one hand, pinched her chin with the other,


    and kissed her overwhelmingly.


    Nancy endured it passively. She stretched out her hands and protested vigorously.


    However, Nichs didn¡¯t give her a chance to resist at all. He quickly took away her waving little hands


    with one hand and held it tightly.


    Without her hands, Nancy could only use her feet.


    However, Nichs captured her legs when she got an idea and wanted to fight back.


    He stretched out one leg and sandwiched her legs between his legs and the car.


    The space in the car was small, but Nichs was so strong that it was almost crushing. As a result,


    Nancy¡¯s hands and feet were utterly restrained, leaving no room for resistance.


    ¡°Nichs, you bastard!¡±


    Nancy angrily spoke as she took a breath..


    However, it just allowed Nichs to conquer her.


    Nichs¡¯ kiss became more ferocious and violent.


    After two years of marriage, this was the first time he kissed her in such a fierce way. Nancy was


    frightened.


    She was already frightened by the fans who had just surrounded them in the mall. Now, she was even


    more frightened by Nichs.


    Nancy felt highly wronged. She should be the one who was angry and hurt.


    But Nichs didn¡¯t even ask about her condition. He didn¡¯t care about whether she was injured at all.


    He just wanted to dominate her.


    How could she not know what he was thinking?


    Nichs kissed her.


    But Nancy would never believe that Nichs kissed her because of jealousy.


    At was because he wanted to dere his sovereignty, In other words, it was just his possessiveness.


    Nichs felt Nancy was his wife and was prohibited from being intimate with another man. He was


    angry, so he couldn¡¯t wait to prove his rights.


    Nancy didn¡¯t want a kiss like this.


    She started to cry.


    Tears fell from her eyes more and more.


    When Nichs noticed the coldness and moisture in his mouth, he finally came to his senses.


    He let go of Nancy and carefully wiped the tears from her face with one hand.


    ¡°Nichs didn¡¯t speak. His thin lips pursed tightly, but the atmosphere was agitated.¡±


    Nancy lowered her head and suddenly realized Nichs looked scary when angry. She was a little


    scared.


    They suddenly became reticent.


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    Nichs silently wiped her tears without saying a word. His fingertips were a little rough. Maybe


    because he moved a little too fast, and Nancy¡¯s face was delicate, it hurt a little.


    However, Nancy bit her lip and didn¡¯t say anything.


    The atmosphere in the car became quieter.


    When Nichs finished wiping Nancy¡¯s tears, he suddenly touched her lips and rubbed it gently.


    He was a little anxious when he kissed her.


    Now, looking more closely, her lips seem a bit swollen.


    Thinking of this, Nichs became gentle.


    He stopped stroking and touched Nancy¡¯s lips.


    His hands were warm, and he seemed to be sweating a little.


    Nancy felt the current atmosphere was really strange. She opened her lips and was about to say,


    ¡°Nichs, can you take your hand away first?¡±


    But suddenly, Nichs spoke first.


    Not looking at Nancy, he lowered his head and said unusually lowly, ¡°You didn¡¯t want me to kiss you,


    did you?¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t know what he was talking about and could only remain silent.


    For Nichs, her silence became the answer.


    It made him more anxious, and he felt terrible.


    Today, at times, he couldn¡¯t control himself, especially when he saw her with that man again, being so


    intimate. He felt like punching that man right there.


    ¡°Are you so unwilling for me to kiss you?¡±


    Nichs asked again.


    His voice was more profound than before.


    His eyes flickered on and off, making Nancy wholly unclear and impossible to fathom his feelings.


    Nancy clutched her fingers, not sure how to respond.


    What should she say?


    Should she say that she was very willing because she had loved him for ten years, so diligently, so


    cautiously, and that¡¯s why she had been looking forward to it every day?


    Or should she say that she wasn¡¯t willing at all?


    Nancy frowned. She didn¡¯t find a solution to this question.


    Nichs became anxious as he didn¡¯t get the answer. He said, ¡°Nancy, answer me.¡±

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    Chapter 74


    Chapter 74 Nichs, I Don¡¯t Want To


    Nancy raised her head, looked at Nichs clearly, and answered affirmatively, ¡°I don¡¯t want to.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, no one wants a forced, emotionless kiss,


    ¡°If I were you, would you want it?¡±


    Her words made Nichs frown deeply.


    He leaned over to fasten Nancy¡¯s seat belt. Then he opened the door and went to the driver¡¯s seat.


    On the way back, Nichs drove fast.


    The car was hushed. They seemed to have returned to the previous moment, with no one speaking.


    Only the sound of music flows quietly.


    Nancy sat in the car, looking at the scenery outside the window with a faint eyebrow.


    Suddenly, the phone rang. It was a WhatsApp message from Linda: ¡°Nancy, are you okay? Have you


    gone out?¡±


    ¡°Linda, I¡¯m fine. How are you doing there?¡±


    ¡°The police are here to control the conditions. Jennifer has sent someone over. I should be able to go


    out in a while. You don¡¯t have to worry.¡±


    After hearing that, Nancy felt relieved.


    When the police arrived, they would quickly evacuate the fans and the people in the mall, so there was


    no need to worry too much about Linda.


    Wait¡­


    Police?


    Nancy suddenly remembered Christian¡¯s words, ¡°Call the nearby police station immediately and ask


    them to send people to control the situation and evacuate all the people.¡±


    So, Christian asked the police.


    Thinking of this, Nancy felt that she owed him a huge favor.


    Although they didn¡¯t meet often and didn¡¯t know each other for a long time, she could meet him. when


    she needed him most.


    Nancy found Christian¡¯s Instagram ount, typed a message, and sent it: ¡°Bro Chris, thank you very


    much for today. I¡¯m sorry for what happened before. I¡¯ll apologize to you in person and treat you to


    drink coffee next time.¡±


    Now, the mall¡¯s condition was almost under control.


    Christian took a breath and sat in the stairwell.


    He looked at Nancy¡¯s Instagram ount and was stunned for a while.


    Nichs Sallow?


    He was from the Sallows.


    He was slightly surprised when he found out Nancy was already married and was expecting a baby


    now.


    However, he never expected that her husband would turn out to be Nichs..


    He had never been interested in business matters. Still, he had heard much about the Sallows,


    especially the young and sessful CEO, from his mother and sister.


    Mostly, they praised Nichs.


    Looking at the text message, Christian hesitated for a while, whether to reply or not.


    Finally, he tapped his phone with his slender fingers and replied.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡±


    As soon as he finished typing, Christian deleted it.


    ¡°It¡¯s just a small thing, nothing to think about.¡±


    After typing, he deleted it again.


    After repeating it several times, he could not find a suitable word.


    At this time, Dn walked over, sipped water, and threw another bottle of water to Christian, ¡°Boss,


    take this.¡±


    Christian put down his phone, opened the lid, raised his head, and drank it.


    Maybe it was because he had been busy or tired for a few hours. Christian finished the drinking water


    in an instant.


    However, although he drank quickly, his drinking method was elegant.


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    Dn swallowed water while Christian drank water quickly, but almost no drop came out. Especially


    when drinking water, his Adam¡¯s apple rolling up and down was full of power and beauty, making him


    look particrly sexy.


    After drinking, he handed the bottle to Dn.


    When Dn took the empty bottle, he nced at Christian¡¯s phone.


    He became excited immediately, ¡°Boss, you¡¯re pretty good. You got that beautiful girl¡¯s Instagram


    ount so fast and started chatting with her. She¡¯ll be my sister-inw,¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± Christian raised his eyelids and nced at Dn.


    Dn immediately shut his mouth obediently and went to throw the bottle away.


    After throwing away the bottle, he still came over and reminded Christian, ¡°Boss, why are you thinking


    about it? You have to reply to her message quickly.¡±


    ¡°Although I have never been in love, I still know this. Girls¡¯ messages must be replied immediately.¡±


    ¡°Do you think we can do it?¡±


    Dn immediately scratched his head and said, ¡°It seems more difficult. Anyway, as long as you see it,


    you must reply to it immediately, except when you receive a mission.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure you¡¯ve never dated anyone?¡± Christian nced at him.


    ¡°Boss, it¡¯s true. How could I fool you about this?¡±


    After saying that, Dn ran away, ¡°Boss, I¡¯m going home first. Today is a good holiday, so don¡¯t stay in


    the team. Go home quickly.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll be backter.¡±


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    After Dn left, Christian turned on his phone and searched ¡°Nichs¡± in Google.


    Nichs¡¯ information quickly popped up on the page. Christian scanned it in a few minutes.


    But all information said Nichs¡¯ status was single.


    None of his information showed he was married.


    Christian clicked on a number and dialed it. That person quickly connected, ¡°I heard you have a week


    off this time. When will you go home? You are such a heartless person. Mom misses you so much, but


    you just spent your holiday with your team. Christian, remember! You are not ant orphan. You have a


    family.


    Christian immediately held the phone further away from him and then pulled it back after the


    chatter was over.


    In high heels, Luciana walked towards the conference room and held her phone simultaneously. Her


    heroic demeanor was iparable to ordinary people.


    The assistant beside her saw she was on the phone and deliberately lowered her voice when delivering


    the documents, ¡°Ms. Lauciana, please take a look.¡±


    Luciana continued to talk while looking at the documents in her hand, ¡°Are you going home today?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go home after this.


    ¡°Christian, you¡¯d better keep your word. Otherwise, I¡¯ll have you escorted home.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure the people you sent can take me home?¡±


    When Christian felt that Luciana was about to get angry, he immediately smiled and said, ¡°Okay,


    Luciana. I¡¯m just kidding.


    ¡°I need your help.¡±


    ¡°Help?¡± Luciana leaned back on the sofa chair behind her and hummed slenderly, ¡°Hey, it¡¯s strange.


    What made you need my help? I remember that you are invincible.¡±


    Christian knew that his mother and sister had always been resentful that he went to the police.


    academy without telling them.


    But no matter how grudged she is, she loves this younger brother of hers. Even if she doesn¡¯t want to


    help him, she still agrees.


    ¡°Luciana, don¡¯t worry. I will be at home with you and Mom this week.¡±


    Luciana was happy after hearing that, ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Nichs.¡± Christian said, ¡°I wanted to know him more.¡±


    Luciana was surprised. She immediately sat up from the sofa in shock and asked in surprise,


    ¡°Nichs?¡±


    ¡°Why are you checking on him? Is he your next target?¡±

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    Chapter 75


    Chapter 75 Nichs Looked at Nancy¡¯s Phone


    ¡°Luciana, what are you thinking? If he¡¯s my target, would I tell you?¡±


    Luciana immediately understood, ¡°Oh, right. So, why are you investigating him?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a personal interest. Could you help me look into it, especially his current marital status? I want to


    know whether he¡¯s married or not.¡±


    ¡°Marital status?¡± Luciana murmured, trying to recall. ¡°I think he might have been married.¡±


    ¡°I heard it was Jacob Sallow who arranged it. They registered as married, but didn¡¯t hold any. wedding


    ceremony. Besides, the girl¡¯s identity is mysterious, and the Sallows have never publicly. disclosed it.


    But why do you want to know all this?¡±


    ¡°Huh Christian, you couldn¡¯t possibly be¡­.


    ¡°Luciana, what¡¯s going on in your head?¡±


    Before Luciana could speak, Christian had already guessed what she would say.


    ¡°Anyway, please help me check on this person,¡± Christian said, then hung up the phone.


    ¡°Cruel jerk,¡± Luciana muttered as she put down what she was holding and instructed her assistant


    nearby, ¡°Call home and have them prepare a few dishes he likes to eat.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Ms. Zayn. I¡¯ll make the call immediately.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Christian looked at the WhatsApp chat interface and replied: ¡°Okay.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s reply came quickly: ¡°When are you avable?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m on holiday for this week.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll let you know in advance.¡±


    Seeing that Nancy was constantly looking down and texting, Nichs inexplicably became jealous.


    His heart grew even more restless, especially when he thought about that man. With a stern face, he


    asked, ¡°Whose message is it?¡±


    ¡°No one.¡±


    Nancy held her phone, responding calmly.


    Nichs¡¯ face instantly darkened. ¡°Is it that guy named Christian?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not him.¡±


    As soon as Nancy finished speaking, she noticed the car¡¯s speed was increasing.


    Luckily, this time, while the speed was faster, it wasn¡¯t like the previous time when they were racing. It


    was just a bit faster than a regr car.


    Five minutester, they arrived at their destination.


    Nichs didn¡¯t drive the car into the garage. Instead, he stopped it right at the entrance gate.


    ¡°Why did you stop here?¡± Nancy wondered aloud:


    In the next moment, Nichs opened the car door and pulled her out of the car.


    He was powerful, and his steps were quick.


    Nancy struggled to keep up and called, ¡°Nichs, slow down! I can¡¯t keep up.¡±


    However, Nichs continued walking fast as if he didn¡¯t heard her. Nancy tried to free her hand and


    walk independently. Still, Nichs held her hand firmly, not allowing her any chance to break free.


    ¡°Nichs.¡±


    When Nancy called him again, they had already reached the entrance.


    With a loud bang, the door opened..


    Nichs didn¡¯t use his hand. He kicked the door open.


    In an instant, Nancy felt a force pulling her inside, and Nichs swiftly turned, pressing her against the


    door behind her.


    Due to the rapid and sudden motion, Nancy was caught off guard, and the impact against her back was


    quite painful.


    What was even more concerning was the intimidating look in Nichs¡¯ eyes.


    His gaze was incredibly dark as well.


    Nancy was feeling quite frightened.


    ¡°Ni¡­ Nicho¡­¡± What are you doing?


    She had barely managed to call his name when her lips were sealed shut.


    This time, it was even more intense than thest time.


    Perhaps it was due to being at home. He had no inhibitions whatsoever, following his inner. instincts


    without restraint.


    Nancy clenched her fists, wanting to push him away, to escape, and put some distance between.


    them.


    However, Nichs was as unyielding as steel. He nted his arms against the door, effectively


    trapping her between his arms and the door. Nancy had no chance to retreat whatsoever.


    She could only let him get closer and kiss her with no way to retreat due to her back being against


    the door.


    Nichs, at this moment, was terrifying.


    Nancy felt he was acting like a madman, harsh and devoid of tenderness.


    He just kept holding her.


    ¡°Nichs, I don¡¯t want this. I don¡¯t want to!¡± Nancy managed to struggle a bit and gasped as she


    expressed her resistance.


    However, Nichs seemed as if he didn¡¯t heard her at all.


    He wrapped one arm around her waist and sped the back of her head with the other, kissing her


    more frantically.


    Nichs¡¯ eyes were bloodshot, and he felt like he had gone mad too.


    He had always kept his emotions in check nearly perfectly, but today, he had let his guard down.


    For some reason, he was furious, outraged..


    Just the thought of that man made him want to possess Nancypletely.


    Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his mouth, and a bloodish taste immediately spread.


    Nichs only realized what had happened at this point, but he didn¡¯t let go.


    Nancy, with determination, opened her teeth again and bit down hard again.


    ¡°Ouch¡­¡±


    He let out a muffled groan, and this time, Nichs finally released Nancy.


    Nancy, with tears in her eyes, trembled, stared at him and said, ¡°Nichs, you pushed me to this point.


    I told you to let me go.¡±


    Their lips were stained with blood, and there was an unexpected touch of beauty under the light.


    Especially Nichs, with his fair skin, at this moment, the red of his lips mixed with the blood- red,


    coupled with the faint smile at the corner of his mouth, had an eerie, seductive beauty to it.


    ¡°I knew you aren¡¯t willing.


    He reached up. His slender white fingers wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and he


    suddenly smiled.


    That smile, tinged with allure, was followed by his question, ¡°But, what can you do about not willing to?


    I still kissed you even though you didn¡¯t want to.¡±


    ¡°You can lead a horse to water, but you can¡¯t make it drink,¡± Nancy said, looking at him, and that was


    all she uttered.


    Nichs chuckled, ¡°But still, I have to try.¡±


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    ¡°As long as I can lead it, that¡¯s enough.¡±


    ¡°Nichs!¡± Nancy eximed angrily, calling his name.


    Nichs grabbed her hand firmly. ¡°Nancy, you haven¡¯t forgotten you¡¯re married, have you?¡±


    ¡°Of course, I haven¡¯t.¡±


    How could she forget? From the day she married him, became his bride, and his wife, she had always


    remembered.


    The one who had forgotten was always him.


    ¡°That¡¯s good,¡± Nichs snorted. ¡°Then stay far away from him.¡±


    For some reason, he didn¡¯t like that man at all.


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m just making a friend. I¡¯m not having an affair. Do you have to treat me this way?¡± Nancy


    was angry.


    Suddenly, her phone buzzed.


    Her phone disyed a WhatsApp message.


    Nancy instinctively reached for her phone but was abruptly snatched away by Nichs.


    ¡°Give me my phone!¡± Nancy reached out her hand to take it back.


    Nichs had not originally intended to look at her phone, but her nervousness and concern. made him


    uneasy.


    He raised the phone, deliberately teasing her, ¡°Why are you so nervous about this message? Is it


    from him?¡±


    The person you were chatting with and sending messages to in the car just now was him, right?¡±


    Nancy kept silent and didn¡¯t answer.


    Nichs¡¯ eyes suddenly filled with anger. He wished so much to hear Nancy say it wasn¡¯t that


    man


    However, her expression said it all.


    ¡°Give me my phone!¡± Nancy attempted to grab it again.


    Nichs, however, aimed the phone at her face, unlocked it, and then navigated to the WhatsApp


    interface.

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    Chapter 76


    Chapter 76 Cheesy Nickname


    ¡°Nichs¡­¡± Nancy called his name.


    Although there were no inappropriate messages in her phone¡­


    But being suspected like this made Nancy upset.


    Nichs treated Nancy as if she had truly betrayed him, betrayed their marriage, andmitted some


    unforgivable act.


    But clearly, it was he who had betrayed her.


    Since he wanted to see so badly, she would let him see.


    Nancy lowered her hands, not resisting any further.


    Nichs was looking at her WhatsApp interface. Initially, he hadn¡¯t intended to look further, but his


    finger identally touched the chat between her and Christian.


    When he saw the words ¡°Bro Chris¡±, he instantly clenched his fist, feeling anger coursing through him,


    completely beyond his control.


    Bro Chris?


    Haha! Bro Chris?


    This nickname suddenly echoed in Nichs¡¯ head like an obsession, impossible to shake off no matter


    how hard he tried.


    She had never called him that way but used such an affectionate term with another man.


    Wasn¡¯t that enough to make the point?.


    Nichs lowered his hand, turned off the phone, and returned it to Nancy.


    His voice dripped with sarcasm as he said, ¡°So this is why you don¡¯t want me to see your phone.¡±


    ¡°What reason?¡±


    As she listened to his words, Nancy¡¯s head buzzed loudly.


    What did he mean?


    Her phone had beenpletely clean, but now he made it sound like she was hiding some shameful


    secret.


    ¡°Nichs, what do you mean?¡±


    ¡°What do I mean?¡± Nichs looked at her with a mocking expression. ¡°Bro Chris? I didn¡¯t know you¡¯d


    use such a cheesy nickname.¡±


    Nancy opened her mouth as if to speak, but upon hearing Nichs¡¯ words, she suddenly stopped


    and gave up.


    Cheesy?


    Haha¡­ Her polite term was cheesy.


    What about him?


    Did he ever consider her feelings when he repeatedly chose Madelline over her, when he held.


    Madelline in his arms andforted her with gentle words right in front of her? Did he ever think that


    she was his wife and have any concern for her feelings?


    Did he ever think she would feel hurt and pain and care about all this?


    No, he didn¡¯t.


    He didn¡¯t think about any of it. His heart and his eyes were filled only with Madelline.


    If he had even a tiny bit of her presence in his heart, he wouldn¡¯t have hurt her again and again.


    ¡°Nichs, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re being too harsh? I was hoping you wouldn¡¯t mention that nothing is


    happening between me and Christian. Even if there were, it¡¯s all because of you.¡±


    Nancy was also angry and confused, making all these assumptions and engaging in reckless self-


    harm without considering the consequences.


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    ¡°What did you say?¡± Nichs anger red up instantly upon hearing those words, and the veins. on his


    forehead bulged.


    His sharp eyes shot toward Nancy like arrows, a gaze filled with a desire to devour her whole.


    ¡°Nichs, you act like a dictator, allowing yourself and Madelline to do whatever you want while I ¡­


    Nancy pressed her chest desperately. ¡°I just used a normal nickname, and it¡¯s be an unforgivable


    crime, right?¡±


    Nichs¡¯ deep and cold gaze locked onto her. ¡°Just a nickname?¡±


    ¡°So what do you want to do?¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t say anything more. She lowered her eyshes and suddenly felt a profound sadness.


    in her heart.


    Many times, exnations were feeble.


    Nichs had no trust in her.


    Initially, when she saw his arrival, after the initial surprise, she felt delighted in her heart.


    She thought that no matter the reason, he had finallye to pick her up.


    The encounter with Linda at the mall today had cast a shadow over her, and she had initially felt at lot


    of grievances, worries, and fears.


    She wanted to hug him and share her fears with him.


    But now it seemed unnecessary.


    Nothing was necessary anymore.


    ¡°Never mind, interpret it however you want.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m tired. I want to rest.


    Nancy finished speaking and went upstairs with her phone.


    She filled the bathtub with water and immersed her whole body in it after rinsing herself off.


    She had agreed not to be sad, not to feel upset, not to get angry.


    But once alone in a confined space, she couldn¡¯t help but let her thoughts run wild.


    No one knew how terrified she had been when Linda asked her to call Nichs in the mall.


    She clutched her phone, her heart pounding as if it were about to jump out of her throat. She was


    nervous and scared, afraid that Nichs would answer the call and immediately refuse her


    request.


    Even more than that, she feared he wouldn¡¯te to pick her up.


    But in reality, all her worries had been for nothing. He hadn¡¯t answered her call at all.


    Nichs, where were you when I needed you?


    Where were you when I called you and asked for help?


    Do you know that I was trapped in the mall today?


    Do you know how worried and scared I was when they escorted me out of the mall? I was afraid of


    being surrounded and chased by those fans.


    Do you know how scared I was when I fell in the crowd, and my legs and feet were trampled by one


    person after another? I was so scared, and I wished you could hug me.


    You don¡¯t know, you know nothing at all.


    You¡¯ll never know that if it weren¡¯t for Christian¡¯s arrival, if he hadn¡¯t rescued me from the crowd, I


    wouldn¡¯t have been able to get out.


    It¡¯s not an exaggeration to say I could have been trampled to death.


    Her legs were injured.


    There were bruised areas, one after another. Some were light blue, a bit lighter, and some had turned


    deep purple, looking frightening.


    She was tired and drained.


    She was so tired that she didn¡¯t have the energy to exin anything anymore.


    Nancy didn¡¯t remember how long she had been in the bath, but she was so tired that she could barely


    keep her eyes open.


    In the end, she mustered thest of her strength, put on her pajamas, and crawled into bed, falling


    asleep immediately.


    When Nichs came upstairs, he was enveloped in a strong smell of smoke.


    Seeing the person on the bed already lost in dreams, he silently mocked himself.


    He smoked alone downstairs, feeling extremely unhappy in his heart. On the other hand, Nancy had


    bathed and fallen asleep all by herself.


    Swiping up his phone, Nichs called Lynn and said, ¡°Investigate Christian Zayn. I want his


    information.¡±


    After Nichs showered and came out, he saw Nancy¡¯s phone lighting up and vibrating continuously.


    He reached out his hand, subconsciously preparing to answer it.


    Thinking about her resistance when he took her phone earlier, he silently withdrew his hand.


    At that moment, his phone rang.


    It was Linda who called.


    ¡°Hello?¡± he said in a low, calm voice.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Nancy? Is she home yet?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s asleep. Nichs answered.


    Hearing that she was asleep, Linda breathed a sigh of relief. Thinking of the few minutes she fell in the


    crowd, she asked nervously, ¡°How are her injuries? Is it serious? Have you put medicine on


    it?¡±


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    Chapter 77 Nancy, I¡¯m Sorry


    Hearing that, Nichs immediately lifted the quilt,


    When he saw that Nancy¡¯s entire leg was covered in bruises and bloodstains, his eyes instantly turned


    cold.


    At the same time, he was filled with deep self-me.


    Damn it! How did he not notice that she had suffered such serious injuries?


    Hearing that there was no reply over there, Linda was a bit anxious. ¡°Hey, Nichs, you¡¯re not going to


    tell me that you still don¡¯t know that Nancy got hurt, are you?¡±


    ¡°It was my negligence.¡± Nichs didn¡¯t intend to make excuses or deny it.


    Even though she was about to get angry, Linda still suppressed her anger and asked, ¡°So you also


    have no idea what happened during the day today?¡±


    ¡°Make it clear. What happened during the day? Weren¡¯t you guys shopping?¡±


    Nichs¡¯ heart immediately tensed up, and he had a faint sense of impending trouble.


    ¡°Who said idents can¡¯t happen while shopping? It¡¯s because we were shopping that it was.


    dangerous. Nancy and I were having a great time today, but we ran into your ex-girlfriend and your


    sister on our way back.¡±


    ¡°Did they bully Nancy?¡± Nichs asked.


    ¡°With me around, they didn¡¯t dare to, but Nichs, I suggest you better talk to your sister. Who gave


    her the right to charge at Nancy like that?¡±


    ¡°What happenedter? What happened? How did she get injured?¡±


    ¡°Later, my whereabouts were leaked, and fans surrounded us, mostly antis. I asked Nancy to leave


    first, but the situation got out of control when she was leaving. She fell for several minutes, and


    I¡¯m sure she got stepped on by people. Later, I heard that someone saved her, or else Nancy would


    have¡­


    Linda left the rest of the words unsaid, allowing Nichs to contemte on his own.


    Looking at the bruises and injuries on Nancy¡¯s legs, Nichs couldn¡¯t help but feel a deep sense. of


    guilt.


    His heart suddenly clenched.


    Thinking about everything she went through at the scene, Nichs was overwhelmed with deep.


    self-me and regret.


    He had just misunderstood her moments ago. Nichs, you¡¯re such a fool.


    In a daze, Nancy felt like someone was gripping her leg, giving her a massage.


    It was warm andforting. It felt enjoyable.


    The injured area also felt a cool sensation, no longer the burning pain it had been.


    However, she was too tired and couldn¡¯t even open her eyes to take a look.


    Or perhaps all of this was just a dream.


    In dreams, there are often many beautiful things.


    But once you open your eyes, everything disappears.


    After the massage, Nichs applied some medicine to Nancy¡¯s injuries. He covered the scratches. and


    bloodstains with band-aids.


    Looking at the bruised and marked skin on her otherwise fair and smooth legs, Nichs felt a pang of


    distress in his heart.


    At this moment, Lynn¡¯s call came in. ¡°Mr. Sallow, I just found out that Mrs. Sallow was indeed


    surrounded in the mall, and the situation was out of control. Are you sure you want to see?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Nichs responded with a single syble.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll send it to you.¡±


    Lynn selected a segment of the video, from when Linda and Nancy were surrounded to when Nancy


    left the mall


    Nichs¡¯ hand gently tapped the y button as he watched the paused video on his phone.


    screen.


    The video was very noisy, with people all around, creating a chaotic scene.


    It was not an exaggeration to say that there was a lot of noise andmotion in the video.


    Only Linda and Nancy sat alone in the restaurant, without anyone else.


    Later, as Linda mentioned, she sent a group of people to protect Nancy as she left. However, there


    were too many fans, and the situation became extremely chaotic. Even though Nancy was being.


    protected, she was quickly surrounded by the crazed fans after taking just a few steps.


    It was at this moment that Nancy fell.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    When he saw those people¡¯s feet, madly trampling on Nancy¡¯s legs and feet, some even stepping


    across her legs, Nichs shouted in pain.


    Suddenly, he turned off the phone.


    He didn¡¯t dare to continue watching.


    He lit a cigarette, and the smoke quickly curled around him. His face was soon hidden in the dimly lit


    haze of smoke.


    When he threw away the cigarette, he muttered a curse under his breath, berating himself for not being


    humane.


    He had no idea that she had endured so much, and as her husband, he failed to share her burden. and


    doubted and even hurt her.


    Back in the room, Nichs lifted the quilt and immediately got into bed.


    When he saw Nancy¡¯s petite body tightly curled up in the corner of the bed, he felt a pang heartache


    and gently pulled her into his arms.


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    Bowing his head, he kissed Nancy¡¯s forehead, overwhelmed with remorse. ¡°Nancy, I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    Unfortunately, Nancy couldn¡¯t hear these words.


    She also couldn¡¯t see the expression on his face at this moment.


    When Nancy woke up in the morning, she was in a warm embrace.


    She lifted her head, and upon seeing the familiar face of Nichs, she immediately pushed herself


    away from his embrace, putting some distance between them.


    Feeling her push him away, Nichs immediately pulled Nancy back into his embrace.


    Nancy was taken aback as she looked at him. She thought Nichs was still asleep, but little did she


    know he had already woken up. It was just his eyes that were closed.


    Three minutester, Nancy got up again.


    But this time, as soon as she moved a bit, her hands were grabbed by Nichs and ced under


    the nket.


    He reached out and held her even tighter, his deep voice was incredibly seductive. ¡°Uhm, I¡¯m so tired.


    Stay with me for a little longer.¡±


    Nancy immediately stopped moving and obediently held herself in his embrace.


    However, after thinking for a moment, she raised her head and looked at the man in front of her.


    ¡°Nichs, do you know who I am? Have you mistaken me for someone else?¡±


    ¡°I know, I haven¡¯t mistaken you,¡± Nichs replied.


    But knowing that, why was he still holding her so tightly?


    Didn¡¯t he get angry and hateful justst night?


    Must he have been half asleep, which is why he¡¯s holding her to tightly, so intimately.


    ¡°Nichs, you better open your eyes and see clearly I¡¯m Nancy, not Madelline.¡±


    As soon as Nancy finished her words, Nichs suddenly opened his eyes.


    His eyes were slightly tired, possibly due to waking up, giving him a half-asleep appearance. His


    narrow, almond-shaped eyes looked particrly charming.


    ¡°I know, you¡¯re Nancy. His voice was somitted.


    Nancy looked at him. At that moment, she thought that the person he loved was herself.


    But soon, she snapped out of it.


    She didn¡¯t know what Nichs meant by this. He was always like this, punishing and giving affection


    simultaneously.


    But Nichs, I¡¯m not a child anymore. Now, no amount of sweetness can soothe my bitter heart.


    Closing her eyes, she could still hear those hurtful words echoing in her mind.


    One scene after another, all vividly reyed in her mind.


    She cared too much. That was why her heart hurt so much as if it were being torn apart.


    Suddenly, a pair of arms wrapped around her, and Nichs leaned in, lowering his head to kiss her


    eyes gently.


    The feeling was like treasuring something dearly.


    But it was just a feeling, and Nancy was very clear about that.


    ¡°Nancy, I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    Nancy was momentarily stunned, unable to believe what she had just heard. She felt as though her


    entire body had frozen in ce.

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    Chapter 78


    Chapter 78 Try His Best to Coax Her


    He rarely called her name so affectionately and rarely apologized like this.


    Nancy admitted that she was shaken.


    Especially when he put his arms around her and squeezed her earlobe. His voice was gentle and


    affectionate, melting her heart.


    Nancy closed her eyes, cursing herself for being so disappointing.


    It¡¯s just a moment of tenderness, how could it made you so fascinated?


    Have


    you forgotten everything that happened before?


    Nancy, could you be tougher?


    ¡°Nichs, can I ask you a question?¡±


    ¡°Go ahead.¡±


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    What kind of identity do I have in your heart?¡±


    ¡°My wife,¡± Nichs said.


    It was obviously such a firm and affectionate answer, but why did it make Nancy sad?


    Nancy¡¯s heart ached. She felt a twinge of bitterness. She smiled and said, ¡°Thanks for the response,


    but do you really take me as your true wife, or just the wife on the paper?¡±


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m a person with a thoughts and dignity: Lalso have feelings. I have things I like and dislike.


    I can feel hurt and I can cry. I¡¯m nothing but an ordinary person, so please don¡¯t think of


    me as a saint.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not that generous that I can share a man with another woman and still pretend to be indifferent. I


    didn¡¯t ask you to love me 100% or 80%, but at least you shouldn¡¯t hurt me again and again.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not your pet. Should I forgive you if you coax me with mere words?¡±


    After Nancy finished speaking, Nichs hugged her tighter.


    He wrapped his arms tightly around her slender waist, rested his head on her neck, and exhaled.


    Neither of them spoke. The bedroom suddenly became very quiet.


    Nancy was tired. Her heart was tired and her body was tired..


    Finally, Nancy said, ¡°Let me go, I¡¯m going to get up.


    eyes


    Nichs still held her tightly in his arms. This time, he looked at Nancy with his dark said seriously,


    ¡°Sincest night, I have been thinking about how to make you forgive me.¡± ¡°I know I hurt you. I made


    you feel bad and sad. I also know I made a mistake yesterday¡­¡±


    ¡°Stop.¡±


    Nancy covered her cars. She didn¡¯t want to listen.


    She didn¡¯t want to hear it at all.


    and


    He knew she was soft-hearted and as long as she kept listening, she would definitely forgive him,


    right?


    ¡°Stop it, Nichs. I asked you to stop talking.¡±


    Nichs grabbed her ear and insisted. ¡°Nancy, I¡¯m not asking for your forgiveness. Just let me finish


    what I¡¯m saying, okay?¡±


    ¡°I admit I married you because Grandpa forced me and I wanted to get divorce when Madelline came


    back. But after Grandpa passed away, I promised I wouldn¡¯t get divorced. I decided to stay with you for


    the rest of my life. We¡¯ll be together forever.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve never thought about getting divorced, nor did I ever think about leaving you to be with Madelline


    again.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s true, Nancy. I¡¯m telling the truth.


    When he said thest words, he squeezed her carlobe. So gentle that he couldn¡¯t be more gentle.


    ¡°I married you, so you¡¯ll be my only wife from now on.¡±


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    Nancy closed her eyes as the hot air blew into her earlobes when he spoke.


    It was boiling hot and her ears instantly became red.


    Nancy was wondering how he could have changed so much overnight.


    She had thought about it. No matter what he said or did, she¡¯d never forgive him easily.


    However, under his gentle attacks, little by little, her heart softened.


    What should she do?


    She couldn¡¯t hold on anymore.


    Her heart was firm, but as soon as he touched her, her hard shell cracked open, leaving her vulnerable.


    ¡°Nichs, did you say it on purpose? You knew I was soft-hearted, so you said these words on


    purpose to touch me.¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Nichs nodded.


    When Nancy heard this, her heart became cold.


    But the next moment, Nichs hugged her tighter. ¡°I want you to forgive me, but every word I


    said is true.¡±


    Nancy blinked. She didn¡¯t want to feel touched or cry.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk. Let me calm down.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Didn¡¯t I say I want to calm down?


    When did his hand touch her waist?


    Nancy trembled slightly as she felt his fingertips on her skin.


    Especially when she felt the warmth from his fingertips, Nancy instantly aware that her body was


    heating up because of his touch.


    ¡°Nichs, you went back on your words.¡± Nancy avoided.


    Nichs¡¯ hand continued to caress her gently. A low voice whispered in her ear, ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything. I


    wanted you to calm down, but Nancy, it was you who spoke first.¡±


    Nancy was speechless.


    This man¡­.


    When did he learn to speak nonsense?


    Was he the Nichs she knows?


    In fact, Nichs no longer recognized himself. All this time, he had almost never coaxed anyone. It¡¯s


    always others coaxed him.


    Even though he had quarrels with Madelline before, he had never tried to coax her.


    It seemed that Madelline always came to see him again after she calmed down.


    But he found that it seemedpletely different with Nancy.


    Last night, when he knew what she had experienced in the mall and knew that he had misunderstood


    her, he wanted to use all his strength to coax her.


    He didn¡¯t know what he was doing.


    But there was a feeling in his heart, it felt like he was getting more and more scared of losing her.


    Nichs felt troubled when he remembered the man she had been in love with for the past ten


    years.


    He turned around, directly pressed Nancy under him and kissed her.


    This time, it was different. His kiss was gentle. Nancy stretched out her hand and was about to refuse


    when she waspletely melted by him.


    She blinked and wondering how he could be so gentle in a short amount of time.


    He¡¯s really, really gentle.


    He was so gentle that she waspletely immersed in it as if she had forgotten all the pain that had


    happened before.


    ¡°Nancy, Nancy¡­¡± He called her name over and over again. Every sound was sweet and gentle.


    She was no longer able to resist his gentle attack.


    She gave up her resistance and let herself drown into the moment.


    Deep in love. Nancy closed her eyes and let the tears in her eyes to flow down uncontrobly.


    Nichs leaned down and kissed away the tears on her face little by little.


    When she fell in love with him, she always thought that one day, she¡¯d be holding him in her arms and


    kissing him. She had been looking forward to that.


    She had been looking forward, but never thought that day would actually happen.


    Suddenly, Nancy felt something. He grabbed Nichs¡¯ hand and shook his head gently. ¡°Nichs,


    no.¡±

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    Chapter 79 He Said He Wanted That


    Nichs took back his hand and continued to kiss her.


    But that kiss was getting wilder and wilder.


    Finally, he put his forehead against hers, and whispered with his rough and sexy voice, ¡°Sweetie¡­


    ¡°Is it really out of question?¡± His slender, tender fingers hooked her ck hair. His eyes were red. from


    refraining himself.


    ¡°Do you want it?¡± Nancy asked in a low voice.


    ¡°I want it. I really, really want it.¡±


    He answered quickly and directly, not trying to hide it at all.


    Nancy admitted that when she heard this, she waspletely defeated and totally forgot about


    everything.


    Then, she put her arms around Nichs¡¯ neck and gave him a kiss.


    The morning light was so gentle.


    There was a sweet smell in the bedroom.


    When Nancy woke up, it was almost noom


    Her whole body felt like falling apart and had no strength at all.


    She suddenly felt a little scared when she remembered the baby.


    She said ¡°no¡± before because she hesitated about it.


    Although the doctor said it won¡¯t affect the baby as long as she took a good care for the first


    trimester.


    But she was still worried.


    She had been asking Nichs to be gentle, but he didn¡¯t.


    They had been married for two years but had only done it a handful of times.


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    Nancy found it¡¯s a miracle that she could get pregnant when she was in such a state.


    After taking a shower, Nancy headed down to the dining room.


    As soon as she walked in, she was hit with a strong smell.


    It smelled great.


    It¡¯s probably because the first trimester have passed, and now she hardly experiences morning


    sickness. Instead, her appetite has increased.


    Especially when she saw fish and meat, she felt her eyes were shining brightly.


    Because she was worried about the baby, Nancy poured a ss of water and decided to take one of


    the antiabortifacient pills prescribed by doctor.


    She held a pill in her hand and was about to consume it.


    Suddenly, her wrist was grabbed by someone. At the next moment, a stern voice from Nichs asked.


    ¡°What are you eating?¡±


    ¡°Ah, I¡­¡±


    Nancy wasn¡¯t expecting him to see her. She was taken aback for a second, trying hard to think for


    reasons in her head.


    At this time, Nichs¡¯ voice sounded again, ¡°From today onwards, don¡¯t take birth control pills again.


    It turned out that he thought it was a contraceptive pill. Nancy breathed a sigh of relief.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t birth control pill. My head feels a little ufortable. It¡¯s a medicine for headache,¡± Nancy


    said quickly.


    Only then did Nichs let go of her hand. Nancy immediately raised her head and took the medicine.


    Nancy sat down at the table. She had a good appetite and ate a bowl of rice in no time.


    In the past few months, she used to find it difficult and painful to eat half a bowl of rice.


    When Nichs saw Nancy scooping a second bowl of rice, he looked at her intently for a long time. At


    last, he asked, ¡°Were you tired in bed?¡±


    ¡°Ah, no,¡± Nancy denied it subconsciously.


    She hadn¡¯t realized the profound meaning of what Nichs just said.


    After taking a mouthful of rice, she suddenly realized what he meant. Her face immediately blushed.


    ¡°Nichs, you¡­ don¡¯t talk nonsense. I didn¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°Then how can you eat two bowls of rice today? Isn¡¯t it because this morning¡­¡±


    Nancy was shy and immediately denying it firmly, No, of course not.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Nichs looked at her intently. ¡°Then I¡¯ll work harder next time.¡±


    Nancy stopped talking and kept eating with her head down.


    She was shy and couldn¡¯t stand his teasing.


    After lunch, Nancy thought Nichs would go to work, but it turned out that he stayed at home. Lynn


    sent a few documents over.


    Nichs kept working on hisptop.


    Nancy was still waiting for the results of the interview. Having a lot of free time these days, she decided


    to immerse herself reading books on Nichs¡¯ study room.


    They both were busy with their own business.


    It was gettingte at night.


    Madelline frowned upon seeing the call from Mia!


    What kind of blind date is this? She didn¡¯t want to go at all.


    Although attending this blind date on behalf of Mia wasn¡¯t a big deal, as soon as the man saw her


    sitting in a wheelchair, he would definitely back off.


    But there was no secret in this world. If Nichs found out about her blind date, she would be in big


    trouble.


    The more Madelline thought about it, the more irritated she felt.


    She grabbed her phone tightly, ready to call Mia and decline the blind date. Just then, the doorbell


    rang.


    Madelline put down her phone and opened the door.


    She had never dreamed that the person standing outside the door at this moment was Mia.


    ¡°Madelline, I finally found you! Your house is really hard to find. I¡¯ve been searching for quite a while.¡±


    Mia walked in with a bright smile.


    Madelline tried her best to smile and said, ¡°How do you know I¡¯m here?¡±


    ¡°I told the driver to pick you up before. Didn¡¯t you tell the driver your address?¡±


    ¡°Oh¡­ Madelline nodded, then asked, ¡°Why did youe here in person?¡±


    ¡°I happen that have nothing to do today and I have quite a bit of free time. I was worried that it would be


    inconvenient for you, so I came here with the driver,¡± Mia said.


    Madelline snorted in her heart, Mia said it so grandly, actually she was afraid that Madelline would go


    back on her words.


    ¡°Mia, I want to discuss something with you. Is that okay?¡±


    ¡°If you have anything to say, feel free to say it.¡±


    ¡°Mia, I¡¯m feeling a bit unwell today. Can you ask another person to go?¡±


    After Madelline finished speaking, the room suddenly became quiet.


    Mia widened her eyes and looked at Madelline in disbelief. ¡°Madelline, didn¡¯t we agree? Do you know


    how I got 420 thousand dors from Dad? It was because I said I would go on a blind date obediently


    that Dad agreed.¡±


    ¡°Madelline, I won¡¯t hide it from you. Actually, I have a boyfriend.¡±


    ¡°I like him very much. If he knew I went on a blind date, he would definitely break up with me.


    Madelline, I beg you. Help me. Only you can help me now.¡±


    Mia burst into tears, crying so hard.


    Madelline knew she was at fault, so she could only nod and agree. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go.¡±


    ¡°Really? Thank you, Madelline.¡±


    ¡°I will definitely remember your kindness, I will repay it if you need it in the future.¡±


    Half an hourter. Mia pushed Madelline to the designated private room.


    Then, Mia left first, leaving Madelline alone in the wheelchair.


    At six o¡¯clock, the door of the private room was suddenly opened.


    When she saw the man in front of her, Madelline felt disgusted and wanted to vomit.


    She always thought that Mia was favored in the family. Even if the blind date partner was not the finest


    man out there, he was at least an elite.


    W


    But?


    The man in front of her could not bepared to the ¡°elite¡± at all.


    The man walked in was a potbellied covered in flesh. The flesh on his chin was even folded in several


    layers. His face was shiny and his whole body was extremely greasy.


    Looking at his age, he looked like he could be her father.


    Madelline couldn¡¯t control herself. She slid the wheelchair and subconsciously retreated.


    She only had one thought: She had to leave. She had to leave quickly.


    Moreover, she had to leave as fast as possible.


    She picked up her phone and immediately sent her location to Nichs. ¡°Nichs, save me!¡±

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    Chapter 80 Nichs, Please Save Me


    When Nancy saw this text message, she was stunned.


    She was sitting on the sofa reading a book but got tired after reading for a while, and her phone was


    running low on battery. Nichs offered her his phone.


    When Nichs handed over the phone, she asked, Aren¡¯t you concerned I¡¯ll ess your WhatsApp


    ount or look at some secrets on your phone?¡±


    He smiled at her. ¡°What secrets can I have?¡±


    Trade secrets!¡±


    ¡°You may be disappointed, Ms. Cohen. My trade secrets are all in my head.¡±


    ¡°Lies!¡±


    Holding his phone, Nancy suddenly felt like a hot potato.


    After a moment of hesitation, she handed the phone over to Nichs. ¡°Madelline just sent you a


    message asking you to save her. I didn¡¯t mean to look at your WhatsApp message. It just popped up on


    the screen. Do you want to see it?¡±


    Nichs shook his head. ¡°No need.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t want to read it?¡± Nancy asked again.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯m sure I don¡¯t want to look at it.¡±


    In a private room, when the man saw Madelline sitting in a wheelchair, he was furious. He


    pointed at her and yelled,oo much, John! You got a disabled person to go on a blind date


    with me.¡±


    Especially when he saw Madelline sliding in a wheelchair and preparing to escape, he became angrier.


    How dare a disabled person look down on him?


    Maclin stretched out his hand and grabbed Madelline¡¯s wheelchair. He was so powerful that he was


    able to pull her and the wheelchair towards him in an instant.


    Madelline was frightened and begged for mercy, ¡°Please, let me go.¡±


    Maclin could see Madelline¡¯s face clearly under the light. His initial anger gradually faded as he stared


    at Madelline with a smile. ¡°John, that old man. I didn¡¯t expect his daughter to be so dainty. and lovely.


    You¡¯re such a beauty. For the sake of your good looks, I don¡¯t mind you being a


    cripple.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. As long as you follow and serve me until I¡¯m happy, your father¡¯s order will be settled in


    minutes.¡±


    Madelline tightened her grip on the wheelchair and shook her head desperately. ¡°No, it¡¯s not


    me ¡­


    ¡°You¡¯re mistaken. Your blind date partner is the youngest daughter of the Phillips, not me.¡± She thought


    Maclin would let her go after he knew it.


    However, to Madelline¡¯s surprise, Maclin was only stunned momentarily and then looked at her again. ¡°I


    don¡¯t care. I¡¯m attracted to you now,¡±


    ¡°No. Ldon¡¯t want to. You can¡¯t force me.¡± Madelline looked at him, her eyes red.


    Seeing Madelline refusing. Maclin¡¯s face immediately darkened, and his tone suddenly rose. ¡°What did


    you say? How dare you refuse me?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you another chance. Now,e here and serve me obediently. Otherwise, wait until your


    father¡¯spany is bankrupt and your whole family loses everything.¡±


    Madelline bit her lips and refused again, ¡°No way!


    She was suddenly hit across the face with a hard p as she spoke.


    In an instant, there were clear fingerprints on her face. She was in so much pain.


    Madelline was in unbearable pain, but before she could react to the pain, Maclin suddenly dragged her


    to the table.


    Then Maclin gave her a hard pinch on the chin. ¡°Bitch, you¡¯re a fool rejecting my face-saving


    offer.¡±


    Çú


    ¡°Let me go!¡±


    Maclin sneered, ¡°Let go?¡±


    He pinched her chin with one hand. Then, with the other hand, he picked up the white wine on 1, with


    the other hand, he picked up the white wine on the table and poured it directly into her mouth.


    Madelline clenched her teeth and closed her lips tightly. Her strength, however, was notparable to


    that of a man.


    Maclin poured the wine into Madelline¡¯s lips in a fit of rage.


    The whole process was very painful.


    A white wine bottle was eventually bottomed out.


    Madelline was forced to drink half of it, spilling the remaining half to the ground.


    When Maclin released Madelline, she immediately choked and coughed violently.


    Her stomach felt as if it was on fire. It hurt and burned. Her whole body felt ufortable.


    She tugged at her clothes, feeling intense heat all over her body.


    It was almost as if her entire body was burning hot.


    She pulled at her hair and cor, muttering ufortably.


    Maclin wiped his hands and walked out of the bathroom.


    When he entered the private room, he saw Madelline pulling the clothes on her chest. Her face flushed,


    and she was gasping for breath.


    Instantly, he felt like his body was on fire, and his mouth was dry.


    He removed his coat and walked over to Madelline with his big belly. Then he grabbed her arm with his


    greasy hands. ¡°Hey, girl. I didn¡¯t think you¡¯d be so sexy after drinking.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re getting more and more beautiful!¡±


    Maclin pressed his body against her and began to move his fat hands up and down.


    Madelline was so frightened she started crying. ¡°Let me go. Please let me go.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re indeed a beauty. You look


    so beautiful even when you cry!¡± Maclin got more excited.


    Madelline hit her legs crazily. She hated it. She hated her legs so much.


    She hated that she couldn¡¯t stand up. She also hated that this happened to her.


    She hated Nichs too.


    She sent him a WhatsApp message. What was he doing? Why didn¡¯t hee to save her?


    Why?


    Nichs, where are you?


    When Madelline remembered about Nichs, she immediately took out her phone to call him. again.


    However, as she was about to do so, Maclin snatched her phone away and smashed it.


    In a split second, her heart sank into despair.


    ¡°No, please don¡¯t¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just a disabled person, a cripple. I can¡¯t satisfy you. Please let me go!¡±


    Madelline started crying and begging for merry, but it was all in vain.


    She heard a tearing sound and felt a chill on her shoulders. Maclin tore her clothes off angrily.


    Right at this moment, she happened to see a fruit knife on the table.


    She didn¡¯t think about anything and grabbed the knife and held it close to her neck. She looked at


    Maclin coldly and said, ¡°Back off right now! Don¡¯te any closer, or I¡¯ll kill myself.¡±


    If I die here, you¡¯ll be a murderer. If you want to go to prison, thene here.¡±


    Madelline¡¯s words took Maclin aback.


    He was a bit perverted but knew life was the most important thing.


    He was frightened and backed away quickly. While retreating, he said, ¡°If you have something to say,


    just say it. Don¡¯t be impulsive.¡±


    ¡°Pick up my phone.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Maclin immediately picked up the phone on the ground.


    ¡°Hurry up!¡± Madelline shouted.


    Maclin staggered and handed the phone over to Madelline.


    ¡°Now, get out of here. Hurry!¡±


    ¡°Okay, okay. Don¡¯t be impulsive.¡±


    Maclin took his coat and ran out.


    Madelline locked the door of the private room. She copsed in the wheelchair and gasping for


    air.


    It took her a while to calm down.


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    Suddenly, a crazy idea shed in her mind.


    She picked up her phone and called Nichs.


    He didn¡¯t answer.


    She didn¡¯t give up. She took her cell phone and made a lot of calls.


    On the third time, the call was finally connected.


    Madelline¡¯s voice shouted weakly, ¡°Nichs, please save me. I¡¯m in so much pain. It¡¯s difficult to bear.¡±


    After that, Madelline deliberately dropped a knife,


    On the phone, Nichs heard the sharp and clear sound of a knife falling on the ground.

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    ¡°Where are you?¡±


    As expected, Nichs shouted.


    A triumphant smile appeared on Madelline¡¯s lips. She smiled and hung up the phone without


    answering.


    Nichs grabbed his mobile phone and was about to leave. Thinking of Nancy, he returned to the


    room.


    A few minutester, Nancy came out of the bathroom.


    Seeing her, Nichs immediately handed her clothes. ¡°Change your clothes. Quickly


    ¡°Huh? I¡¯m going to bed soon. Why should I change into these clothes?¡± Nancy was puzzled.


    Change your clothes first. It¡¯s urgent. We have to go to somewhere.¡±


    After sitting in the car, Nichs said, ¡°Nancy, I must tell you the truth. Madelline may be in


    trouble.¡±


    ¡°I know you don¡¯t want me to have any contact with her. I don¡¯t want to lie to you, but I can¡¯t leave her


    alone.¡±


    ¡°Ever since her leg is disabled, no one in the Phillips cares about her. If I ignore her too, she may not


    survive. Besides, she sounds weird just now. I have to go there.¡±


    Nichs took Nancy¡¯s hand and put it in his palm, ¡°Nancy, I don¡¯t want to lie to you, so can you


    go with me?¡±?


    Nancy¡¯s face was hidden in a dark corner of the car. Hence, Nichs couldn¡¯t see the expression


    on her face.


    Suddenly, Nancy said, ¡°What if I don¡¯t want to go?


    ¡°If you don¡¯t want to go, then¡­.


    Before Nichs finished his sentence, Nancy suddenly reached out to cover his mouth and shook her


    head. ¡°No, don¡¯t say it. I don¡¯t want to know your answer.¡±


    Yes, she was scared.


    She admitted she was a coward. She admitted she was weak.


    Their rtionship was finally a bit closer after such a long time. Nancy didn¡¯t want their


    rtionship to reach a deadlock again because of this incident.


    At this moment, the answer was no longer matter.


    Nancy knew she didn¡¯t want to push Nichs to Madelline, so she was willing to apany him.


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    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you,¡± she said.


    Nichs hugged her tight. His voice was almost trembling. ¡°Thank you, Nancy. Thank you for your


    tolerance and understanding


    Nancy wanted to say ¡°You don¡¯t have to thank me. I¡¯m not tolerant at all. I¡¯m very possessive. I¡¯m so


    possessive that I don¡¯t want to share you with any woman. I agreed, not because of tolerance, but


    because I love you too much and I¡¯m scared of losing you.¡¯ But she didn¡¯t in the end.


    They quickly arrived at Madelline¡¯s location.


    Nancy had a horrible feeling when she walked into the restaurant.


    The private room¡¯s door was closed when they arrived.


    Nichs opened the door and walked in. He saw Madelline lying on the floor. She was moaning and


    struggling in pain.


    The wheelchair overturned, and she fell to the ground. Her hair was messy. She tried hard to stretch


    out her hands and get up but failed.


    Fresh blood pooled beneath her body.


    Madelline¡¯s stomach seemed to have been stabbed. The knife had been pulled out and fell on the


    ground. Fresh blood was still dripping on it.


    Blood flowed out from the wound in her belly.


    It flowed like crazy.


    The room was filled with a strong smell of blood.


    Looking at the scene, Nancy was shocked.


    When Nancy was about to speak, Nichs had already let go of her hand and ran towards Madelline.


    ¡°Madelline, are you okay?¡±


    ¡°What happened? Why are you bleeding so much?¡±


    Nichs asked anxiously while holding Madelline into his arms.


    ¡°Call the ambnce quickly!¡± He looked at Nancy and ordered loudly.


    Nancy was still shocked. She had thought about many scenarios, but she never expected this.


    She froze for a moment.


    Seeing Nancy standing still, Nichs suddenly shouted. ¡°Why are you still standing there? Call the


    ambnce!¡±


    ¡°I¡­¡± Nancy felt suffocated when she saw Nichs,


    But she quickly replied, ¡°I¡¯ll call right away.


    After calling the ambnce, Nancy lowered her hand and stared nkly at everything in front of


    her.


    Nichs hugged Madelline tightly as if he was holding his dearest lover. He kept talking with his gentle


    voice. It was unbelievable.


    He held Madelline¡¯s hand with one hand.


    The other hand held Madelline¡¯s face and stroked it carefully.


    Nancy couldn¡¯t help but sneer when she looked at it.


    She felt so lonely.


    At this moment, they were husband and wife, and Nancy was just a stranger, a bystander.


    Now, there is only Madelline in Nichs¡¯ eyes. He even didn¡¯t notice Nancy¡¯s presence at all.


    He might have forgotten Nancypletely and only have Madelline in his heart now.


    Just now, Nancy was just someone who could help call the ambnce. That¡¯s it.


    Nancy looked at the loving couple in front of her.


    She even saw Madelline groaning in pain while casting a proud and provocative look at her.


    How could she not care?


    How would she not feel sad?


    But can she go there and snatch Nichs?


    A ridiculous idea suddenly shed through Nancy¡¯s mind. Nancy even hoped that she was the one who


    was injured instead of Madelline.


    If Nancy was seriously injured, would Nichs act like this now? Would he be so scared and treat her


    tenderly?


    Would he?


    She didn¡¯t know.


    ¡°Nichs, you¡­ you¡¯re finally here. I thought I would never see you again.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nichs. I made you sad.¡± Madelline stretched out her hand and tried hard to touch


    Nichs¡¯ face.


    However, when Madelline was about to touch Nichs¡¯ face, her hand suddenly fell.


    Nichs immediately grabbed her hand and brought it to touch his face. ¡°Don¡¯t be foolish! Say no


    more. As long as I¡¯m here, you¡¯ll be fine.¡±


    ¡°Really? Nichs, tell me, am I¡­ gonna¡­?¡±


    Nichs immediately stopped her before she finished her words. ¡°Madelline, you gonna be fine


    At this time, the ambnce came.


    Nichs immediately picked up Madelline and rushed outside.


    Nancy¡¯s mind was nk. She didn¡¯t realize that she was standing at the door.


    When Nichs rushed over, he saw Nancy was blocking the way and yelled, ¡°Get out of the way! Get


    out of the way quickly!¡±


    Nancy moved away dully and watched Nichs rush out with Madelline in his arms.


    Nichs wouldn¡¯t know that he had knocked Nancy to the ground, and her knees hit the table¡¯s corner


    because he rushed over so fast.


    Suddenly, the pain spread along her bones and throughout her limbs.


    How could it not hurt when the hard and sharp corner hit her bones?


    Her knees were instantly bruised and bleeding.


    The moment she looked up, she immediately saw Nichs.


    He paused with Madelline in his arms while looking at Nancy.


    Nancy also looked at him. Although it hurt, she expected something deep in her heart.


    She wanted to see if he would stop for her..

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    However, Nancy was disappointed.


    Nichs just nced at her, then quickly looked away. He held Madelline in his arms and ran out


    quickly.


    ¡°Huh¡­¡±


    Nancy smiled and didn¡¯t know how to describe her feelings.


    Holding on to the chair¡¯s corner, Nancy struggled to stood up.


    She frowned in pain as soon as she stood up. Her legs were so painful.


    She walked out and tried to hold on.


    When she got to the front of the restaurant, an ambnce was parked outside.


    Nichs carried Madelline into the ambnce. Through the crowd, Nichs saw Nancy at a nce.


    Nancy walked slowly and with great difficulty.


    Nichs immediately remembered the scene where she had just fallen in the private room. He thought


    the room was covered with thick carpets. She might be hurt, but it won¡¯t be serious.


    But now it seemed like he was wrong, and Nancy was seriously injured.


    Her condition was pretty bad. Nichs started to worry.


    Looking at her situation, Nichs intended to go over.


    However, Madelline suddenly grabbed his hand and said pitifully, ¡°Nichs, don¡¯t go, please don¡¯t go.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m so scared, I¡¯m terrified. Can you stay with me?¡±


    Madelline was crying like a child, and her body was trembling. She held Nichs tightly as if he was


    herst hope.


    Nichs finally stopped andforted her. ¡°Okay, I won¡¯t leave.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll be fine.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Madelline reached out and hugged Nichs¡¯ arm tightly as if she was afraid he would go away.


    Soon, the ambnce¡¯s door was closed.


    Nancy watched the door closing slowly. She also watched Madelline hug Nichs¡¯ arm and disappear


    gradually,


    Finally, she couldn¡¯t hold it anymore. Tears blurred her eyes.


    Through her blurry eyes, Nancy saw Nichs getting further away from her.


    Soon, the ambnce siren sounded. It quickly disappeared in the middle of the road.


    Nancy was still standing at the front of the restaurant and staring at him dully.


    Oh, she was looking at them, disappearing gradually.


    The ambnce had gone for over ten minutes, but Nancy stood dimly at the same spot.


    The night wind became cooler, and the temperature suddenly dropped.


    Nancy stood in the cold wind while looking in the direction where the ambnce just left.


    At first, she looked in the direction the ambnce was leaving.


    Butter, she had no idea what she was looking at and looking forward to.


    The night became colder..


    Nancy soon felt cold.


    Her body was already stiff.


    Nancy was leaving hurriedly, and her clothes were insufficient to resist the wind on this cold night.


    Her slender legs were icy because they were exposed to the cold.


    Maybe because it was too cold, she hadpletely forgotten about the pain.


    Yeah, cold.


    It was so cold.


    The weather today was unusual as well. It had never been so cold at this time in previous years.


    When Lynn drove over, he saw Nancy standing silently in the cold wind.


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow, Ie to pick you up.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s freezing. Hurry up, get in the car!¡± Lynn said.


    Nancy nced at him lightly and said nothing.


    Afterwards, she stepped into the car.


    In the car, Nancy remained silent and extremely quiet.


    Lynn immediately called Nichs. ¡°Mr. Sallow, I¡¯ve picked up Mrs. Sallow. Don¡¯t worry.¡±


    ¡°Okay, please take care of her.¡±


    In the car, Nancy leaned against the window and watched the streetlights shing around her.


    She kept quiet as if she didn¡¯t care where Lynn was taking her.


    Twenty minutester, Lynn stopped the car in the parking lot.


    He walked to the back and opened the door for Nancy. ¡°Mrs. Sallow, we have arrived.¡±


    Nancy was very cooperative and didn¡¯t give Lynn a hard time. She got out of the car right away.


    She knew this was the hospital parking lot.


    She saw the bright letters spelled ¡°Serenity Hospital¡± on the way here.


    Seeing Nancy walking forward, Lynn grabbed something and chased after her immediately. ¡°Mrs.


    Sallow, please wait a moment.¡±


    Nancy stopped, then turned around and looked at Lynn in confusion.


    Finally, she saw the long ck coat hanging on Lynn¡¯s arm, which looked familiar.


    Lynn immediately stepped forward and put the ck coat on Nancy. ¡°Mrs. Sallow, it¡¯s cold outside.¡±


    ¡°Is this his clothes?¡±


    Nancy looked at Lynn. She finally spoke for the first time after so long.


    Lynn immediately nodded vigorously. ¡°Yes, Mr. Sallow personally ordered it. He said it¡¯s windy outside


    and fears you might catch a cold. He specifically told me to bring this coat for you. Please put it on.¡±


    ¡°Did he ask you to pick me up and take me to the hospital?¡± Nancy asked again.


    Lynn nodded earnestly. ¡°Yes.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t ask further. She followed Lynn to see the doctor.


    The doctor said her wound was quite severe, but luckily, no bones were damaged.


    He cleaned her wound and put on disinfectant and medicine. Finally, he prescribed some


    medicine.


    ¡°Please just give me topical medicine,¡± Nancy said as the doctor prescribed medicine.


    The doctor was stunned and looked at her in the puzzle. ¡°Although treated in time, the wound is still


    severe and suppurative. You need to take some anti-inmmatory drugs.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your advice, but I only want to use topical medicine.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    The doctor eventually respected her decision.


    After paying the money and taking the medicine, Lynn immediately said, ¡°Mrs. Sallow, I¡¯ll drive you


    home.¡±


    Nancy looked at Lynn coldly. ¡°Is this what Nichs ordered?¡±


    Lynn¡¯s silence exined everything.


    Nancy sneered.


    ¡°Does he think I am his puppet? He can order me toe and go whenever he wants. And I should


    always obey him?¡±


    Lynn panicked and immediately exined, ¡°Mrs. Sallow, it¡¯s not what you think. Mr. Sallow worries


    about you and wants you to rest well after seeing a doctor.¡±


    ¡°He wants me to rest? Or afraid that I¡¯ll disturb him and his sweetheart?¡±


    Lynn was stunned.


    He didn¡¯t know how to respond anymore.


    Nancy looked at Lynn. ¡°Where is he? I want to meet him.¡±


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow¡­¡± Lynn looked troubled.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t make a hard time for you. I just want to meet him and hear him tell me personally


    that he wants me to go home. If he says so, I¡¯ll go back with you.¡±


    Lynn nodded unwillingly and said, ¡°Okay.¡±


    Hence, Lynn immediately brought Nancy to a VIP suite and stopped at the door.


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    ¡°Yes. Mr. Sallow and Ms. Madelline are both inside,¡± Lynn replied.


    Nancy opened the door and walked in.


    The room was so big that she could even walk in without anyone noticing.


    A few minutester, Nancy finally reached the innermost part.


    When she entered, she saw Nichs and Madelline were hugging each other. They were like lovers


    dependent on each other for life and death,


    Although Nancy had already imagined how they would hug each other, it felt different when she saw it


    with her own eyes.


    The room was tranquil.


    Nancy stood still, watching them hugging each other lovingly.


    She wanted to see how long it would take them to discover her.


    But Nancy didn¡¯t know that Madelline had already discovered her. She just pretended she didn¡¯t


    notice her.


    Nichs tried to push Madelline away several times, but Madelline pulled him back.


    So, their hugsted for several minutes.


    In the end, Nichs firmly pushed Madelline away.


    While he pushed Madelline away, he saw Nancy.


    Nichs was shocked and panicked. He said, ¡°Nancy, why are you here?¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t Ie?¡±


    Compared to Nichs¡¯ panic, Nancy seemed unusually calm.


    ¡°No, that¡¯s not what I meant.¡±


    Nichs stepped forward and held her hand, ¡°How¡¯s your wound? What did the doctor say?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious.¡±


    After Nancy finished speaking, she looked at Madelline, ¡°How¡¯s her condition?¡±


    ¡°She was bleeding profusely. Fortunately, she was taken in time and had a blood transfusion. Her


    wound was not deep and will be recovered after rest for a while,¡± Nichs said.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Although she didn¡¯t like Madelline, she didn¡¯t want Madelline to die either.


    She wasn¡¯t that vicious.


    Moreover, once some people were gone, they would be an eternal existence that others will


    always yearn for.


    Nancy didn¡¯t want Madelline to be this kind of existence in Nichs¡¯ life.


    It would only leave a boundary separating them forever.


    ¡°It¡¯ste night. I¡¯m going back to sleep. Do you want to go back?¡± Nancy asked.


    Nichs just opened his mouth but didn¡¯t answer.


    Suddenly, Madelline got off from the bed and threw herself into Nichs¡¯ arms.


    Like a frightened bird, she hugged Nichs and said pitifully, ¡°Nichs, don¡¯t leave me, okay? I beg


    you to stay with me.¡±


    I¡¯m so scared. You said you would stay with me. Please¡­ don¡¯t leave me alone.¡±


    Madelline hugged his arm and cried so hard.


    Nancy looked at Nichs calmly, ¡°You decide. Fll give you five minutes.¡±


    Madelline cried more and more sadly. ¡°Nichs, please don¡¯t¡­¡±


    Her tears flowed uncontrobly.


    Madelline cried for a long time.


    Nichs looked at Nancy.


    She was facing away from him so that he couldn¡¯t see the expression on her face.


    However, even with her back turned, Nichs saw Nancy reaching out to wipe her face.


    Is she crying?


    She turned around and cried silently, not wanting him to see her.


    Nichs looked at Madelline again. She was crying in agony. Her voice was highly pitiful,


    exposing all her weaknesses and fears in front of him.


    At that moment, Nichs even thought if Nancy could hold his arm like Madelline, show her weakness


    and act appealing to him.


    He probably wouldn¡¯t care anything and held her hand to go home together.


    However, Nancy won¡¯t do that..


    After being married for so long, she rarely acted appealing.


    ¡°You¡¯re fine now. If I stay here, it will not be good for you or me.¡± Nichs looked at Madelline and


    refused directly.


    Madelline bit her lip and cried. ¡°No, I don¡¯t want you to leave.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m really scared. Please don¡¯t leave me, okay? I¡¯m not greedy. Just this one night is


    enough.¡±


    Nichs frowned profoundly and continued to look at Nancy.


    He wished Nancy could turn around, hold his hand domineeringly, and tell Madelline, ¡°Nichs. is my


    husband. I¡¯m sorry, it¡¯ste night. We¡¯re going home. Have a good rest.¡±


    However, his expectations did not happen.


    Nancy still faced him with her back straight as if she didn¡¯t hear Madelline¡¯s words.


    Maybe she felt that what Madelline said had nothing to do with her.


    Maybe she didn¡¯t care whether he would apany Madelline or go home with her.


    She didn¡¯t care at all.


    Thinking of this, Nichs closed his eyes in pain and feeling sour.


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    He suddenly remembered when he pressured Nancyst night, and she said she didn¡¯t want to.


    Maybe at that time, she was unwilling to do that.


    Nichs remembered that when he proposed divorce, Nancy agreed.


    In the end, the reason why they didn¡¯t divorce was because of Grandpa.


    Was she still thinking and loving that man?


    The man who had upied her heart for ten years.


    Now, Nichs found that he was crazy jealous.


    Without waiting for Nichs¡¯ answer, Madelline finally lowered her arms, bit her lip, and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry,


    Nichs. I shouldn¡¯t force you and cause you trouble.¡±


    ¡°It was my fault. I forgot that you wanted to go home with Nancy. I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    After saying that, Madelline returned to bed.


    Suddenly, she picked up the knife beside her and shed it towards herself.


    Nichs saw it and moved quickly. He immediately rushed forward and swung away the knife. At the


    same time, he looked at Madelline angrily. ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your business,¡± Madelline said coldly.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. Since you¡¯re married and want to go home with your wife, my problems have nothing to


    do with you.¡±


    Whether I live or die, it has nothing to do with you.¡±


    After saying that, Madelline bent down again and picked up the knife..


    Nichs took out the knife and threw it into the trash can angrily. At the same time, he said, ¡°This is


    nonsense.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, do you know how scared and desperate I am today? That man is old and fat. I feel tremble


    when I think about it now.¡±


    ¡°When I close my eyes now, I see those images. What did I do wrong that they treat me like this? I¡¯m


    already a cripple and can¡¯t walk normally. Why don¡¯t they let me go?¡±


    ¡°Do you know? I feel so dirty. My whole body is dirty. What is the point of living for a dirty. person like


    me? I better die.¡±


    Madelline¡¯s words were more depressing than thest.


    Nichs¡¯ heart, no matter how hard it was, was melted.


    He couldn¡¯t bear it anymore. He walked over and stretched out his arms to hug Madelline. He


    comforted her, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. No one will hurt you again. I¡¯ll seek justice for what happened today.¡±


    ¡°But I still feel dirty.¡± Madelline cried more and more sadly.


    At this time, Nancy turned around and looked at the two people embracing each other again.


    She took a breath, tried to control her emotions, and said, ¡°Then I¡¯ll go back alone!¡±

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    Chapter 84


    Chapter 84 Do You Believe My Exnation?


    When Madelline heard this, she pushed Nichs away and said, ¡°Nichs, you can go home with


    Nancy. I can take care of myself.¡±


    Madelline said deliberately, looking very generous.


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    Nichs frowned and asked, ¡°Are you sure you can?¡±


    Madelline said calmly, ¡°I¡¯m used to being alone anyway. So, it¡¯s not a big deal. I¡¯ll get through it every


    night.¡±


    ¡°I know you¡¯re married and have a family. While me, I¡¯m just a cripple, and my existence will only bother


    you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I won¡¯t look for you again. Then¡­¡±


    She bit her lip and looked at Nancy pitifully. ¡°In the future, she¡¯ll never find my fault or target me again.¡±


    Nancy stopped when she heard that.


    She wondered why Madelline was so calm today and didn¡¯t trap her..


    Now, Madelline started attacking her,


    ¡°Madelline, what do you mean? What does this matter have to do with Nancy?¡± Nichs quickly


    realized something was strange.


    Madelline immediately covered her lips. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nichs. I didn¡¯t mean to. I just identally said it. I


    don¡¯t want to cause a discord between you two.


    ¡°Exin it.¡± Nichs was angry and stared at Madelline coldly.


    Madelline said pitifully, ¡°The reason I went to this restaurant today was to rece Mia in ant arranged


    marriage. That man was her blind date.¡±


    ¡°What does this have to do with Nancy?¡±


    ¡°Because¡­¡± Madelline bit her lip and looked innocent, ¡°Alice and I met Nancy and her friend. while


    shopping a few days ago. They induced me to buy a 700-thousand-dor ring. I had not money, so I


    had to borrow money from Mia. In exchange, I went on a blind date for Mia.¡±


    ¡°I know I was unlucky. But without the trap of buying the ring, I would not have borrowed money from


    Mia, nor would I have been forced to go on a blind date, nor would I have encountered such. a thing. I


    know, I shouldn¡¯t me Nancy, but¡­


    Madelline started to cry pitifully, ¡°But I can¡¯t get over this decision. I kept thinking that nothing. would


    have happened if I hadn¡¯t bought the ring.¡±


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t have been nearly assaulted. I wouldn¡¯t have been injured and lying in the hospital.¡±


    Her tears flowed more and more.


    In the end, Madelline burst into sad and pitiful tears.


    After her acting, it was time for Nancy to leave.


    However, Nichs suddenly stopped her. ¡°Wait a minute.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t stop and was still walking out.


    Nichs immediately stepped forward, grabbed her hand, and simultaneously stretched her body and


    asked, ¡°Is everything she said true?¡±


    ¡°What do you think?¡± Nancy didn¡¯t answer.


    She raised her head and asked Nichs.


    Nichs frowned. He didn¡¯t know what was wrong with him.


    He was so eager to know the truth.


    He wanted to tell himself that Nancy was not an aggressive and unreasonable girl.


    Or is he just wanted to clear Madelline¡¯s name?


    Nancy let go of Nichs¡¯ hand and said sarcastically, ¡°Nichs, it¡¯s not important whether it¡¯s true. or


    not. What¡¯s important is that you believe Madelline.¡±


    ¡°You dare to say that your question was not an usation against me?¡±


    ¡°Since you already believe her, I have nothing to say.¡±


    Nichs grabbed her hand and seriously replied in a low voice, ¡°What if I want to listen to your


    exnation?¡±


    Nancy looked at him calmly.


    Her voice was even calmer without any fluctuation. But I don¡¯t want to exin it anymore.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, let me go. I¡¯m tired and want to go home.¡±


    Under her firm and decisive gaze, Nichs lowered his hand bit by bit.


    Nancy sat in the car. Lynn was driving.


    Nancy looked at the night sky from the car window, neither feeling sad nor happy, as if nothing. could


    stir up ripples in her heart.


    But Nancy didn¡¯t know that Nichs left right after she left that day.


    For a whole week, Nancy and Nichs didn¡¯t see each other.


    They have yet to speak on the phone, chat, or meet in person.


    The days went on peacefully, and for a moment, Nancy thought she had almost forgotten him.


    She suddenly felt she could live a good life by sleeping in, listening to music, raising flowers, and


    chatting with the baby in her womb daily.


    However, she was wrong.


    Reality always gives her a fatal blow.


    That day, Nichs was at work.


    Lynn handed him the n he had chosen for a long time and said, ¡°Mr. Sallow, this is the n for Ms.


    Madelline¡¯s birthday party. Please take a look.¡±


    Nichs took it over, flipped through it, pointed at one of them with his slender fingers, and said, ¡°Use


    this!¡±


    ¡°Okay¡± Lynn nodded.


    Lynn was supposed to do as he was told and done countless times.


    But thinking about Nancy¡¯s state that night, he still couldn¡¯t help but speak, ¡°Mr. Sallow, have you


    thought about it? Do you want to hold such a sensational birthday party for Ms. Madelline? If Mrs.


    Sallow finds out, she¡¯ll be very sad.¡±


    Nichs raised his eyelids and looked at him. ¡°Since when did you care about her so much?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ve crossed the line.¡±


    Lynn walked back, and Nichsy down on the sofa chair. He stretched out his hand and pressed the


    center of his eyebrows hard but still felt pressure.


    Sad?Will she be sad?


    For a whole week, he didn¡¯t contact Nancy, and Nancy didn¡¯t contact him either.


    Not to mention a phone call, not even a text message.


    Nichs took his phone and opened WhatsApp, but their chat remainedst week.


    Three days ago, Madelline met Nichs and said her birthday wasing soon. She wanted to have a


    grand and luxurious birthday party.


    Nichs quickly agreed.


    First, he wanted topensate for the harm she had suffered in the past few days.


    Secondly, he wanted to see how Nancy would react when she found out about this.


    Knowing this, Nichs dialed Lynn¡¯s phone and asked him toe.


    Lynn came in soon. Nichs looked at him and said, ¡°I need you to do something. Tell Mrs. Sallow I¡¯ll


    hold a birthday party for Madelline and see her reaction.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, are you sure?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sure. You can go now.¡±


    Lynn immediately put down what he was doing and drove to meet Nancy.


    When Nancy heard the doorbell, she immediately thought that Nichs was back.


    It had been a week since she hasn¡¯t seen him. Nancy couldn¡¯t imagine what would happen and what


    her feelings would be like when they met again.


    But one thing she cannot deny is that she misses him so much..


    Nancy took a deep breath and opened the door with trembling hands.

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    Chapter 85


    Chapter 85 Hosting a Birthday Party for Madelline


    However, when Nancy saw Lynn, her heart instantly plummeted to the lowest depths.


    ¡°It¡¯s you?¡± Nancy looked at him in astonishment.


    Lynn smiled and replied, ¡°Mrs. Sallow, it¡¯s me. I¡¯m here on Mr. Sallow¡¯s orders to discuss something


    with you.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Ms. Madelline¡¯s birthday is around the corner, and Mr. Sallow ns to throw a birthday party for her.


    He wanted to ask if you had any ideas?¡±


    If she hadn¡¯t heard it on her own, Nancy would almost have doubted the authenticity of the news. she


    had just heard.


    Hosting a birthday party for Madelline?


    He was eager to prove to others how much he cared for and cherished Madelline.


    Had he ever considered her situation even a little in his heart?


    Nancy tightly clenched her hands, desperately biting her lip, struggling to control herself.


    After a while, she released her grip on her hands and looked up at Lynn, casually asking, ¡°Is that


    so?¡±


    ¡°Since it¡¯s Madelline¡¯s birthday party, you should be asking her for her opinion. Why did you


    ¡°What ideas could I have? I have no idea.¡±


    Lynn scratched his head, looking puzzled, and then left.


    When he ryed this information to Mr. Sallow, he could sense that the tension in the air around him


    had significantly lessened.


    His demeanor was shrouded in a coldness and gloom, making him appear intimidating.


    Nichs gripped a pen in his hand and said irritably, ¡°No idea? Did she say that?¡±


    ¡°Yes, she did. Lynn nodded.


    ¡°Get out,¡± Nichs ordered in a cold tone.


    He instantly felt as if all the strength had been drained from his body, experiencing a profound


    **


    sense of exhaustion.


    She didn¡¯t care.


    She truly didn¡¯t care.


    She wouldn¡¯t care if Nichs throw ten or twenty parties for Madelline, wouldn¡¯t she?


    ¡°Nancy¡­


    He muttered her name and suddenly became obsessed with finding out who that man she had loved


    for ten years was.


    At this moment, Lynn brought in some documents, precisely the investigation results into Christian from


    the previous time.


    Nichs flipped through the pages one by one, and with each turn, the chill in his demeanor grew more


    pronounced.


    The Zayns?


    Christian Zayn?


    He was the enigmatic scion of the Zayns, who rarely appeared in public.


    He had remarked that this man didn¡¯t seem like an ordinary police officer.


    Nichs felt a sharp pain in his forehead.


    He also thought about the set of clothes that Nancy had purchased. These past few days, he had been


    waiting for her to give him the clothes.


    He had even reassured himself not to be impatient, believing she would give them to him one day.


    But as time passed day by day, he realized that he was wrong.


    Nancy¡¯s set of clothes was never intended for him. If they weren¡¯t for him, then who were they for?


    ¡°Send a birthday party invitation to the Zayns,¡± Nichs instructed.


    Lynn looked puzzled. ¡°Mr. Sallow, our interactions with the Zayns don¡¯t seem close.¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. Send one to them.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Inside the Zayns¡¯ mansion.


    It had been a few days since Christian¡¯s return, and his presence had brought a lively atmosphere to


    the dining table.


    Laughter and joy echoed once again in this household.


    During lunchtime, a bountiful spread of dishes adorned the table. Mrs. Zayn sat at the head of the table


    with a kind expression while Luciana and Christian upied seats on either side.


    Just as they were about to start the meal, the butler handed an invitation to Luciana and said, ¡°Miss, it¡¯s


    an invitation from the Sallows.¡±


    ¡°The Sallows?¡± Luciana took the invitation and looked quite puzzled for a moment.


    Mrs. Zayn paused momentarily, then said, ¡°While the Sallows are prosperous and thrived in recent


    years, we have had no prior interactions with them. Why would they suddenly send us an invitation?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Mom. It does seem rather sudden.¡±


    Luciana opened the invitation, which revealed it was for a birthday party, and then closed it. again. She


    looked at the butler and said, ¡°Tell them we¡¯ve received the invitation. If we have the time, we¡¯ll certainly


    attend.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Miss.¡±


    ¡°The Sallows? Is it Nichs Sallow?¡± Suddenly, Christian, quietly eating his steak on the side, spoke


    up.


    ¡°Other than him, no other family would dare call themselves the Sallows,¡± Luciana replied.N?velDrama.Org owns ? this.


    ¡°Luciana, let me see.¡±


    Christian opened the invitation. It was straightforward, mentioning that the Sallows hosted at birthday


    party and provided the date and location.


    It didn¡¯t mention who the party was for at all.


    In his mind, Nancy¡¯s face appeared, and as he ced the invitation back on the table, Christian said


    casually, ¡°I¡¯ll go.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Luciana thought she had misheard and asked for confirmation.


    Christian raised his gaze and affirmed, ¡°I¡¯ll attend this birthday party.¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you usually uninterested in these kinds of gatherings? When did you be so interested?¡±


    Luciana inquired.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I just thought I¡¯d go to pass the time.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll apany you,¡± Luciana said decisively.


    Before long, the day of Madelline¡¯s birthday party had arrived.


    She wore a soft, flowing peach-colored gown that fit her perfectly and made her look elegant.


    At this moment, with her eyes closed, a makeup artist was meticulously working on her eyebrows. and


    applying lipstick. Madelline felt a sense of joy in her heart.


    When the final touches of makeup were done, the makeup artist put on the ne on


    Madelline¡¯s neck. Madelline opened her eyes and looked at her beautiful reflection in the mirror, almost


    unable to believe it was herself.


    Alice said, ¡°Oh my goodness, Madelline, you look stunning! When Nichs sees you, he won¡¯t be able


    to take his eyes off you.¡±


    Madelline smiled shyly and said, ¡°Come on! You¡¯re exaggerating!¡±


    ¡°Of course, you should see how beautiful you are. I¡¯d say you¡¯re basically a goddess!¡±


    Madelline didn¡¯t say much, but her heart filled with joy.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Nichs?¡± she asked.


    ¡°Should I


    go


    downstairs and call him up for you?¡± Alice asked.


    Madelline shook her head and said, ¡°No need, I¡¯ll go down to find him myself.¡±


    ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll push you down.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Then, Alice pushed Madelline to the hall.


    The hall was all set up with vibrant, beautiful flowers everywhere. The entire venue was filled with the


    fragrance of the flowers, making every breath you took imbued with their rich scent.


    Looking at everything in front of her, Madelline was satisfied and smiled happily.


    When she saw Nichs¡¯ back, she immediately smiled and quickly slid over.


    ¡°Nichs,¡± she called gently.


    The moment Nichs turned around; Madelline put up her most alluring smile on her face.


    ¡°Is everything ready?¡± Nichs inquired.


    ww


    However,pared to Madelline¡¯s excitement and enthusiasm, she felt that Nichs appeared calm


    andposed.


    She had applied such beautiful makeup and worn such a stunning dress today, but she couldn¡¯t see


    any amazement in his eyes.


    ¡°Nichs, do I look ugly in this dress?¡± Madelline asked with a hint of distress as if she were about to


    burst into tears.


    ¡°No, you look gorgeous.¡±


    ¡°But I don¡¯t feel my beauty in your eyes.


    ¡°You¡¯re wonderful. Don¡¯t overthink,¡± Nichs said calmly.


    This answer left Madelline deeply disappointed.


    She bit her lip and looked at Nichs with a pitiful expression. ¡°Is it because I¡¯m in a wheelchair, unable


    to stand up or dance, that you think I¡¯m not beautiful?¡±


    ¡°That has nothing to do with it.¡± Nichs¡¯ expression grew even colder.


    ¡°Then, what is it?¡±


    Nichs approached her and sighed. ¡°Madelline, do you want me to spell it out so clearly? This


    birthday party is the first one I¡¯ve organized for you and thest.¡±


    Madelline was stunned, looking at Nichs in almost disbelief. ¡°Nichs, what do


    you mean?¡±

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    Chapter 86


    Chapter 86 Nancy Attended the Birthday Party


    ¡°Exactly as I said. Nichs¡¯ tone was very icy.


    Madelline gazed at him. Her eyes filled with tears, and she couldn¡¯t utter a word for a long time.


    ¡°Yesterday, when I asked about the ring, it wasn¡¯t that I didn¡¯t trust Nancy, but it created a


    misconception for her.¡± Nichs exined.


    ¡°She¡¯s my wife, and I should have cherished, loved, and protected her, but I didn¡¯t fulfil my duty as a


    husband.¡±


    ¡°As for you, Madelline, I¡¯m the one who said I would marry you, broke that promise, and hurt you. None


    of this has anything to do with Nancy. I hope you won¡¯t me her for anything in the future.¡±


    If she hadn¡¯t heard it with her ears, Madelline would never have believed that these words came from


    Nichs..


    When he had agreed to throw a grand birthday party for her, she had been overjoyed to the point of


    feeling almost ecstatic.


    She even thought he had finally changed his mind and would acknowledge their rtionship publicly.


    However, she hadn¡¯t expected that this wasn¡¯t the beginning¡± but the ¡°end.¡±


    ¡°Nichs¡­¡± Madelline called his name but choked up, unable to say another word.


    She was suffering.


    Her heart felt like it had been pierced, and she was in extreme agony.


    How could this have happened?


    It was supposed to be her eagerly anticipated and joy-filled birthday party.


    She had been so happy and excited, thinking she was the happiest woman in the world.


    But why was he telling her that all of this was false?


    ¡°So, you threw this birthday party not to celebrate with me but to say goodbye, is that it?¡± Madelline


    asked pitifully.


    Nichs nodded. ¡°Whether you see it as a farewell or a way for me to make amends for my guilt, you


    can interpret it however you like.¡±


    Is that so


    Madelline gave a bitter smile. Suddenly, her high heels wobbled, nearly causing her to stumble.


    Seeing how weak she appeared, as if she were about to copse, Nichs reached out and steadied


    her. ¡°If you¡¯re not feeling well, you can go back and rest. Since I promised you, I¡¯ll ensure that today¡¯s


    birthday party goes well.¡±


    Nancy leaned against the railing on the second floor, observing this scene.


    Madelline, dressed in a beautiful gown, looked like a princess. On the other hand, Nichs, supporting


    her, resembled an elegant knight.


    Nancy even wondered if this marriage had been a mistake from the beginning.


    She shouldn¡¯t have agreed to marry Nichs. A marriage without love was like an empty shell. It would


    ultimately be an empty shell no matter how long itsted.


    She shouldn¡¯t havee here..


    For the past few days, she had repeatedly told herself, Nancy, you mustn¡¯t go. You mustn¡¯t go.


    But when the day arrived, she couldn¡¯t control herself and came here anyway.


    The birthday party was extravagantly decorated, showcasing luxury at every turn.


    Thousands of fresh flowers, flown in from around the world, adorned the venue, transforming it into a


    world of flowers. The scene was breathtakingly beautiful, resembling a secret garden fit for a princess.


    It was utterly stunning.


    It was the treatment she had never received before.


    And yet, her husband, Nichs, had provided all this elegance and romance to another woman.


    It was ridiculous!


    Madelline¡¯s dress, created by a famous designer, was exquisite and graceful. Wearing the dress.


    amidst a sea of flowers, she appeared like a beautiful and regal princess.


    This level of thoughtfulness put many people to shame.


    She felt very envious.


    It was true. Nancy was so envious.


    It was a scene she had dreamed of a thousand times, ten thousand times, but had never truly


    experienced.


    Nancy descended the stairs, taking slow, deliberate steps as she entered the venue.


    Once seen with your eyes and experienced firsthand, some things can put your heart to rest.


    As she gazed up at the overhead flowers, walking with her head tilted back, she suddenly collided with


    something.


    Nancy turned around and apologized sheepishly, ¡°I¡¯m so sor


    However, her words came to an abrupt halt when she saw Madelline..


    ¡°You came?¡± Madelline looked at Nancy in disbelief.


    It was her birthday party, organized by Nichs for her. She had assumed that Nancy would secretly


    hide somewhere, crying in sorrow.


    However, she had never expected that Nancy would have the courage toe. It was truly beyond her


    expectations.


    ¡°I came because I wanted to,¡± Nancy replied calmly,


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know this is my birthday party?¡± Madelline crossed her arms, looking at Nancy.


    ¡°I know.¡±


    ¡°Do you know who organized such a grand and luxurious birthday party for me?¡±


    ¡°My husband.¡±


    Nancy deliberately said this to infuriate Madelline.


    ¡°Yes, all of this was carefully arranged by Nichs. He spent a lot of time and effort for me. He even


    invited many prominent figures from the business world.¡±


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Nancyughed..


    Seeing her sneer, her smile filled with mockery, Madelline asked in anger, ¡°What are youughing. at?


    What does this mean?¡±


    ¡°Madelline, you may consider yourself clever, but if you take a closer look, did any of his friends.


    attend? Did your parents attend? You can¡¯t possibly think that Nichs throwing you a birthday party


    means he¡¯s acknowledging you and ns to divorce me to marry you, can you?¡±


    ¡°And I¡¯ve said, without me willingly agreeing, this marriage won¡¯t end.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, don¡¯t show off in front of me or provoke me. It won¡¯t do you any good.¡±


    After saying that, Nancy couldn¡¯t be bothered to listen to Madelline¡¯s wordy remarks.


    Perhaps her stomach felt ufortable and upset due to the greasy breakfast.


    Nancy held her stomach and walked forward with some difficulty.


    At that moment, a pair of beautiful hands effortlessly supported her.


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    Feeling incredibly ufortable, Nancy did not refuse because she urgently needed a ce to


    rest.


    ¡°Thank you!¡±


    As she looked up, Nancy froze.


    ¡°It¡¯s you?¡±


    Looking at Christian, she was shocked.


    She never expected to see him here.


    It was truly unexpected.


    ¡°How did you end up here?¡± Nancy couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously.


    Christian handed her a cup of warm water. Only after Nancy had a drink and her body felt more


    comfortable, with her furrowed brows rxing a bit, did he speak, ¡°I came with my sister.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been stay


    home these days, so when my sister came, I decided to apany her.¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡± Nancy nodded.


    Meanwhile, Madelline hurriedly went to find Nichs


    ¡°I saw Nancy,¡± she said.


    ¡°What?¡± Nichs grabbed her hand with excitement. ¡°She¡¯s here? You saw her?¡±


    Madelline frowned and struggled, saying. ¡°Nichs, let go first. You¡¯re hurting me.¡±


    As soon as he heard Nancy¡¯s name, it was as if his soul had been lost.


    He didn¡¯t love Nancy, and he even disliked her.


    But at some point, she noticed Nichs¡¯ feelings towards Nancy had changed entirely.


    ¡°Where is she? Take me to her,¡± Nichs demanded.


    ¡°Nichs, you promised to apany me. Today is my birthday party. Do you have to go find her?¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll go find her myself.¡±


    Madelline caught up with him and said, ¡°I¡¯ll take you there.¡±


    As they spoke, the scene from earlier reyed in her mind: Nancy being assisted by a man, the two


    chatting and appearing quite close.

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    Chapter 87 Seeing Her with Christian


    Madelline wondered how Nichs felt when he saw this scene.


    She was pretty excited!


    Madelline¡¯s lips curled up with a triumphant smile.


    After drinking the hot water, Nancy¡¯s stomach felt a bit better.


    But she no longer dared to stay here.


    She would have left earlier if it weren¡¯t for the stomachache.


    Even though she confronted Madelline and spoke every word with determination and confidence, only


    she knew how scared and vulnerable she felt deep inside.


    She was merely putting on a facade of strength, trying to make herself seem unbreakable.


    Once she shed her outer shell, she was fragile and could easily break with a touch.


    The venue was so grand, so beautiful, so dreamy!


    But it was all for another woman.


    Now, she only felt as if every breath was like a knife, slicing through her heart, inch by inch.


    Forgive her for her timidity; forgive her for her weakness. She had no courage left.


    She was afraid.


    She was afraid that in a little while, she¡¯d have to watch them walk hand in hand, looking affectionate


    for each other.


    She feared he¡¯d use loving looks and tender words to say those touching things to Madelline.


    Even more so, she feared she couldn¡¯t bear it.


    So, she could only escape.


    Escape from it all early.


    Nancy got up and walked outside.


    What she didn¡¯t know was that Christian also followed her.


    When Nichs approached, he saw them walking one in front of the other. Even though they


    weren¡¯t side by side, he couldn¡¯t help but feel they were together.


    Indeed, it was him, the second young master of the Zayns.


    Considering the vast family business of the Zayns, it was unexpected that the only male heir chose to


    be a police officer.


    Suddenly, Nichs¡¯ gaze fell upon Christian¡¯s clothing.


    That suit looked especially familiar.


    He couldn¡¯t help but feel like he had seen it somewhere before.


    Nichs searched intensely. Soon, his eyes narrowed as he stared at Christian with determination.


    He murmured that the clothing seemed familiar, and it all returned to him. It was the outfit that Nancy


    had purchased from that men¡¯s clothing store.


    He had been eagerly waiting these past few days, hoping she would give him that outfit as a gift.


    But as it turned out, she had already given it to another man.


    Oh¡­ So that¡¯s how it was.


    Having bought such expensive clothing for another man, he wasn¡¯t sure whether to call his wife


    generous or innocent.


    Nichs stared at that outfit, almost wishing to bore a hole through it with his


    gaze.


    His aura was so chilling that it was frightening, and his fists clenched unconsciously.


    In the end, he punched and shattered the nearby goblet.


    The crystal goblet fell to the ground and shattered into pieces instantly.


    The red wine from the ss spilt out, some flowing onto Nichs¡¯ hand and the rest onto the floor.


    His hand and the floor were stained with the alluring red of the wine.


    At that moment, he couldn¡¯t distinguish whether the color on his hand was from the red wine or the


    blood that trickled from his palm.


    ¡°Nichs, let me bandage that for you,¡± Madelline said as she grabbed his hand, looking worried.


    Nichs snatched his hand back and said coldly. ¡°No need


    Outside the door, as Nancy had just walked out, she felt a wind blowing in her face.


    The night air had a cool, crisp feel as it blows.


    She had just wrapped her arms around herself when suddenly her shoulder felt heavier as a jacket was


    draped over her.


    Turning around, she saw Christian.


    ¡°Why did youe out? Aren¡¯t you nning to stay a little longer?¡±


    ¡°I was getting a bit bored, so I came out. Let¡¯s go! I¡¯ll walk you back,¡± he said.


    Nancy looked at him in astonishment, blinking her long eyshes, almost incredulous, and said. ¡°How


    did you know I was going back?¡±


    At this moment, a car had already pulled up.


    The driver got out of the car and handed the keys to Christian.


    He looked at Nancy and asked, ¡°Do you trust me?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s there to be worried about?¡±


    As Nancy spoke, she got into the car. She had been nning to go home anyway, and now, with him


    offering to drive her, it saved her the trouble of calling a cab.


    In the car, music yed softly, creating a calm and tranquil atmosphere.


    The temperature inside the car wasfortable as well.


    Perhaps Nancy was too tired. She fell asleep as soon as she got into the car.


    When she woke up, the car had already stopped at her doorstep.


    Realizing she had fallen asleep, she rubbed her head and felt embarrassed. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for making you


    wait so long. You could have woken me up.¡±


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    ¡°Seeing you sleep so peacefully, I didn¡¯t want to wake you.¡±


    ¡°Thank you so much for today. By the way, how did you know where I live?¡± Nancy asked.


    Christian had initially nned to say that he knew everything.


    He knew about her connection to the Sallows and that she married Nichs.


    However, in the end, he lowered his gaze and said in a deep tone, ¡°If I want to know, I¡¯ll find at way.¡±


    Nancy nodded.


    Indeed, there¡¯s always a way to discover what we want to know in this age of advanced information.


    As they exited the car, Nancy returned the jacket to Christian.


    Seeing her gaze on the jacket momentarily, Christian asked, ¡°Is something wrong with my. clothing?¡±


    ¡°Oh, no.¡± Nancy quickly shook her head and exined, ¡°It just looked a bit familiar. I bought an identical


    one not too long ago and gave it to a friend as a gift.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s quite a coincidence. This jacket was a gift from my sister. Besides my police uniform, most of


    my other clothes are arranged by her.¡±


    The night had grown even darker.


    The moon in the sky hung like a disc, and the night was calm and serene, like water.


    The residual glow of the moonlight bathed the two of them.


    Nancy and Christian stood side by side.


    ¡°The night is lovely!¡± she eximed.


    If it weren¡¯t for all the


    Vents today, this would be the most beautiful moon she¡¯d ever seen.


    Unfortunately, even though she was looking at such a beautiful moon, she couldn¡¯t find happiness.


    Her heart was filled with profound sadness.


    ¡°Bro Chris, do you have some free timeter?¡± Nancy withdrew her gaze, looking at the man beside


    her, bathed in the moonlight¡¯s soft glow, and asked.


    Christian also turned his gaze towards her and spoke earnestly, ¡°No need to be so formal in the future.


    Just call me Christian.¡±


    ¡°Then you don¡¯t need to be formal either. Just call me Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Nancy.¡±


    ¡°If you have the time, could you apany me for a chat?¡± Nancy asked.


    Christian nodded and answered, ¡°With such beautiful moonlight, I¡¯d be happy to.¡±


    They leaned against the car casually, and Nancy wanted to hear exciting and funny stories from


    his experiences.


    Her heart was burdened with so much bitterness.


    That¡¯s why she was eager to hear some fun stories. That way, she could find some happiness.


    Later on, indeed. Christian shared many amusing stories with her.


    Sheughed heartily, sometimes clutching her stomach until it hurt.


    But even after theughter, her heart couldn¡¯t find peace.


    Throughout the night, she tried to numb herself, desperately numbing herself, telling herself not to dwell


    on those things.


    She told herself not to think about Nichs and Madelline, and not to think about what might happen at


    the birthday party.


    However, once she stopped, she couldn¡¯t help but think about it.


    ¡°Why is love so bitter?¡± Nancy murmured while looking at the fireworks blooming overhead.


    ¡°And what about first love? Do all men never forget their first love? If they don¡¯t forget, then what about


    marriage? What about wives?¡±

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    When Nancy was done talking, she turned and smiled at Christian.


    Her smile was so gentle and beautiful in the moonlight. ¡°Thank you very much tonight. I¡¯m a bit tired. I¡¯d


    like to go home and get some rest.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Christian nodded.


    After Nancy said goodbye to him, she walked through the gate alone.


    Her petite figure was outlined in the moonlight, making her look really pretty.


    Christian was still standing there, leaning on the car.


    His tall figure appears to be graceful in the moonlight, setting off his noble and refined demeanor,


    making him stand out from the world, exceptionally gentle and warm.


    He had no regrets in his life except for the death of his father.


    But now he was filled with regret.


    He regretted not meeting her sooner.


    He regretted not meeting her at the right time.


    At around ten o¡¯clock in the evening, Madelline¡¯s birthday party ended.


    The birthday party was grand and luxurious.


    The venue, food, the decorations, everything was perfect.


    But this wasn¡¯t the birthday she wanted.


    She wanted to walk hand in hand with Nichs through the crowd, gazing into each other¡¯s eyes,


    looking at each other lovingly.


    She wanted her rtionship with Nichs to be made public.


    However, at this moment, it was all for nothing.


    Everything was destroyed.


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    Nichs did give her a birthday party, but it was nothing more than that.


    A party without emotions and soul, like an empty shell.


    After the birthday party was over, Madelline walked into the room and swept away all the cosmetics on


    the table.


    ¡°Why? Why is this happening?¡±


    ¡°Nancy, why? I was the first person to meet and fall in love with Nichs. Why is it that in the end, you


    enjoy the benefits, and I am the mistress?¡±


    Madelline was full of anger and jealousy.


    Alice supported her, but she didn¡¯tfort Madelline. Instead, she provoked her.


    ¡°Madelline, you¡¯re right. We¡¯re in this situation because Nancy deceived us.¡±


    ¡°We must avenge this.¡±


    After Madelline heard this, she immediately sat up and grabbed Alice¡¯s hand. ¡°We must unite. We won¡¯t


    have a good life if she stays by Nichs¡¯ side.¡±


    ¡®Madelline, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m definitely on your side. In the future, feel free to tell me whenever you need


    me.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Both of them had their own ns in their mind.


    Suddenly, the door was opened.


    Madelline shouted angrily, ¡°Wha


    are you doing? You should knock on the door.¡±


    Madelline had just finished speaking when she saw the person on the door. She was stunned for at


    moment, and then panicked.


    ¡°How arrogant of you, Madelline!¡± Sarah walked into the room.


    She wore high-heeled shoes over ten centimeters tall, a purple suit, and a pair of oversized carrings.


    Her whole body radiated confidence.


    Madelline would automatically lose her presence every time she saw her.


    Because Sarah¡¯s aura was so powerful, only a few women could rock this purple suit.


    And she did it. She dressed so beautifully, looking domineering and fashionable.


    Madelline¡¯s aura became weak instantly. She said pitifully, ¡°Sarah, I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t know you¡¯re


    coming


    ¡°Of course you didn¡¯t know. You don¡¯t have the dignity to let me inform you in advance.¡±


    Sarah walked toward Madelline on ten centimeters long high heels.


    The sound of high heels hitting the ground was clear and loud.


    Especially the sound of thumping, as if it stepped on Madelline¡¯s heart.


    The closer Sarah walked, the faster her heartbeat.


    Suddenly, Sarah reached out and lifted Madelline¡¯s chin, looking at her with a contemptuous smile.


    ¡°Madelline, did I warn you not to make trouble and destroy Nancy and Nichs¡¯ rtionship?¡±


    ¡°Are you turning a deaf ear to what I said?¡±


    Madelline shook her head pitifully. ¡°No, Sarah.¡±


    ¡°No?¡± Sarah sneered. ¡°Then tell me. Is this birthday party not organized by Nichs? Or you always


    behaved, but my son was unruly and seduced you?¡±


    Sarah¡­¡± Madelline cried, shaking her head.


    Her tears flowed down.


    Unfortunately, Sarah didn¡¯t like her pretentious face at all.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to tell me you seduced him or whatever. Madelline, I know you very well. Listen, keep


    your distance from my son, or else I can¡¯t promise what I¡¯ll do to you.¡±


    There was a loud thud just as Sarah finished her sentence.


    ¡°Sarah¡­¡± Madelline cried bitterly and knelt in front of her.


    ¡°Sarah, I don¡¯t dare to tell lies in front of you. I really, truly love him. I want to be with him. We love each


    other. I beg you, please help us!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll do to whatever you ask.¡±


    Madelline cried so hard that people who knew nothing would think Sarah had beaten her.


    Sarah took a cold breath. This girl was so shameless that it was beyond her imagination.


    ¡°I only have one request. Stay away from my son.¡±


    After that, Sarah looked at the bodyguard outside the door. ¡°Do it now.¡±


    The bodyguard came in quickly and took Madelline¡¯s arm. Then, another bodyguard pushed her


    outside in her wheelchair.


    Madelline resisted and cried out, ¡°Stop. Where are you taking me?¡±


    ¡°To let you leave for a while and sober up.¡±


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want it. Nichs is here. I want to apany him. I¡¯m not going anywhere.¡±


    At this time, Alice ran towards Sarah and begged, Aunt Sarah, Madelline¡¯s body is very weak. She


    can¡¯t withstand the torture. Please let her go.¡±


    Sarah looked at her coldly. ¡°If you can¡¯t bear to let her go, go with her.¡±


    Alice immediately shut her mouth in fear.


    In the end, Madelline was forcefully taken away.


    Before leaving, Sarah took a nce at Alice. ¡°Don¡¯t you even keep thinking about making trouble with


    her, Alice. For the sake of you still being a member of the Sallows, I¡¯ll always be kind to you.¡±


    ¡°But if you do anything that harms the Sallows or Nancy, I won¡¯t forgive you.¡±


    After saying that, Sarah headed downstairs to another room.


    In the room, Nichs and Albert were getting aggressive at each other.


    Both of them were at the peak of their anger. Neither of them was willing to give in.


    Sarah walked in and immediately heard a sharp p.


    Albert¡¯s hand was already on Nichs¡¯ face when she looked up. Soon, blood stains could be seen on


    the corners of his mouth.

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    Chapter 89 Answer Me or I Won¡¯t Leave


    Nichs wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.


    He looked at Albert and sneered. ¡°You can¡¯t handle this anymore.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, look at you. How did you be like this?¡±.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I learn it from you? The apple doesn¡¯t fall far from the tree. What right do you have to criticize


    me?¡± Nichs smiled, full of rebellion and cunning.


    ¡°When was it your turn to teach me a lesson? What I¡¯m talking about is you and Nancy. When Grandpa


    left, he told you to treat her well, love her and protect her. What happened to that?¡±


    ¡°Look at all the damn things you¡¯ve done. You¡¯re not willing to reconcile until I¡¯m mad, right?¡± Albert was


    furious.


    Nichs¡¯ sharp eyes met Albert. ¡°Grandpa might be irritated for what you¡¯ve done.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m not your father if I don¡¯t teach you a lesson today.¡±


    Albert was so angry he pped him in the fa?e.


    At this point, Sarah came over, grabbed Albert¡¯s hand, and tossed it aside.


    ¡°I asked you toe here to solve problems, not to intensify conflicts.¡±


    ¡°Look what your son did!¡± Albert was so angry that he mmed the door and walked out.


    Sarah stared at Nichs coldly.


    Nichs also looked at her. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, you stopped this p for me, just to avoid intensifying


    our conflict, you don¡¯t want me to hate him even more. But it¡¯s useless. I¡¯ll never be able to forgive him.¡±


    ¡°You really deserve a beating. Have you ever wondered what Nancy thought about throwing


    Madelline¡¯s birthday party with all the fanfare?¡±


    Nichs felt extremely unhappy when she mentioned Nancy, especially when he thought of her leaving


    with Christian.


    His voice was quite jealous. ¡°She doesn¡¯t care at all.¡±


    That actually made him feel defeated.


    Before the birthday party, he imagined countless times that Nancy would tell him she doesn¡¯t like


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    Or acted coquettishly and asked him not to hold birthday party for another woman, then he would


    cancel everything today.


    He waited and waited¡­


    Until today, the moment when the party started, but she didn¡¯t even call.


    She even came to this party as if nothing happened, which showed how much she didn¡¯t care.


    ¡°How do you know she doesn¡¯t care? She told you herself?¡±


    ¡°Is there a need to say it directly? Her behavior has already said everything.¡±


    Then, Nichs suddenly found a ce and sat down silently.


    The others also became silent.


    He was depressed today. He didn¡¯t feel happy at all.


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    Sarah walked over, took a tissue and handed it to him. ¡°Women sometimes never mean what they say.


    The more they care, the stronger they are, the less likely they are to say it out loud. Go home and coax


    her. You can work out the misunderstanding together. it¡¯s not toote now.¡±


    ¡°You mean she actually cares?¡±


    Nichs raised his head; his eyes suddenly brightened a little with a hint of shine.


    ¡°You know her feelings for you. Mom just doesn¡¯t want you to regret it. Instead of wasting time here, it¡¯s


    better to go home as soon as possible.¡±


    As soon as Sarah finished speaking, Nichs ran out immediately.


    Thirty minutester, Nichs got home.


    It was almost early morning.


    Nancy had just fallen asleep after turning on the bed for a long time. She suddenly felt as if something


    heavy was pressing down on her and her body started to sink.


    She was startled and scared.


    She immediately smelled a familiar smell.


    Then, suddenly, Nichs¡¯ slender body pressed down. When he spoke, the pungent smell of wine hit


    her face, ¡°Nancy, I know you went to the birthday party today.¡±


    Nancy was shocked because she had never considered telling him.


    He might know it from Madelline.


    She had been discovered, so she had no intention of hiding it, but it should be okay to remain


    silent.


    When he saw she kept her mouth shut and said nothing. Nichs asked again, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you


    tell me?¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about?¡±


    She really didn¡¯t know what to say.


    All words seemed too weak to describe the meaning.


    ¡°Why did you go? Tell me, are you unhappy?¡± Nichs got tipsier.


    Nancy didn¡¯t want to answer this question at all. She just wanted some quiet and to sleep, peacefully.


    She pushed Nichs away.


    But he pressed her so tightly that it was almost airtight.


    Still drunk, Nichs said domineeringly, ¡°If you don¡¯t answer me, you¡¯re not allowed to leave.¡±


    Nancy raised her head to meet his drunken eyes, and said, ¡°Nichs, I don¡¯t think there is any wife in


    the world who can remain indifferent while watching her husband always serve another


    woman.¡±


    ¡°Madelline is your treasure, your favorite. You want to give her the best of everything in the world, but


    what about me? In your heart, I am just a doll without feelings and can¡¯t feel pain. y with it when


    you¡¯re happy and throw it aside when you¡¯re upset.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have the right to say no, and I can¡¯t influence your decision. Even if you want to pick the stars


    and the moon for her, I can only watch helplessly. Could it be that you won¡¯t go if I say no?¡±


    Nancy felt she had enough sorrow today.


    She had been trying hard to restrain herself from thinking about these or those sad things.


    But he forced her to admit it repeatedly, forcing her to face it.


    Nichs, how cruel are you?


    ¡°Yeah, I won¡¯t go.¡±


    Nancy never expected to hear this answer.


    She was shocked, almost believing she heard it wrong.


    Nichs¡¯ voice repeated clearly in her ears, ¡°As long as you say no, I won¡¯t go.¡±


    Nancy looked at him with a wry smile. ¡°Nichs, stop joking. How could you..


    Before she finished her words, Nichs interrupted her, ¡°Nancy, I¡¯m not kidding. I mean everything I


    said.¡±


    His gaze looked so real. His eyes were extremely dark and deep, like a deep well that seemed to draw


    people in.


    Nancy tried hard to remain sober.


    But I no longer have the courage to believe you, Nichs.


    For some reason, that suit and Christian¡¯s unparalleled handsome face shed suddenly and appeared


    in Nichs¡¯ mind.


    Then, he grabbed Nancy, his tone became cold and severe, ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, then who do you


    believe?¡±


    ¡°Christian Zayn?¡±


    Nancy raised her head when hearing him mention Christian.


    Nichs was even irritated. ¡°I remember I warned you not to get close to him. You didn¡¯t take my words


    seriously?¡±


    ¡°Then what about you? I also said I don¡¯t like you meeting Madelline. Have you distanced yourself from


    her and cut off contact? Nichs, why are you always like this, so arrogant, possessive, and


    unreasonable?¡±


    Arrogant, possessive, and unreasonable.


    She couldn¡¯t believe she used these words to describe him.


    ¡°Is this the kind of person I am in your heart?¡± Nichs asked while holding back his rage, his dark


    eyes fixed on Nancy¡¯s.

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    Nancy pushed him away. ¡°It¡¯s not suitable to chat now. Please calm down.¡±


    Nichs didn¡¯t let go, and he held Nancy tighter. There¡¯s no outsiders right now, so I think it¡¯s a good


    time for us to chat.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, don¡¯t make trouble. Let me go. I¡¯m exhausted.¡±


    Nichs became more enraged by Nancy¡¯s words.


    His heart was already suffocating, and her words instantly ignited it.


    ¡°I make trouble?¡± He sneered. ¡°I make trouble, or you just don¡¯t care?¡±


    ¡°You can smile and chat happily with Christian, but you have nothing to say with me? Nancy, do you


    still remember your identity?¡±


    Identity?


    He reminded her again and again of her identity.


    What about him?


    He never remembered.


    Nancy looked at him and smiled coldly. ¡°Nichs, you can¡¯t be so arrogant. You repeatedly ask


    me to remember my identity. What about you? Before you threw Madelline, your first love, such


    avish birthday party, did you ever think you were married?¡±


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    ¡°Have you ever considered your wife¡¯s feelings, embarrassment, and grievances?¡±


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    She had kept her feelings to herself this evening.


    She was desperately suppressing herself.


    Now, she was heartbroken when all the words came out,


    She was just a fragile woman. She had repeatedly given in and lowered her bottom line, but what did


    she get in exchange?


    He doesn¡¯t even feel grateful or touched.


    It was always about him demanding more.


    Nancy blinked, forcing back all the tears in her


    eyes.


    ¡°But you¡¯ve never thought about it, you¡¯ve never. In your eyes, in your heart, all you can think about is


    Madelline. Until today, I don¡¯t even understand it. If you love her so much, why must you force yourself


    to keep this marriage? Is it just because of Grandpa?¡±


    ¡°If this is the case, then let me tell you, there¡¯s no need to feel guilty or me yourself. I will be the bad


    guy. I¡¯ll kneel in front of Grandpa and tell him that it¡¯s me who¡¯s unfilial and wants a divorce.¡±


    ¡°So Nichs, let¡¯s do this. Let¡¯s¡­.


    Nancy had yet to mention the word divorce.


    Nichs suddenly grabbed her chin and kissed her passionately.


    Nancy pushed and struggled.


    She was restrained by Nichs¡¯ entire body, which was so well-built that she could not move.


    ¡°Let ¡­


    ¡°Let me go.


    Nancy opened her lips and yelled.


    But all it did was allow him to deepen the kiss.


    ¡°Mmm, you¡­ let ¡­ let me go.¡± Nancy resisted.


    But it was useless.


    Nichs pressed her down on the bed like crazy.


    Nancy could only release her hand and droop weakly by her side when all the strength in her body


    drained.


    She didn¡¯t want to struggle anymore.


    If he wanted it, let him have it.


    This kind of kiss was devoid of emotion and could only be regarded as robbery.


    She didn¡¯t know how long they kissed. When Nichs let her go, he lowered his forehead and panted


    softly.


    He looked at her with gloomy eyes. ¡°Nancy, take back the word you want to say. I don¡¯t allow you. to


    say such things


    ¡°Divorce?¡± Nancy said deliberately.


    When Nichs heard that word, he became even more furious. ¡°Don¡¯t say it. You¡¯re not allowed to say


    it.¡±


    ¡°I told you, Nancy, that from the moment I decided to spend the rest of my life with you, I never thought


    about divorce again. I won¡¯t allow you to say that word again.¡±


    Nancy looked at him and spoke with a very calm voice.


    ¡°Nichs, have you ever thought I¡¯m a little girl who just graduated from college?¡±


    ¡°The marriage I want is one in which the prince and the princess fall in love, one that is romantic. and


    loving, not such a lifeless marriage without any feelings.¡±


    ¡°I anticipated that, but you¡­¡±


    Nancy no longer wanted to say the rest.


    ¡°I¡¯m tired. I want to rest.¡±


    After that, Nancy pushed Nichs away.


    This time, Nichs didn¡¯t stop her. His finger that squeezing her wrist loosened up little by little.


    After Nancy got up, she directly opened the quilt, took her clothes and walked out the door.


    Nichs eximed from behind. ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    ¡°These days, it¡¯s better for us to sleep separately. I¡¯ll sleep in the second bedroom.¡±


    Just as Nancy was about to leave, Nichs suddenly stepped forward, picked her up, put her on the


    bed, and covered her with a quilt.


    Before leaving, he gently kissed Nancy¡¯s forehead. ¡°Go to sleep. It should be me if someone has to go


    to the second bedroom.¡±


    He left, and the door closed.


    Nancy could only close her eyes after that.


    But her heart couldn¡¯t calm down.


    She finally gave in to physical exhaustion and fell asleep.


    Therefore, Nancy didn¡¯t know that Nichs opened the door and came in while she was sleeping.


    Nichs walked in barefoot to be quiet and not disturb her sleep.


    He sat on the carpet beside the bed and looked at Nancy with his dark eyes, which became


    incredibly gentle.


    Nancy, what I want is very simple. I¡¯ll be satisfied if you say you care.


    But she didn¡¯t, and she resisted him so forcefully.


    She seemed to hate every word from him.


    She asked him, why not get a divorce? Was it just because of Grandpa?


    He wanted to say that it was true initially, but now, it was no longer true.


    When he thought of the two of them being separated, going from being the closest couple to being the


    most unfamiliar people, bingpletely unrted and irrelevant, he didn¡¯t want


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    Especially when he thought about her meeting other men, getting married, and having children, he felt


    like he was going crazy with jealousy.


    ¡°No, don¡¯t leave me!¡±


    Suddenly, Nancy cried.


    Nichs immediately looked over and turned on the wallmp.


    Through the dim light, he could see Nancy¡¯s eyes closed tightly, still asleep, but her long eyshes


    were wet with tears.


    ¡°Mom, don¡¯t go! Mom¡­.


    Nancy cried and shouted.


    She was weeping continuously.


    She cried very sadly, probably because she was thinking of her mother.


    She kept shouting, ¡°No, don¡¯t go!¡±


    Nichs reached out and wiped away the tears that fell from the corners of her eyes bit by bit. At the


    same time, heforted her with a gentle voice, ¡°Okay, I won¡¯t leave. I¡¯m not leaving.¡±


    ¡°Good girl. Nancy, go to sleep. I promise you. No matter what happens, I¡¯ll never leave.¡±


    His hands were broad, strong, and warm.


    Along with the constantforting voices, Nancy finally felt much calmer.


    She didn¡¯t cry anymore and fell asleep peacefully.


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    Chapter 91 Picking Up Nancy Under Heavy Rain


    Nancy felt she heard Nichs¡¯ voicest night.


    However, the bed next to her was neat. It didn¡¯t look like anyone had slept on it.


    She reached out to touch it, and it was ice cold.


    She must be overthinking. It might just be an illusion.


    When Nancy went downstairs, Nichs had already gone to work. A sumptuous breakfast was


    prepared on the table.


    When they just got married, Nichs hired a few nannies. However, Nancy didn¡¯t like strangers at


    home. Hence, they were only hired as part-time nannies.


    They came regrly to clean the house and cook.


    They would leave after finishing their work.


    But today, Peggy hadn¡¯t left yet.


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    While Nancy was eating breakfast, a strong aroma came from the kitchen. It seemed someone was


    cooking in the kitchen.


    At this time, Peggy came out. ¡°Mrs. Sallow, please eat some more. You¡¯re too skinny.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow told me to prepare a sumptuous meal daily, especially some nutritious. to eat more and


    take good care of your body.


    ¡°Did he personally give the order?¡± Nancy was a little surprised.


    soup. You have


    Peggy nodded repeatedly. ¡°Yeah, Mr. Sallow even gave me a raise. He asked me to serve you well and


    fulfil all needs.¡±


    ¡°I see.¡± Nancy nodded.


    Afterwards, Nancy drank a bowl of soup under Peggy¡¯s advice.


    After breakfast, Nancy felt bored, so she picked up a book. At this time, she received a call from the


    hospital.


    The hospital informed her that she had passed the interview and could start working there on Monday.


    After hanging up the phone, Nancy was thrilled.


    She opened WhatsApp and typed: ¡°I passed the interview at the hospital. I¡¯m so happy.¡±


    However, when she saw ¡°Nichs¡± name on WhatsApp, she instantly deleted all the words.


    Then, she put down her phone.


    Maybe she was used to it.


    That was why she was excited when she heard the news and immediately wanted to share it with


    Nichs.


    She needed to get rid of this habit.


    After changing her clothes, Nancy went to her mother¡¯s cemetery.


    It¡¯s been a while, and she couldn¡¯t wait to share this good news with her mother.


    Her mother surely would be happy for her.


    When she got out of the car, Nancy received a call from Nichs.


    Nancy picked up the call and just kept silent.


    Nichs took the initiative to speak. ¡°I heard you¡¯ve passed the interview at the hospital.


    Congrattions!¡±


    ¡°Thank you!¡±


    Nancy replied politely. They seemed particrly distant.


    They acted as if there was an invisible barrier between them.


    Previously, Nancy usually tried to remove any barriers between them and walk through them.


    Nevertheless, this time, Nancy was too tired.


    Nancy had no more courage to remove the barriers and walk through them.


    ¡°When do you start working?¡±


    ¡°On Monday.¡±


    After replying, Nancy continued, ¡°If nothing else, I¡¯ll hang up.¡±


    Nichs said hurriedly, ¡°Wait, I still have something to say!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go home to pick up some documentster and have lunch with you.¡±


    ¡°Oh.¡± Nancy responded calmly and continued, ¡°You can let Lynne to get it.¡±


    ¡°I think that is inconvenient. It¡¯s in our bedroom.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I don¡¯t mind.¡±


    Hearing this, Nichs immediately gripped his phone tightly.


    Something was running amok in his heart.


    I don¡¯t mind?


    She said she didn¡¯t mind.


    That was their bedroom. When they got married, Nancy wouldn¡¯t even let the nanny enter their


    bedroom. She always cleaned it by herself.


    But now, she even didn¡¯t mind a guy entering their bedroom.


    Nichs didn¡¯t dare to think further about why Nancy acted this way.


    ¡°But I mind.¡± Nichs lowered his voice and almost gritted his teeth.


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    Nancy was still very calm. She looked at the time and said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll go back soon. Let me


    know where you put the document, and I¡¯ll hand it to Lynn.¡±


    Nichs frowned. ¡°You¡¯re not at home? Are you outside?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I came to the cemetery to see my mother. I haven¡¯t seen her in a long time.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll be home before noon.¡±


    After saying that, Nancy hung up the phone without waiting for Nichs¡¯ reply.


    Nichs was lost in thought when he heard the beeping sound.


    At this time, a weather notification appeared on his phone.


    Lynn also came in to report, ¡°Mr. Sallow, it may be heavy rain soon. Should we rearrange the


    schedule?¡±


    Nichs nodded. ¡°Yes, please do that.¡±


    ¡°By the way, please get me a bigger umbre.¡±


    A car could only reach outside the cemetery and couldn¡¯t go inside.


    Moreover, her mother¡¯s tombstone was quite far from the entrance. She would need an umbre if it


    rained heavily.


    After going out for a while, Lynn returned and immediately handed Nichs the umbre.


    Nichs took the umbre and went directly to the elevator. At the same time, he ordered, ¡°Please


    cancel all the appointments for the afternoon schedule.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, are you going out?¡± Lynn finally realized.


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ll drive myself. You don¡¯t need to follow.¡±


    ¡°But it¡¯s going to rain heavily soon. It¡¯s very dangerous to drive. Mr. Sallow, why don¡¯t until the rain


    stops?¡±


    ¡°I have to go now. It will be toote when the rain stops.¡±


    Nichs took the elevator directly to the underground garage.


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    wait


    When she arrived at the cemetery, Nancy brought a bouquet of chrysanthemums. She ced them


    gently in front of her mother¡¯s tombstone, then sat down.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯m here to see you. Sorry, it¡¯s been a while.¡±


    ¡°A lot of things happened recently, and I¡¯m so confused. I was thrilled when I found out I was pregnant.


    But Nichs asked for a divorce and was not excited about the child.¡±


    ¡°I also didn¡¯t dare to tell you about Grandpa¡¯s death.¡±


    ¡°Mom, I dreamed about youst night. How nice would it be if you were still here? I won¡¯t be scared of


    divorce. Even if I get divorced, my family still loves and supports me.¡±


    At this moment, Nancy inevitably became emotional.


    Nancy rubbed her eyes and immediately smiled. ¡°Mom, I have good news for you. I¡¯ll start working in a


    hospital as an intern.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll work hard so I can be a doctor after graduation.¡±


    Suddenly, thunder struck from the sky, although the sun still shone.


    Nancy didn¡¯t take it seriously at first.


    However, there were several ps of thunder strike afterwards.


    Nancy took out her mobile phone and saw the rainstorm alert on it.


    It was going to rain heavily. She had to go back immediately.


    But this ce was quite remote. If there were heavy rain, no car would be willing toe.


    Nancy walked down the mountain anxiously.


    At this moment, a warm and familiar voice suddenly heard from behind. ¡°Nancy?¡±

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    Chapter 92 Christian Carried Nancy Down the Mountain


    ¡°Christian, why are you here?¡±


    Nancy was surprised to meet Christian here.


    ¡°Today is my father¡¯s death anniversary. I came with my family to visit him. How about you? Why are


    you here?¡± Christian asked.


    Im sorry to hear that. I¡¯m here to see my mother.¡±


    ¡°Are you alone?¡±


    Christian was surprised.


    After all, Christian knew about Nancy and Nichs¡¯ marriage, so Nancy¡¯s mother can be regarded as


    Nichs¡¯ mother-inw.


    Nichs shouldn¡¯t let his wife pay homage to his mother-inw alone.


    Nancy nodded. ¡°Yeah, I haven¡¯t been here for a while. I miss my mother, so I wanted to visit her.¡±


    At this time, another thunder struck.


    Afterwards, raindrops started falling.


    It was drizzling at first, but soon, in less than two minutes, it rained heavily.


    It was raining cats and dogs. The mountain quickly became blurry and covered by mist.


    Nancy and Christian walked down the mountain more quickly.


    But Nancy was worried about her baby, and the mountain road was bumpy and slippery, so Nancy had


    to oversee her way.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, follow me.¡±


    At this time, she heard Christian¡¯s voice.


    The next moment, Nancy felt warmth in her palms. A pair of big and gentle hands grabbed hers.


    ¡°Sorry for the offence, but this is an emergency.¡±


    Nancy heard Christian¡¯s gentle voice through the rain.


    She suddenly felt so relieved.


    She knew that, as a married young woman, it was inappropriate to let a man hold her hand. despite the


    heavy rain.


    But for the baby¡¯s sake, Nancy didn¡¯t refuse or avoid it.


    Because the mountain road was too slippery and there were several stairs in front, she might fall if she


    walked alone.


    She couldn¡¯t imagine the consequence of falling from the stairs here.


    Because Christian held her hand, Nancy felt more relieved and dared to move forward boldly.


    Christian held Nancy¡¯s hand in the rain and walked forward, followed by Nancy.


    His back was broad and tall.


    Under the hazy rain, Nancy suddenly felt pain in her heart.


    It was because this back looked so familiar.


    It looked so simr to Nichs.


    How could it be so simr?


    Nancy even thought Nichs wasing here to pick her up.


    The rain soon became heavier.


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    There was lightning and thunder in the sky. The heavy rain was like sshing water.


    While walking down the stairs, Nancy didn¡¯t see the path clearly and suddenly missed the step.


    She lost her bnce and fell suddenly.


    Her heart seemed to have stopped beating for a moment.


    Her mind went nk, and she couldn¡¯t think of anything.


    Nancy was so scared. She was terrified.


    She didn¡¯t open her eyes until she felt a firm embrace. She thought it would be painful but felt nothing


    on her body.


    Realizing that she was in Christian¡¯s arms, Nancy immediately breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Thank you,


    Christian. I was scared to death.¡±


    She was so frightened that her heart nearly stopped beating.


    Fortunately, Christian saved her.


    ¡°Are your feet okay? Are they sprained?¡± Christian lowered his head and asked.


    However, she felt embarrassed because when she almost fell just now, her sandals were broken, and


    she couldn¡¯t wear them anymore.


    ¡°My sandals seem to have broken,¡± Nancy said, then bent down to take off her sandals.


    Then, she said, ¡°I don¡¯t want to wear them anymore. I¡¯ll go barefoot!¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Christian denied it and exined. ¡°The road is slippery on rainy days. It¡¯s too dangerous for you


    to go barefoot.¡±


    ¡°But my sandals are broken and can¡¯t be worn anymore. It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll be careful and walk slower,¡±


    Nancy said.


    At this time, Christian suddenly bent down before her and said firmly, ¡°Come up here, I¡¯ll carry


    you.¡±


    Nancy refused without thinking, ¡°No, I¡¯ve troubled you a lot. How could I let you carry me some


    more?¡±


    After all, she was a married woman.


    Christian knew her concerns.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    He turned around and looked at Nancy seriously. ¡°I know your concerns, don¡¯t worry about it. Whether


    as a policeman or a friend, this is the right thing to do.¡±


    ¡°Over the years, I¡¯ve conducted rescues under heavy rain. I¡¯ve carried grannies, girls in their twenties,


    or pregnant women who have just been married. So, don¡¯t be embarrassed. It¡¯s my responsibility.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re all the same in my heart. I¡¯m just doing my duty, so don¡¯t overthink.¡±


    Christian sessfully persuaded her.


    Nancy felt much better after hearing his exnation.


    ¡°You have to tell me right away when you¡¯re tired. I cane down and walk by myself at any


    time.¡±


    ¡°Okay


    After getting his promise, Nancy bit her lip and slowly climbed on his back.


    Christian carried her on his back and picked up her sandals on the ground with one hand.


    ¡°Let me carry the sandals!¡±


    Nancy said immediately, then reached out to take her sandals.


    They had just walked down a few stairs when the rain became heavier. The mountain was covered in a


    thickyer of fog, which made their vision even more blurry.


    At this time, Christian¡¯s mobile phone rang.


    His phone kept on ringing. Nancy thought it must be from his family worrying about him.


    ¡°Christian, please put me down. I can walk.¡± Nancy felt bad.


    No one had ever treated her so meticulously like this. Even though it was raining heavily, Nancy. felt


    warmth in her heart.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I can do it.¡±


    Afterwards, Christian carried Nancy and walked down thest step of the stairs.


    Although it was still some distance from the entrance at the bottom of the mountain, there were no


    more stairs. There were only cement roads ahead with few slopes, which was much better.


    Several more thunder struck down.


    Christian looked at the sky and said, ¡°The rain may get heavier. Nancy, hold me tight. There¡¯s a pavilion


    in front. Let¡¯s go there.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Nancy hugged his neck tightly.


    Christian carried her on his back and started running forward crazily.


    Finally, a few minutester, Nancy saw the pavilion in front.


    Nancy pointed to the pavilion and was very excited. ¡°Christian, I saw the pavilion. We¡¯ll reach there


    soon.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Christian arrived at the pavilion a few minutester with Nancy on his back.


    Nancy immediately got off his back and hurriedly handed him the mineral water in her bag. ¡°You must


    be tired. Have a drink.¡±


    Christian was a bit tired, indeed. He took a few breaths and finished the entire bottle of mineral


    water.


    When looking at the empty mineral water bottle in front of her, Nancy realized a problem.


    She seemed to have handed Christian the wrong bottle!

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    Chapter 93 Nichs Met Christian


    Nancy bought two small bottles of mineral water. One was unopened, and she took a sip from the


    other bottle.


    She only drank a little, so she found no significant difference. When she took it out, she didn¡¯t pay


    much attention.


    She didn¡¯t expect that small neglect would lead to a big mistake.


    Seeing Nancy looking at the empty bottle and hesitant to speak, Christian asked, ¡°What¡¯s the


    matter?¡±


    ¡°Well, I ¡­¡±


    It would be too embarrassing to say it.


    Finally, Nancy changed the subject, ¡°Nothing. I just wanted to ask how you are feeling now?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s nothing to me, but how do you feel?¡±


    After Christian finished speaking, he looked at Nancy.


    At that moment, he immediately looked away.


    Then he snorted and warned himself.


    Nancy was quite slow, and she didn¡¯t react to him


    Christian spoke again directly, ¡°Your clothes¡­.


    Nancy followed his gaze and looked at her clothes. When she saw it, she immediately covered. herself


    with her hands.


    She bit her lip, and her face blushed like a cherry.


    She was even more ashamed.


    Nancy, you idiot! Why didn¡¯t you think of this when it rained so heavily? You even let others remind you.


    He has to remind you twice before you realize. You¡¯re so stupid!


    Nancy wore a white shirt made from mulberry silk material. It was very light and breathable.


    Under normal circumstances, everything was fine. But after getting wet, her clothes became sheer and


    transparent.


    The problem was the color of her underwear underneath was vaguely visible.


    She felt very embarrassed now but had no extra clothes.


    Nancy bit her lip and frowned. She was thinking about what to do for a while.


    Christian took off his coat, walked to the pavilion, and wrung the water off it.


    After wringing it several times, he shook off his coat and handed it to Nancy. ¡°It¡¯s a little wet. If you don¡¯t


    mind, put it on first.¡±


    ¡°Okay, thank you!¡±


    Of course, Nancy would not refuse this time.N?velDrama.Org owns ? this.


    She took his coat and turned around to put the coat on.


    She didn¡¯t turn around until she was sure she didn¡¯t expose anything.


    Christian¡¯s phone rang again. It was Luciana¡¯s call.


    ¡°It¡¯s raining so heavily. Where did you go? Did you get wet?¡± Luciana asked straight.


    ¡°I¡¯m okay, I¡¯m at the pavilion. Please ask someone to pick me up.¡±


    ¡°Okay, just wait there. We¡¯lle right away.¡±


    Christian realized they wereing together, and he immediately stopped her. ¡°Luciana, I met a friend


    here. You can apany Mom home first and ask the driver to pick me up. I¡¯m not in a hurry.¡±


    ¡°A friend?¡± Luciana was confused and asked curiously, ¡°What kind of friend is so important to you?


    Besides, I¡¯ve met all your friends. We can go back together. Our car is enough to amodate you


    all.¡±


    ¡°There are too many of you. I¡¯m afraid of scaring my friend if we go back together,¡± Christian replied.


    ¡°Oh¡­¡± Luciana immediately understood, ¡°Okay, I understand. Mom and I won¡¯t go up. I¡¯ll ask Cynthia


    to pick you up.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need. Cynthia will cause trouble for me if shees here.¡± Christian frowned.


    Unexpectedly, after he finished speaking, he heard Cynthia¡¯s dissatisfied voice. ¡°Christian, who are you


    talking about?¡±


    ¡°Christian, you¡¯re a policeman. Wouldn¡¯t it be inappropriate for you to speak ill of your sister from


    behind her back like this?¡±


    ¡°Hmph! You didn¡¯t let mee, but I¡¯ll stille!


    Christian couldn¡¯t say anything.


    He could be considered a strategist but couldn¡¯t do anything about his talkative sister, who was several


    years younger.


    Thinking that Cynthia woulde up soon, Christian felt a headacheing on.


    Especially since Nancy was still wearing his coat.


    When Cynthia came up, she just had a hundred thousand questions and kept chattering.


    Christian put his phone away and walked towards Nancy. ¡°I just made a call. Someone wille to


    pick us up soon. It¡¯s raining hard, and it won¡¯t stop for a while. I¡¯ll take you back.¡±


    After hearing this, Nancy politely refused, ¡°Thank you, Christian. But I have troubled you a lot. today, I


    can¡¯t trouble you anymore.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to do that. It¡¯s raining so hard. I¡¯ve made you wet all over. I¡¯d feel more guilty if 1


    wasted your time any longer.¡±


    But Christian insisted, ¡°I have plenty of time today.¡±


    When Nancy was thinking about how to refuse, she suddenly heard a whistle.


    She thought it was someone who came to pick Christian up.


    But she never expected the person getting out of the car in this heavy rain would be Nichs.


    It¡¯s him?


    Nancy couldn¡¯t believe it. She thought she had seen it wrongly, and her vision was blurred, so she must


    had an illusion.


    However, the man with a tall figure holding an umbre became closer and clearer in the middle of


    heavy rain. Nancy realized that he was Nichs.


    Nichs came.


    Why did hee here? It was something she never dreamed of.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    Following a familiar voice, Nichs put down his umbre, and his tall figure stopped before Nancy.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you check the weather forecast before going out?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s raining heavily. Why don¡¯t you call me to pick you up?¡±


    Nichs was worried about Nancy.


    ¡°Weren¡¯t you in the office?¡±


    If this happened in the past, Nancy would call him immediately.


    But after so many things happened, she no longer dared to do that.


    ¡°Is thepany more important than my wife?¡± Nichs replied.


    His answer was so firm.


    Nancy admitted that her frozen heart had melted again.


    Nichs was always like this. He would hurt her and then inadvertently melt her heart.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go home!¡±


    After Nichs finished speaking, he realized that Nancy was wearing a man¡¯s clothes.


    The next moment, he saw the man standing in the other corner of the pavilion, with his back. turned to


    him.


    That back figure felt familiar to Nichs.


    At this moment, Cynthia arrived.


    She got out of the car, held an umbre and quickly rushed to the pavilion. Then she walked towards


    Christian. ¡°Christian, I¡¯m here. This youngdy must be your friend.¡±


    Christian was trying to cover up his existence.


    He didn¡¯t want to cause trouble for Nancy.


    But Cynthia came at this time and revealed his cover.


    Suddenly, Nichs walked towards Christian.


    His pace was slow and heavy, with apparent anger and hostility.


    Just when he was about to speak, Nancy immediately stepped forward and took Nichs hand. ¡°Since


    you¡¯re here, let¡¯s go home.¡±

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    Chapter 94 Get Out of My Way


    Nancy¡¯s voice was soft and enjoyable.


    Typically, Nichs would hold Nancy¡¯s hand and go home without saying a word.


    But today, he felt angry whenever he thought she was asking favors because of Christian and even


    lowered her body to beg him like this.


    Nancy knew Nichs was angry, so she stepped forward and held his hand.


    She wanted to use ¡°go home¡± to lure him away.


    Christian had helped her too much.


    Especially today, if he didn¡¯t appear, she might still be trapped on the mountain.


    The wind howled, ck clouds swept across, and the entire mountain was as dark as night.


    With all the cemeteries surrounding her, she must have been terrified.


    ¡°Darling, my clothes are wet. I felt cold and exhausted. Let¡¯s go home. Nancy softened her voice. It felt


    like her voice slid over like a feather.


    It was the ¡°appeal¡± that Nichs had been looking forward to for many days. He should be pleased.


    But when he thought she was appealing to him to protect another man, his heart suddenly turned cold


    as if there was no warmth.


    Nichs stopped and looked at Nancy coldly. ¡°Nancy, why do you want me to leave so desperately?


    Do you have to protect him like this?¡±


    Nancy pursed her lips and lowered her head in silence.


    Seeing that she didn¡¯t speak, Nichs became angrier. He reached out and grabbed her arm. ¡°Nancy,


    answer me!¡±


    Nancy raised her head, looked at Nichs with watery eyes, and replied coldly, ¡°Then what do you


    want? Fight with him?¡±


    ¡°What if I do?¡± Nichs gritted his teeth and looked at Christian.


    Nancy answered firmly, ¡°As long as I¡¯m here, I¡¯ll never allow you to touch him.¡±


    Even though Nichs was skilled, he couldn¡¯t beat Christian, a special agent.


    But, being able to handle Christian was a different matter for Nichs.


    Whether she would protect him was another matter altogether.


    ¡°Okay! Very good, Nancy.¡±


    Nichs looked at Nancy. His voice sounded like he wanted to strangle her to death.


    His wife was protecting another man.


    She protected that man at all costs.


    That¡¯s great!


    Nichs felt like his lungs were about to explode. For the first time in his life, he was so angry.


    He clenched his fists and tried to control himself.


    However, whenever he thought Nancy cared so much about Christian, he crazily got jealous.


    In the end, Nichs still couldn¡¯t hold himself back. He moved forward and grabbed Christian¡¯s cor.


    His clenched fist was about to punch Christian.


    ¡°Don¡¯t do that, Nichs!¡±


    Nancy shouted and rushed over. She stood directly in front of Christian.


    Nichs¡¯ outstretched fist suddenly stopped in front of Nancy.


    It was only a few centimeters from Nancy¡¯s face.


    In other words, if Nichs had punched faster, he would hit her face.


    ¡°Nancy, get out of my way!¡± Nichs stared at her with his dark eyes and shouted coldly.


    N?velDrama.Org owns ? this.


    Nancy stood firmly in front of Christian. She straightened her back and stared at Nichs. ¡°Put your


    hands down, and I¡¯ll leave.¡±


    ¡°What if I don¡¯t want to?¡±


    ¡°Then I won¡¯t leave.¡±


    Their eyes met, but there was no warmth in their eyes, only bickering.


    One second, two seconds, three seconds¡­


    A minuteter, Nichs lost.


    He looked at Nancy. ¡°I can let him go or do nothing to him, but you must go home with me


    immediately.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Nancy nodded and agreed without hesitation.


    Nichs¡¯ fist passed through Nancy andnded hard on the pavilion with a bang sound. Nancy was so


    shocked after hearing that.


    She thought Nichs would retract his fist, but she didn¡¯t expect him to vent his anger on the pavilion.


    This pavilion was made of iron and very sturdy..


    Nichs directly hit it. No matter how hard his fist was, it would hurt.


    She saw him frowning when he retracted his fist.


    It must be hurt.


    ¡°How can you¡­?¡±


    Nancy looked at Nichs and felt a little anxious. She almost showed her anxiety.


    However, she suppressed all her nervousness and worries when she thought about their current.


    rtionship.


    Nichs felt ufortable when he saw Nancy doing nothing.


    He stretched out his hand, took off Nancy¡¯s coat, and threw it to Christian.


    Then Nichs hugged Nancy and opened his coat to wrap her tightly.


    Nancy could smell his familiar scent instantly.


    Soon, they got into the car.


    Nichs put Nancy in the back seat. His body was filled with anger. He had a sullen face and didn¡¯t say


    a word.


    Then, Nancy asked, ¡°Did you bring an umbre when you came?¡±


    ¡°What do you want to do?¡± Nichs asked angrily.


    ¡°Nichs, I know you¡¯re angry, but please don¡¯t be so petty. I might have been stuck on the mountain if


    it weren¡¯t for Christian. Do you know what would happen to me and how scared I would be?¡±


    ¡°He saved me several times. You couldn¡¯t hurt him. I¡¯ll go home with you, but I want to give him. an


    umbre.


    ¡°So, do you think I¡¯ll agree?¡± Nichs raised his eyebrows and looked at Nancy.


    At this nce, he realized that Nancy¡¯s top was almost transparent. The color of her underwear was


    faintly visible.


    The thought of Nancy wearing Christian¡¯s coat in such a state made him jealous.


    ¡°Is this how you stood in front of him just now?¡±


    Nancy couldn¡¯t say anything.


    She didn¡¯t understand what Nichs wanted to say, so she frowned and didn¡¯t respond.


    Nichs¡¯ eyes darkened, then he removed his jacket and put it on Nancy.


    He was wearing a long windbreaker jacket, which reached his knees. But now Nancy wore it and


    almost reached her ankles.


    ¡°It¡¯s too long.¡± Nancy didn¡¯t understand what Nichs was doing.


    ¡°His clothes are just right, but my clothes are too long, right?¡± Nichs said, ¡°His clothes are still wet,


    but my clothes are clean and tidy.¡±


    ¡°I mean, it¡¯s too long, and it¡¯s easy to get dirty. Don¡¯t you hate it the most when someone gets your


    clothes dirty?¡±


    ¡°Are you someone else?¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t answer it.


    After putting it on Nancy, Nichs looked back and forth, left and right, but still felt uneasy.


    ¡°Reach your hand out,¡± Nichs said suddenly.


    ¡°For what?¡±


    Although Nancy was confused, she still obeyed him.


    Nichs grabbed her wrist and helped Nancy wear his jacket.


    He always felt that it was very unsafe just to put it on. What if his jacket suddenly falls?


    It was better to wear it on.


    Ultimately, Nichs wished he could wrap her up in threeyers, but Nancy felt she was


    suffocating.


    ¡°There are only us in this car. Why are you wrapping me so tight?¡± Nancy frowned.


    Nichs angrily replied. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say I was unkind and wanted to give him an umbre?¡±

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    Chapter 95 I¡¯ll Sleep with You


    In astonishment, smiling excitedly, Nancy looked up and asked, ¡°So, did you agree?¡±


    She was genuinely surprised. Since getting into the car, Nichs had been wearing a stern.


    expression, and she had never expected him to agree at all.


    ¡°If I don¡¯t agree, can you go home safely?¡±


    Nichs opened the car door and took out two umbres from the trunk.


    He opened one of the umbres and handed the other umbre to Nancy, saying, ¡°Go ahead. I¡¯ll wait


    for you here.¡±


    ¡°Thank you!¡± At this moment, Nancy was genuinely thankful to him.


    Christian had saved her several times, and she would truly feel guilty if she couldn¡¯t bid him at proper


    farewell today.


    Due to the heavy rain and strong winds, Nancy¡¯s umbre was constantly blown in all directions. With


    the long coat of Nichs that she was wearing, every step she took was slow and deliberate.


    Seeing her approach, Christian stood up and walked over.


    ¡°In such heavy rain, why did youe here again? Go back home and rest early!¡± His voice still carried


    a deep concern and thoughtfulness.


    Nancy extended her hand and handed him the umbre she was holding.


    Then she nced at the car, the one picking him up, not far away. ¡°Even though someone is here to


    give you an umbre, you might not necessarily need it. But this umbre is my way of saying thank


    you. Whether you ever need it or not, I want to give it to you.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take the umbre. Thank you!¡±


    Nancy looked at Cynthia, who was closely following, hesitated momentarily, and then said, ¡°I have


    something I want to talk to you about privately.¡±


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    Christian turned to Cynthia and said, ¡°Wait for me in the car.¡±


    ¡°No, I want to wait for you right here!¡± Cynthia quickly clung to Christian¡¯s arm, acting coy.


    Christian withdrew his arm and, while leading Cynthia away, said tenderly, ¡°Cynthia, don¡¯t be stubborn.


    You go first. I¡¯ll be there in a moment.¡±


    Cynthia pouted and didn¡¯t seem too pleased.


    But soon, as if she had thought of something, she smiled and said, ¡°Christian, Luciana said you have


    feelings for her. I didn¡¯t believe it at first, but it turns out it¡¯s true. Christian, tell me, do you


    like her?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be unreasonable, go back quickly.¡±


    ¡°I can tell you like her. I¡¯ve never seen you be so gentle and caring with any other girl. In the past, when


    girls pursued you, you rejected them without mercy.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s enough. Go back.¡±


    Finally, after getting Cynthia back into the car, Christian approached Nancy again.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for keeping you waiting.¡±


    ¡°No, it was just a little while.¡±


    Afterwards, there was a sudden silence between the two of them.


    Nancy gathered her thoughts and said, ¡°Christian, I¡¯m sorry. Just now, Nichs almost hurt you, and I


    want to apologize. I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    ¡°By the way, I haven¡¯t introduced him to you yet. His name is Nichs Sallow, and he¡¯s my husband.¡±


    Although he already knew, hearing her say it out loud was another matter..


    Christian thought he had already be calm when he knew the truth.


    But at this moment, upon hearing these words, his heart couldn¡¯t help but surge and tumult, his


    emotions in turmoil.


    ¡°May I ask, how long have you been married?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s been two years, Nancy said. Then, casually, she smiled and continued, ¡°For a couple married for


    two years, we should¡¯ve been deeply in love, very affectionate, right? But it seems like he and I¡­¡±


    Nancy forced a smile on her face and said, ¡°It might be a bit different from what everyone thinks about


    marriage. I love him very much, but he already has someone in his heart, so our rtionship might


    seem peculiar.¡±


    ¡°What about the pregnancy? Does he know?¡± Christian asked.


    Nancy shook her head and said, ¡°He doesn¡¯t know yet, so I hope you can keep it a secret for me.¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you tell him? He¡¯s the father of the child and should take on this responsibility. Your health is


    fragile now, and the situation isn¡¯t favorable.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Nancy said, ¡°I don¡¯t want to use this child as leverage to gain anything, whether it¡¯s


    affection or preference. If it¡¯s mine, it¡¯s mine. What¡¯s the point of taking something by force?¡±


    ¡°Christian, thank you. I didn¡¯t expect to share so much with you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go now.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s figure quickly disappeared into the heavy rain.


    The heavy rain fell in many lines, as if countless threads, densely and closely, down to the ground.


    The entire mountain was shrouded in a thickyer of mist.


    Her silhouette grew increasingly distant and blurry as she continued to walk.


    In the end, Christian couldn¡¯t see anything at all.


    Soon, their car disappeared into the curtain of rain.


    Upon returning home, Nancy immediately took a hot shower.


    She was worried about catching a cold because she had been caught in the rain. So, she stayed in the


    hot water for a little longer to try to rid her body of the chill.


    She felt warm, rxed, andfortable when she finally exited the bathroom.


    However, she didn¡¯t expect to encounter Nichs right after leaving the bathroom.


    He was pushing the door open, seemingly having also taken a shower. He wore pajamas, and his ck


    hair still dripped with water droplets.


    A grey bathrobe entuated his handsome silhouette and features, making them stand out even more.


    He looked more three-dimensional in the light¡¯s glow, especially with the masculine aura exuding from


    his entire being, which suddenly filled the room.


    Nancy felt a tightening in her chest.


    When she looked up, she met Nichs¡¯ gaze, which was filled with intensity and heat, and it lingered


    on her, almost scorching, as he looked at her.


    Without thinking, Nancy tightened her grip on her pajamas and wrapped her arms around herself.


    The atmosphere became strangely subdued, and no one spoke under the warm, yellow light.


    Nancy licked her lips, took a step, and walked past Nichs.


    But as they brushed past each other, he suddenly reached out and grabbed her.


    Nichs¡¯ eyes were intense, and his gaze burned like fire as it fixated on Nancy.


    Only God knew how beautiful and tempting she looked right now.


    Her long hair was casually spread out. The strands the wind had tousled had a touch of charming


    disorder, making her appear gentle and seductive.


    Due to the hot bath, Nancy¡¯s small face was rosy and tender, akin to a beautiful water lily in bloom.


    Initially, Nichs had been trying hard to restrain himself.


    However, when he saw her licking her lips, the taut string in his heart snapped with a sharp twang.


    At that moment, his mind was flooded with memories of thest time he had kissed her. Her lips. were


    soft and tender, pink and plump, as enticing as jelly.


    Nichs had never considered himself a sensual person. In their two years of marriage, the number of


    times they had shared a bed was almost negligible.


    And the number of times he had kissed her was even fewer.


    But ever since he had kissed her those two times, he felt like he had developed an addiction, as if he


    had gone mad, bing fervently enamored.


    Nancy was caught off guard, and in a dizzying moment, her bodypleted a whole 360-degree spin.


    The next moment, she was encircled by Nichs¡¯ arms, securely held in his embrace.


    His gaze still burned with intensity.


    ¡°I¡¯m tired and want to sleep. Let me go,¡± Nancy said softly but firmly.


    Nichs directly hugged her and ced her on the bed. His deep eyes looked at her once again. ¡°I¡¯m


    also sleepy, so I¡¯ll sleep with you.¡±


    ¡°But I want to sleep by myself,¡± Nancy said.

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    Before her words could fully register, Nichs kissed her lips directly.


    This time, he was slow and gentle.


    He was almost unrecognizablepared to the impatient, angry, and domineering man from


    thest time.


    Nancy blinked, and, for a moment, she was so enveloped by his tenderness that she almost forgot to


    push him away.


    When she realized what was happening, she immediately reached out to push him away.


    However, as soon as she extended her hand, Nichs had already captured her wrist, His movements


    were equally gentle, like a well-mannered gentleman, leaving no room for fault.


    And so, she was ultimately defeated after a few rounds of this back and forth.


    Ultimately, all she could do was clench her teeth and hold her ground, not allowing him to breach her


    defenses.


    Of course, Nichs understood as well. He smiled, and in the darkness of the night, his peach eyes


    were exceptionally alluring.


    He wasn¡¯t angry, nor did he lose his temper. He continued kissing Nancy patiently and gently as if


    waiting for her to surrender her ord.


    Suddenly, Nichs lowered his head, leaning close to Nancy¡¯s ear, and gently exhaled a breath,


    laughing seductively. ¡°Nancy, are you so impatient that you¡¯ve even undone my clothes?¡±


    His voice and his breath were already lethal.


    Upon hearing that, Nancy couldn¡¯t help but shiver, and she was on the verge of losing control of


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    herself.


    Hearing that she had undone his clothes, Nancy immediately lowered her head.


    With that look, she only realized that Nichs¡¯ bathrobe had been undone at some point.


    With the bathrobe belt undone, the robe hung loose. His well-defined, muscr, and sexy physique,


    particrly the abdominal muscles, immediately caught her eye, causing Nancy to


    blush


    The enticing tanplexion, along with his eight-pack abs and the sexy V-shaped line, was alluring.


    Nancy¡¯s face had turned as red as a cooked shrimp.


    Although they hadn¡¯t been together often, this man always knew how to stir her emotions and make her


    blush and affectionate.


    After steadying herself, Nancy immediately exined, ¡°Don¡¯t make baseless usations.¡±


    ¡°Your bathrobe got loosened identally during our struggle just now. It wasn¡¯t me who did it.¡±


    ¡°Then who was struggling?¡± Nichs¡¯ gaze, deep and mysterious, fixed on her.


    ¡°It was me who struggled, but it was because of you¡­¡±


    While Nancy was speaking, Nichs seized the opportunity and once again sealed her lips with a


    kiss.


    This time, he got his way.


    Nancy felt so regretful that she almost wanted to bite herself to death.


    Nichs was unusually gentle tonight. He guided Nancy step by step and considered her feelings


    at every turn.


    Nancy admitted that she had sumbed.


    She had fallen under the spell of his kisses, under the spell of his deadly tenderness.


    Even though she had been angry with him these past few days, she had been sulking and not sleeping


    with him in protest. No matter how many reasons she had, it couldn¡¯t change one fact.


    The fact was that she still loved him.


    She loved him deeply.


    It had been ten years, a love that spanned a whole decade, traversing her youthful years of love. How


    could it be so easy to say forget and forget, to say don¡¯t love and not love anymore?


    She often wondered if there was a potion of forgetfulness in the world. Would drinking a cup of it make


    her forget him, forget the unrequited love of the past ten years?


    However, her heart was soft.


    At a crucial moment, Nancy¡¯s mind was still clear.


    When his hands continued to move upwards, Nancy shivered and immediately pushed Nichs


    away.


    She tilted her head, her pair of ck eyes clear and bright, and asked, ¡°Have you thought it


    through? Do you want me now, or do you want my body?¡±


    The former was rted to love.


    Thetter had nothing to do with love and maybe just a momentary impulse or desire.


    ¡°Do we have to separate them so distinctly?¡± Nichs replied.


    Nancy nodded. ¡°This is very important to me. I must make a clear distinction.¡±


    ¡°But for me, they¡¯re the same.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s eyes gradually dimmed.


    Maybe it was because she never held much hope from the beginning, so when she heard it, it didn¡¯t


    feel as painful as it might have.


    ¡°Thank you for your honest answer.¡±


    When Nichs¡¯ hands moved upwards, Nancy didn¡¯t refuse.


    She kept her eyes open, gazing at the ceiling with a distant look.


    Despite the heated atmosphere in the room, she couldn¡¯t feel any warmth.


    It was because her heart was cold and icy.


    Her eyes were so cold and devoid of warmth that when Nichs looked into them, he almost thought


    he had made a mistake.


    At times like this, she used to be extremely shy, closing her eyes bashfully and hanging on his body,


    feeling soft and powerless, letting him do as he pleased.


    But now, her eyes were too cold.


    Just this one look and Nichs felt like he had been doused with a bucket of cold water from head to


    toe.


    Ice-cold water that instantly sobered him up.


    When he raised his head again, there was no longer any passion or desire in his eyes.


    His heart was equally cold.


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to?¡± He looked at Nancy, and said with his heavy voice.


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m unwilling.¡±


    ¡±


    This time, Nancy¡¯s response was direct and persistent.


    Nichs¡¯ eyes grew even colder, and he seemed as sharp as a de made of ice.


    Looking down at Nancy, he still had his arms propped on the bed. In this silent moment, the only


    sounds were the wind and rain outside the window.


    After a long while, he smirked and spoke disdainfully, ¡°Alright, I¡¯m not the kind of man who would force


    someone. Since it¡¯s not willingly given, it¡¯s meaningless for me to take it.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s nice. You got what you wanted!¡±


    With that, he got up and walked to the door.


    Shortly after, Nancy heard the door m shut.


    He left without a word, carrying his anger with him.


    After he left, the room became even quieter.


    Nancy hugged the nket tightly, closing her eyes and telling herself not to overthink while forcing


    herself to sleep quickly.


    As he walked out of the room and down the stairs, Nichs suddenly realized a problem.


    He was only wearing a bathrobe and barefoot, not even wearing shoes.


    In the past, no matter how angry he was, he had never lost control like this. He realized that he had


    acted impulsively because of Nancy and stormed out of the room without thinking.


    In the living room on the first floor, Nichs lit ¨¤ cigarette.


    Although he was smoking, he wasn¡¯t really focused on it. He continued to smoke until the ember


    burned his fingers, and he felt the pain. He only realized he had taken just one drag from the lit


    cigarette.


    He quickly flicked away the ash, took a deep drag from the cigarette, and pulled it out of his mouth to


    extinguish it.


    He was so agitated that he didn¡¯t even have the mood to smoke.


    Outside the window, thunder rumbled, and lightning shed, and the heavy rain had hardly stopped. It


    kept pouring.


    Thinking about how she had always been afraid of lightning and heavy rain, Nichs¡¯ heart softened


    again.


    Suddenly, he felt a bit regretful and annoyed with himself for leaving like that.


    With such heavy rain, therge and empty room, and the darkness, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder of the


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    Or she might be hiding under the nket like before, trembling with fear, unable to sleep peacefully all


    night.


    Realizing the situation, he felt increasingly regretful.


    He shouldn¡¯t have left in anger and leaving her alone in the room.


    But he was a man with his pride.


    Since he had already gone out and left in anger, how could he


    go


    back?


    At the very least, she would have to hold back a bit and not leave things unresolved.


    He consoled himself, thinking that as long as Nancy showed signs of wanting him to stay or came to


    find him, he would put aside his previous anger and return immediately.


    But as he waited, minutes turned into several minutes, and the stairwell remained silent.


    Could it be that she had already fallen asleep?


    Nichs couldn¡¯t sit still, and with long strides, he quietly ascended to the second floor.


    The couple¡¯s new second-floor bedroom was tightly closed, showing no signs of any activity.


    Nichs¡¯ heart turned considerably colder at that moment.


    In the end, he had overthought it. She probably watched him leave without moving, even getting out of


    bed, and without opening the door, let alone looking for him.


    The one who held onto obsession was him alone.


    With a bitter smile, Nichs left the second floor.


    Since she didn¡¯t need him, he did not need to bug her.


    He changed into fresh clothes and headed to the garage to start a car.


    In the rain, he drove the car down the deserted road and made a phone call.


    ¡°Are you asleep? Let¡¯s have a drink!¡±


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    Luke looked at the time and gritted his teeth as he replied, ¡°Nichs, it¡¯s 2 AM. I¡¯m sleeping!¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you always pulling all-nighters?¡±


    Hearing that from Nichs, Luke recalled the events that took ce before.


    One morning, the sun was streaming into the room. Despite the curtains blocking some of it, the room


    was still bright.


    Linda had woken up early, but he was still sleeping.


    During that time, Linda kept calling him, and she called him several times, but he was still. sleeping.


    It was easy to imagine that on that final morning, Linda was angry. She didn¡¯t even eat breakfast and


    went back home in frustration.


    After leaving, she went directly to the film set in a remote, isted location with little traffic.


    So, for a whole month, they didn¡¯t see each other.


    Later, when Linda returned, Luke immediately rushed to admit his mistake.


    Linday beside him, looking like a grumpy little wife as she poked his straight nose and earnestly said,


    ¡°Luke, this is your promise, okay? You can¡¯t stay upte or pull all-nighters from


    now on.¡±


    ¡°If I catch you doing it again, I won¡¯t talk to you anymore.¡±


    ¡°And, at your age, it¡¯s time to take care of yourself. Those young actors on our set are incredibly


    disciplined, with strict diets and exercise routines. They use facial masks every morning and evening


    and are more meticulous about skincare than I am.¡±


    ¡°Look at yourself, Luke!¡± Linda prodded his face yfully. ¡°Your skin is sagging. If you don¡¯t care for


    yourself, you¡¯ll be an old man before you know it.¡±


    Luke immediately had a sullen expression. Since then, he has quit the habit of staying up all night..


    Of course, work-rted matters and exceptional circumstances were exceptions.


    ¡°That was in the past, but I¡¯ve quit now,¡± Luke replied.


    ¡°Stop the chitchat ande out for a couple of drinks,¡± Nichs said.


    Sensing his bad mood, Luke got up and put on some clothes.


    Ten minutester, Nichs arrived at the club.


    He ordered several bottles of white wine and arge quantity of red wine.


    When Luke entered the private room, all he could see was alcohol- lots of it.


    ¡°In the middle of the night, you called me out. What¡¯s going on? You look like you¡¯re heartbroken or


    something.¡±


    Luke walked over, raised a ss, clinked it with Nichs, and then drank it.


    Nichs sat on the sofa, holding a ss in one hand while the other rested loosely on the back.


    ¡°Did Madelline ignore you?¡± Luke asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s not about her.¡±


    ¡°So, it¡¯s rted to Nancy?¡± Luke asked, sitting beside Nichs with a ss of wine.


    Nichs didn¡¯t respond to him. He took another sip of his drink and tightened his grip on the ss.


    ¡°Women are truly fickle. One moment, they¡¯re like innocent, soft bunnies; the next, they can turn into


    fierce, cold-blooded, ruthless tigers.¡±


    ¡°Why do they change so quickly?¡±


    He mmed the door and left, and she just let him go without trying to stop him.


    Thinking about it, Nichs was distraught.


    No matter how she put it, he was her husband. Did she have any feelings for him at all?


    ¡°I don¡¯t find it strange at all,¡± Luke said.


    Nichs frowned.


    Luke continued, ¡°The fact that Nancy could hold back until now shows remarkable restraint. No woman


    can tolerate her husband being with someone else.¡±


    ¡°And what if she can tolerate it?¡±


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s either she loves you too much and doesn¡¯t want to lose you, so she¡¯s willing to put up with it,


    or she doesn¡¯t love you and couldn¡¯t care less. So, which one do you hope it is for Nancy?¡±


    After hearing what Luke said, Nichs fell into deep contemtion.


    Which one?


    He didn¡¯t want it to be either way. He wished she could quarrel, create a scene, ore to him for an


    exnation, anything to show her feelings, and he would feel better in his heart.


    But she was so calm as if nothing had happened.


    Luke still sighed as he looked at him. ¡°Please don¡¯t me me for not warning you before. Madelline


    isn¡¯t suitable for you, and Nancy is a better match.¡±


    ¡°There are some things I didn¡¯t want to get involved in or share with you, but looking at your current


    state, you should know. During thest heavy rain, Nancy ran to find Linda in tears. When she arrived,


    her whole body was soaked, and she looked lost and devastated as if she had lost her soul. She was


    distraught.¡±


    Thest heavy rain?


    Nichs¡¯ eyes quickly searched through his memories and soon remembered it.


    It was when Madelline had an ident, the night he went to the hospital.


    He had always believed that Nancy did not know of his departure.


    Before leaving, he even thought he had a foolproof n, believing that if he returned to her side


    in the early hours of the next day, he could act as if nothing had happened.


    Turns out, he was the foolish one.


    Nancy knew everything, and she knew it all.


    Perhaps that night, she didn¡¯t sleep at all. She knew as soon as he left.


    So, the next day, she could look at him so calmly and sadly.


    It turned out that the one who had hurt her heart so much was him.


    The one who had done wrong was also him.


    All of it was him.


    If it weren¡¯t for Luke¡¯s words, Nichs might still not know how he had cruelly hurt Nancy back


    then.


    That hurt was no less painful and ufortable than stabbing her in the chest with a knife. How much


    pain and suffering it must have been!


    Now, he wanted to return, eager to hold her tightly in his arms.


    This time, no matter what she says or how she resists, he won¡¯t let go.


    As he was leaving, under the brilliant lights of the hall, Nichs noticed the suit that Luke was wearing


    and casually asked, ¡°Where did the suite from?¡±


    ¡°Looks good, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Luke said with a hint of pride and showing off.


    Then he added, ¡°It¡¯s from Linda. To be more precise, it was a gift from Nancy.¡±


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    Nichs turned around and looked at Luke in disbelief. ¡°Tell me again, who gave it to you?¡±


    ¡°Your wife gave it to Linda, and Linda gave it to me. Is there anything wrong with it?¡± Luke raised his


    eyebrows.


    Luke thought his exnation should be very clear,


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡±


    After saying this, Nichs left.


    On his way home, his car was moving very fast that it seemed to fly in the rain.


    When he got home, Nichs quietly opened the door.


    In the bedroom, only a wallmp emitting a dim light.


    Nancy dozed off on the bed. The king bed was wide and spacious, but she only upied a very small


    space.


    When Nichs came closer, he found she was hugging herself and curled up in a tiny ball on the bed.


    As he looked at it, he suddenly felt bitter.


    His heart felt even more upset.


    No matter what, he shouldn¡¯t have left Nancy here alone. Particrly on a day with thunder and rain


    like today, the day she feared the most.


    After taking off his clothes, Nichs quietly climbed onto the bed and held Nancy in his arms.


    Maybe Nancy was too scared, so when she felt his warm embrace and smelled the familiar scent, she


    didn¡¯t refuse and just curled up in his arms.


    When Nancy opened her eyes in the morning and saw Nichs, she was shocked.


    Why is he back? When did hee back?


    She remembered that when Nichs left, he mmed the door and walked out angrily. Why did she


    wake up with him in her bed again?


    This series of changes was so weird.


    Nancy did not wake up Nichs, though she had a lot of questions in mind.


    Nancy carefully took off his hands on her waist and slid out of bed, but her waist suddenly tightened


    before she could leave the bed.


    She was drawn into Nichs¡¯ arms the very next second.


    ¡°Why did you wake up so early? Did you sleep well?¡±


    Because he hadn¡¯t woken up yet, Nichs¡¯ voice was particrly low and sexy, especially theziness


    that intoxicated her.


    Nancy¡¯s heart skipped a beat, she quickly replied, I¡­ slept well.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to get up. If you haven¡¯t slept enough, sleep a little longer.¡±


    She said that and wanted to get up.


    However, Nichs pulled her into the bed with his strong hands and put his hands around her waist


    again. ¡°You sleep with me. I can¡¯t sleep if you don¡¯t stay with me.¡±


    When Nancy heard this, her heart began to race.


    This was obviously something she had often said to him before. Was that her line?


    When did he remember it?


    And he returned the line to her exactly the same.


    ¡°Nichs, you¡¯re acting shamelessly.¡±


    ¡°Mmm¡­¡±


    Nichs drags out his voice and whispered in a low tone.


    That low tone was as sexy as ever.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if I have to act shamelessly just to hug my wife. It¡¯s worth it.¡±


    He still closed his eyes tightly, pretending to be sleeping soundly. He held Nancy¡¯s waist with both


    hands tyrannically and spoke stubbornly.


    For some reason, Nancy felt that he was acting coquettishly like a spoiled brat.


    But she soon shook off the idea out of her head.


    Acting coquettishly?


    Nichs acted like a spoiled brat?


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    It¡¯s impossible.


    Definitely impossible.


    She must be overthinking.


    The two of them finally got up at noon.


    Nancy was hungry when she got up, so she ate heartily without holding back.


    When Nichs saw her eating quickly, he reminded her, ¡°Slow down, no one will snatch your food. You


    may choke if you eat too fast.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I got this,¡± Nancy said.


    After eating arge piece of bread, two bowls of rice, and drinking a ss of milk, Nancy finally full and


    felt a little better.


    She was content as she put down the milk.


    Nancy grinned when she thought that the baby was also feasting on food in her belly.


    Nichs was immediately in awe because of this smile.


    Under the sun, her smile was as bright as ever, warm and brilliant. So charming.


    Her gentle smile, breathtaking face, beautiful long neck, and pink lips, all caught Nichs¡¯


    attention.


    Finally, his gaze fell on the white stain at the corner of her mouth.


    A faintyer of white stained the corners of Nancy¡¯s mouth.


    It must be the milk she just drank was so creamy that it left a stain.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± Nichs spoke and his tone was too gentle to be true.


    ¡°Huh?¡± She raised her head and asked.


    Nichs touched the corner of his mouth to remind her.


    Nancy also reacted quickly. She reached out and wiped the corners of her mouth subconsciously.


    However, this wipe failed to remove the milk and left a white stain across the entire lips, possibly


    because she wasn¡¯t aware of the precise position.


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    Nichs got to his feet and strode over to Nancy¡¯s side.


    He suddenly bent down and gently rubbed Nancy¡¯s mouth with his warm fingertips.


    Nancy¡¯s heart began beating wildly.


    The man she had loved for ten years suddenly did such a gentle and intimate gesture to her. Of course


    she couldn¡¯t keep calm.


    However, it was one thing to have her heart beating wildly.


    On the surface, Nancy still straightened her back and sat upright. She looked indifferent and there was


    no sign of any emotional ups and downs.


    After wiping off the milk with his fingers, Nichs took out another piece of tissue and gently wiped


    Nancy¡¯s mouth.


    He kept bending over and wiped it meticulously without saying a word.


    For a brief moment, Nancy had the impression that she was a priceless antique and Nichs was


    someone who loved antiques, so he seriously polished it.


    Nichs stood up with a doting smile when he finished wiping her mouth. ¡°You¡¯re not a child, why did


    you eat so messily?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m still pretty anyway,¡± Nancy said deliberately.


    Nichs nodded. ¡°Mmm, yes you are.¡±


    Nancy was speechless.


    What happened to him today?


    It didn¡¯t look like him at all agreeing with her like this.


    After lunch, Nichs went to thepany while Nancy rested at home.


    She wanted to rest well these days because she was about to go to work and start a new journey in her


    life. She would be very busy once she started working in the hospital.


    Only a few minutes had passed since Nichs had left when the doorbell abruptly rang-


    Nancy assumed he had forgotten something, so she went to open the door without too much thinking.


    However, the person she saw was Felix.


    After she saw him, Nancy closed the door immediately.


    But it was already toote. Felix stood at the door, holding the door firmly with one hand. ¡°You don¡¯t


    wee me so much?¡±


    ¡°I have no choice. I called you so many times, but you didn¡¯t answer. If you answered, I wouldn¡¯t have


    come here looking for you.¡±


    ¡°You and I know it very well. Other than asking for money, what else can you ask when you call me?¡±


    Nancy said coldly.


    Felix exined, ¡°Nancy, you really misunderstood me this time. I¡¯m not asking you for money, but I


    have something important to tell you.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±

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    ¡°I won¡¯t be able to say everything it in a short time. Let mee in.¡±


    ¡°Just say it here.¡± Nancy was unyielding.


    Felix insisted, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not going to borrow money today. It¡¯s really hard to find you. It searched


    for several hours before I found it. Now I am thirsty and tired. Nancy, can you please let me in, sit for a


    while and have a ss of water?¡±


    He had asked, so it would be unreasonable if Nancy refused.


    After all, he was her father.


    Nancy opened the door, walked inside, and sat on the sofa.


    Felix saw that she agreed to let him in, then he immediately opened the door wide happily and


    walked in.


    His eyes lit up when he saw the expensive imported sofa in the living room. He couldn¡¯t wait to have a


    seat.


    Then he smiled with a ttering look on his face. ¡°Wealthy man¡¯s things are simply different. The sofa is


    much cozier.¡±


    ¡°Just finish what you have to say. I only give you ten minutes.¡±


    Felix looked at her. ¡°Water! Where is the water?¡±


    Nancy stood up speechlessly, poured him a ss of water, and put it in front of him. ¡°Drink quickly.


    When you¡¯ve had your fill, say it. You only have nine minutes now.¡±


    Felix finally felt a sense of oppression.


    He drank the water right away, set the water ss down, then finally took something out of the bag and


    ced it in front of Nancy.


    Nancy looked at the newspaper and the thick stack of photos before her and asked coldly, ¡°What


    are these?¡±


    ¡°Silly girl, it seems that you really don¡¯t know anything at all. You¡¯re still kept in the dark until now.


    Nichs, he cheated on you. He has a woman outside.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    When Nancy heard this, she could no longer remain calm and stood up quickly.


    What surprised her was not what Felix said.


    But how did Felix find out.


    More importantly, how could he tell her so surely?


    Felix looked at the things in front of him and said, ¡°The evidence is here. Take a look.¡±


    Nancy picked up the thick envelope filled with photos. Each one contained picture of Nichs. and


    Madelline together.


    Some photos were taken in the mall.


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    Some were in the hospital.


    All of these photos were all taken after Madelline returned. Nancy was a witness to several scenes.


    So, she knew it. Nothing was surprising.


    When she opened the newspaper, the eye-catching headline took her attention right away: Nichs


    Sallow, from a top wealthy family, is deeply in love with the daughter of the Phillips that he will remain


    loyal until his death, though she is disabled.


    Then, it was described pathetically how much Nichs and Madelline loved each other and how much


    people envied them. Madelline was disabled, but Nichs would never leave her and his love never


    changed.


    Praising the great love between them.


    This was the first time Nancy saw this news.


    On the day after Madelline¡¯s birthday, she paid many media to write and spread news articles.


    That day, Nancy received many, many messages on her phone.


    However, she hesitated and didn¡¯t dare to open it.


    Nancy always believed that this matter was resolved, but he didn¡¯t expect Felix would collect everything


    and show it to her so abruptly that there was no time to back down.


    That day, she kept telling herself: Don¡¯t panic. Don¡¯t get angry.


    After all, she was Nichs¡¯ wife. The wife he married openly. His legal partner.


    She had been strengthening her mentality.


    Nevertheless, Nancy still felt her heart ached terribly when that day¡¯s news was revealed to her without


    any concealment a few dayster.


    Madelline¡¯s birthday party was so beautiful!


    It turned out that after she left, Madelline entered like a princess, sitting in a wheelchair and dancing


    with her arms.


    Nancy closed her eyes. The scene of that day shed in Nancy¡¯s mind like a movie.


    Felix seized the opportunity and spoke, ¡°How about it? Let me tell you, I have evidence! Nichs did


    have a woman outside.¡±


    Nancy still closed her eyes and ignored him.


    A few minutester, Nancy opened her eyes and looked sharply at Felix. ¡°Where did you get these


    photos?¡±


    ¡°I secretly took all of this,¡± Felix answered cheerfully. He really didn¡¯t hide anything.


    ¡°What? Secretly?¡±


    This answer was far beyond Nancy¡¯s expectations.


    ¡°You mean, you followed Nichs and took photos secretly?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re crazy.¡± Nancy was furious. ¡°Could anyone take a picture of someone like Nichs? You¡¯re


    lucky this time for not being caught. If he knew, he would never let you go.¡±


    Felix disagreed. ¡°What can he do? Send me to prison? I am his father-inw, after all.¡±


    Nancy sneered. ¡°Try him, then. However, I won¡¯t be able to save you by then.¡±


    ¡°And I advise you to stop following him. I will destroy all the photos in your hands. Or else, you¡¯ll hold


    yourself responsible for the consequences.¡±


    ¡°Nancy, do you still have any conscience? All I did was for you. If Nichs is hooked by women outside


    and wants to file for divorce, you can¡¯t do anything but cry. Why am I doing these kinds of things? Isn¡¯t


    it to protect your marriage and ensure your happiness?¡±


    After Felix finished his words, Nancy smiled.


    She smiled heartily while saying, ¡°Will you believe what you said yourself?¡±


    ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re not doing this for your own good? You¡¯re worried that there won¡¯t be any more


    money for you to spend if I divorce him. Felix, put your thoughts away. Don¡¯t pretend it¡¯s for me. You


    don¡¯t deserve it.¡±


    ¡°Get lost, now!¡±


    Nancy coldly ordered him to leave.


    ¡°Ignorant! You¡¯re wasting all my good intentions,¡± Felix cursed and left.


    After leaving the house and thinking about this matter, he felt angrier.


    Felix had been poor for most of his life and finally had a wealthy son-inw. What would happen. to him


    for the rest of his life if Nancy and Nichs divorced?


    No, he couldn¡¯t just wait to die, he had to do something.


    Felix pondered for a while and finally had an idea.-


    The next day, Nichs got angry when he saw the news.


    Lynn stood aside, dared not to take a breath.


    The headline was so shocking: ¡°Nichs is a Scumbag!¡±


    ¡°Breaking News: Nichs is Married!¡±


    ¡°After being secretly married for two years, Nichs had an affair with his first love!¡±


    ¡°Nichs cheated!¡±


    All kinds of news had showed up everywhere, quickly upying various hot search lists. Furthermore,


    every single headline was so shocking!


    ¡°Investigate. Look into it right away. Who posted the news and those pictures? Take them all down.¡±


    Nichs was so angry that he almost went crazy.


    He wanted to know who¡¯s brave enough to attack him like this.


    Nancy took a long nap. She felt dizzy when she saw these hot searches after waking up.


    Without hesitation, she immediately called Nichs.

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    As soon as the call was connected, Nancy asked, ¡°Have you read today¡¯s news?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    His voice was shallow.


    ¡°Are¡­ you angry?¡± Nancy asked tentatively.


    ¡°Very.¡±


    Nichs had kept a lot of anger under control as he faced Nancy.


    ¡°What will you do if you find that person?¡± Nancy asked again.


    ¡°I¡¯ll file awsuit for damaging my reputation and leave the rest to thewyers. He¡¯ll go to jail.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s heart sank when she heard this.


    She had expected that Nichs wouldn¡¯t give up, but she didn¡¯t expect ¡°imprisonment¡±.


    When her mother left, she repeatedly told her that if Felix did something wrong, as long as it wasn¡¯t too


    serious, she should save him from their father-daughter rtionship and not neglect him.


    These were her mother¡¯sst words. She couldn¡¯t bear to refuse it.


    Besides, he was her father. No matter what happened, he¡¯s her family after all.


    She could refuse to give him money. She could refuse to see him. She could even act like she didn¡¯t


    have a father.


    But if he¡¯s imprisoned, how could she stand by and watch?


    Besides¡­


    Nancy touched her belly, where a little life had been conceived.


    The baby would be affected if Grandpa was arrested and had a criminal history.


    She couldn¡¯t allow this as a mother.


    Nancy took a deep breath and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nichs. My father did it.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡±


    If he hadn¡¯t heard Nancy say it with his ears, Nichs would¡¯ve thought he heard it wrong.


    ¡°You heard me right. It was my father. He told me yesterday that he secretly took photos of you. and


    Madelline. He thought you had cheated, so he was outraged and sorry for me. I kicked him. out, but I


    didn¡¯t expect he¡­


    He understood everything, even if Nancy said nothing about what happened next.


    ¡°Why do you tell me this?¡± Nichs asked.


    ¡°Even if I don¡¯t tell you, with your ability, I believe you can find out soon. And,¡± she continued bitterly,


    ¡°he¡¯s my father, after all. I¡¯m not cold-blooded enough to watch him go to jail.¡±


    ¡°So you call me hoping that I would let him go?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right.


    After Nancy said it, she grabbed her phone tighter.


    During the wait, she felt pretty nervous and was sweating profusely, especially in her palms.


    Would he agree?It was not a small request, after all.


    Nancy knew that if it had been someone else, Nichs would file awsuit and not show mercy after


    finding out the person.


    What about her?


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    Would he make any exceptions?


    Nancy¡¯s heart was pounding with anxiety. Then, suddenly, Nichs¡¯ voice came from over there.


    ¡°Okay!¡±


    Okay? Did he say okay?


    Nancy was taken aback. She held the phone in shock for a few seconds before realizing what she was


    doing and asking again, ¡°Are you serious? Did you agree not to pursue the case?¡±


    ¡°Yeah!¡±


    Although very brief, his voice was firm and loud.


    Nancy was very excited, maybe too excited. Tears suddenly flowed out of her eyes.


    ¡°Thank you. Nichs. Thank you very much!¡± Nancy was excited. Nichs¡¯ answer was entirely


    beyond her expectations.


    She initially thought it would take a lot of effort. She even prepared a lot of excuses.


    Unexpectedly, she didn¡¯t use it at all.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I agree? Why are you still crying?¡±


    Nichs quickly heard her sobbing voice over the phone and said softly.


    Nancy immediately wiped away her tears and smiled. ¡°I¡¯m happy but also surprised. I didn¡¯t expect you


    to agree.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Then I¡¯m really curious. What if I disagree?¡±


    ¡°Then I can only try my best, do my best, and follow God¡¯s will.¡±


    Nancy hung up and called Felix right away.


    Felix was delighted when he answered her call. ¡°My dear, do you see the trending topic today? What


    do you feel about my trick? Isn¡¯t it excellent?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you, as soon as this situation is made public, everybody will know that Nichs is married.


    The cheating scandal will be proven true if he divorces and bes with that witch, Madelline. Even if


    you file for divorce, the judge and public opinion will be on your side.¡±


    ¡°Are you done?¡± Nancy asked coldly.


    Then she said, ¡°I told Nichs what you¡¯ve done.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Felix couldn¡¯t believe what he heard. Then he immediately yelled, ¡°Nancy, you ungrateful


    wretch! You¡¯re heartless! You sold me out! Are you still a human?¡±


    Nancy sneered. ¡°If I¡¯m not a human, you¡¯d have been sent to jail long ago.¡±


    ¡°Jail?¡± Felix didn¡¯t believe it at all. ¡°How is it possible? I just posted a post and sold a few photos.


    Don¡¯t scare me.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not scaring you. Because your actions have affected Nichs¡¯ image, the Sallows¡¯ stock has


    plummeted, and you¡¯ve caused damage to his reputation. The Sallows legal team is well-known across


    the nation. If they take action, you¡¯ll undoubtedly end up in jail.¡±


    Felix still didn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Stop scaring me. Do you think scaring me by going to jail will make


    me afraid?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the best if you¡¯re not afraid. You can keep doing it. Don¡¯t me me for not saving you.¡± Nancy


    became irritated.


    ¡°Felix, let me give you onest warning. Even if I can temporarily save you, I cannot for the rest of your


    life. Don¡¯t rechallenge Nichs. You may burn yourself by ying with fire.¡±


    Nancy finished her sentence and hung up the phone before Felix could respond.


    The two phone calls consumed all the energy in her body.


    She was tired.


    She was exhausted.


    Nancy took a nap at noon.


    But she didn¡¯t sleep as long as usual.


    After waking up, Nancy dressed and asked the driver to take her to the supermarket.


    Nichs generously let Felix go. She wanted to thank him no matter what, but she wasn¡¯t good at other


    areas.


    The only thing she could do was to cook a meal for him.


    Her food could have been tastier, but her intentions mattered most.


    After the grocery store run, Nancy had been busy in the kitchen.


    Peggy also came. She assumed something needed to be done better or the food was not to Nancy¡¯s


    liking as soon as she saw she wanted to cook.


    Nancy smiled andforted her, ¡°No, Peggy. Your food is delicious, but I¡¯m in a good mood today. I


    want to cook myself.¡±


    ¡°Oh, I got it. You scared me, Madam.¡±


    Nancy asked Peggy to go back. Around six o¡¯clock in the evening, Nichs returned home.


    As soon as he got home, he smelled a strong fragrance.


    He initially thought Peggy was busy in the kitchen and wanted to see what delicious food she had


    prepared for dinner.


    As a result, he was immediately stunned when he walked in and saw the petite figure in the


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    It¡¯s her? She¡¯s cooking? Is it to thank me for sparing Felix?


    As the thought crossed his mind, Nichs felt inexplicably disappointed, but then he quickly dismissed


    that thought andforted himself. You have to learn to be content, Nichs. No matter the reason,


    it¡¯s good enough when this moment is what you want.


    He lightened his footsteps and walked toward Nancy, who happened to be turning around.


    Seeing Nichs appear before her and so close at that, she jumped in shock.


    She was a split second away from shouting when Nichs reached out and embraced her, holding her


    securely in his arms.


    ¡°Did I scare you?¡± Nichs asked.


    ¡°Yeah. Nancy nodded, quietly slipping out of his embrace. ¡°Why did you walk so quietly?¡±


    Nichs had originally wanted to say, ¡°You were too focused. That¡¯s why you didn¡¯t notice meing


    in. However, when he saw her pouting and her big, clear eyes, his heart softened, and he replied, ¡°Yes,


    it¡¯s all my fault.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Nancy felt a bit embarrassed and quickly said, ¡°Go wash your hands; I¡¯ve finished


    cooking.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Soon, a table of dishes was served. The main course was steak and pasta, apanied by some


    other side dishes.


    ¡°Steak and pasta?¡± Nichs asked with some surprise.


    Nancy nodded. ¡°Yeah, I thought you liked it.¡±


    Actually, she had told a fib. She had originally intended to cook some local dishes, but when she


    searched for recipes, she found that there were too many side dishes to prepare and various unfamiliar


    spices were needed. In contrast, preparing steak only required a quick sear. They had professional


    kitchen tools at home, and the seasoning packets already came pre-mixed, so making that was much


    easier.


    As the dishes were ced on the table and the lighting highlighted the vibrant colors of the steak,


    Nancy looked at the table with a sense of aplishment.


    ¡°Would you like some red wine?¡± Nancy offered.


    ¡°Sure.¡± Nichs nodded.


    He sat in his chair, resting one hand on the table. His cuffs were slightly rolled up, revealing strong


    and muscr forearms. A faint smile yed on his lips, and his gaze softened as he looked at Nancy.


    Nancy quickly brought the red wine, prepared wine sses, and poured the wine for Nichs.


    With everything ready, she said, ¡°Let¡¯s eat!¡±


    Nichs lowered his gaze to the wine in his ss and then back at Nancy, who didn¡¯t have a ss in


    front of her.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to have some?¡±


    Thinking of the baby in her belly, Nancy immediately shook her head. ¡°I¡¯ll pass. It¡¯s easy for me to get


    tipsy. I¡¯ll just watch you drink.¡±


    Imaginations tended to y wonderfully in one¡¯s mind. However, when Nancy took the first bite of the


    steak and lowered her head, her expression immediately changed.


    This steak is¡­ It¡¯s so tough! What happened to it being tender and delicious? This taste ispletely


    out of line with tender and delicious meat. And the sauce¡­ Even a kid can do better than this! s, not


    being able to cook is truly a bright kind of sadness.


    She looked up again and saw that Nichs had just cut a piece of the steak and was about to take the


    first bite. Nancy quickly walked over and stopped him, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t eat it yet.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Nichs looked at her with confusion.


    Nancy bit her lip and could only tell him honestly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I originally wanted to thank you by making


    a meal for you, but I didn¡¯t expect it to turn out so badly. This steak is too tough. I can¡¯t even chew it.¡±


    It can¡¯t be that bad, can it? Nichs thought and insisted, ¡°Let me have a taste.¡±


    ¡°I really don¡¯t think you should,¡± Nancy advised.


    However, Nichs had already put a piece into his mouth, and after just one bite, his expression froze.


    It was even tougher than he had imagined.


    Upon seeing his expression, Nancy understood everything. She immediately said, ¡°How about I take


    you out to cat?¡±


    ¡°No need.¡± With those words, Nichs set down his knife and fork, took off his suit jacket, and walked


    toward Nancy, asking, ¡°Do we have any fresh steaks left?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, we have some. I bought quite a few.¡± She nodded.


    In the next moment, her hand was held by Nichs, and he led her into the kitchen.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Nancy wondered.


    ¡°Can you help me thaw the steaks and cook the pasta?¡±


    This time, even Nancy, who was a bit slow on the uptake, understood. She looked at Nichs with


    disbelief and asked, ¡°Are you going to cook?¡±


    ¡°Yeah!¡±


    ¡°You know how to cook?¡± Nancy¡¯s eyes were filled with skepticism.


    Feeling irritated at being underestimated by his own wife, Nichs rolled up his sleeves with


    determination and said, ¡°Wait and see.¡±


    Next, Nichs took charge as the chef while Nancy assisted him.


    Even though they were starting over, this meal was prepared quickly.


    Half an hourter, Nichs¡¯ steak and pasta were served. Nancy felt like she was useless.


    ¡°Give it a taste.¡± His gaze turned to Nancy, and he spoke softly.


    Nancy cut a small piece and put it in her mouth. When the tenderness of the beef and the


    deliciousness of the sauce merged perfectly on her pte, she nodded in satisfaction, saying, ¡°It¡¯s


    delicious.¡±


    ¡°Just delicious?¡± Nichs sounded a bit disappointed.


    Nancy smiled, her eyes crinkling, and immediately said, ¡°It¡¯s extremely delicious, almost on par with a


    five-star restaurant. I wonder if you¡¯re satisfied with thatpliment, Mr. Sallow?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s more like it.¡±


    He lowered his head, holding a knife in one hand and a fork in the other, and his slender fingers


    skillfully cut the steak on the te. Compared to his elegance, Nancy didn¡¯t feel verydylike.


    She cut and ate one piece at a time while Nichs cut all the steak at once.


    A few minutester, the te in front of her was suddenly taken away.


    Nancy was puzzled, but the next moment, Nichs gently ced the steak he had cut in front of her


    and said, ¡°Have this te. I¡¯ve already cut it for you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Nancy instinctively declined. However, Nichs had already taken her te away. began to


    cut the steak on it.


    ¡°Let¡¯s switch. I¡¯ve already had that te,¡± Nancy said, feeling a bit embarrassed and shy.


    and


    Unexpectedly, Nichs didn¡¯t seem to have heard her at all. He continued cutting the steak until he


    had a piece on his fork, and then he looked at Nancy, calmly saying, ¡°I know. I don¡¯t mind.¡±


    ¡°But¡­¡± Nancy wanted to say that she minded, but in the end, as she watched a certain someone


    savoring the meal, she swallowed her remaining words.


    After finishing dinner, Nichs was doing the dishes in the kitchen while Nancy sat on the couch


    watching television.


    Suddenly, a phone rang.


    Upon closer inspection, it wasn¡¯t Nancy¡¯s phone but Nichs. What was even more important was that


    the caller ID disyed ¡°Madelline Phillip¡±


    In the past, she would¡¯ve totally turned a blind eye to it, but for some reason, almost as if on impulse,


    she answered the call this time.


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    Seeing that the call was picked up on the other end, Madelline was overjoyed and immediately


    eximed, ¡°Nichs, you finally-


    ¡°It¡¯s not him. It¡¯s me, Nancy,¡± Nancy interrupted.

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    ¡°Why did you answer the phone? Where¡¯s Nichs?¡± Madelline asked, her voice cold.


    ¡°He¡¯s doing the dishes.¡±


    Nichs would do the dishes himself?


    Just the thought of how Nancy and Nichs had been getting along in her absence made. Madelline


    resentful.


    ¡°Ms. Madelline, if you don¡¯t have any other business. I¡¯m going to hang up.¡±


    ¡°How do you know I don¡¯t have business? What if I do?¡±


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Nancy sneered. ¡°Well, then, why don¡¯t you tell me what it is? Nichs and I are married.


    Telling me is just the same as telling him


    ¡°Unfortunately, I only want to tell Nichs in person.¡± Madelline intentionally emphasized the words ¡®in


    person.¡±


    Nancy, instead of getting angry, smiled. ¡°Well, Ms. Madelline, you¡¯ll have to wait for the opportunity.


    From what I know, Nichs has no intention of taking your calls. By the way, let me give you a piece of


    advice: youngdies should have a little shame, and thebel of seducing at married man is never a


    good one, no matter when.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re sensible, I won¡¯t embarrass you, but if you continue to try to destroy my marriage, I won¡¯t hold


    back!¡±


    Seducing?!


    ¡°Nancy, be clear about what you¡¯re saying. Who do you mean by ¡®seducing?¡± Madelline was infuriated


    by that particr word.


    ¡°We both know who and what I¡¯m talking about,¡± Nancy said, then immediately ended the call, not


    giving Madelline any chances to retort.


    Just after hanging up the phone, Nancy noticed that Nichs was standing right beside her. She


    handed him the phone and said, ¡°I answered your call. If you care, you can call her back and exin.¡±


    ¡°No need,¡± Nichs replied, not even reaching for the phone.


    Then, he sat down beside Nancy.


    The two of them sat together in the living room to watch TV, which was rare.


    Nancy was watching a sweet romance drama, and Nichs simply apanied her.


    Since it was a lighthearted romanticedy, Nancy was thoroughly enjoying it, often bursting into


    laughter.


    Nichs sat quietly beside her, observing the bright smile on her face. It was so radiant and beautiful.


    At that moment, he couldn¡¯t help but feel that life was good.


    However, half an hourter, the tone of the drama had significantly changed.


    It had been a light-heartededy, consistently amusing and humorous. However, after a crisis, when


    the main characters opened up to each other and shared their feelings, it transitioned into a mode of


    excessive public disys of affection and intense romantic drama.


    The two characters were now either embracing each other, sharing passionate gazes, or engaging in


    tender kisses. Moreover, the male lead was flirting any chance he got, and his techniques for wooing


    the female lead were making her blush and her heart race.


    When the main characters kissed again, Nancy¡¯s face turnedpletely red. Especially when she


    remembered that Nichs was sitting right beside her, she felt as if she were a boiled lobster as she


    blushed from head to toe. She felt incredibly embarrassed.


    She regretted it.


    She was now profoundly regretting watching this drama with Nichs.


    The problem was she couldn¡¯t simply change the channel. It would be too obvious, right?


    Looking at a certain someone, who sat with a straight face, his long legs crossed, and his eyes fixed


    intently on the television screen without any intention of looking away, Nancy sighed. inaudibly. Men


    and women were truly different. Or maybe it was just her who got embarrassed easily.


    Also, do lovers really need to cuddle and kiss incessantly?


    But then again, she had never been in a proper romantic rtionship.


    She had heard that couples in the honeymoon seemed to be true.


    Couldn¡¯t get enough of each other, and it


    Just as Nancy was pondering these questions while staring at Nichs, he suddenly withdrew his gaze


    and looked at her, asking, ¡°What are you looking at?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­¡± Nancy immediately regained her senses and quickly replied, ¡°Nothing¡­ I mean, I wasn¡¯t¡­¡±


    ¡°What do you mean, ¡®nothing? You were clearly staring at me.¡±


    Nancy thought to herself. Do we really need to go this far? Wouldn¡¯t it be easier for both of us to step


    back


    a little? Must you make me turn beet red in embarrassment?!


    ¡°I¡­¡± Nancy nced at the television, struggling to find a lousy excuse. ¡°I just thought you looked a bit


    like the male lead in the show.¡±


    ¡°Well, there must be something wrong with your eyes!¡± Nichs replied.


    Nancy was about to agree, thinking that he was right. After all, the male lead was a popr young


    heartthrob known for his good looks. But before she could say anything, Nichs¡¯ voice reached her


    ears. ¡°He¡¯s quite average. I¡¯m much more handsome than him. I don¡¯t see any resemnce.¡±


    This man is too narcissistic, Nancy mused, feeling rather speechless. How am I supposed to continue


    this conversation?


    Nancy decided to ignore him, retracting her gaze and continued to watch the television. However, she


    instantly regretted it.


    Oh heavens, is this TV show specifically out to get me today? This¡­ The pace of development


    between the male and female lead is just too fast, isn¡¯t it? Didn¡¯t they just confess their feelings to each


    other? How did they be turned on-I mean-be so affectionate with each other so quickly?


    On the television screen, the main characters were kissing passionately,pletely lost in the moment.


    If the previous kisses were merely pecks, this time, it was entirely different; things were getting more


    and more out of control.


    The temperature between the main characters was rising, and Nancy felt her own breath bing


    thinner and hotter.


    When the female lead¡¯s clothing was undone, revealing her soft, smooth shoulder, Nancy couldn¡¯t sit


    still any longer.


    She got up in a rush.


    Suddenly, someone grabbed her wrist.


    Nichs also stood up, gazing at her with a profound look. ¡°Why are you getting up?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ I¡­¡± Nancy licked her rosy lips. ¡°I¡¯m thirsty. I¡¯m going to get a ss of water.¡°


    Nichs held her hand and guided her back to the couch. He then said, ¡°You stay put. I¡¯ll get it for


    you.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nancy¡¯s mind was in turmoil, so she responded absentmindedly.


    She waited and waited¡­


    Nancy eagerly anticipated it, and she didn¡¯t have the courage to continue watching the television during


    the wait. However, even without looking at the screen, the sounds from the television were


    still audible.


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    Ah, how embarrassing!


    Her blush had faded a bit. However, her ears had turned bloody red from bashfulness.


    Finally, Nichs approached, carrying a ss of water.


    Without waiting for him to speak, Nancy took the ss, tilted her head, and drank it all in one gulp.


    Perhaps she drank too quickly; some water spilled out and ran down her chin, over her throat, and


    down her beautiful neck.


    Her skin was fair, and at this moment, the movements of the water droplets falling became sensual and


    graceful. It was incredibly captivating.


    Nichs watched, feeling warmth spreading throughout his body. His throat was uncontrobly.


    constricting.


    Even though he had long been turned on, he was trying hard to maintain hisposure. Yet, at this


    moment, all of his emotions reached their peak.


    His eyes were aze, and so was his heart. His body, naturally, was also burning aze.


    After setting down the ss, Nancy finally breathed fresh air. ¡°Thank you!¡±


    ¡°Are you still thirsty?¡± Nichs asked, his gaze fixed on her.


    ¡°No, not anymore.¡±


    Hearing her response, Nichs immediately held her hand and urgently led her upstairs.

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    ¡°Nichs, what are you doing?¡±


    He was moving so quickly that Nancy was having trouble keeping up. Moreover, she had no idea why


    he had suddenly pulled her upstairs.


    ¡°Slow down, Nichs. And the TV¡¯s still on,¡± Nancy said.


    Nichs called out, and the television immediately switched off.


    The moment they reached the bedroom, Nichs closed the door, took Nancy¡¯s hand, and pressed her


    against it.


    ¡°I¡¯m a bit thirsty,¡± he said, gazing deeply at Nancy with his dark eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯ll get you some water then.¡±


    No need, Nichs replied, then lowered his head and kissed her.


    Nancy widened her eyes in disbelief. So, he hurriedly brought me up here, not for any other reason


    but¡­


    to kiss me!


    If she hadn¡¯t been holding onto his shirt and leaning against the door, Nancy was sure that she would


    have copsed.


    She had never experienced someone so gentle and passionate at the same time. It left her


    overwhelmed several times. However, no matter how much she wanted this, there were certain things


    she could always distinguish.


    When they separated, Nichs¡¯ eyes were bloodshot and filled with desire. His direct and ardent.


    longing was unmistakable. She was not a naive girl, so how could she not understand?


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± His forehead rested against hers, and he called out with such tenderness.


    ¡°Are you still afraid?¡±


    His fingers gently lifted the stray hair from her forehead, tucking it behind her car. Then, his hand


    landed on her cheek, softly caressing it.


    He was so gentle, and everything about his touch and gaze radiated tenderness.


    I¡¯m sorry. I was horrible to you. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be gentle and careful.¡±


    Nancy lowered her head and remained silent, but her face had already turned as red as a tomato.


    She admitted that she had no resistance when it came to him. Even after he had hurt her time.


    and time again, she still held so many unrealistic fantasies about this man before her.


    She fantasized about what it would be like if they were dating. She imagined their wedding day.


    fantasies¡­ She dreamt of traveling together with their baby. In short, there were too many


    Clearly, she should have given up and stopped loving him, but why was she not able to do that?


    Oh, Nancy, you¡¯re beyond help. Admit it: you love him-hopelessly and irrevocably.


    At their first meeting, she thought Nichs was the sun, brightening her world, adding gentleness to


    her life, and giving her such brilliant and splendid hope.


    Later, he became her redemption.


    This marriage freed her from Felix, from her previous life of wandering and homelessness, making her


    worry-free and even elevating her to the envied status of Mrs. Sallow.


    However, now, he was her poison.


    Despite hurting her heart and body and even causing damage deep within, she still got addicted. She


    couldn¡¯t quit.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± He called out to her again, so tenderly and affectionately that Nancy couldn¡¯t resist any


    longer.


    ¡°But I haven¡¯t showered yet.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s do it together,¡± Nichs said as he carried her to the bathroom.


    The water in the shower rushed, with steam and mist filling the air.


    Their breaths were hot, as were their hearts.


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    Nancy had never felt so close to him, but she was very close at that moment.


    Her head rested against his chest, and she could clearly hear his strong and fast heartbeat.


    She couldn¡¯t remember how they ended up back on the bed. Either way, she fell asleep as soon as her


    head hit the pillow.


    When she woke up, her body ached all over. Nichs was lying beside her.


    His features were finely chiseled, with a tall nose, deep eyes, and thick eyebrows, each aspect almost


    wless.


    Looking at him now, Nancy suddenly felt a sense of tranquility.


    It seemed that she had grown greedy.


    She began wanting more, more of his indulgence, more of his tenderness, and most of all, she wanted


    his unique love.


    ¡°To hold your hand and grow old together.¡± This was the love she desired the most. If possible, she


    wished to hold his hand and apany him to old age.


    Nancy¡¯s hand gently traced his eyebrows, and in her heart, she couldn¡¯t help ranting, Dummy, you big


    ol¡¯ dummy! The one I like is you. How can you not feel it? You¡¯re such an idiot!


    As Nancy was lost in her thoughts, suddenly, Nichs opened his eyes wide and said in at seductive


    voice, ¡°Secretly admiring me?¡±


    Nancy quickly withdrew her hand. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. I wasn¡¯t doing it secretly. I was clearly looking


    openly.¡±


    ¡°Is that so?¡± he asked, his voice with a hint of teasing.


    ¡°Of course.¡±


    Oh?¡± Nichs took her hand and kissed it. Then you better think carefully before answering. Who¡¯s


    more handsome, me or the guy from the drama?¡±


    Nancy was about to answer, but Nichs yfully threatened, ¡°Think it over before you answer, or else


    there will be consequences.¡±


    Nancy smiled and replied, ¡°Well, you¡¯re both handsome in your own ways.¡±


    As expected, someone¡¯s countenance immediately turned grim.


    Nichs reached his hand toward Nancy, and soon, she was pleading with augh, ¡°It¡¯s you! You¡¯re


    handsome! You¡¯re the most handsome in the world!¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t take it anymore, Nichs! Stop it! My belly hurts fromughing so much.¡± Nancy¡¯s voice was


    soft as she begged, and finally, Nichs let her go.


    After breakfast, Nichs went to work, but before leaving, he asked her a somewhat mysterious.


    question, ¡°Will you be home all day today?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I will.¡±


    At that moment, Nancy was still somewhat puzzled. However, an hourter, when Lynn appeared at


    the door, Nancy finally understood. It turned out that Nichs had sent Lynn to find her.


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow, Mr. Sallow asked me toe. He has prepared a little gift for you.¡± Lynn smiled.


    respectfully.


    Nancy nced at the various sizes of boxes behind him and asked in confusion, ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s little


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Sallow said so. However, Mrs. Sallow, if you don¡¯t mind waiting for a moment, we¡¯ll need


    some time to set it up.¡±


    What kind of gift needs to be set up? It all seemed so mysterious.


    ¡°How long will you need?¡±


    ¡°About an hour.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Then, Nancy watched as Lynn instructed people to carry one box after another up to the second.


    floor.


    There were boxes of various sizes, and she counted roughly a hundred of them.


    Thankfully, there were many people to help; otherwise, she wondered how long it would take to move


    all these boxes!


    Nancy went to her study to read a book. As she was engrossed in analyzing a medical case, time


    passed rather quickly.


    In no time, an hour had passed. Just then, the door to the study creaked open, and Nancy got up


    to see who it was.


    ¡°Why are you back? Aren¡¯t you supposed to be at work?¡± Nancy was quite surprised to see Nichs,


    who was smiling a charming smile, standing at the door. He looked like a dream.


    ¡°I came back to personally help you unwrap the gift,¡± Nichs said.

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    Chapter 104 Kiss Me, and I¡¯ll Tell You


    Nichs led Nancy to the door and paused, turning around to face her. He said, ¡°Close your eyes and


    give me your hand.¡±


    Curious, she inquired, ¡°What¡¯s with all the secrecy?¡± She then extended her hand, cing it gently. in


    his palm. Her hand, small and fair, contrasted markedly against hisrger, rougher one, emphasizing


    her delicate nature.


    He firmly grasped her hand, his big palm almost entirely enveloping her smaller one. He asked, ¡°Are


    you ready?¡±


    Surprisingly, she felt a hint of nervousness mingled with a tinge of anticipation. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m ready,¡± she


    affirmed with a nod.


    ¡°Now, close your eyes.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± she agreed, gently shutting her eyes. Her long eyshes fluttered like miniature fans,


    endearing and charming.


    With one hand still clutching Nancy¡¯s, Nichs used his free hand to open the door. As he observed


    the perfectly executed surprise inside, he nodded in satisfaction. He then turned to her and whispered


    tenderly, ¡°You can open your eyes now.¡±


    Eagerly, she eximed, ¡°Okay! I¡¯m opening them now!¡±


    Perhaps driven by a hint of fear that her dream might vanish, she opened her eyes only slightly.


    However, upon beholding the grand, dreamlike, and profoundly romantic disy before her, she


    instantly widened her eyes.


    Her eyes sparkled with astonishment, struggling to ept the surreal realityid out before her. It was


    a scene she had only associated with dreams. She even questioned whether she was awake or still


    immersed in a dream. The sheer beauty of the sight overwhelmed her, making it seem surreal. She


    kept her eyes wide open, almost afraid the enchanting spectacle might vanish if she blinked.


    The room was filled with an incredible array of dolls spanning all shapes, sizes, and styles. Some were


    larger than Nancy, exquisitely crafted and lifelike in every detail. Even the doll¡¯s eyshes. were


    meticulously designed to appear authentic. Collections of more miniature dolls lined the room, including


    her cherished favorites, and not just those famous during her childhood. There were also vintage dolls


    that she had recently adored and limited-edition dolls from popr animations. They were now here


    before her, bringing her dreamy world to life. The room was a visual feast, every bit as magical as in


    her dreams.


    ¡°Nichs, you must pinch me to wake me up,¡± she finally spoke, breaking the silence that had gripped


    her for so long.


    Nichs chuckled, leaned closer, and teased, ¡°You¡¯re not dreaming, my silly goose. Everything before


    you is real.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Nancy remained incredulous.


    He walked behind her and covered her eyes with his hands. Counting down silently, he began with


    ¡°Ten.¡± As he reached ¡°One,¡± he swiftly removed his hands. The room filled with dolls remained


    unchanged, just as enchanting as before.


    She enthusiastically confirmed, ¡°It¡¯s not a dream! It¡¯s real. They¡¯re all real.¡± She continued, ¡°This is


    incredible. So many dolls, and they¡¯re all my favorites! How did you manage to do this?¡± Her


    excitement knew no bounds as she rushed into the room. This time, she no longer held back. She


    hugged one of her beloved dolls and held it affectionately.


    As she explored the world of dolls, Nancy resembled an adorable little bunny, hopping from one doll to


    another, her radiant smile a testament to her sheer exhration. She couldn¡¯t help but move


    energetically around the room, savoring every moment. With a doll clutched tightly in her arms, she


    moved from one corner of the room to another, her face adorned with a brilliant, joyful expression. Her


    heart danced with happiness.


    When she saw her most recent favorite, a limited-edition vintage doll that was incredibly hard to buy,


    she grabbed it and ran back to Nichs.


    ¡°Whoa! You managed to find this doll! Nichs, how did you do it? I had no idea you were this


    amazing!¡± Her joy was palpable, as was her admiration.


    Observing her childlike admiration, mainly the shimmer in her eyes, he felt that all the effort had been


    worthwhile. It seemed that no matter how challenging the journey had been, it was meaningful now.


    ¡°Do you like this one?¡± he asked, one hand in his pocket, a satisfied smile gracing. his lips.


    ¡°Yeah!¡± Nancy nodded eagerly. ¡°I love it so much! Its the doll I¡¯ve been obsessed withtely. How did


    you know that I liked it?¡±


    ¡°From¡­¡± Nichs began. Then, he yfully added, ¡°It¡¯s a secret.¡±


    Unable to contain her curiosity, she clung to his arm and yfully shook it. ¡°Tell me! Tell me! You were


    about to tell me just now. If you don¡¯t, it¡¯ll drive me crazy.¡±


    ¡°Are you truly eager to know?¡± he teased.


    ¡°Yes, very eager.¡±


    ¡°Give me a kiss then.¡± Nichs pointed at his check


    She blushed, showing hesitation. After summoning her courage, she recalled something and decided


    to be bolder. On her tiptoes, she leaned in, nting a gentle kiss on his check. Yet, just as she was


    about to withdraw, he quickly encircled her waist and engaged her lips in a passionate


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    kiss.


    A few minutester, Nichs let go of Nancy. Her lips were rosy, as was her entire countenance.


    ¡°Meanie! You tricked me,¡± she eximed, lightly pounding her small fist against his chest.


    He grabbed her hand and said with a sweet smile, ¡°Yeah. How mean of me.¡±


    ¡°Now, will you tell me how you knew?¡± she prodded.


    ¡°It¡¯s quite simple. I checked your Twitter and noticed you liked a tweet about this doll. So, I deduced


    that you must like it.¡±


    Nancy thought, Oh. So that¡¯s why. Although she rarely spent much time on social media, she browsed


    through her ounts asionally. She hadn¡¯t expected Nichs to pick up on such at subtle detail.


    Her heart warmed with gratitude. They said that a man who¡¯s genuinely devoted to you can be


    addictive, impossible to do without. It appeared that he belonged to that category of


    men.


    ¡°So, are you satisfied with my gift, Mrs. Sallow?¡±


    Her heart raced as she pondered the significance of his words. Throughout their marriage, she had


    often been addressed as ¡°Mrs. Sallow¡± by the household staff and Lynn. Yet, he had never officially


    acknowledged her as his wife. However, was he finally recognizing her identity, addressing her as ¡°Mrs.


    Sallow¡±?


    ¡°Did that slip out by mistake?¡± She looked at him, seeking confirmation.


    He met her gaze with sincerity. ¡°Nope. I was referring to you, Mrs. Sallow.¡±

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    Chapter 105 He Called Her Honey


    A warm surge coursed through Nancy¡¯s heart when ¡°Mrs. Sallow¡± resounded clearly in her ears. again.


    Over these years, she had sacrificed so much just to hear him call her that. She had patiently waited


    for this moment, which she had almost given up on, but now, he gave her the best response.


    ¡°I love it, I love it very much,¡± she said. She nodded as she stared at Nichs with a steadfast look in


    her eyes. She continued, ¡°Thank you, Nichs. Thank you for your gift.¡±


    However, he furrowed his brow, a hint of displeasure in his voice. ¡°Nichs?¡±


    ¡°Nick,¡± she promptly corrected.


    He remained tight-lipped, still not entirely pleased.


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    Nancy had an inkling of the name Nichs preferred to be called, but she struggled to say They had


    been married for years, and though she had hoped to address him this way from the beginning, she


    had always felt a bit self-conscious, so she had yet to utter the word. Now, with the perfect atmosphere


    and environment, the dilemma weighed on her. Should I say it or not? She was caught in this internal


    conflict. Her fingers fidgeted anxiously, her heart pounded, and she swayed. uncertainty.


    He was aware of her hesitation, realizing that all he could offer was time and space, allowing her to


    decide without pressure.


    However, time passed.


    Just when Nichs had given up on this chance, Nancy suddenly raised her head, gazing tenderly at


    him, and said, ¡°Thank you, darling.¡±


    He felt like a garden of a million blooming flowers resonated in his heart. Who said flowers. bloomed


    silently? In his heart, they blossomed with sound. Each petal was vibrant, magnificent, and captivating.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t catch that,¡± he said, pretending not to hear her.


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    She thought he was behaving like a sly wolf, always teasing her. ¡°Darling,¡± she repeated, this time with


    a bit more volume.


    After saying it, her face turned beet red. If she could look in the mirror, she was sure that her face. was


    almost dripping with embarrassment. Luckily, she couldn¡¯t see herself; otherwise, she would have been


    utterly mortified.


    ¡°This time, it¡¯s clear. I heard it,¡± he reassured her. He approached her, his hand resting on her shoulder.


    He leaned down and gently kissed her forehead, saying, ¡°You¡¯re so adorable today, honey!¡± He added,


    ¡°I need to go to work. Please wait for me at home.¡± With that, he left.


    In the spacious room, Nancy stood dazed, thinking, Honey? Adorable? Did he call me honey? He said I


    was adorable. Did he mean those things? She shyly cupped her blushing face. Only now did she.


    realize how warm her cheeks felt, as if they were close to burning.


    Not long after Nichs left, she received a call from Albert.


    ¡°Are you free today, Nancy? I want to talk to you about something.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯lle over and see you, Dad.¡±


    ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll send someone over to pick you up.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Dad.¡±


    The call ended, and she had an inexplicable sense of unease. She pondered, Why does Dad want to


    see me out of the blue? He even prepared a ride for me already. It doesn¡¯t seem like a sudden


    decision.


    Nancy went to the Sallow Residence in the car sent to fetch her. After arriving, she noticed that Sarah


    was present. This made the situation even more surprising and mysterious.


    Over the years. Nancy had observed that Albert and Sarah rarely appeared together unless it was for a


    significant reason. Now that they were both here, it was clear that something unusual was happening.


    ¡°Mom, Nancy greeted with a sweet smile when she saw Sarah.


    ¡°Go on upstairs. Your dad is waiting for you in the study.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    While standing outside the study, Nancy¡¯s heart pounded nervously. She took a deep breath. before


    knocking on the door.


    ¡°Is that you, Nancy? Come in,¡± a deep, authoritative voice called out.


    She opened the door. The study was fragrant with the scent of books. She entered the study, feeling


    somewhat tense. ¡°Dad, did you want to talk to me about something?¡±


    ¡°Have a seat, Nancy. Let¡¯s sit and talk,¡± Albert said, gesturing to the couch opposite him.


    Once she was seated, he said, ¡°How has Nichs been treating youtely?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s been treating me well.¡± Their recent interactions had rekindled a glimmer of hope in her


    heart


    ¡°Nancy, your mother and I are on your side, so you don¡¯t need to be afraid. If he ever mistreats you,


    just let us know.¡±


    ¡°He hasn¡¯t, Dad. Regardless of the ups and downs in her rtionship with Nichs, she never


    considered speaking ill of him in front of his parents.


    Albert sighed and gazed at Nancy with a tender expression. ¡°You¡¯re such a kind-hearted girl. Do


    think we¡¯re unaware of what that rascal has been up totely?¡± He added, ¡°And yet, you keep


    defending him.¡±


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    She bowed her head in silence. She couldn¡¯t deny it. She loved him and couldn¡¯t help but stand. for


    him. ¡°I understand that you and Mom care about me, Dad. I¡¯m sorry for causing you


    up


    WOITY.¡±


    ¡°Your grandfather¡¯s right. You¡¯re too kind. That¡¯s why you keep indulging him. We heard about what he


    did for Madelline¡¯s birthday. Don¡¯t worry. Your mom has sent that woman away. She won¡¯t be able to


    come back anytime soon to disrupt your lives.¡±


    Nancy realized that Madelline had been sent away, which exined the recent calm. She also thought


    about the phone call Madelline made to Nichs and figured it must have been a plea for him to bring


    her back. However, it seemed that he hadn¡¯t brought her back.


    At that moment, Albert reached into a drawer, took out an envelope, and handed it to Nancy. ¡°Take a


    look at this.¡±


    She thought it might be something Jacob had left to her, so she eagerly opened it. However, when she


    saw the contents, her eyes widened in disbelief. She was left speechless. ¡°I-Is these real, Dad? Is this


    Madelline?¡± She stared at the person in the photos in shock.


    Even though she knew that Madelline wasn¡¯t as innocent as she initially thought, she couldn¡¯t have


    imagined the wild lifestyle Madelline had abroad. The photos showed Madelline with other men,


    embracing them, getting tattoos, engaging in passionate kisses, and even some explicit images. In


    short, the photos were highly inappropriate.


    ¡°Ive confirmed that the person in these photos is indeed Madelline,¡± Albert said, collecting the photos


    and returning them to the envelope. He then passed the envelope to Nancy. He continued, ¡°Now, I¡¯m


    giving you these. You have the authority to decide what to do with them. No matter your choice, your


    mom and I will fully support your decision.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re giving these to me?¡±


    ¡°Yes. If the dayes when your marriage can no longer be saved, I believe these photos will be your


    last resort,¡± he exined.

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    ¡°Dad, now that you¡¯ve entrusted these things to me, can I understand it as having the freedom to


    handle them as I see fit?¡± Nancy asked seriously.


    Albert nodded solemnly, saying, ¡°Yes, you have the freedom.¡±


    This assurance put her mind at ease. She asked, ¡°Has Nichs seen these photos, Dad?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± he replied.


    ¡°Well, since he hasn¡¯t seen them, I hope he never will,¡± she dered. With those words, she took a


    corner of one of the photos in her hand and, with the other hand, squeezed another corner. In a swift


    motion, the photo was torn in half.


    ¡°Are you sure about this, Nancy? These photos might be our only bargaining chip for you. Are you truly


    ready to destroy them?¡±


    Thank you for your concern, Dad. I¡¯ve thought it through.¡± Nancy tore up the rest of the photos,


    shredding them into tiny pieces. Once all the photosy in ruins, she looked up at Albert and said.


    ¡°Dad, I appreciate your and Mom¡¯s sincere intentions, but I don¡¯t want to bind my marriage to Nichs


    with such a heart-wrenching method. If there¡¯s love between us, I won¡¯t need this. If there isn¡¯t, even


    using this to keep him by my side would be meaningless.¡± She added, ¡°A loveless marriage is like


    stagnant water. If the dayes when we truly part ways, that would be the best ending.¡±


    Albert could empathize with her words, understanding the pain of a loveless marriage,


    particrly the one he had with Sarah. He stated, ¡°Very well, I won¡¯t insist. I hope you two can get.


    along well.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Dad. I¡¯ll do my best.¡±


    While leaving. Nancy ran into Alice.


    Alice was much more docile this time than before, refraining from her usual sarcasm and mockery.


    Nancy spected that Alice and her mother would struggle without the Sallows¡± support. Otherwise,


    she wouldn¡¯t be this polite, even initiating a greeting.


    Indeed, Nancy¡¯s guess was urate. Alice hade to the Sallows hoping that Albert, considering


    their blood ties, would offer her and her mother some financial assistance. Their recent days had been


    marked by financial hardship, especially after they had depleted their remaining funds.


    However, Alice¡¯s plea was rejected. As she left Albert¡¯s study, her bitterness was evident. She uttered,


    ¡°It¡¯s you, Nancy! It¡¯s all because of you! I¡¯d still be the highly respected Ms. Sallow if it weren¡¯t for you.


    It¡¯s all your fault! I¡¯m going to make you suffer, too.¡±


    Just then, a household staff dumped the trash she had cleared from the study.


    Alice nced at the pile, but her eyes widened, thinking, Isn¡¯t that Madelline?That¡¯s strange. Why


    would her pictures be here? She looked around once the household staff left before picking up the torn


    photos.


    Then, she snuck out of the house like a thief. When she returned home and pieced the scraps together,


    she was shocked by what she saw. She immediately dialed Madelline¡¯s number.


    ¡°Madelline, I have several photos of you from when you were abroad.¡±


    ¡°What? From my time abroad?¡± Madelline¡¯s response was immediate. She had a deep desire to


    conceal her life abroad, as it was a shadow she desperately wished to avoid. Then, she demanded,


    ¡°Show me.¡±


    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll send them to you on WhatsApp.¡±


    After viewing the photos on WhatsApp, Madelline¡¯s mind began to race, and her emotions went


    haywire. She could not help but ponder, Nancy! How did she get these photos?! How dare she im


    she¡¯s not trying to snatch Nichs away from me? She must¡¯ve started nning this years ago! She


    couldn¡¯t have gotten the photos otherwise. This revtion shattered Madelline¡¯s understanding of


    Nancy. She couldn¡¯t believe a seemingly gentle and frail woman could be this vicious. She thought, I


    see how it is, Nancy. Since you started it, don¡¯t me me for not showing any mercy.


    ¡°Alice, are you still on my side?¡± Madelline asked..


    ¡°Of course, Madelline. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have sent you these photos.¡±


    ¡°Good, now do as I say. Share these photos with the media. Let it all be exposed.¡±


    Alice couldn¡¯t believe what she just heard.


    Madelline¡¯s audacious n took Alice aback. ¡°What? Madelline, have you lost your mind? If the media


    finds out, it won¡¯t be long before Nichs knows. Can you still be together after that?¡±


    ¡°I want him to know, Alice. There¡¯s a saying-pushed to the brink, one survives. I have no other options.


    This is my only chance.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure, Madelline?¡± Alice was still hesitant.


    ¡°Yes, share them right away,¡± Madelline insisted. Her eyes were determined and fierce. ¡°You can trust


    me; this time, I¡¯ll have Nichse and get me personally.¡± She added, ¡°Nancy wants to tarnish my


    reputation, right? This time, I¡¯ll make sure she loses him for good.¡±


    With Madelline¡¯s unshakable confidence, Alice felt emboldened. ¡°Alright. I¡¯m on it.¡±


    After leaving Sallow Residence, Nancy returned home. She was now over three months pregnant.


    Lately, she had been sleeping more, and after having lunch, she decided to rest. However, her sleep


    was restless. She had recurring nightmares, feeling pursued by a terrifying presence. She was petrified


    and kept running in her dreams. Suddenly, a loud noise at the door jolted her


    awake.


    When she saw that Nichs had returned, she greeted him with a smile and got up from her nap.


    However, as she approached, the expression on his face made her freeze. He exuded an intimidating


    and chilling aura, his entire being shrouded in a chilling atmosphere. His brows were furrowed, and his


    lips were tightly sealed as he stood silently. Without uttering a word, he radiated a menacing presence.


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    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Nick?¡± Nancy asked.


    Nichs¡¯ ice-cold gaze remained fixed on her, and he continued to say nothing,


    ¡°Is thepany in trouble? Come on, say something! Don¡¯t scare me.¡± She reached out to take his


    hand. However, as their hands were about to meet, he forcefully swatted her hand away, causing her to


    stumble backward. She looked at him, her confusion evident, and said, ¡°Nick¡­¡±


    He remained unresponsive, his demeanor unyielding.


    In a gentle tone, she said, ¡°Don¡¯t scare me, darling. What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    He finally spoke, saying. ¡°Everything¡¯s fine with me. Just as she was about to exhale in relief, he


    added, ¡°But Madelline¡¯s not doing too well. She nearly died.¡±


    ¡°What? What happened?¡±


    While Nancy spoke, Nichs reached out and grabbed her arm. With an usatory tone, he


    questioned, ¡°Do you dare to im that you didn¡¯t anticipate this?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean by that? Why would I know what¡¯s going on with Madelline?¡±

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    Chapter 107


    Chapter 107 Madelline Wants to Jump


    Nichs sneered, ¡°Hah! You don¡¯t know? You even have the nerve to im ignorance.¡± He continued.


    ¡°I thought we came to an understanding thest few days, Nancy. We decided to do our best with this


    marriage and continue our lives harmoniously. I told you I wouldn¡¯t ask for a divorce or marry Madelline,


    so why won¡¯t you let her go? Why must you resort to such a vicious


    and heinous act?¡±


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    His words pierced Nancy¡¯s heart like a dagger. She was utterly innocent, clueless about what she was


    used of. What had she done wrong? Try as she might, she couldn¡¯t find her voice to respond. It was


    a cruel irony.


    Nancy had thought he returned to see her when she awoke from her nap, and she had eagerly rushed


    to him, full of joy. Instead, he had greeted her with usations, taunts, and coldness. She forced a


    smile, her heart chilling, and asked, ¡°Why do you describe me as heinous and vicious? What have I


    done, Nichs?¡±


    ¡°What have I done?¡± Nichs chuckled and said sarcastically, ¡°After everything that happened, are you


    still asking me what you did?¡± He nced at the bed before sneering, ¡°My, my. You had such a rxing


    time. After making all the arrangements, all you had to do was sit and wait for things to blow up. You


    even had the leisure to take an afternoon nap.¡± He added, ¡°It¡¯s getting harder and harder for me to


    understand you, Nancy.¡± He tossed his phone onto the bed. ¡°Take a look. See for yourself the


    wonderful thing that you¡¯ve done.¡±


    She picked up the phone and saw Twitter inundated with photos of Madelline¡¯s life abroad. She was in


    shock and disbelief, thinking, How is this possible? I¡¯ve torn these photos to shreds. Mom and Dad had


    even promised to respect my decision. They wouldn¡¯t have posted these pictures online. Who did it?


    Who set me up?


    Twitter was aze with news about Madelline¡¯s private life, and the photos were everywhere. Nancy


    frantically looked at Nichs, wanting to exin. ¡°Ni-¡±


    However, he cut her off with a cold, unforgiving tone. ¡°Are you trying to im that you had nothing to do


    with it? That you¡¯re innocent?¡±


    ¡°It truly wasn¡¯t me. She vehemently shook her head.


    He clenched his jaw, staring her down. ¡°You were at the house at noon. Dad gave you those photos,


    and they were uploaded this afternoon. Do you honestly expect me to believe you had no involvement,


    Nancy?¡±


    It finally dawned on her that this was the reason for his anger. So, she retorted, ¡°You¡¯ve already


    conducted an investigation and decided it¡¯s my fault, haven¡¯t you?¡± She added, ¡°You rushed home just


    to interrogate me, didn¡¯t you?¡± Her voice trembled. She wished to exin, but he didn¡¯t allow


    her the chance.


    ¡°Nancy, you¡¯ve yed tricks before, and I overlooked them as they were minor. But this time,


    you¡¯ve disappointed me. Have you considered the harm you¡¯ve caused Madelline? Even if marry her. I


    want her to find happiness,¡±


    Nancy shot back. ¡°How thoughtful of you. Are you, an ex-boyfriend, now responsible for finding her a


    good husband?¡±


    ¡°Nancy Nichs spat out her name with growing anger. He stated, ¡°The situation has escted.


    Everyone¡¯s attacking her online, hurling insults and criticism. Do you have any idea how harsh the


    comments are?¡±


    Nancy may not have known whatizens said about Madelline, but she knew his reproaches pierced


    her heart.


    Had he only cared about Madelline¡¯s feelings? Her pain? Her suffering? Had he never considered


    Nancy¡¯s pain and suffering? The answer was painfully clear.


    For the past two days, Nancy had believed she was living a dream, everything feeling unreal and


    idyllic. Now, her dream was shattered, and she had to wake up. She calmly looked at the man. Why are


    you so angry, Nichs? There¡¯s a straightforward solution. If you divorce me and wed Madelline,


    everything will be resolved.¡±


    She suggested, ¡°You can exin that your vicious and cruel wife paid the media to nder the


    innocent and kind-hearted woman. If you both appear hand-in-hand to rify matters, I guarantee no


    one will attack her anymore. I bet those ndering her now would bless both of you. She concluded,


    ¡°See, Nichs? I even thought of the perfect solution for you. Not only will you be free of a vicious and


    heinous woman like me, but you can also marry your beloved first love. You get to kill two birds with


    one stone! How great is that?¡±


    With that, Nancy decided not to waste any more words and turned to leave. However, Nichs refused


    to let her go. ¡°Let me go!¡± she growled.


    ¡°Is this your way of dealing with the problem, Nancy?¡± Nichs asked as he stared at her. He couldn¡¯t


    resist a taunt. ¡°You¡¯ve been saying you don¡¯t want a divorce, but aren¡¯t you the one who secretly yearns


    for it, eager to run into another man¡¯s arms?¡±


    Her chuckle carried resignation. ¡°You¡¯re right. I didn¡¯t want to admit it, but now that you¡¯ve figured it out,


    I might as well confess. Do you think I should spend my life pining for you, Mr.


    Sallow?¡±


    At that moment, his phone interrupted their conversation.


    Alice¡¯s voice resounded from the other end, her tone frantic. ¡°Nichs, something terrible has


    happened! Madelline is missing!¡±


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you watch her closely? How could she disappear?¡±


    ¡°A bunch of people stormed into the hospital to berate Madelline. They said some horrible things.


    Madelline seemed unfazed and consoled me at the time, so I thought she didn¡¯t take it to


    heart. But, when I came out to get some water for her, she disappeared!¡± Alice was so distressed that


    she was nearly in tears.


    ¡°Search the hospital. I¡¯ll be right there.¡± Nichs ended the call and prepared to leave.


    ¡°Nick¡­¡±


    Just then, Nancy called out to him. He turned around and saw her standing by the window. She had


    opened it, and a gust of wind swept in.


    ¡°What is it?¡± He frowned.


    She gazed out the window, contemting the two-story drop below, and then fixed her the man. ¡°What


    if I were to fall from here? Who would you save, her or me?¡±


    Nichs stared at her sternly, cautioning, ¡°Let¡¯s not make such jokes.¡±


    Herughter was uneasy as she responded, ¡°I¡¯m not joking. I¡¯m dead serious,¡±


    Nichs¡¯ frown deepened just as another call came in.


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    It was Alice again, her voiceced with panic. ¡°I found her, Nichs! Madelline¡¯s sitting on the edge of


    the hospital¡¯s rooftop. It¡¯s so dangerous! Hurry over! I¡¯m so scared!¡± She added, ¡°I¡¯m begging you,


    Nichs! Hurry up and save Madelline! You¡¯re the only one who can save her.¡±

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    Chapter 108


    Chapter 108 You¡¯re Not Allowed to Go, Nichs


    ¡°I¡¯ll be right there,¡± Nichs said, his gaze turning cold as he ended the call.


    Nancy mustered the courage to rush forward, blocking his path with outstretched arms.


    What are you doing, Nancy?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to go,¡± she dered, her eyes filled with stubborn resolve.


    Nichs expression grew even colder. His voice turned sharp and steely. ¡°Get out of the way.¡±


    ¡°I said you¡¯re not allowed to go.¡± Nancy repeated. She continued, ¡°You¡¯re my husband, Nichs. We¡¯re


    married, and I refuse to let you abandon me to see that homewrecker who¡¯s destroying our marriage.¡±


    She used the term ¡®homewrecker¡¯ without hesitation, something she¡¯d never done. before, even in the


    heat of her anger. However, she let her emotions flow freely this time, caring little about holding back.


    When did you start speaking so harshly, Nancy?¡±


    She smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ve always been sharp. I¡¯m like a porcupine covered in quills. Didn¡¯t you know


    that, Mr. Sallow?¡±


    She had never been one to conform to societal norms. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have survived her


    challenging upbringing. All her previous meekness andpliance were a testament to her love


    for him.


    What about him? He took her for granted. She had shed her quills for him, exposing only her soft body


    and tender heart. In return, he provided no protection, no armor-just one storm after another, each


    more piercing than thest, each a mortal blow. She had never been one to make a scene, but this


    time, she was determined to fight for him.


    ¡°I always thought you were a kind, gentle, and mature young woman, Nancy. I hope you won¡¯t change


    my impression of you.¡±


    ¡°You got it all wrong then. I¡¯m not kind and gentle, and I¡¯m far from mature. I¡¯m a vicious and heinous


    woman.¡±


    For some inexplicable reason, hearing Nancy describe herself this way pained Nichs. He uttered,


    ¡°Don¡¯t degrade yourself like that.¡±


    She thought, Hah! Degrade, huh? ¡°Have you forgotten, Nichs? You said so yourself. You said I was


    vicious and heinous.¡±


    His phone rang again, and his patience ran out. He grabbed her and pushed her aside.


    Just as he was about to leave, he heard a loud crash. Something had fallen from the window.


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    ¡°Nancy Nichs turned around and shouted, fearing the worst. His heart skipped a beat when he


    couldn¡¯t spot Nancy by the window. Panic set in, he uttered, ¡°Nancy¡­¡± He rushed to the window and


    looked down, only to find that it was a vase that had fallen. He breathed a sigh of rehet but no sign of


    her. He quickly made a call. ¡°Send some people over, including two females.¡±


    Nancy emerged from the bathroom, staring at him in disbelief. ¡°What do you mean by this? Are you


    locking me up?¡±


    I¡¯m not locking you up. I just want them to keep an eye on you in case you do something foolish,¡± he


    exined.


    I won¡¯t do anything foolish. Since you can¡¯t wait to go and see Madelline, go on. Go right now. Don¡¯t


    worry. I won¡¯t stop you.¡± The light had gone out in her eyes, the one she had been desperately chasing-


    Nichs only left after giving instructions to the bodyguards who had arrived.


    Nancy heard everything. It was just a simple instruction. He wanted them to stay with her at all


    times.


    The four male bodyguards were stationed outside, while the two female bodyguards remained in the


    room with her. They were to apany her, whether eating or sleeping, never allowing her out of their


    sight.


    Nancyughed hollowly, feeling it was all unnecessary. Where would she even go? What did she have


    left? She had no family; her mother¡¯s passing had seen to that.


    When Nichs arrived at the hospital, Madelline was still on the roof, her hair disheveled, looking


    utterly distraught. She sat in a wheelchair and slowly inched it forward. What was most rming was


    that the wheelchair was just inches away from the roof¡¯s edge.


    He was in turmoil seeing that.


    Alice yed along with the act, her voice trembling as she spoke. ¡°Come down right now, Madelline!


    Please, I beg you. It¡¯s too dangerous.¡±


    Madelline cried out, ¡°I don¡¯t want to. Alice, I can¡¯t face anyone anymore.¡±


    Alice persisted, ¡°We can resolve this. Come down, and let¡¯s figure this out together. Nichs will help


    you. He won¡¯t abandon you.¡±


    ¡°No, Madelline screamed hysterically. ¡°He won¡¯t! He doesn¡¯t care about me anymore!¡± She added, ¡°All


    Nichs cares about is Nancy! He abandoned me a long time ago! My life doesn¡¯t matter to him


    anymore. Do you know how sad I am, Alice? I love him, but he doesn¡¯t care about me.¡±


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    ¡°But¡­¡± Madelline continued through her tears, ¡°Don¡¯t pity me. It¡¯s my fault. I was the one who wanted


    to break up with him. If we hadn¡¯t, I would¡¯ve been the luckiest woman in the world. I shouldn¡¯t have


    broken up with him. I regret it. Do you know how much I regret doing that? I wish


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    I could go back to when we were still dating.¡±


    Madelline¡¯s acting skills were impressive, and Nichs¡¯ heart ached as he listened to her tearful pleas


    ¡°Madelline. He finally spoke up. ¡°I¡¯m here. I didn¡¯t abandon you. I care about your life.¡± he added.


    ¡°Come here. I promise I¡¯ll help you deal with this. Your reputation won¡¯t be ruined.¡±


    ¡°Nichs Her voice trembled with agitation. ¡°Why are you here? I thought you wouldn¡¯te. You still


    care about me, don¡¯t you? You still love me, right?¡±


    She smiled through her teary eyes as she wheeled herself toward him. However, just as she was about


    to reach him, he reached out, firmly grabbing her wheelchair and escorting her back to her hospital


    room.


    Once they were there, she saw a row of men dressed in suits. She knew he was concerned she might


    attempt to escape again.


    After carefully cing Madelline on her bed, Nichs turned to Alice and instructed. ¡°Bring the doctor


    over.¡±


    ¡°Got it, Nichs. Right away.¡±


    The doctor conducted a thorough examination and assured that Madelline was in good health.


    Nichs sighed in relief and said, ¡°Get some rest.¡±


    Throughout this ordeal, Madelline believed she had fought a sessful battle and emerged victorious.


    Little did she know that the man would soon depart after saying these words, a reality that had never


    crossed her wildest dreams.


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    Chapter 109


    Chapter 109 Something Different About Nancy


    ¡°Nichs¡­.¡± Madelline grabbed Nichs¡¯ hand with a pitiful expression. ¡°Are you leaving already?¡±


    ¡°Since you¡¯re fine, it¡¯s improper for me to stay. It¡¯s even more improper for me to stay overnight. I told


    you. I¡¯m married, and you¡¯re not. It won¡¯t be good for either one of us if I stay here. Alice can


    apany you.¡±


    ¡°Call me if you need something.¡±


    As soon as Madelline heard that, she burst into tears. ¡°You believe those photos, don¡¯t you, Nichs?¡±


    ¡°You think I¡¯m a sl¡¯t who goes around seducing men, don¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Sob¡­ It¡¯s not true. Those photos are all fake, Nichs. No matter where I am, you¡¯re the only one I


    love.¡±


    Madelline cried her heart out, but Nichs only felt irritated..


    He couldn¡¯t wait to leave. He was worried about Nancy.


    He shoved Madelline¡¯s hand away and said curtly. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if they¡¯re real or fake. I¡¯ll help you


    suppress the news.¡±


    ¡°What did you say? It¡¯s not important?¡± Madelline stared at Nichs in disbelief.


    Why wouldn¡¯t a woman¡¯s reputation be important to a man?


    Don¡¯t all men want a woman with a clean reputation?


    He said it¡¯s not important.


    Does this mean he really doesn¡¯t want me anymore?


    ¡°You don¡¯t want me anymore, right, Nichs?¡± Madelline looked up at him as tears streamed down her


    cheeks.


    ¡°I have a wife,¡± Nichs dered solemnly.


    ¡°A wife?¡± Madelline scoffed. ¡°How is she your wife? She¡¯s just a pawn. Why are you willing to be with


    her instead of me? How am I not as good as her, Nichs?¡±


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    ¡°You¡¯re great, but she¡¯s my wife. I have to be responsible toward her.¡±


    Nichs abruptly remembered what Jacob had said to him.


    ¡°She¡¯s just a young woman. She¡¯ll be a divorcee without a job. Her mother died years ago, and she


    doesn¡¯t have a single rtive. Can you imagine what her life would be like if I divorced her? How


    can she bear what others would say about her?¡±


    It was true. Nichs couldn¡¯t imagine what it would be like.


    ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. You should get some rest.¡±


    Nichs left the hospital without hesitation.


    As soon as he got into the car, he called the people back at the house and asked about Nancy.


    They said she was fine. Everything was normal.


    Nichs was relieved.


    However, when he got back and saw Nancy, he realized how abnormal the so-called normal was.


    When he arrived, Nancy was having her dinner.


    The dining table was filled with her favorite food.


    Nichs was hungry. After washing his hands, he sat at the table to have his dinner. Nancy sat on the


    left, and he sat on the right.


    It was arge dining table, and the rift between them only made the table seem even bigger.


    From the moment Nichs stepped foot into the house till he took his seat at the table, Nancy didn¡¯t


    even look at him.


    She kept her head lowered. Her gaze was cool as she quietly ate from her te.


    She barely touched the other food on the table.


    Even though there was a feast of mains and sides on the table, Nancy only took a few bites from the


    serving tes in front of her. She didn¡¯t touch any of the other food. She didn¡¯t even stretch her arm


    beyond her seat.


    When she noticed that Nichs had sat at the dining table, she started eating more quickly.


    After seeing that she mainly ate the vegetables, Nichs picked up a prawn and ced it on her te.


    ¡°You should eat more. You¡¯re too skinny.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t feel like eating prawns today.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s voice was crisp and distant. She continued scarfing down her food.


    She didn¡¯t even want to look at him.


    What was the point of seeing his face? Nothing would change. It would only make her heart ache


    even more.


    ¡°Have some fish then.¡±


    Nichs passed a fish filet to Nancy.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± she said impassively.


    Nichs continued to pile more food onto Nancy¡¯s te.


    Nancy epted it all without objection.


    ¡°I¡¯m done. Take your time.¡±


    Nancy set her cutlery down and went upstairs.


    It was only then that Nichs realized all the food he served her was piled neatly on the side of the


    te. She didn¡¯t take a single bite out of them.


    ¡°How much did she eat?¡± Nichs summoned Peggy and asked.


    Peggy sighed and reported, ¡°Just half a bowl of sd. She barely touched the other sides too. She


    usually likes the m chowder I make, but she didn¡¯t drink any of it today.¡±


    ¡°I see. You can get back to work now.¡±


    Nichs filled a bowl with m chowder and brought it upstairs.


    When he arrived on the second floor, Nancy was gathering her pajamas and getting ready to take


    a shower.


    She jumped in fright when he first entered, but she soonposed herself again.


    ¡°Did you want something?¡± Nancy asked coolly.


    ¡°Peggy said you didn¡¯t eat much for dinner. You like her m chowder, right? I brought some up. Have


    it while it¡¯s still warm.¡±


    Nichs was just as gentlemanly as ever, but his pleasantness felt like a mockery to Nancy.


    ¡°No need. I ate enough.¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t feel like having m chowder, I¡¯ll tell them to make some other soup do you feel like


    having?¡±


    Upon hearing that, Nancy strode over.


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    you. What


    She took the m chowder from him. The temperature was just right, so she drank straight from the


    bowl.


    Soon, she finished everything.


    Then, she eyed Nichs coolly ¡°Satished?¡±


    Nichs didn¡¯t speak.


    As he stared at her, an indescribable feeling emerged within him.


    After what happened today, he sensed that Nancy had changed. She became more polite and distant


    with him..


    In fact, it seemed like she didn¡¯t need him as much anymore.


    This feeling flustered him.


    ¡°I wasn¡¯t trying to force you, Nichs exined as he held the empty bowl.


    However, as soon as he finished speaking. Nancy covered her mouth and rushed to the bathroom.


    She threw up the contents in her stomach, but to avoid letting Nichs notice anything, she locked the


    bathroom door and turned on all the taps to hide the sound of her retching.


    Even though she felt incredibly sick, she didn¡¯t want to use this to gain his pity or concern.


    That would only make her seem more pitiful to herself.


    Pathetic, even.


    Once she stopped vomiting, she washed her face.


    As she stared at her reflection, the hollowness in her eyes and iciness in her expression gave her the


    urge to cry,


    She covered her mouth, but she couldn¡¯t hold back anymore. She began to sob.


    Still, she dared not make any sound. She merely cried in silence.


    I was wrong. I was so wrong.


    I shouldn¡¯t have expected anything from Nichs. I shouldn¡¯t have been hopeful about this marriage.


    I¡¯m sorry, Grandpa. I really wanted to fulfill your dying wish and get along with him, but I can¡¯t hold on


    any longer.


    It¡¯s too tiring. I¡¯m exhausted.

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    Chapter 110


    Chapter 110 Nancy¡¯s Birthday


    After showering. Nancy came out of the bathroom.


    She didn¡¯t expect Nichs to be there still. Nevertheless, despite sharing a room, it felt like they no


    longer had anything to say to each other.


    Nancy had washed her hair, and it was still wet.


    As she dried her hair with a towel, she walked around Nichs.


    Til help you.¡± Nichs came over..


    ¡°No need. I can do it myself.¡±


    Once Nancy was done blow-drying her hair, she got into bed.


    He had already left.


    As she watched him leave, she abruptly teared up at the sight.


    She said she wasn¡¯t going to cry, but her tears weren¡¯t cooperating. Whenever something struck at


    nerve, they would stream down her face without permission. She couldn¡¯t stop it from happening.


    She should¡¯ve known. Why would a man as proud as him put up with my indifference and aloofness?


    He was always the center of attention. Everyone ttered him and tried to please him. When did he


    ever have to please someone else?


    It¡¯s good that he left. I won¡¯t have to see him.


    If I don¡¯t see him, maybe it won¡¯t hurt.


    If I can¡¯t see him, maybe it won¡¯t be as painful.


    It¡¯ste. Where would he go?


    Well, it didn¡¯t take long tond on an answer. It was obvious.


    No matter how many years have passed, Madelline¡¯s still the one in his heart.


    In the past, she always thought she feared nothing. She wasn¡¯t afraid of making sacrifices, suffering, or


    waiting.


    Reality proved her wrong. She was more cowardly than anyone else.


    Nancy turned off the lights andy in bed.


    s, she didn¡¯t fall asleep. Her eyes were wide open and fixed on the chandelier hanging from the


    ceiling.


    An indeterminate amount of time passed when, suddenly, someone opened the door.


    She heard the sound of footsteps.


    Nichs came in..


    He didn¡¯t leave? Didn¡¯t he leave to apany Madelline?


    Soon, the closet was opened. After taking a set of pajamas, Nichs went to the bathroom. Nancy


    heard the sound of water running.


    At this moment, she found it hard to decipher Nichs¡¯ thoughts.


    It was only when a fresh scent wafted over and a pair of arms wrapped around her slender waist that


    she realized he had gotten in bed and was holding her.


    ¡°I¡¯m not used to this,¡± Nancy said as she pushed him away.


    ¡°You¡¯ll get used to it eventually,¡± he replied.


    Nancy was angered. She turned around and red at him.


    All of a sudden, she lowered her head and bit his shoulder.


    She mped down her jaw hard. Nichs soon felt the stinging pain.


    Though he groaned in pain, his arms remained tight around her waist. He showed no sign of releasing


    her.


    Nancy let go of his shoulder and red at him once more. ¡°Let go of me, Nichs,¡± she hissed.


    ¡°No.¡± This time, he t-out refused her.


    He didn¡¯t even give her any room to debate the matter.


    Nancy bent down and bit him in the same spot. This time, she used a lot more strength.


    She was in so much pain that her heart was about to break. How could he still act like nothing had


    happened?


    You¡¯re a b*stard, Nichs. What gives you the right to cause me so much sorrow?


    Once again, she bit down forcefully, and Nichs started bleeding. The blood soaked through his


    pajama top and reached Nancy¡¯s mouth.


    She tasted blood.


    She looked up to find that Nochs


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    Why didn¡¯t you move away she questioned.


    ¡°Have you vented all your anger yet?¡± Nichs asked in lieu of answering


    At the same time, he reached out to stroke. Nancy¡¯s hair, but she dodged him.


    She wasn¡¯t his pet. She wasn¡¯t someone he could pet and stroke when he was in the right mood and


    cast aside when he didn¡¯t feel like dealing with her


    ¡°Are you still angry¡± Nichs asked again


    Naricy turned around and ignored him.


    Since he wanted to hold her, and since she couldn¡¯t get away from hom, the stopped fighting it


    When Nichs woke up the room was bright


    Most importantly, the other side of the bed was empty Nancy wasn¡¯t beside him


    He unmediately gave her a call, but her phone was turned off


    Nancy had left bright and early this morning, and when she did, she turned her phone off


    She didn¡¯t want anyone to disturb her today. She wanted to spend some me alone


    While walking past a bakery, she heard a salesperson talking about a prostion. A careless nceter,


    she realized it was her birthday today


    Ok, right, 20¡¯s my birthday. I forgot about my own birthday


    In the past. Nancy¡¯s birthday was the day of the year she looked forward to the most


    Although her family was poor and often in debt, her mother would always buy her a small cake for her


    birthday


    She loved eating prawna then, so her mother would prepare an entire te of prawns for her-all peeled


    and ready to eat.


    Despite having tried prawns cooked in various styles by now. Nancy still thought that the he w vor in


    the world was the dipping sauce her mother made. Unfortunately, she would never be able to have it


    again


    At night, all the lights would be turned off.


    Het mother would light up the candles on the cake and give her a small tiara. Then, was her


    chance to blow out the candles.


    Up until her 14th birthday, her wish was the same. She wanted to do well in her studies so that she


    could give her mother a good life and get away from her father, the gambling addict.


    After that, from the year she met Nichs, she added one more wish. She hoped to meet him. again


    someday and to have the chance to remain beside the boy who shone so brightly.


    Back then, she had been so timid and careful around him. She never thought she would one day marry


    him and be his wife.


    That was something the teenage Nancy wouldn¡¯t even dare to dream of. To meet him again was


    already a great blessing.


    Sometimes, Nancy wondered if everything would¡¯ve been different if she never met him again and


    never reentered his life.


    He would simply be someone she admired from afar-a distant figure that lit up her heart.


    If that were the case, she would never expect anything. She would not have to experience the


    heartache and disappointment she felt now.


    The bakery was having a promotion. There were a lot of people heading in.


    Nancy went in as well.


    ¡°Hello, miss. What kind of cake would you like?¡±


    ¡°One with a lot of cream.¡±


    She couldn¡¯t eat chiffon cakes as she was allergic to them. In the end, the salesperson rmended


    a strawberry-vored crepe cake. Everyyer of crepe was covered with a thickyer of cream.


    Nancy walked out of the bakery with the cake in hand, but she froze in shock when she saw the back of


    the silhouette in front of her.


    What¡¯s he doing here?


    Her body stiffened as she squeezed the handle of the cake box tightly.


    Just then, Nichs turned around. His voice was as gentle as ever as he asked, ¡°Why did you leave


    the house alone without telling me?¡±

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    Chapter 111


    Chapter 111 Giving Up Means Not Caring Anymore


    Since Nancy couldn¡¯t avoid him, she walked over to him and said, ¡°I came out for some fresh air.¡±


    ¡°What about your phone? Why is it turned off?¡± Nichs nced at the phone she was holding.


    Nancy bit her lip before responding curtly, ¡°Maybe it ran out of battery and turned off by itself.¡±


    She had no idea that Nichs had almost searched the entire city looking for her.


    He didn¡¯t bring up theborious process,


    He simply came over and took her hand.


    Since he was here, Nancy knew she couldn¡¯t escape.


    She allowed him to hold her hand without protest and followed him to his car.


    Along the way, the wind howled as if signifying an impending storm. The trees by the side of the road


    were shaking in the wind.


    Nancy stared out the window without speaking.


    However, when the car turned left at the traffic light, she sensed something amiss. ¡°Aren¡¯t we heading


    back?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m taking you out for a meal,¡± Nichs said.


    ¡°Oh,¡± she acknowledged.


    Her expression remained indifferent. She didn¡¯t express any opinion.


    When the car stopped outside the restaurant, the thunderstorm had begun, and huge droplets of rain


    crashed against the car.


    There was no basement parking lot, so they had to enter the restaurant from the outside.


    Nancy was about to get out of the car when Nichs said, ¡°Wait.¡±


    Then, he got down with an umbre and opened it before taking Nancy¡¯s hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Nancy said, though her gaze remained indifferent.


    She was no longer the naive little girl she used to be.


    It had been a long time since the taste of a candy couldst her an entire summer.


    Perhaps Nancy had experienced too much hurt, or maybe the bitterness was too deeply embedded in


    her heart. She realized such sweetness no longer did anything to assuage her pain.


    Her heart was cold and writhing in agony at the same time.


    They came to the second floor of the restaurant, where there was a VIP room that was exquisitely.


    designed.


    The room was serene and filled with a faint floral aroma. One could see the garden through the


    window. The sound of the rain could be heard as well.


    As soon as they walked into the room, the restaurant manager came over and asked respectfully. ¡°Do


    you want the food to be served now, Mr. Sallow?¡±


    ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Nichs asked Nancy.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine either way. You decide.¡±


    Nichs turned to the manager. ¡°Alright. Serve the food now.¡±


    Soon, the table was filled with expertly prepared food that smelled wonderful.


    Just then, Nancy heard a familiar melodying from the hall on the second floor. It was a piano.


    piece and one of her favorites.


    Nancy wasn¡¯t a fool. She instantly realized what was happening.


    He must have arranged everything in advance.


    Just then, the lights in the room went out.


    Nancy thought it was a power failure, but at the very next second, a beautifully decorated cake was


    brought in. Nichs was holding a bunch of roses as he gazed at her tenderly. ¡°Happy birthday,


    sweetie!¡±


    She should not be moved by this, but for some reason, her heart melted into a puddle.


    ¡°You¡­.¡± Her trembling voice betrayed her emotions.


    ¡°You remembered?¡± She couldn¡¯t stop her voice from shaking.


    ¡°Of course. I¡¯ve always remembered it. I prepared all of this a long time ago,¡± Nichs said.


    He did celebrate her birthday throughout their two years of marriage, but it had always been.


    perfunctory. Lynn was the one who chose the cake and the presents for her.


    However, this time, he was celebrating her birthday himself.


    s, the touching disy and the joy she felt from it came toote.


    It was toote. She was too afraid to expect anything from him anymore.


    Even as Nichs set down a ne and a pair of earrings in front of her, she remained


    unusually calm.


    ¡°Ill help you put them on,¡± he said.


    Nancy didn¡¯t respond one way or the other.


    Even so, Nichs fussed over her like the perfect gentleman.


    Nancy thought to herself, If it hadn¡¯t been for that call, I might not have held out until the end. I would¡¯ve


    given in.


    Such was the unpredictability of life. There was no way of knowing what would happen next.


    When all the food had been brought in, and the two were about to eat, Nichs got a call.


    Nancy didn¡¯t stop what she was doing. She continued to take small bites.


    The food was delicious, but her attention was elsewhere.


    In fact, the food tasted like cardboard to her.


    Nichs got a call from Madelline.


    Though Nancy didn¡¯t know the other woman¡¯s words, Nichs was frowning hard.


    His lips were pursed, and his demeanor grew chilly. Even without saying a word, he seemed so


    frightening.


    In the end, the call ended.


    Nichs looked at Nancy with a conflicted expression.


    After hesitating briefly, he was about to speak when Nancy beat him to it. ¡°Madelline, right? Let me


    guess. Did she run into some kind of danger again? You¡¯re the only one who can save her.¡±


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    ¡°Yes.¡± Nichs nodded truthfully.


    After hearing his answer, Nancy set her cutlery down.


    She looked up and chuckled mockingly. ¡°I knew it. Even though our dear Ms. Phillip isn¡¯t tired of using


    this trick, I¡¯m tired of seeing it. Can¡¯t shee up with something new?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not the same this time, Nancy.¡±


    ¡°You always say it¡¯s not the same. When we got married, she got in a car ident. Before this, she


    was about to take her own life. What is it this time? Did she get kidnapped?¡±


    ¡°Madelline did get kidnapped,¡± Nichs replied solemnly as he looked at Nancy.


    ¡°Hah¡­¡± Nancy scoffed. She tucked her hair behind her ear and said, ¡°What an adventurous life she


    has. All the worst things in life seem to happen to her. Nichs, have you ever considered that maybe


    none of it is real?¡±


    ¡°Every single incident was simply an act of hers. She didn¡¯t get into a car ident. She wouldn¡¯t have


    killed herself. She didn¡¯t get kidnapped. She simply wants you to cast me aside and save her.


    ¡°This is a serious matter. I don¡¯t want to jump to conclusions.¡± Nichs said grimly.


    ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, no matter what happens tonight, you¡¯ll choose to go and save her anyway. In that


    case, go right ahead, Nichs.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Nichs looked up in disbelief.


    Thest few times he left to save Madelline, Nancy would always protest vehemently.


    And yet, this time, she was telling him to go without a fight.


    As Nichs looked into Nancy¡¯s still eyes, he could sense that something was different, but he couldn¡¯t


    put his finger on it.


    However, he was certain about one thing-Nancy was being too calm and generous today.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? You don¡¯t believe that I¡¯ll let you go?¡±


    Nancy opened the door herself. ¡°Go on. No matter what happens, I won¡¯t stop you.¡±


    ¡°I always thought you were the one in the wrong, but that¡¯s not true. I¡¯m the one who¡¯s wrong. So,


    Nichs, I won¡¯t stop you. Hurry up and go.¡±

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    Chapter 112 Nancy¡¯s ident


    Im sorry, sweetie. I can¡¯t just abandon her and not care about her.¡±


    After saying that, Nichs got up and left.


    As Nancy watched him leave, she chuckled scornfully.


    That¡¯s right. He can¡¯t abandon her and not care about her, so instead, he¡¯s abandoning me and


    ignoring me.


    In his eyes, the only one who matters is that woman. Maybe he has long forgotten about how heavy the


    rain is today and how scared I am.


    Once Nichs left, Nancy got up as well.


    From her spot on the second floor, she could still see Nichs.


    He rushed out into the rain without the umbre. He didn¡¯t take the car either.


    He was soaking wet, but he was standing tall in the rain nheless.


    To think that they would one day be strangers and no longer have anything to do with each other,


    Nancy somehow found the courage to rush after him.


    ¡°Nichs¡­¡± she shouted to try and get him to hear her through the rain..


    The heavy rain masked most of her voice, but Nichs heard her anyway.


    He turned around and saw that Nancy hade down. She was standing by the entrance and. getting


    pelted with rain. Without even hesitating, he ran straight back to her.


    ¡°Why did youe down?¡± he asked sternly.


    ¡°It¡¯s raining heavily, and the weather¡¯s cold. You¡¯re not dressed warmly enough. Your body won¡¯t be


    able to take it. Hurry up and go back inside.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t speak. She calmly stared at him.


    ¡°Hurry up. I¡¯m leaving the car and the umbre for you. I called Lynn. He¡¯lle and pick you upter.¡±


    ¡°What about you? Are you going over by yourself?¡±


    Just how deeply did he love her that he was willing to risk his life without any regard for his own safety?


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me. I know what I¡¯m doing.¡±


    Just then, Lynn drove the car over. He got out and rushed over.


    ¡°Take Nancy back and look after her, Nichs instructed Lynn before disappearing into the rain.


    ¡°I¡¯ll drive you back. Mrs. Sallow,¡± Lynn said courteously while holding arge umbre.


    Nancy looked at the umbre before abruptly saying, ¡°Give the umbre to him.¡±


    ¡°This umbre is designed to keep all the rain out. Mr. Sallow told me to use it to shield you.¡±


    Nancy was smiling, but her gaze was cold. ¡°Give it to him. I don¡¯t need it.¡±


    She didn¡¯t even need him, let alone his umbre.


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow, that¡¯s¡­¡± Lynn was conflicted.


    ¡°I¡¯ll do it myself then.¡± Nancy reached out to take the umbre, so Lynn quickly said, ¡°Give me at


    moment, Mrs. Sallow. I¡¯ll do it right away.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s being ridiculous!¡±


    Nichs was furious when he heard that Nancy insisted on giving him the umbre.


    ¡°Mrs. Sallow seemed adamant to me, Mr. Sallow. I¡¯m sure she¡¯s just worried about you. You should at


    least just take it for the sake of appearance,¡± Lynn suggested.


    Nichs didn¡¯t take the umbre. He clenched his jaw and growled, ¡°I won¡¯t take back what I¡¯ve given


    away. Since she doesn¡¯t want it, just throw it away!¡±


    With a flick of his hand, he flung the umbre to the ground.


    Despite the heavy rain in the dark of night, Nancy clearly saw him dumping the umbre.


    At first, the umbre pped in the wind, but soon, it was too wet and heavy to move.


    Nancy¡¯s heart shattered into pieces.


    She felt as if the umbre were her.


    During the height of summer, she ignored the scorching heat just to give him some coolness. In the


    dead of winter, she ignored the chilling cold just to give him a bit of warmth.


    She ran to him with a heart full of sincerity, but he didn¡¯t want it.


    He could toss it aside as if it were nothing.


    ¡°Just give up, Nancy! He doesn¡¯t love you. He¡¯ll never love you. Haven¡¯t you given up yet?¡±


    Yeah. It¡¯s time to give up.


    I should¡¯ve given up a long ago.


    The rain was getting heavier. Nichs disappeared into the car, and the car drove off in the rain.


    It went further and further away until it faded from sight.


    Just then. Lynn came over. He was about to speak when Nancy said, ¡°You don¡¯t need to take me back.


    Go with him.¡±


    Lynn was put in a difficult position. ¡°Mr. Sallow gave me an order, Mrs. Sallow.¡±


    ¡°Do you know where he went off to by himself?¡±


    Lynn shook his head.


    ¡°Madelline got kidnapped. He went to save her. I don¡¯t need to tell you how dangerous kidnappers can


    be. You know how risky this is for him. Are you sure you¡¯re not going to help him?¡±


    Lynn was thunderstruck. ¡°I-Is that true, Mrs. Sallow?¡±


    ¡°Of course. Why else would he be so anxious? He insisted on rushing off without regard for anything


    else.¡±


    ¡°Got it, Mrs. Sallow. I¡¯m leaving right away. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll keep Mr. Sallow safe.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Before leaving. Lynn hired a cab for Nancy.


    He only drove off once Nancy got into the car.


    If Lynn had known about the impending ident, he would never have allowed her to get inside the


    car.


    Inside the hired car, Nancy sat in silence.


    She ced her hand protectively on her belly.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, baby. I kept promising to give you aplete family, but I¡¯m too tired. I can¡¯t do it.¡±


    ¡°Mommy might be a coward, or maybe she¡¯s just weak. Either way, she doesn¡¯t have the courage


    anymore.¡±


    ¡°Baby, from now on, you won¡¯t have a father, but don¡¯t worry. Mommy can take good care of you


    alone.¡±


    Even though Nancy¡¯s heart was wracked with pain, the thought of the baby she was carrying gave her


    hope in life.


    She believed the baby¡¯s birth would change her life.


    s, Nancy never thought just how many things could go wrong in this world.


    All of a sudden, the driver shouted, ¡°Hang tight, miss!¡±


    Nancy looked up in shock. Her heart almost stopped beating.


    Out in the rain, a huge truck was barreling straight at them. It raced down the road without any sign of


    stopping.


    The truck¡­ Nancy asked tremblingly as she gripped her seat.


    In that split second, a burst of thoughts flooded her mind.


    Goodbye, Nichs.


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    So long, Nichs.


    ¡°Mom, it¡¯s me, Nancy. I¡¯ming to see you now.


    Mommy¡¯s sorry, baby, but Mommy will do her best to protect you.


    Nancy ced the pillow on top of her belly and curled up to protect her child.


    Bang-


    After the loud crash, the car flipped over.

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    Nancy¡¯s head mmed hard against the steering wheel.


    She couldn¡¯t remember how many times the car had tumbled on the ground, only that her head felt as


    though it had been spli, open like an overripe watermelon, and her body felt like it had fallen apart.


    Eventually, the car stopped tumbling.


    Nancy saw the vehicle that had caused the ident driving away as if nothing had happened. through


    the rearview mirror. It even moved farther and farther away from her line of sight.


    Her head felt like it was about to explode, but she still had a sliver of consciousness.


    She struggled to turn her head and soon realized that the driver, who was seated beside her, was now


    lying against the steering wheel. It was clear that he was far from well, considering blood flowing down


    the wheel like a bloody river.


    ¡°Sir¡­ Sir¡­.¡± Nancy forced herself to shout desperately with every ounce of strength left in her body.


    ¡°Sir, wake up. Please wake up. You have to hold on. You need to hold on.¡±


    Nancy felt tears running down her cheeks in her desperate attempt to wake the driver. s, none of


    her efforts worked. The driver remained unconscious.


    Furthermore, more blood was oozing out of his head, filling the enclosed car with the metallic smell of


    blood.


    Nancy had assumed that the smell of blood wasing from the driver until she felt a sharp, stabbing


    pain in her lower abdomen, followed by a rush of warmth.


    She instantly had a very bad premonition.


    ¡°Baby¡­¡±


    ¡°Baby¡­¡±


    Nancy cried out as she desperately shouted for help.


    She wanted to get out of the car and go to the hospital, but the door was blocked. To make matters


    worse, the rain was pouring heavily. There were hardly any cars on the road, so her cries. for help went


    unheard.


    What could she do? How could she manage this situation?


    ¡°Baby, please be alright. You have to be okay. What will I do if something happens to you?¡± she


    sobbed.


    ¡°Baby, hang in there. I will definitely save you.¡±


    ¡°Baby, please. Please be fine. Don¡¯t leave me.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s tears flowed like a faucet. She was terrified of dying.


    Her heart felt like it had plummeted into an abyss, leaving her in a state of panic.


    ¡°No. Nancy. Don¡¯t panic. You can¡¯t lose control now. You need to stay calm,¡± she told herself.


    ¡°Only by staying calm can you and baby be saved.¡±


    She took deep breaths and pinched her palm, trying to keep herself awake andposed.


    She knew that panicking wouldn¡¯t save anyone. Instead, she needed to stay calm to find a solution.


    Right. My phone!


    She still had her phone and could make a call!


    Unfortunately, she had no idea where her phone had ended up after the violent impact earlier.


    Nheless, she forced herself to remain calm and began searching methodically.


    Eventually, she found her phone on the front seat¡¯s carpet. At that moment, relief washed over her, but


    the phone was still too far away. Thus, it was far from an easy task to reach her sliver of hope.


    She felt on the verge of breaking down as she cried in despair.


    At that moment, all her emotions started brewing in her chest.


    Nancy desperately bent over, trying to reach for her phone behind her.


    Her arms were too short, so she took off her shoes, ced her hand inside, and used the pointed front


    of the shoes to slowly inch the phone closer.


    Outside the window, the rain was pouring like cats and dogs. It was bitterly cold, and the strong. wind


    was relentless in its assault.


    On the contrary, Nancy was drenched in sweat inside the car. She had bent her body as far as she


    could go while she struggled to reach forward.


    Her entire body was covered in cold sweat due to the pain, especially her lower abdomen. It was at


    piercing pain that felt like someone was stabbing her with needles.


    Nevertheless, she couldn¡¯t give up now.


    She finally managed to get hold of her phone. At that very moment, she couldn¡¯t help but cry tears of


    joy.


    s, she noticed the phone wasn¡¯t working as it should be. It had to have been damaged during the


    violent collision.


    She held the phone and repeatedly tried to turn it on. The phone finally powered up after countless


    attempts.


    At that moment, she instinctively called Nichs without thinking twice.


    It rang twice before he answered.


    ¡°Nichs, save me!¡± Nancy cried out.


    On the other end, Nichs immediately sensed something was wrong and anxiously asked, ¡°What


    happened, Nancy?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ve been in a car ident and can¡¯t get out of the car. Nichs, please hurry. Come and save


    me.¡±


    Hurry. You need to hurry up. Our baby would be in danger if you were even a secondter.


    When she made the call, she was holding onto all her hopes. She once thought that even if Madelline


    had been kidnapped, there shouldn¡¯t be an immediate threat to her life as long as the criminals hadn¡¯t


    received the money.


    Moreover, she believed that it was highly likely that Madelline was orchestrating all of this herself just to


    deceive Nichs.


    But what about her?


    She was different. She had been in a car ident, and her life hung in the bnce. She could die if


    she failed to receive immediate treatment.


    However, she never expected that Nichs would question her words.


    ¡°Nancy, I don¡¯t find the joke funny at all,¡± he said.


    When these words reached her ears, she tried to move her lips but suddenly realized that her face had


    frozen.


    She wanted to smile but couldn¡¯t; she wanted to cry but couldn¡¯t do that either.


    A joke?


    ¡°Are you saying that I¡¯m lying to you?¡±


    It turned out that he had arrived at this conclusion.


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    This was the response she received after making that desperate call at a critical moment.


    The car was cramped as it was filled with hot air from the engine, the smell of blood, and human


    breath. Regardless, Nancy felt like she was in an ice cer, her heart frozen.


    It was really cold, so freezing that she felt like her heart could get frostbitten if she touched her chest.


    The pain in her head was getting worse, but she could endure that.


    What hurt the most was the pain in her lower abdomen. Her breathing was bing increasingly


    irregr, and she could only gasp heavily to relieve the pain.


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m not lying to you. I don¡¯t need to lie to you. I¡¯m really injured. I just got into a car ident


    with the driver. I¡¯m in so much pain, my whole body hurts. Please save me.¡±


    She spoke a long string of words and was already groaning from the pain.


    The pain was too much. It assaulted her relentlessly like an endless wave.


    ¡°Nancy.¡± Nichs¡¯ voice grew colder. ¡°I had Lynn send you back. What do you mean you have a


    driver? I know you don¡¯t want me to look for Madelline, but if I don¡¯t, she might die. You said you


    wouldn¡¯t stop me, so what are you doing now?¡±


    Nancy wanted tough but couldn¡¯t.


    She realized that he believed that everything she had done was an act with the sole purpose of


    preventing him from rescuing Madelline.


    ¡°I¡¯m not lying to you, Nichs. I was really in an ident. Madelline will die, but what about me? What


    if I tell you that I¡¯m on the verge of dying? With the baby.¡±


    ¡°Baby?¡±


    Nancy clenched her phone. For her baby¡¯s sake, she confessed the secret that she had been. keeping


    for a long time at herst moment. ¡°Yes, our baby. I haven¡¯t told you yet, but I¡¯ve been pregnant for


    three months. It hurts everywhere right now, and I¡¯m bleeding. I beg you, Nichs. Please save us.


    Please save our baby. Please¡­¡±

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    Chapter 115 Where¡¯s the Baby? Is the Baby Alright?


    When Nancy was ced on a bed in the emergency room, everything was already ready to go.


    The bright light above her head was blinding.


    However, she kept her eyes open.


    It wasn¡¯t only open but wide open.


    Was she afraid?


    Of course, she was terrified. Her body was trembling, and she felt icy cold.


    Yet, the more afraid she was, the more she wanted to stay awake, to etch this pain into her mind.


    In the operating room, there was a group of people-the ob-gyn professor, ob-gyn doctors. nurses, and


    an anesthesiologist.


    The blood was still flowing from beneath her, and her lower abdomen was cramping.


    ¡°Professor Wembley, please. I beg you to save this child. I can¡¯t lose him,¡± Nancy pleaded with


    Professor Wembley, who was looking at her with a kind expression.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, youngdy. I will do my best. Now, just listen to me and don¡¯t think about anything.¡±


    Professor Wembley said in a soothing tone.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    She was quickly given local anesthesia, which still kept her alert throughout the procedure.


    Although she couldn¡¯t feel her lower body, she remained conscious. Her eyes could see basins filled


    with blood being taken away in her current state. She could also observe the nurses bustling about with


    worried expressions.


    Soon, not only the blood but also the gauze and cotton used for hemostasis were soaked in a deep red


    color.


    The scene was terrifying, but she didn¡¯t shed even a single tear.


    She shivered andforted herself frantically, Nancy, you have to be strong. Don¡¯t be afraid. Your


    baby will be fine as long as you remain strong Baby, stay strong. Believe that both of us will get through


    this.


    She clenched her fist, inwardly encouraging herself through this ordeal.


    A blood bag was hung on her hand.


    She looked up to see the blood slowly flowing into her body. Yet, it couldn¡¯tpensate for the loss


    happening below.


    She was exhausted and no longer had any strength left.


    She was also feeling extremely drowsy.


    Her strength was slowly depleting even though she had desperately been trying to stay awake.


    Unfortunately, she no longer had energy left to spare.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, baby. I¡¯m so, so sorry.¡± Nancy cried tears of pain after muttering those words.


    She could no longer withstand the pull of sleep and shut her eyes, falling into an endless pit of


    darkness.


    She couldn¡¯t remember how long she slept, but she was in a hospital bed by the time she regained


    consciousness, her entire body weak and devoid of strength.


    The hospital room was spacious and well-equipped, but it felt empty andcked even a hint of life.


    When she looked up, a crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, emitting white light in the dark night.


    As she looked around, she suddenly murmured softly, ¡°The light is so bright! It¡¯s as piercing as the one


    in the emergency room.¡±


    Although she was speaking, her eyes seemed to wander aimlessly, as if a soul had lost all vitality.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, I can have it reced, replied the voice.


    Nancy turned her head slightly at the sound. When she saw Christian¡¯s familiar handsome face, she


    cracked a faint smile andmented, ¡°It¡¯s fine. I was just saying.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for bringing me to the hospital, and thank you for saving me. I feel bad because it seems


    like I keep getting more and more indebted to you every single time we meet,¡± she added.


    Christian stepped closer, gently pushing her disheveled hair behind her ear. His warm voice.


    comfortingly responded, ¡°Then, hurry up and recover. I¡¯m still waiting for you to treat me to coffee. The


    coffeest time was so great that I¡¯ve spent a great deal of time thinking about it.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s dull eyes suddenly lit up at that. s, it quickly faded.


    Recover? But could she truly recover?


    She might not be able to recover without her hope, her strength, and the very thing that was motivating


    her to push forward.


    Although she hadn¡¯t asked Christian whether the doctors had saved her child, it felt as though fate had


    already determined her path. From the moment she woke up and touched her belly, she sensed that


    her baby was gone, and she had failed to save him.


    Even though she had done everything in her power to save her baby, nothing worked out. Her


    baby was gone.


    The baby didn¡¯t stay; the baby didn¡¯t want her.


    She wanted to cry, but she desperately held her tears back.


    ¡°Christian, I have a question.¡± Nancy finally opened her mouth.


    Although she knew it was a done deal, she knew she shouldn¡¯t hope or delude herself¡­ She still


    wanted to hold onto the tiniest bit of hope.


    Even if it was just a sliver, she still wanted to know.


    When Christian looked at Nancy lying weakly in bed, his heart was filled with the weight of words. he


    wanted to say tofort her.


    He knew exactly what she wanted to ask, but the answer was not something she could bear


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    He wanted to say, ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t think about anything. Let¡¯s focus on recovering.¡±


    He also wanted to say, ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t be sad. You can have another child in the future. Your recovery is


    the priority for now.¡±


    But when the words reached his lips, he found his throat parched, and he couldn¡¯t utter a single word.


    Didn¡¯t she know the truth?


    Did she really want to hear these words?


    No. Definitely not.


    ¡°Sure. Go ahead and ask,¡± Christian finally responded, trying to make his voice sound calm and steady.


    ¡°Is the baby¡­¡±


    Nancy choked up halfway through the sentence.


    She had convinced herself to be strong, but she finally realized how hard it was when it was time to let


    the question out.


    This time, Nancy used all the strength left in her body as she asked tremulously, ¡°Is the baby gone?¡±


    She felt her energy drain out of her body after asking the question that had been guing her.


    Nheless, she clung to thest shred of hope as she looked at Christian with anticipation.


    Christian parted his lips and uttered each word with a heavy heart, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. I can¡¯t give


    you the answer you want to hear.¡±


    Nancy couldn¡¯t hold back her tears any longer after hearing his words, and tears started to trickle down


    her face.


    ¡°I understand,¡± she said, her head bowed low.


    Even though she had known it already, this moment marked the final eptance.


    ¡°I¡¯d like some time alone¡­ Is that okay?¡± Nancy spoke after a long silence.


    Although Christian was concerned about her condition, he knew exactly what she needed. So, he


    nodded and said, ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll be outside. If you need anything, just call me.¡±


    ¡°Okay. Thank you.¡±


    Once Christian left the room, Nancy couldn¡¯t control herself any longer and broke into uncontroble


    sobs.


    Her whole body shook as she cried, struggling to catch her breath.


    ¡°Baby, I¡¯m sorry I couldn¡¯t protect you.¡±


    ¡°Do you me me? I wasn¡¯t strong enough to prevent you from getting hurt. It¡¯s all my fault. I¡¯m sorry.


    I¡¯m so sorry.¡±


    Since she was alone in the room, she no longer held back her emotions, allowing them to ravage


    her senses.


    She cried for a long time until she cked out. Fortunately, Christian discovered it quickly.


    When she woke up again, the sky had turned bright.


    The bright sunlight filtered through the window. Nancy hadn¡¯t fully opened her eyes when she saw a


    blurry figure standing nearby.


    ¡°Christian,¡± she called out softly.


    Just then, Nichs turned around abruptly to look at her.

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    Chapter 119 Nancy Was His Number One Priority


    Nichs let go of Madelline and strode over to grab Nancy by the arm.


    Then, he solemnly icoked at her with deep eyes as he said, ¡°Calm down, Nancy. Listen to me; I never


    wanted anything to happen to you. You are my wife. I will never aim a de at you.


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Nancy scoffed before yelling at him, I hurt your precious lover, though. If you want. to


    protect her, you will have no choice but to point the de at me. Don¡¯t you get it, Nichs? There was


    never any peace between Madelline and me. All this time, it was only a question of who would die.¡±


    ¡°Very well. Make your choice. Who do you choose to die?¡±


    Her derations instantly rendered him speechless.


    Just then, Madelline made her way over to grab Nichs¡¯ arm as she looked as fragile as a butterfly.


    ¡°Don¡¯t fight, Nichs. I can exin everything. Nancy didn¡¯t mean it.¡±


    ¡°I came to visit her because I heard she was in a car crash. I didn¡¯t expect her to be so agitated. She


    only hurt me by ident because I was caught off-guard.¡±


    Her decision to exin things was deliberate on her part. There was no doubt she was doing this to


    make everything for Nancy seem worse.


    Moreover, she was intentionally bringing up Nancy¡¯s ident to provoke her.


    Nancy was indeed angered yet again.


    So, she raised the knife and pointed it at Madelline as she broke down, shrieking, ¡°Get out! Get out


    right now!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t give in to your impulses, Nancy. Impulses are the devil,¡± Madelline said, pretending to be


    scared.


    Sadly, Nany no longer bought the act. Instead, she took a step forward with the de in hand.


    Suddenly, a few more shards of ss dug into the bottom of her feet. The pain made her break out in a


    fit of cold sweat. It was excruciating!


    Nevertheless, she did her best to push past the pain.


    ¡°I¡¯m warning you, Madelline. Get out right now. Disappear from my life. Otherwise, I¡¯ll stab you one


    more time,¡± Nancy dered with a vicious re. She looked like she was really about to tear Madelline


    into pieces.


    ¡°Nichs, help! Save me!¡±


    Madeline darted over to meckly hide behind Nichs.


    He turned around and grabbed her. Then, he dragged her out of the room.


    The door clicked stout behind them.


    She let the de fall to the ground with a muffled thump once the click of the door registered in her


    ears.


    She did not even have the energy to get back to her bed. Thus, she slumped and curled up on the


    ground. Finally, she burst out crying with her head in her arms.


    I¡¯m so tired, Mom! I¡¯m exhausted!¡±


    ¡°It would be nice if you were still around, Mom. You¡¯d protect me, right?¡±


    ¡°I miss you so much, Mom.¡±


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    Meanwhile, Madelline was weakly leaning against Nichs outside the ward. ¡°It hurts, Nichs


    ¡°Hang on.¡±


    After a minute, Lynn arrived. Nichs swiftly pushed Madelline over to her and said. ¡°Take her to a


    doctor¡±


    Madelline¡¯s face turned stark white when she heard that. Disbelief was painted all over her face as she


    stammered. ¡°W-What is the meaning of this, Nichs? Aren¡¯t you going with me?¡±


    ¡°Nancy is my wife. I need to be with her. Lynn will go with you.¡±


    Madelline wailed when she heard that. She grabbed his arm as tears streamed down her cheeks. ¡°No!


    Nichs, I don¡¯t want to go with Lynn!¡±


    ¡°I want you to be with me! I only want you¡±


    s, Nichs simply repeated with frosty eyes and a resolute voice, ¡°Lynn will go with you.¡±


    ¡°No¡­¡± She stubbornly continued, ¡°I don¡¯t care if I bleed out to my death and die here. I want you to go


    with me!¡±


    ¡°Nichs, if you don¡¯t go with me, I would rather die


    ¡°Since you don¡¯t even cherish your own life, you can just stand here and bleed to your death then,¡± he


    coldly stated.


    That was not the answer she had been expecting. Her heart shattered when she heard that Nichs


    clearly adored and loved her. So, how could he treat her like this?


    She let out a few loud and wretched sobs. ¡°How can you do this to me, Nichs? You clearly love me.


    So, why would you say something so heartless?¡±


    ¡°I cared for you once, Madelline. That doesn¡¯t mean I¡¯ll abandon my wife for you.¡±


    His statement was like the deration of a death sentence for Madelline.


    Her eyes widened with disbelief. ¡°Nichs, w-what do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Nancy was in a car crash, and I was kidnapped. We were both in danger, yet you chose me! The


    person you love the most should be me!¡±


    He nodded. ¡°True, I chose you.¡±


    ¡°However, that was because I did not know Nancy was in a car crash. i thought she was lying to me. I


    would never have left her alone otherwise. I regret what I did, Madelline. I regret abandoning her.¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter when or where. My wife will always be my number one priority. That is a fact that will


    never change, Madelline.¡±


    She felt like she had descended to hell. She kept staring at him with wide eyes for the few long minutes


    it took for her to recover from the knowledge. She still remembered the glee and joy she felt when he


    raced over to save her.


    She was so happy she could die.


    In her mind, she had won the war. She had beaten Nancy with an absolute win.


    She even assumed that once everything was over and they were discharged from the hospital,


    Nichs would divorce Nancy. Then, she would publicly be acknowledged as Nichs¡¯ girlfriend. They


    would have a grand wedding ceremony where she would be the world¡¯s happiest bride.


    But what was Nichs saying right now? He had just told her she had been mistaken. She had been


    wrong from the very start.


    That was because Nichs never meant to make the choice. It was just a mistake, a


    misunderstanding.


    How could this be?


    How?


    He should love her and only her.


    ¡°No, Nichs. It¡¯s not like that¡­¡±


    ¡°Tell me it¡¯s not like that. Tell me that it¡¯s all a lie. You¡¯re lying to me, right? You¡¯re only testing my love


    for you, right?¡± she stubbornly demanded.


    He continued to coldly look at her as he steadfastly said, ¡°I¡¯m not lying. If I had all the facts, I could only


    have chosen Nancy.¡±


    Let go. Madeline. It doesn¡¯t matter what happens in this lifetime; I will never be with you again.


    ¡°No! You¡¯re lying, Nichs. You clearly love me. You want to marry me. I don¡¯t believe it. Don¡¯t try to


    fool me, Nichs. I will not believe it!¡±


    Madelline was shouting in agitation. Suddenly, a scheme popped into her mind, and she abruptly


    fainted.


    When he saw that, he turned to Lynn and said, ¡°Take her to the doctor. Although she¡¯s still bleeding,


    she should not be in any actual danger.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Sallow.¡±


    Madelline felt like dying when she heard him leaving just like that.


    Even though she had fainted, Nichs did not try to catch her. He did not bring her to a doctor himself.


    Instead, he insisted on having Lynn take her for treatment.


    She clenched her fists as she did her best to pretend to be unconscious as rage and despair raged in


    her heart.


    It¡¯s your fault, Nancy. It¡¯s all your fault!Nichs would still be mine if it weren¡¯t for you. He would only


    love me and dote on me.All of this happened because you appeared. You should just die, Nancy.


    After Madelline was sent away. Nichs opened the door and headed into the room.

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    Nancy promptly stopped sobbing and looked up while she frantically wiped her tears away when she


    heard the door slide open.


    However, she forgot about the blood on her hands that came from the bloody de. Thus, her face


    was now smeared with blood.


    The streaks of blood stood out on her face. She looked extremely frightening from afar.


    Nichs was horrified when he saw blood on Nancy¡¯s face. He hastily rushed over and held her face


    between his hands as he frantically asked, ¡°What happened, Nancy? Why is there so much blood on


    your face?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. Nancy coldly shoved him away.


    ¡°Look at all the blood you¡¯ve lost. How can you say you¡¯re fine?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not my blood.¡±


    Still, Nichs insisted on bending over and carrying Nancy over to the bed. Then, he carefully wiped


    the streaks of blood from her face with a warm towel that was soaked with hot water.


    He only breathed a sigh of relief when he was certain all of the blood was gone and she wasn¡¯t


    hurt.


    When he looked down, he realized her feet were bleeding as tiny drops of blood dripped on the floor.


    He was so shocked that he swiftly lifted her feet to discover a few shards of ss embedded in the


    bottom of her feet. His heart clenched in pain at the sight. His brows were deeply furrowed as he


    carefully looked at her injuries. ¡°This is serious.¡±


    Then, he continued to raise her feet up with gentle hands.


    Drops of blood were still dripping from her feet.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need you to do this. Her eyes remained as frosty as ever. There was not an ounce of warmth to


    be found in them.


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    ¡°Stay still. Don¡¯t move.¡±


    He then turned to grab the first-aid kit.


    Subsequently, he grabbed her feet with one hand while he picked out the ss shards from her feet


    with the tweezers in his other hand after wearing a pair of sterile gloves.


    Therger shards were easier to extract. He only needed to grab them with the tweezers. The tiny


    pieces that were long and thin were the worst. They were hard to find and were deeply embedded


    into Nancy¡¯s fiesh.


    The pain was unbearable.


    Nheless, in Nancy¡¯s opinion, the pain was nothingpared to the pain she felt during the


    car crash.


    She gritted her teeth and kept her gaze trained on the scene outside the window to forcefully keep


    herself from hissing in pain.


    s, the more she forced herself to seem strong, the more distressed Nichs became.


    He looked up and gently gazed at her. ¡°Scream if it hurts. You might feel better.¡±


    She shook her head. ¡°I would definitely be shouting if doing that can actually stop the pain. There¡¯s no


    point screaming, though. It still hurts. Since shouting won¡¯t reduce the pain, there¡¯s no need to do


    something so worthless.¡±


    She did not want to waste her time doing something that wouldn¡¯t benefit her any longer.


    ¡°This is thest shard. It¡¯s quite deep. Hang on for just a little longer,¡± he warmly reassured her.


    She did not say a word and merely listened.


    When the pain shot up her legs, she clenched her hands around the bedsheet as she scowled and bit


    her lips.


    She forced herself to swallow the scream that was about to tumble out of her lips.


    By the time the shard was out, her face was covered in sweat. Her top was also soaked with sweat due


    to the pain.


    Once he was certain there were no more ss shards left on her feet, he knelt by her side as he


    treated and dressed her wounds.


    For a moment, the sensation of thickyers of bandages on her feet caused her to space out.


    Nevertheless, she soon snapped back to her senses. ¡°Thank you!¡±


    She knew when to be grateful and when she should be angry.


    Since he had cleaned and dressed her wounds, he deserved her thanks.


    From now on, she should continue being polite to him. She knew full well that she could not continue


    acting the way she had in the past.


    After she leaned back on the bed, he sat down by her side to take care of her.


    ¡°Are you thirsty? Do you want some water?¡± he asked.


    She shook her head.


    ¡°Hungry? Do you have any cravings? I¡¯ll have someone get you something.¡±


    She continued to shake her head without saying a word.


    Silence reigned in the room. They could have heard a pin drop.


    Just when he thought she was going to remain silent the entire time, she suddenly spoke up.


    ¡°Nichs?¡±


    ¡°Are you hungry?¡± He felt a surge of adrenaline upon hearing her voice.


    She shook her head and calmly said, ¡°I have something I wish to discuss with you.¡±


    ¡°Okay. What is it?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s get divorced.¡±


    Those three words were incredibly hard to utter. Those words that had always seemed so impossibly


    heavy and painful¡­ Yet, Nancy was finally able to say them.


    She thought it would have been even more difficult than whatever this was.


    However, when she made the deration, she suddenly realized it was not as hard as she thought it


    would be.


    True. Why did she think it would be challenging? It was a simple sentence that was created by linking


    three words together.


    When she finally said it, she felt like a heavy weight had been lifted off her shoulders.


    What she didn¡¯t expect was a dead silence that would fall in the room as soon as she finished


    speaking.


    It was a terrifying silence.


    ¡°I said, let¡¯s get divorced, Nichs,¡± she resolutely repeated herself while staring at his face.


    Finally, he lifted his chin and gazed into her eyes with a pair of ck, inquisitive eyes. ¡°I heard you,


    Nancy.¡±


    ¡°But I won¡¯t agree to this,¡± his response shattered thest shred of fantasy in her heart.


    He disagreed?


    What right did he have to do that?


    Was this not what he had been waiting for, scheming for since the moment they were married?


    This was great, was it not? His dreams hade true. Should he not be cheering in joy?


    ¡°I can¡¯t think of any reason you might have to object to a divorce,¡± she retorted.


    ¡°I¡¯ll repeat myself one more time, Nancy. I do not agree to a divorce,¡± he enunciated each word firmly


    and slowly. His clear voice echoed in her ears.


    ¡°Why?¡± she queried.


    He did not respond.


    From then on, Nancy continued to rest and recover in the hospital while Nichs stayed by her


    side.


    Although they upied the same room, they were practically strangers.


    Everything he offered was rejected without hesitation by Nancy.


    If he poured her a ss of water, she refused to even take a sip out of the ss.


    If he ordered food for her, she refused to touch it.


    Any fruits he bought would remain untouched.


    She even refused to waste another moment speaking to him.


    When she was bored and had nothing to do, she would lean back on the back while staring out the


    window. asionally, tears could be seen rolling down her cheeks.


    The baby was gone. Her heart seemed to have died with it.


    No one else knew just how ecstatic she had been when she found out about the pregnancy. She had


    felt the baby¡¯s heartbeat and dreamed of the baby¡¯s birth. In her mind, everything was absolutely


    perfect.


    The baby was why she did not despair when Madelline taunted her.


    The baby was also why she did not despair when Nichs refused to love her.


    That was because she had her baby¡¯s support. Her baby was her hope and strength. She had been


    looking forward to her baby¡¯s birth ever since she discovered its existence.


    s, that support was gone with the wind. All she had been hoping had slipped through her


    grasp.


    Five dayster, Nancy was discharged from the hospital.


    While she had been hospitalized for a few days, there was no way she could fully recover from a


    miscarriage and car crash in just five days.


    It was 8.00AM by the time she was discharged. He had specially bought a bouquet of roses before


    arriving at the hospital to pick her up.

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    The hospital room was empty. There was no one around to answer his calls.


    ¡°Nancy! Nancy¡­¡± Nichs shouted again and again, but the only response he received was unending


    silence..


    He panicked. Then, he frantically ran to the nurse¡¯s station with the flowers in his arms. ¡°Hi, where¡¯s the


    patient from room 106?¡±


    The nurse checked the records and asked, ¡°Do you mean Ms. Cohen, Mr. Sallow?¡±


    ¡°Yes. That¡¯s her. Where is she?¡±


    ¡°Ms. Cohen was discharged earlier. She¡¯s gone now.¡±


    ¡°Come again?¡± He could not believe his ears.


    For the past few days, he had stayed by her side every single day. In the first two days, she had


    stubbornly given him the cold shoulder. Then, in thest few days, she changed.


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    She no longer rejected the things he bought for her. When he talked to her, she would respond. The


    day before, she was even smiling more than before.


    All those changes had led him to drop his guard, thinking she was slowly recovering.


    Now that he thought about it, she had never gotten past that trauma. All of her changes and responses


    were faked for him to see so he would be less wary.


    He pulled out his phone and called Lynn. ¡°Search the entire city for Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Right away, Mr. Sallow.¡±


    There was no doubt about the Sallow Group¡¯s efficiency. So, Lynn had an answer for him within 10


    minutes. ¡°Ms. Nancy booked a room at a hotel, Mr. Sallow. I¡¯ll send you the address right now.¡±


    Hence, Nichs rushed over to the hotel with the address in hand.


    15 minutester, he knocked on the hotel door.


    When he saw Nancy¡¯s familiar face, he grabbed her wrist in relief. ¡°Why did you leave on your own?¡±


    ¡°It was time to leave the hospital. Naturally, I need to make room for the other patients who need the


    bed.¡±


    In contrast to his panic and frantic demeanor, she was unusually calm.


    Not only that, but she also seemed veryposed about how fast Nichs could find her. She did not


    seem surprised at all.


    After all, it was incredibly easy for the Sallows to find a person staying in a hotel. She had known


    Nichs would find her soon enough. She did not n on running away anyway. Instead, she had


    been waiting for him.


    ¡°I said I would be there to pick you up. Why didn¡¯t you wait for me?¡±


    When Nichs realized he had raised his voice at her, he instinctively lowered his voice.


    She simply rewarded him with a cold chuckle. ¡°Is that so? Thank you for the generous offer, Mr. Sallow,


    but I can no longer tell if you¡¯re lying or telling the truth.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve always told you the truth, Nancy,¡± he blurted.


    She looked up and gently shoved his hand away from her wrist. ¡°You¡¯ve always told the truth?¡±


    ¡°Perhaps you did, but if something happened to Madelline, if she fell sick or got hurt, you would leave


    right away to her side. I was only getting discharged from the hospital. It¡¯s a simple procedure, I can do


    it myself. There was no need to wait for you.¡±


    Anyway, she did not want to trouble him at all.


    ¡°You¡¯re still angry, aren¡¯t you?¡± he tentatively asked.


    ¡°Ah, you¡¯re such a joker, Mr. Sallow. What right do I have to be angry at you? I¡¯m not angry at all.¡±


    She had merely given up. She refused to continue living in denial and didn¡¯t want to foolishly give him


    one more chance after another.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. I didn¡¯t know you were actually in a car crash. I didn¡¯t know how much danger you


    were in. If I had known¡­¡±


    She interrupted him, saying, ¡°There¡¯s no need to say anything. It is all in the past. There¡¯s no use in


    talking about it anymore. We¡¯re all adults, Nichs. Learn to take responsibility for your own decisions.


    Since you chose her without hesitation, you don¡¯t need to apologize to me.


    ¡°You can¡¯t turn back the clock. In that case, all we can do is to avoid letting the mistake continue to


    affect us and stop the bleeding while we still can.¡±


    Then, she leaned over to grab a document from nearby to throw onto the table. Her icy eyes turned


    back to him.


    ¡°That¡¯s why we need to let each other go and part on good terms.¡±


    He was all too familiar with what was on the table.


    He had even drafted it himself the first time.


    In the few short months since then, their entire rtionship was flipped on its head. This time, she was


    the one who drafted the divorce papers. She was the one who was proposing a divorce.


    He leaned over and picked up the document with trembling fingers.


    His fingers were shaking so hard that he could barely hold onto the papers.


    Although he could make an educated guess on what the document was, it still felt like a distant dream


    unless he actually read it for himself.


    When the words ¡°Divorce Settlement Agreement¡± appeared before his eyes, he felt as though his


    hands had lost all feeling. His heart felt like it was cracking in half as inis entire body was overwhelmed


    by agony.


    Why did it hurt so much?


    It felt much more painful than he imagined.


    A divorce settlement agreement?


    But¡­ They had said they would continue to live together as a family.


    How did ite to this?


    Why?


    Did they not promise to grow old together?


    ¡°You¡¯re really sure?¡± he asked with great difficulty, looking up at her.


    ¡°Yes.¡± She nodded.


    Compared to his pain and sorrow, she looked unusually rxed and not at all, upset.


    ¡°Flip to the back. I¡¯ve already signed the papers. It just needs your signature. Then, it will be in effect


    from the moment you do. You¡¯ll be free, released from being bothered and chained down. by me.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t bring any dowry with me when I married you, and I didn¡¯t bring anything valuable with me. All I


    had were a few sets of clothing. Plus, I don¡¯t think I brought any mary value to the table in the two


    years since I married you. Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t ask for anything from you. Oh, don¡¯t worry, I don¡¯t want


    your money, your assets, or any of the Sallows¡¯ assets.¡±


    She thought he would be happy to hear her say that. If he was happy, he might sign the document right


    away. Nevertheless, she did not think his face would instantly turn dark, gloomy, and increasingly frigid.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± He looked at her as he spat out through gritted teeth, ¡°Do you really want to cut off all ties


    between us?¡±


    ¡°Is that not what you wanted? I¡¯m giving you what you want.¡±


    He swiftly flipped through the divorce agreement as his chest puffed up in anger like a roaring lion.


    When he found the page where he was meant to sign, he picked up the pen to sign the document with


    broad strokes.


    When she saw how he did not even hesitate for a second before signing the agreement, a glimmer of


    pain shed in her eyes.


    The pain soon passed. So, she reached out to ept the signed document.


    s, just as she was reaching out for the papers, he suddenly shredded the divorce settlement


    agreement into tiny pieces. His actions also sent the shredded pieces flying everywhere.


    Then, he stared at her with sharp eyes through the cloud of shredded papers. ¡°I will never divorce. you,


    Nancy!¡±

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    After Nancy finished speaking, Nichs suddenly raised his head. He gazed at her and asked, ¡°Are


    you sure the reason you want a divorce is not because of another man?¡±


    Nancy couldn¡¯t help but chuckle at his assumption. What makes him think so? ¡°So, you¡¯re jus! unwilling


    to let what was once yours be someone else¡¯s one day. Look, Nichs, that¡¯s just


    possessiveness.¡± He has never loved me.


    ¡°Just cat.¡± He picked up a spoon and scooped some congee, bringing it to her lips to change the topic.


    Damn it! I really don¡¯t want to discuss the topic of divorce with her now.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have the appetite.¡± She turned her face away, not even looking at what was in the bowl. Right


    away, she pulled the nket up and hid herself in it, wrapping herself into a cocoon.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± When Nichs said her name, his tone was filled with suppressed anger.


    At this moment, he put down the bowl and lifted the nket, pulling Nancy out of it. ¡°Eat.¡±


    ¡°I said I don¡¯t want to.¡± After saying that, she got off the bed with her bare feet.


    Perhaps in her haste, she suddenly slipped and began to fall to the ground. Fortunately, Nichs was


    quick to react and caught her.


    ¡°Let go of me.¡± Without hesitation. Nancy pushed him away and then hid under the nket again.


    ¡°Come out,¡± he ordered as he looked at the lump on the bed.


    Still, she clutched the nket tightly, ignoring him.


    After several rounds of tug of war, neither one yielded nor loosened their grip.


    In the end, Nichs gestured to a helper who brought over a cup. After he took a big sip, he stood up,


    and in one swift motion, he lifted the nket and pulled Nancy out.


    ¡°Nichs, I said I don¡¯t-¡±


    Before she could finish her sentence, her mouth was suddenly sealed by him. Immediately, something


    incredibly sweet slipped into her mouth.


    Realizing what happened, she couldn¡¯t help but curse at him. ¡°You¡¯re such a jerk!¡± Did this psycho feed


    me glucose? Nancy felt that Nichs had gone mad, for that was definitely not a method that a


    sane person woulde up with. ¡°You¡¯re downright insane, Nichs!¡± She red at him.


    As for Nichs, he casually wiped his mouth and looked at her. ¡°You haven¡¯t eaten all day, and your


    bodycks nutrients. Since you won¡¯t eat, I can only use this method to provide you with nourishment.


    Now, Nancy, it¡¯s your choice. Either you eat, or I continue to feed you this way.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re a maniac¡­ An absolute maniac! I won¡¯t choose. Why should I choose? I won¡¯t choose


    either. Get away from me.¡± Furious, she tried to push him away.


    However, that push gave Nichs another opportunity. Swiftly, he pulled her into his arms, took


    another sip of the glucose, and then proceeded to feed it to her.


    ¡°No-¡± Nancy resisted wildly, but it was futile as the glucose continued to flow into her stomach.


    After that, he used one hand to hold both of her wrists, preventing her from struggling, and the other to


    hold her chin, feeding her all the glucose. In the end, the entire bottle was emptied into


    her.


    When he finally let go, she was on the brink of tears. She frantically started hitting him. ¡°You¡¯re a jerk!


    Why are you treating me like this?¡± Tears flowed incessantly from her eyes, drenching her face as she


    wept bitterly.


    Suddenly, a wave of nausea hit Nancy. She covered her mouth and ran frantically to the bathroom.


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    Soon, she vomited all the glucose she had just consumed, leaving nothing behind.


    By the end, it was greenish water. When Nichs entered, Nancy had just vomited a mouthful of blood.


    Instantly, her mouth was covered in blood.


    She stared at her reflection in the mirror, disbelief written all over her face. Is that blood? Did I just


    vomit blood?


    ¡°Sweetie, are you okay?¡± Nichs was genuinely shocked when he saw Nancy vomit blood.


    After he cleaned her up, he immediately carried her back to the bed. This time, she quickly wrapped


    herself tightly in the nket.¡±


    Despite that, she still felt extremely cold. It was as if a chilling sensation was continuously emanating


    from her body, incessantly spreading throughout her whole being.


    Nancy shivered uncontrobly, her lips quivering. Even if she wanted to speak, her teeth chattered, and


    she could talk only sporadically. ¡°N-Nichs, I¡¯m¡­ so cold. P-Please help me¡­ g- get warm.¡±


    She genuinely felt like she waspletely cold. It was as if there was no warmth in her at all.


    Nichs held her tightly, and they both slipped under the nket, with additionalyers of nkets


    ced over them by the helpers. Nheless, her body kept trembling beneath the


    nket.


    ¡°Call a doctor now.¡± After saying that, Nichs gave Lynn a call. ¡°I remember that Samuel is returning


    on a flight today. Go to the airport to pick him up and send him to my house.¡±


    ¡°But Mr. Sallow, didn¡¯t you say there was no need to pick him up?¡±


    ¡°Nancy is sick. Go pick him up now. Let him take a look at her.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Sallow,¡±


    Under the nkets, Nancy continued to shiver. Her whole body was freezing, and cold sweat was


    forming on her forehead. Her clothes were soaked through rather quickly, creating arge, wet patch.


    ¡°Prepare some warm water,¡± Nichs ordered.


    When the warm water was ready, he carried Nancy into the bathtub. With the warm water surrounding


    her, her body gradually regained some warmth and temperature. But very quickly, she realized that


    Nichs was in the bathtub with her.


    ¡°Y-You can leave.¡± Blushing, Nancy pushed him away.


    ¡°Sweetie, stay still. You¡¯re still sick. I have to stay with you.¡±


    Yet, Nancy shook her head stubbornly. ¡°No, you don¡¯t have to. We¡¯re getting a divorce, Nichs, You


    can¡¯t do this. You can¡¯t treat me like this. Please, I¡¯m begging you. Can you leave?¡±


    As she spoke, tears streamed down her face, and her already pale face became even paler.


    Eventually, Nichs relented. He left the bathtub, instructing, ¡°Come in and bathe Mrs. Sallow. Change


    her clothes too.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Sallow.¡±


    After taking the bath, Nancy felt somewhat relieved.


    However, as soon as she emerged from the bathtub, she experienced a dizzying sensation that


    intensified. She struggled to stay upright, but she ultimately fainted when she attempted to dress.


    One of the helpers shouted in panic, ¡°Oh no, Mr. Sallow! Mrs. Sallow has fainted!¡±


    ¡°What?!¡± At once, Nichs carried Nancy back to the bed, holding her tightly while urging. ¡°Where¡¯s the


    doctor? Why haven¡¯t they arrived?¡±


    ¡°The traffic is congested, Mr. Sallow. The doctor you asked for and Dr. Gray are both stuck in


    traffic.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s body, however, was growing colder. Although she had just bathed, she felt as cold as if she


    had been pulled from an icyke.


    ¡°Sweetie, hang in there, okay? You wanted a divorce, right? I promise that as long as you get better, I¡¯ll


    let you go. I¡¯ll respect your decision. I¡¯ll let go. I won¡¯t hold you back anymore, okay? Just get better.¡±


    Nichs held her hand, his heart pounding with anxiety.

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    Chapter 127 Nancy Fails Into Coma


    Nancy was in a daze, unsure whether she had heard him talk. The only thing she could feel was


    Nichs constandy holding her hand and saying something to her, his expression seemingly


    distressed and worried.


    ¡°Cold¡­ Nichs, I¡¯m cold¡­¡±


    Without thinking twice, he immediately got under the nket and held her in his arms.


    ¡°I¡¯m so cold,¡± cried Nancy constantly. Her body was shivering non-stop, her face and lips. thoroughly


    pale.


    Nichs was beyond distressed as he watched her looking so frail. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, Sweetie. I¡¯ll be by


    your side. You¡¯ll be fine.¡± He tightened the hug and pressed his cheek against her to keep her


    warm.


    After persisting for more than ten minutes, Nancy finally felt a little warmer and stopped chanting that


    she was cold. Perhaps because she was tired, her long eyshes drooped as she closed her eyes and


    fell asleep quietly. Now that her body felt warm, herplexion gradually improved. Her face was not


    as pale as before and had turned slightly rosier.


    Seeing she had fallen asleep, Nichs lowered his head and kissed her forehead softly. ¡°Sleep tight.


    I¡¯ll be by your side.¡±


    It was then that he could finally calm down a little and set his mind slightly at rest. However, he instantly


    furrowed his brows tightly and fell into deep concern again when he recalled the scene of her spitting


    out blood in the bathroom earlier.


    ¡°How¡¯s the road condition? Is the doctor still stuck in traffic?¡± he asked again.


    At this juncture, he could be rest assured only when the doctor came and informed him. personally that


    Nancy was fine.


    ¡°The traffic has cleared, so the doctor should be here soon.¡±


    ¡°Good.¡±


    Nancy could not sleep well as she kept sobbing in pain.


    ¡°Hot¡­ Out of the blue, she cried out while pulling at her clothes, her feet kicking the nket. frantically


    and swinging randomly,


    Seeing this, Nichs reached out and touched her body. Only then did he realize her body was


    burning. At once, he measured her body temperature and was shocked to discover that her body.


    temperature had risen to nearly 104 F.


    How can this be? Her body was still freezing earlier. But now, she¡¯s suddenly having a high fever.


    As he thought of that, he became increasingly anxious that sweat beaded his forehead. Since her


    condition was severe, he could only wait for the doctor¡¯s arrival, for he dared not give her antipyretics


    rashly.


    She kicked away every inch of the nket that was covering her. Yet, she was still sweating fro the


    heat to the point that her hair and clothes were soaked in stains of sweat.


    ¡°Go and fill the bathtub. The water temperature should be just right-neither too cold nor hot.¡±


    Nichs carried Nancy into the bathroom once the bathtub was filled with water. She felt slightly


    comfortable after a bath and changing into a clean, fresh set of clothes.


    Perhaps due to her high fever, she was in aplete state of confusion at the moment. Her mind was


    fuzzy, and her whole body felt lethargic. She could not even open her eyes even if she wanted.


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    On the other hand, Nichs was like a cat on a hot tin roof. Fortunately, the doctor arrived at that


    moment. After checking on Nancy, the doctor¡¯s diagnosis remained the same: it was caused by the


    cold. Only the situation had gotten moreplex and severe this time, which exined why her fever


    alternated with chills.


    In addition, her body was already weak and had yet to fully recover in the first ce as she had just


    gotten discharged from the hospital due to a car ident. Furthermore, her bodycked nutrition from


    not eating anything for a whole day, and she even got exposed to cold wind. As a result, the cold


    severely attacked her immune system in full fury this time.


    eyes and


    After taking the cold medicine and having an IV drip, Nancy¡¯s body temperature dropped significantly,


    and her body finally felt slightly better. Feeling light-headed, she closed her dozed off. Perhaps


    because the medicine had taken effect, she was no longer in pain and slept fairly well.


    After a while, Samuel came. When Nichs saw him, he asked the doctor to leave first.


    ¡°Check on her,¡± Nichs spoke first.


    Samuel hummed. Then, he ced his medical kit down and walked toward Nancy. After diagnosing her


    for a while, he came to the same conclusion as the doctor earlier.


    ¡°When will she get better?¡± Nichs asked, his brows remained furrowed.


    ¡°It depends on her condition. If she rests well and replenishes her nutrition sufficiently after her fever


    has subsided today, she will recover in three to four days. But if she doesn¡¯t, not only will she not


    recover even in a week, but it¡¯s also easy for her to suffer from a rpse.¡±


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    ¡°Okay. I get it.¡±


    Once Nancy finished having her IV drip and slept soundly, Nichs turned off the bedroom light. and


    left only a wallmp. Then, he tucked her in, lowered his head, and kissed her forehead. ¡°I¡¯m going out


    for a while. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll be back for you soon.¡±


    When he exited the room, the corming and handsome Samuel was gracefully leaning against the


    railing on the cond floor with a tense of abstinence and aloofness oozing all over him. With a pair of


    orbs resembling a cheetah, he exuded a growing sense of distancing aura.


    Nichs lit a cigarette and handed it to him before lighting one for himself. Shortly after, the space


    slowly wreathed in smoke, and the two equally exceptional, good-looking faces became blurry.


    ¡°Will you leave again now that you¡¯re back this time?¡± Nichs was the first to speak.


    Flicking the cigarette ashes, Samuel replied, ¡°Not for the time being¡± He was a renowned surgeon. He


    had been studying abroad throughout these years and only returned today after he hadpleted his


    training.


    ¡°Is she the wife you married two years ago?¡± Samuel asked.


    Only a few close to Nichs knew about his marriage, but since he was unwilling to ep: the alliance


    back then, he had only brought it up briefly. Moreover, no wedding photos or ceremony had taken


    ce. Hence, Samuel had no idea what Nancy looked like.


    It was not until today that he finally saw her in person.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Nichs nodded.


    ¡°Speaking of which, I have yet to congratte you. I shall wish you now. Hap-


    Nichs interjected before Samuel could express his congrattory message. That won¡¯t be


    necessary¡± Immediately afterward, he exined, ¡°We¡¯re getting a divorce.¡±


    Samuel¡¯s facial expression returned to normal after a moment of surprise. It makes sense. After all, the


    woman Nichs fancies is Madelline. It was Old Mr. Sallow who had forced him to get married in the


    first ce. Now that Old Mr. Sallow has passed away. Nichs naturally will file for divorce. So, it¡¯s


    nothing to be surprised by


    Supposedly to have guessed what Samuel was thinking, Nichs smiled wryly and borated, ¡°She


    was the one who adamantly proposed the divorce.¡±


    That¡¯s right. Nancy is very determined to divorce me.She desperately wants to part with me.


    ¡°She brought it up?!¡± Samuel was surprised. ¡°Why?


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to exin. Nichs sucked in the cigarette deeply while enveloping himself in hazy smoke.


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because of Madelline, maybe not.¡±


    ¡°Judging from your tone, you don¡¯t sound like you want to divorce her. But isn¡¯t this exactly what you¡¯ve


    hoped for? You can finally be together with Madelline after the divorce, Samuel said. merely expressing


    the truth despite not having a good impression of Madelline.


    Nichs¡¯ chest felt stuffy for no reason at the mention of her name. After putting out the cigarette in his


    hand, he lit another one, sucked in deeply, and breathed a swirl of smoke. Then, he added.

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    Nichs was suddenly stunned when these words escaped Samuel¡¯s lips. His fingers, which were


    holding the cigarette, abruptly froze in mid-air. At that moment, he suddenly felt like someone. had


    given him a wake-up call, for he had never thought of this possibility before. However, now that Samuel


    mentioned it, he suddenly realized he had overlooked a crucial issue.


    I¡¯ve been adamant about never getting back with Madelline ever since our reconciliation, especially


    now. I won¡¯t choose to be with her even if Nancy and I part ways. But why? What Samuel said was


    right. I clearly loved Madelline before, so getting back together with her would be the best oue if


    Nancy and I divorced. Yet, why do I keep rejecting the idea?


    ¡°I haven¡¯t thought about it,¡± Nichs said truthfully. Indeed, he never thought of the reason.


    Samuel put out the cigarette in his hand and calmly exined, ¡°The answer is simple. You don¡¯t. love


    her anymore because you¡¯ve fallen in love with someone else.¡± As he spoke, his gazended on


    Nichs and Nancy¡¯s bedroom.


    Truth be told, he hadprehended everything through Nichs¡¯ anxiety when treating Nancy just


    now. But sometimes, such was love. The bystanders always had better judgment than those in the


    rtionship when it came to conflict.


    ¡°If my guess is correct, the person you love is your wife and not Madelline.¡± With that, Samuel patted


    Nichs on the shoulder. ¡°Cherish your wife while you still can, for some things will never return once


    lost. Please don¡¯t be like me in the past.¡±


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    ¡°Thank you for the advice.¡± Nichs expressed his gratitude sincerely.


    After Samuel left, Nichs took a bath and slept next to Nancy. However, he was practically insomniac


    that night as his mind kept recalling Samuel¡¯s words. The person you love is your wife.¡± Nancy is the


    person I love? Have I truly fallen in love with her?


    This sentence kept going around frantically in his mind. He thought for a long time when a sudden


    realization hit him for a moment. Samuel was right! I might¡¯ve long fallen in love with Nancy. It¡¯s just


    that I¡¯m clueless about it. I will be distressed, ufortable, and in pain whenever she cries. Just the


    thought of her leaving my life drives me mad. In fact, I¡¯d even go crazy with jealousy when I saw her


    and Christian together, especially when they acted flirtatiously. In the past, I had always defined it as


    Nancy being my wife and my person, so she could never act this way with a man. That was also why I


    always felt that it was my possessiveness that was haunting me.But now that I have re-examined


    everything. I seem to have found a different exnation. I care for her because I love her; I feel jealous


    because I love her, and because I love her, it pains me to part ways with her. But¡­ I¡¯m too dumb.I can¡¯t


    believe I¡¯m so dumb that I have understood and realized it all toote. I only repent after I have hurt her


    so badly and after she files for divorce.


    He stretched out his hand and wrapped Nancy¡¯s petite hand tightly in his, his face full of guilt and sorry.


    ¡°Sweetie, I was too dumb. I¡¯ve realized my feelings toote. Can you still give me another chance? Can


    you? Will you?¡±


    Although he knew she was already asleep and could not hear what he said, he still looked at her and


    muttered soi


    How I wish she could give me another chance. This time, I will cherish it. How I wish she could forget


    everything that had happened before when she woke up. Then, we can return to when we were just


    married. I promise I will surely love her and pamper her even more. But can we? Do I still have the


    chance?


    The next morning. Nancy saw Nichs sleeping soundly beside her when she woke up. His familiar-


    looking face was as handsome as ever; only there were some newly grown beards on his face.


    Nheless, it still did not affect his beauty at all.


    She got up and stretched. Then, she changed into a beautiful dress and went downstairs. Perhaps


    because she had recovered from her illness, she felt much more rxed. Coupled with the bright


    sunshine, her mood improved a lot.


    Meanwhile, Nichs, who had just woken up, reached out to touch the spot next to him before opening


    his eyes. He immediately sat up from the bed when he realized no one was beside him.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± He called out while getting out of bed to look for her.


    To his dismay, she was nowhere to be seen, even after he searched the entire room. For a moment, he


    seemed to feel himself getting brought back to when he came home and looked for her yesterday,


    extremely panicked and scared.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± he shouted as he drew the curtain.


    However, unlikest time, there was no one behind the drapes. Nothing. Even so, he refused to give up


    and opened another curtain. Unfortunately, his search was futile. He bent over and looked out the


    window, but there was nothing outside the window either.


    At that moment, he suddenly felt a rush of relief. What was I afraid of? Was I scared that she would


    jump off the building?


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    Nichs changed direction and swiftly ran downstairs. Atst, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. and


    the corner of his mouth curled into a faint smile when he saw the familiar figure sitting and enjoying


    breakfast in the dining room on the first floor.


    Hearing his voice, Nancy turned around. She was stunned when she saw a bearded man with


    disheveled clothes and shoes on backward.


    The next moment, he hugged her tightly. His strength was so forceful that she could hardly breathe.


    Therefore, she had no choice but to reach out and pull his clothes. ¡°You¡¯re choking me. Let go.¡±


    Only then did he loosen his grip a little. Immediately afterward, he said, ¡°Why did youe down


    alone? You scared the hell out of me. I thought you were gone. Let me know in advance where you¡¯ll


    go in the future,¡± he requested.


    As she listened to his words, she could not exin the emotion brewing within her. He¡¯s always been a


    composed, handsome, and elegant man throughout our marriage. Yet, a man who always wears a suit


    and tie and even being particr about the angle of his tie shows such a disheveled side. And for


    what? Just because he got panic-stricken at the thought of me missing and was frantically rushing


    downstairs looking for me? So, this man, who is particr about everything, beats himself up and


    ditches his principles disorderly because of me?But it¡¯s toote, for I don¡¯t need it anymore.


    Perhaps because this was thest hug between the two, Nancy figured it would not hurt much to cling


    to it for a while. For that reason, she epted his hug.


    Nichs embraced her while she quietly stayed in his arms. Eventually, the two had breakfast together.


    During their meal, Nancy ate quietly and gracefully. Although she did not speak, her facial expression


    was calm and gentle under the warm sun.


    His heart was tinged with delight as he watched her. For some reason, he felt they had to the past.


    gone back


    At that moment, he wished that things could stay like this in the days toe. However, that was just


    his wild wish. His dream abruptly shattered the moment he heard Nancy¡¯s words.


    After breakfast, she put down the tableware and then looked at him. ¡°Thank you, Nichs. Thank you


    for fulfilling your promise.¡±


    He was puzzled as he did not understand what she meant at all.


    Raising her lips, she reminded gently, ¡°When I was in aast night, you said you¡¯d let me go. and


    agree to the divorce when I woke up. You¡¯re not regretting it, aren¡¯t you?¡±

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    Those words pierced through Nichs¡¯ heart like a sharp de. If possible, he wished he had never


    said that. He dreamed even more that she had not heard him say that! However, he could not undo his


    actions.


    He walked over to Nancy and wrapped her in his arms, burying his face in her neck as he muttered in


    audible agony, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. You were right. I regret it so much now. I don¡¯t want a divorce at all.


    Can we not separate?¡±


    His arms were wrapped so tightly around her that it felt like he wanted to merge her into his body and.


    into his life.


    If it were in the past, she would certainly cave to that plea. However, it was different now. Whenever


    she thought about how her baby was gone, it felt like someone had stabbed her in the heart.


    She was in too much pain-so much that she could not even forgive herself. So, why should she forgive


    him?


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± She could not stop the tears from streaming down her cheeks. After all that she had gone


    through, she had thought her heart was tough and resistant to all attacks, cultivating an iron heart. To


    her dismay, she still felt pain. It ached her.


    She had to admit that she still loved him, but there was too much in the world that was unbearable. She


    could not get over her baby¡¯s death. One look at Nichs directly reminded her of the car crash and


    the blood streaming out of her lower region.


    If only¡­ If only he could get to me earlier¡­


    She dared not follow that train of thought any further because that would only lead to more me and


    hatred toward him.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, dear. I was wrong. Give me one more chance, please. I swear I won¡¯t disappoint you again. I


    will cherish you.¡± He promised as he hugged her.


    It was only at that moment that he realized just how much he feared losing her. If an apology could


    make her stay, he would repeat it thousands of times.


    She wiped her tears away and turned around to look at him. ¡°I¡¯ve given you multiple chances. Time and


    time again, you abandoned me for Madelline. Do you know how much that hurts? I¡¯m just an ordinary


    human; I¡¯m made of flesh and blood, too. Have you ever thought of how much pain and sorrow I felt


    every time you abandoned me?¡±


    ¡°I know you want to divorce me over what happened with Madelline. I¡¯ve already sent her to another


    country. I promise I won¡¯t contact her again. Please, can we not get divorced?¡±


    She suddenly chuckled when she heard that, shaking her head as a tragic smile spread across her lips.


    ¡°Do you think that¡¯s it? Because of her? How can it only be because of her?¡±


    ¡°What else, then?¡¯ he frantically asked.


    She reached down and ced her hands on her abdomen as her eyes shone with a gende light. ¡°Did


    you know? A cute and tiny life was growing in here. So tiny and weak, yet the heartbeat was so strong.


    I even saw the baby in the scans. He danced and swam. He was adorable. Do you know just how


    much I loved him? I would sacrifice everything I have to protect him. Now, he¡¯s gone¡­ He¡¯s gone! He


    left me! He doesn¡¯t want me anymore!¡±


    At the end of her speech, Nancy sobbed so hard that her voice trembled uncontrobly. She bent over


    and knelt on the ground as she hugged herself with her head buried in her knees. It felt like that was


    the only way to make the pain hurt less.


    Nichs was petrified, not daring to blink as he froze like a statue. He even thought he was dreaming.


    A baby? She actually had a baby. A baby that left us¡­ She had not been lying. She was pregnant with


    a baby!


    And what did I do? I thought of her as a maniptive liar. Oh, Nichs Sallow, you¡¯re a joke-a big fat


    joke. You¡¯ve had the best thing in the world, yet you decide to throw it all away.


    Nancy was overwhelmed by tears as her entire body shook.


    Sometime during this time, Nichs had walked over to her side. He felt like a zombie as he stiffly knelt


    and hugged her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I know you don¡¯t want to hear it now, but I¡­¡± He choked. ¡°I didn¡¯t know you


    were pregnant with my baby. Why didn¡¯t you tell me, Nancy?¡±


    Tell you? She looked up and stared at him through her tears. ¡°I wanted to tell you, of course. You were


    the baby¡¯s father. I wanted you to be as happy and eager as I am for the baby¡¯s birth, but¡­.¡±.


    When she recalled the cruel words he had sent her way, agony overwhelmed her once more. ¡°You told


    me you wanted a divorce early on. When I asked you if anything would change if we had a baby, you


    said it wouldn¡¯t! Not for a minute! You insisted on a divorce so that you could marry Madelline. So, tell


    me-how was I supposed to break the news? You said the baby would be trouble and cursed. Well, as


    you wished, that trouble is gone now. Aren¡¯t you happy?¡± She had not meant tosh out at him, but she


    would hear his cruel words whenever she closed her eyes. The pain was unbearable then.


    She reached out, frantically shoved him away, and smacked him, her hands wing at his face. In an


    instant, his face was covered in bloody scratches, with drops of blood seeping out from the wounds.


    Even so, that was not enough to pacify her anger and relieve her pain.


    It hurt too much.


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    Ever since she knew her baby was gone, she had been holding herself back and numbing herself to


    the world. She kept telling herself it was not true, but she could no longer bear it anymore. All of her


    rage seemed to surge out through this one outburst as she screamed and roared maniacally.


    Did she me him for it? She did. Of course, she did. How could she not? If he had reached her in


    time, the ending might be different; she might not have lost her baby. Even if the tragedy happened.


    she would not be in so much agony and pain.


    In the end, Nichs¡¯ face was covered in w marks while his clothes were messily draped over his


    figure with missing buttons, his tie now a scrunched-up ball on the ground. He looked extremely


    disheveled and pathetic, not at all like the handsome and dignified man from before. He ducked his


    head down with his hands clenched into fists by his sides without moving an inch or stumbling


    backward. Instead, he stood there as she hit and scratched him.


    ¡°Why won¡¯t you move?¡± She put her hands down and angrily red at him with red eyes.


    There was silence.


    He stood there with his back straight, motionless.


    ¡°Move! Why won¡¯t you just move?¡± she roared.

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    Nichs seemed like he did not hear what Nancy said and continued to stand there.


    ¡°Move!¡± She swung a punch at him to force him away, to retreat, but no matter how fast and vicious her


    strikes were, he silently took the hits. He did not even let out a grunt, nor did he flinch at all.


    Though, the calmer he acted, the angrier she felt.


    ¡°Move, Nichs! Move! I say, move aside!¡± She seemed to be screaming with all her might as her


    voice. nearly cracked. Even so, he stood there as still as a statue. ¡°Why don¡¯t you move? Don¡¯t think I¡¯ll


    forgive you because of this. Impossible! Do you know how much I hate you? I despise you with all my


    heart! If you hade¡­ If I had been sent to the hospital earlier, everything might be different. My


    baby might not have left me!


    ¡°Do you know how dejected I was? It was raining hard, and I was all alone on the ground. I had to crawl


    out to the center of the road to get help. A car nearly killed me! So much blood wasing out of me. It


    kept dripping and dripping. I was on my hands and knees like a dog as I begged the people passing by


    to call 911 or send me to the hospital. Everyone ignored me.


    ¡°My phone was dead. Myst call was to you because I believed that no matter how much you love


    Madelline, you¡¯d understand I¡¯m your wife. Even if you don¡¯t love me, you¡¯d still feel some sense of


    responsibility for me. I thought you¡¯d save me, but I was wrong. All you think about is her. I hold not


    ce in your heart, although I¡¯m your wife.


    ¡°Do you know how depressing that was? You killed my only hope. As I was lying on the ground,


    drenched by the heavy rain, I thought of countless ways to die and how my miserable corpse would


    look after that. I dared not even dream of surviving. I only wanted to have a more dignified death. That


    was my dying wish.¡±


    At the end of her rant, she finally calmed down. She wiped her face and turned away, forcing herself


    not to cry as she would not allow herself to shed a tear before that man. She had been crying a little too


    much over thest few days, and her eyes stung so badly that she did not want to cry anymore.


    However, her tears were often out of her control.


    ¡°In the end, Christian saved me. If not for him, I¡¯d be dead by now, and you¡¯d be staring at a cold


    corpse!¡± After saying that, she felt like all strength had been sapped away. Numb and empty, her body


    slumped over as she had no force left within her.


    She was exhausted.


    In the first ce, she had not fully recovered from the ident, where the car crash and miscarriage


    had severely traumatized her body. Following that, her intense emotional outburst took a lot out of her


    already weak body.


    ¡°I¡¯m begging you. If you ever feel any guilt orpassion for me, let me have what I want! Divorce is


    good for both of us.¡±


    Staring at her back, Nichs felt his heart was being cut open. He had never thought he would have


    made such a big mess of everything. Still, he did this to himself.


    He wanted to beg and plead, I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s all my fault. I killed our baby. I did not do my duty as your


    husband,


    as a father of the baby. It¡¯s my fault. I am the viin who did all this. You and the baby are innocent.


    However, did he have the right to plead? He did not even deserve to beg for her forgiveness, let alone


    make her stay.


    The baby.


    The thought of that word made his heart feel like it was pierced by thousands of tiny needles that hurt.


    as cruelly as arrows. He could not even forgive himself, so why would he demand that from her?


    my


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. I know nothing I say right now will mean anything. You don¡¯t want to hear regrets or


    confessions of guilt. Still¡­¡± His voice trembled with pain. ¡°If I had known it was true, I would never have


    abandoned you two. I take back everything I ever said to you if they hurt you in the past. I looked


    forward to the baby¡¯s birth; I was eager for it. He wasn¡¯t a trouble or a cruse. He was an innocent new


    life, a symbol of happiness and joy. And then there¡¯s you¡­. I don¡¯t only feel a sense of responsibility


    but also¡­¡±


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    He fell silent as he was about to say that because he simply lost the right. He was too ashamed, too


    undeserving of saying he loved her. He had hurt her so badly that she was covered in wounds while


    her heart had given up from how often it had been bruised. How could he say that now?


    He was unworthy of it.


    She cried harder as she listened to him. Everything would have been better if he had just told her all


    this earlier. Listen, my baby. Your dad says he doesn¡¯t hate you. He¡¯s happy that you existed and


    wanted you to be born. You¡¯d be ecstatic to hear that, right?


    However, her baby could no longer hear any of Nichs¡¯ speech. People always liked to say one could


    not unscramble eggs or unring the bell. A life lost, too, could not be revived.


    Their baby would nevere back.


    Her emotions surged once more. Due to how dizzy she felt, she stumbled and nearly copsed on the


    ground. Thankfully, he was quick enough to catch her in his arms. ¡°I¡¯ll carry you to bed. Rest for a


    while,¡± he said.


    Her body had been pushed beyond its physical limits, and she could no longer hold onto


    consciousness. Hence, she did not reject his suggestion.


    Back in the bedroom, he ced her on the bed and grabbed her two more pillows to prop her upper


    body up. Then, he poured her a cup of warm water. After drinking it, she felt slightly better and no


    longer as upset as before.


    Just like that, they ran out of words. The silence seemed to swallow them whole.


    ¡°If you¡¯re tired, take a nap.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± She nodded. Perhaps she was exhausted because she fell asleep as soon as she closed her


    eyes.


    Nichs did not leave the room. Instead, he headed out onto the balcony for some fresh air as he


    smoked one cigarette after another. Some of the smoke dispersed in the breeze while some were


    inhaled into his lungs before exhaling.


    However, the puffs of smoke he blew did not carry any of his sorrow and frustration away. Never in his


    life had he felt so distressed that he wished he could stab himself.


    The metaphorical arrows piercing through his heart were not enough. When the embers of his cigarette


    reached his fingers, the abrupt pain snapped him out of his thoughts.


    As Nancy woke up, he slowly approached her with heavy feet. If possible, he wished for the walk tost


    longer. Just a little longer, he would be happy to look at her from afar, even if he could never reach her


    side. Still, even the longest paths had an end.


    No matter how much he dreaded this, he eventually reached the bed and stopped by her side.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± He started with a sorrow-filled heart.


    ¡°Have you made up your mind?¡± The question was delivered in a blunt and decisive tone.

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    ¡°Do you really want a divorce?¡± Nichs stared at Nancy and asked, struggling to get the words out.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s reply was brief, but Nichs could see the determination in her eyes. There was no trace of


    hesitation.


    He was in agony.


    No words could describe the reluctance he felt, but did it even matter?


    He had no right to keep her by his side.


    ¡°I¡¯ll agree to the divorce on one condition.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°When you¡¯ve recovered,e with me on a trip to Grandpa and Grandma¡¯s hometown.¡±


    Nancy nodded. ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll do it.¡±


    In the following days, Nancy stayed home to recover. Nichs hired several professionals to take care


    of her. One was in charge of her rehabilitation process, while another was a nutritionist who oversaw


    their daily meals. Peggy prepared the food based on the nutritionist¡¯s diet ns.


    Under such professional guidance, Nancy recovered quite quickly. Her cheeks started looking rosy


    again.


    As for the baby, she and Nichs seemed to be on the same page. Neither of them mentioned the


    baby again.


    Everyone knew that it was a sensitive topic for both of them. Even the slightest mention would cause


    excruciating pain.


    No one dared to bring it up.


    When it came to certain wounds, it didn¡¯t matter because even if they festered deep within one¡¯s heart,


    one would stillck the courage to revisit them.


    On the fifth day of her recovery, Nancy received a call from Evelyn Yancy.


    ¡°Are you back in the country, Mrs. Moore?¡± Finally, a trace of a smile returned to Nancy¡¯s face.


    ¡°Nancy, I might need to stay here for a little longer. I won¡¯t be back so soon. If you¡¯re in a hurry, you can


    find someone else at the hospital to be your mentor.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Mrs. Moore. Just focus on your exchange. I¡¯ll wait for you toe back. I have some


    matters to attend to as well. so it won¡¯t be a waste of my time either.¡±


    She seeded in casing Evelyn¡¯s mind.


    After ending the call, Nancy exhaled.


    Following the awfulness of recent events, her life seemed to have taken a downward spiral into a pit of


    despair with nothing but darkness around her. However, fate wasn¡¯t too cruel to her. A streak of sunlight


    had entered her dreary life.


    She should have joined the hospital a long time ago.


    The hospital had assigned her a mentor, and when she saw the name, she was surprised. Her mentor


    was Evelyn.


    Evelyn was also the wife of her postgraduate supervisor.


    At the time, Nancy was pleased to find out that a professor would be mentoring her. Many of the other


    new interns were envious of her.


    Later on, Nancy found out that her academic supervisor had pulled some strings to make the


    arrangement. She had been so touched that she teared up.¡±


    Her academic supervisor simply patted her on the shoulder and encouraged her.


    As a doctor, it was her responsibility to do what she could to save lives. Since she chose the


    profession, she would see it through to the end.


    Luckily, her life was notpletely hopeless.


    Since Evelyn was going to return to the country a littleter, Nancy could use this time to sort out her


    emotions.


    Once she began working, her life would start anew.


    During this time, Nichs spent most of his days out of the house, leaving early and only returningte


    at night. Nancy rarely saw him.


    When she woke up in the morning, he had already left the house.


    When he came back at night, she was already asleep.


    Each night, when the house was quiet and Nancy was sound asleep, Nichs would quietly enter her


    room and sit beside her.


    Sometimes, he would stand and gaze at her longingly.


    Sometimes, he would describe his day to her.


    Of course, there were times when he simply looked at her in silence-as if he couldn¡¯t get enough of the


    sight.


    Before leaving, he would gently kiss her on the forehead.


    Nichs continued this routine for seven days.


    However, on this particr night, he came home extremelyte, and he reeked of alcohol as well


    Worried that the smell would be ufortable for Nancy, he took a shower and changed into clean


    clothes before entering her room.


    When he approached, Nancy was already asleep. The moonlight made her face appear even softer


    and more beautiful. It was hard not to be drawn to her.


    Her eyes were closed. Her red lips were lightly pressed together.


    However, if Nichs looked closer, he would notice that her eyshes were flickering slightly.


    He walked barefoot and sat down on the floor beside Nancy¡¯s bed.


    After sitting there for a long time, he turned around and gazed longingly at her captivating face. ¡°Honey,


    this might be thest time I call you that. There are 365 days in a year. After over two years, we¡¯ve


    spent over 800 nights together. I had so many opportunities to call you honey, but I took them all for


    granted.¡±


    ¡°I know you won¡¯t forgive me. I can¡¯t forgive myself either.¡±


    ¡°Do you know why I want to take you to my grandparents¡¯ hometown?¡±


    ¡°When they were still alive, they were a very loving couple. Even in my limited memory, Grandpa would


    always protect Grandma and cherish her. I really want to tell you that I want to take care of you the way


    Grandpa took care of Grandma. I have a selfish reason. I hope that after you see their old home, you¡¯ll


    reconsider our marriage and give me another chance.¡±


    ¡°But¡­ I only dare to say these things to you in secret when you¡¯re asleep.¡±


    s, even the proud and seemingly invincible Nichs had his moments of weakness and cowardice.


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    He never thought this would happen, but when the day-and the person-finally came along, he realized


    that nothing in life was impossible.


    In the past, he had been too full of himself.


    Before leaving, Nichs leaned in to kiss Nancy on the forehead as he always did.


    Staring at her face, he leaned down. However, just as his lips were about to touch her forehead, he had


    a change of heart.


    His gaze fell upon Nancy¡¯s red lips. Suddenly, he threw caution to the wind and kissed her lips.


    They were soft and plush.


    They were warm-just as he remembered. He got lost in the moment.


    It was thest kiss. It could be his final chance. He wanted to be reckless just this once.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy!¡±


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    Finally, Nichs left after uttering those words.


    As soon as he left, Nancy opened her eyes.


    She hadn¡¯t fallen asleep. She had sensed Nichs¡¯ presence the moment he entered.


    She had only pretended to be asleep because she didn¡¯t know how to face him.


    After all the storms in their marriage, the rtionship was beyond repair. When she married him, she


    risked it all, thinking that with enough time, they would develop feelings for each other. He would forget


    about the past ande to love her.


    Yet now, she hase to a realization that time does not diminish love.


    For some, love at first sight can be sparked by a single nce, just as it happened to her. However, for


    others like Nichs, even a lifetime is not sufficient to ignite that feeling.


    Their paths were not destined to intertwine.


    The following morning, they prepared their belongings for a visit to Nichs¡¯ grandparents¡± hometown.


    This journey marked the end of their marriage.


    The trip was scheduled tost three days. Once those three days were over, they would part ways


    without any remaining ties,

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    It had been a long journey, and they finally arrived at their destination at noon.


    The former residence of Nichs¡¯ grandparents was situated in a small town in Soutke. It was a


    bustling and well-popted town, filled with vibrant signs of life. Nancy felt a surge of warmth and


    familiarity.


    Their first stop was the old couple¡¯s residence. As they stood outside the house, Nancy was taken


    aback. by what she saw.


    The old house, made of bricks, perfectly matched the quaint town. It was a simple structure that


    appeared to have been built decades ago, showing signs of wear and tear.


    Nichs exined, ¡°My grandparents used to live here. They got married and my dad was born in this


    house.¡±


    ¡°Even though they became wealthyter on, Grandma was nostalgic about this ce. She believed it


    held the memories of her and Grandpa¡¯s lives, so she cherished it deeply. That¡¯s why the old house has


    been preserved without any renovations.¡±


    ¡°When Grandma was alive, we woulde here for a holiday every year. After she passed away, we


    didn¡¯t visit as often because we were worried that Grandpa would be overwhelmed with grief. However,


    we still came a few times.¡±


    Nancy took a step forward.


    She walked slowly, observing the old house. The wooden doorframes had lost their coating, revealing


    the wood underneath.


    Despite its age, she was captivated by the ce.


    As Nichs shared stories about his grandparents¡¯ lives in this house, Nancy felt as if she were


    stepping into those memories herself.


    Nichs¡¯ grandmother had passed away before Nancy joined the family.


    She had never met his grandmother.


    She had never even seen a photograph of his grandmother.


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    Beyond the main gate, there was a brickid courtyard. Thoughmon in small towns, Nancy found


    it charming in its own way.


    To her surprise, there was a row of lush trees on the right side of the courtyard. On the left side, there


    was a small garden filled with a variety of vibrant and colorful flowers. It was a delightful sight.


    Nancy ran over to the garden in joy. ¡°Oh, my! How beautiful! Why are there still flowers here? And


    they¡¯re all blooming so splendidly!


    Nichs exined, ¡°Even though no one lives here now, we have hired people to maintain the ce


    and keep it clean. Taking care of the flowers you see is one of the most important tasks.¡±


    Puzzled, Nancy looked at Nichs with confusion.


    He continued, ¡°After they got married, Grandpa realized that Grandma loved flowers. At the time, they


    had limited resources, so he created a small garden himself and nted all of Grandma¡¯s favorite


    flowers from every season. He wanted her to be able to see fresh flowers all year round because he


    knew it would make her happy.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s heart warmed. It was such a touching gesture.


    In the past, she had only heard about the old couple¡¯s love story. Others had told her that Jacob loved


    and cherished his wife deeply.


    Sometimes, Sarah would talk about her inws. She would say that her mother-inw considered her


    marriage to Jacob her greatest blessing in life.


    At the time, Nancy didn¡¯t fully understand, but now, after visiting the old couple¡¯s home, she had a


    newfound understanding.


    She gazed at the old house and let out a gentle sigh. She was suddenly filled with affection and envy.


    Nancy envied the people who had lived in this house, as well as the love and tenderness that filled its


    walls. It had be a love story for the ages.


    These were all things she longed for, but s, she was not as fortunate as Nichs¡¯ grandmother. She


    would not meet someone like Jacob.


    Thus, her envy grew even stronger.


    Nancy crouched by the flowerbed and examined the flowers closely. Then, she looked at Nichs.


    ¡°Can you help me take a photo?¡±


    ¡°Of course.¡±


    Nichs took out his phone, and just as he was about to take the photo, Nancy¡¯s face lit up with a


    dazzling smile.


    It was the biggest and most beautiful smile she had shown in days.


    Nichs was captivated by it. He congratted himself on making this trip. It was worth it.


    He didn¡¯t ask for much. Just this smile alone made the trip worthwhile to him.


    After taking the photo, Nancy entered the living room. There was arge photo on the cab, catching


    her eye as soon as she walked in.


    When she saw the stunningly beautiful young woman with long hair and dated clothing, she asked


    hesitantly, ¡°Is this¡­ Grandma?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Nichs nodded. ¡°That¡¯s a photo of Grandma when she was young.


    ¡°She was so beautiful,¡± Nancy couldn¡¯t help but exim.


    as nicked up the photo and gently wiped it. It was already clean, as someone would wipe it every


    day to keep it dust-free. Still, he took the time to carefully clean the frame.


    Then, he ced it back in its spot. ¡°Grandma married Grandpa when she was eighteen and gave birth


    to my dad when she was twenty. This photo was taken not long after they got married.¡±


    ¡°Grandma said they had agreed to take a portrait photo to capture their youth, but due to their financial


    difficulties, Grandpa only pretended to agree. In reality, he only paid for one portrait, so in the end,


    Grandma was the only one who had her photo taken. Grandpa didn¡¯t have one himself.¡±


    ¡°Is this the only photo of Grandma from her youth then?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°In that case, knowing Grandpa, he would have kept the photo with him at all times after Grandma¡¯s


    passing. Why have I never seen this photo at Sallow Residence before?¡±


    Nichs nodded. ¡°You¡¯re right. Grandma knew that Grandpa would keep it with him always, so before


    she passed away, she specifically requested for her photo to be kept here. She was worried that


    Grandpa would grieve even more if he had the photo with him all the time.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa pretended to agree, but in reality¡­¡±


    Nichs chuckled and said sincerely, ¡°The old man yed a trick on us. He made a miniature version


    of Grandma¡¯s photo and kept it in his pocket.¡±


    Nancy was even more touched. How deep was their love to do such a thing?


    She was overwhelmed with envy.


    Their love was truly beautiful.


    ¡°How did you find out about it?¡±


    ¡°Once, on Grandma¡¯s death anniversary, Grandpa got a little drunk. He must have missed her so much


    that he brought out her photo and told us about it.¡±


    ¡°However, none of us revealed that we already knew, and he didn¡¯t realize that we did.¡±


    ¡°Grandma was so fortunate,¡± Nancy sighed.


    Nichs looked at her. ¡°Do you envy Grandma?¡±


    Nancy nodded in agreement. ¡°Absolutely. Every woman desires to find a partner who wholeheartedly


    loves her and envisions a lifetime together.¡±


    Nichs inquired, ¡°And what about you?¡±


    Nancy pointed to herself and let out a soft chuckle. ¡°Me? I share the same sentiment. I am just an


    ordinary woman who naturally dreams of experiencing a love of her own and¡­¡±

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    Nancy had intended to talk about marriage.


    Unfortunately, her marriage hade to an end.


    Suppressing the painful ache in her heart, she responded with a carefree smile, ¡°Nothing.¡±


    She knew she wouldn¡¯t have the marriage and love she desired.


    That was why she felt so drawn to and envious of Jacob and his wife¡¯s love story.


    It was natural for a person to envy others for having what they themselves could not have. Nancy was


    no exception.


    Suddenly, Nichs spoke up, ¡°You¡¯ll find it.¡±


    ¡°Find what?¡±


    ¡°You said you want a love of your own and someone who loves you with all their heart, right? Just like


    Grandma, you¡¯ll find someone who loves you, cherishes you, and would give their life to protect you.¡±


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    ¡°Is that so?¡± Nancy chuckled.


    ¡°Perhaps you already have,¡± Nichs said.


    In that moment, he wanted to grab her hand and tell her, ¡°I know I made a mistake, Nancy. I was a fool.


    I didn¡¯t realize what my heart wanted back then, but I do now. I¡¯ll love you the way Grandpa loved


    Grandma. Can you give me another chance?¡±


    Unfortunately, after hearing Nancy¡¯s words, his hand froze in mid-air.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. I found it-a long time ago. But unfortunately, I didn¡¯t hold onto it. Maybe that¡¯s just my


    fate!¡± Nancy shook her head helplessly.


    Nichs felt as if his heart had sunk into the depths of an icyke.


    His outstretched hand trembled as it clenched into a fist. Slowly, he retracted it.


    It was as if he had never reached out in the first ce.


    Nichs briefly closed his eyes. His heart was in agony. When he opened his eyes again, the pain only


    intensified.


    Words couldn¡¯t describe how happy he had felt when she affirmed that she had already found such a


    love. He even felt a renewed sense of hope and was determined not to let go, no matter how much she


    resented him. He wouldn¡¯t leave.


    Then, the words ¡°a long time ago¡± sent him plummeting back into the depths of despair.


    A long time ago?


    She had once said she had loved someone for a decade.


    It¡¯s not me. It¡¯s the man she loved and kept hidden in her heart for ten years.


    It wasn¡¯t him.


    It wasn¡¯t him at all.


    This thought nearly drove Nichs mad with jealousy.


    He hated himself for not cherishing what he had. He loathed the fact that he didn¡¯t even know who the


    other man was.


    ¡°You must be hungry by now. What would you like to eat for lunch?¡± Nichs changed the subject.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine with anything. Since this is Grandpa¡¯s hometown, I¡¯m sure you¡¯re more familiar with this. ce


    than I am. I¡¯ll eat whatever you decide.¡±


    ¡°Alright. Wait here.¡±


    After setting down their bags, Nichs and Nancy ventured out..


    A long and winding path stretched before them, lined with stone bs that glistened as if polished by


    the rain.


    On both sides of the path stood houses with the distinct characteristics of small-town architecture.


    Some walls were adorned with creeping greenery and tiny, colorful flowers, creating a picturesque sight


    even from a distance.


    If they approached the houses, they would be greeted by the fragrant scent of the flowers.


    When they took a left at the end of the path, they arrived at the bustling town market, the liveliest part


    of the town.


    Nichs brought Nancy to try one of the town¡¯s most unique specialties, a delicacy he always enjoyed


    whenever he visited.


    Initially, he worried that Nancy might not be ustomed to the taste.


    His worries dissipated when he saw her finish the entire bowl. A smile formed on his face.


    After lunch, Nichs took Nancy on a stroll around town.


    It wasn¡¯t arge town, but the views were delightful. There were various little shops filled to the brim


    with interesting items.


    Nancy enjoyed browsing through some of the shops that sold quaint jewelry and essories. She


    purchased the ones she liked.


    After a few stops, her wrist was adorned with a variety of bracelets.


    ¡°Do you like these?¡± Nichs asked.


    Nancy raised her hand and shook the bracelets. Sheughed as they made a nging sound. ¡°I do.


    They¡¯re pretty, don¡¯t you think? Plus, I didn¡¯t have to spend much money to get so many of them.


    They¡¯re such good value for money, don¡¯t you think?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true.¡±


    Although he nodded in agreement, Nichs felt a tinge of bitterness in his heart.


    They had been married for two years. Even though they weren¡¯t a loving couple, he didn¡¯t forget to do


    his part for special asions.


    Whether it was their wedding anniversary, her birthday, or other festive asions, he would instruct


    Lynn to buy some jewelry for Nancy.


    Just one of those pieces alone would cost more than a bag full of these bracelets, but she never


    seemed as happy when she received them. Her expression was always indifferent.


    ¡°I have bought jewelry for you before,¡± Nichs suddenly stated, his jealousy evident.


    ¡°You have.¡± Nancy nodded. Then, her voice softened as she continued, ¡°You did get me a lot of


    jewelry.¡±


    However, Lynn was the one who picked them out and gave them to me without any involvement from


    you.


    Nichs had never even asked Nancy about her preferences.


    As a result, very few of the pieces she received were in designs she liked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t recall you ever wearing them.¡±


    Nancy looked up, staring at him with her clear eyes, and said solemnly, ¡°Nichs, since we¡¯ve been.


    married for a few years now, I¡¯ll give you a piece of advice.¡±


    ¡°What advice?¡±


    ¡°In the future, if you meet a woman you like and want to give her jewelry, at least find out what she likes


    first. Don¡¯t just choose blindly. Otherwise, even if you give her a thousand gifts, you wouldn¡¯t have


    given her something she truly likes.¡±


    ¡°Also, I don¡¯t think any woman wants to receive gifts bought and chosen for her by her husband¡¯s


    assistant. I¡¯m no exception.¡±


    With that, Nancy quickened her pace and continued walking ahead.


    Meanwhile, Nichs stood rooted to the spot, lost in thought.


    She was talking about him.


    It was true that he had given her gifts for every asion, but he had instructed Lynn to prepare them..


    He had never asked her about her preferences.


    He was aplete fool.


    Despite being married for two years, he had no idea what she liked. He realized what a failure he had


    been.


    Seeing that Nancy had already walked quite far ahead, Nichs wasted no time. He jogged to catch up


    with her.


    ¡°Can you tell me what you like?¡± he asked.


    ¡°You no longer need to know my preferences now.¡±


    ¡°What if I feel the need to know?¡± Nichs gazed at Nancy intently. His eyes shimmered like the


    twinkling stars. If Nancy had been even slightly less determined, she would have been captivated by


    their allure.


    Swiftly diverting her gaze, she responded, ¡°If someone genuinely cares, they will discover the truth on


    their own. It loses its significance if the answer is simply handed to them.¡±

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    Just then, the elderly man operating the boat ride along the river docked his boat. Nancy quickly used


    this as a distraction by pointing at the boat and saying, ¡°Look! The boat¡¯s back. Let¡¯s take a ride.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Nichs nodded.


    As soon as they finished discussing it, they realized the boat was starting to move away.


    ¡°Hurry! We might not make it!¡± Nancy cried out.


    ¡°Follow me,¡± Nichs said, and without hesitation, he grabbed Nancy¡¯s hand and started running.


    Nancy allowed him to pull her along as she tried her best to match his pace and catch up to the boat.


    As they ran, a cool breeze drifted over, carrying the fresh fragrance of flowers. They both felt


    rejuvenated by the wind.


    Nancy chuckled and beamed. ¡°What a lovely floral fragrance. It¡¯s light but pleasant.¡±


    Nichs turned his head around. His dark eyes fell on Nancy¡¯s face.


    The moment heid eyes on her lovely face, he couldn¡¯t look away. The faint smile that added to her


    beauty seemed like a work of art to him.


    If he had a camera, he would¡¯ve captured this moment forever.


    Even without a camera, he would do his best to etch this picturesque sight into his memory.


    They huffed as they ran.


    Fortunately, they made it in time to get on the elderly man¡¯s boat.


    Once they had taken their seats, Nancy looked at the elderly man. She was smiling, and her eyes were


    bright as she said to him, ¡°Thank goodness you stopped, or we wouldn¡¯t have made it.¡±


    The elderly man noticed their attire and responded with a smile, ¡°Wouldn¡¯t a young couple from the city


    like you prefer one of those tour boats? Why did you decide to ride my small boat instead?¡±


    Nancy chuckled and exined, ¡°I think a boat like yours adds to the experience. It¡¯s more unique.¡±


    The elderly man guffawed. ¡°You sure know the right things to say, miss. Well, sit tight. I¡¯m going to


    show you what¡¯s special about a boat ride like this.¡±


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯m looking forward to it!¡±


    Instantly, the boat began to glide swiftly across the water.


    The sudden increase in speed made Nancy lurch forward. Thankfully, Nichs gripped her hand and


    held her steady.


    Once Nancy regained her bnce, she noticed their sped hands.


    She quickly lowered her head and said awkwardly, ¡°You can let


    §Ü§à now.¡±


    Nichs heard her, but he pretended not to.


    Nancy thought he didn¡¯t hear her, so she poked his arm and repeated, ¡°We¡¯re on the boat now. You can


    let go.¡±


    This time, Nichs couldn¡¯t pretend not to hear her. He looked around at the water before turning to


    Nancy. ¡°This boat is not as safe as the regr tour boat. It¡¯s safer if I hold you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. The boatman has been navigating this river his entire life. I¡¯m sure we¡¯re in good hands.¡±


    ¡°I know you¡¯re not scared, but I am.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ words flustered Nancy.


    Huh¡­? That¡¯s very unlike him.


    She had a strong feeling he was lying to her.


    Nichs knew how to swim. Nancy had seen him in action before. He was undoubtedly an expert.


    Since he was a highly skilled swimmer, even if he did fall into the river, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid at all.


    Furthermore, they were sitting on a boat right now.


    He¡¯s lying to me, isn¡¯t he?


    Still, Nancy thought that if she exposed him, it would not only make him feel awkward, but she would


    feel awkward too.


    Thus, she decided to take him at his word and assume he was indeed afraid.


    ¡°Oh. Fine, we¡¯ll keep holding hands then!¡± Nancy said.


    Just then, the elderly boatman chuckled and said, ¡°Miss, your boyfriend went through quite the effort.


    just to hold your hand. He¡¯s a good man.¡±


    Nancy blushed as she exined, ¡°He¡¯s not my boyfriend.¡±


    ¡°Your husband then? That can¡¯t be. You¡¯re still so careful with each other. You must be newlyweds,


    huh? You both seem rather shy.¡±


    This time, Nancy didn¡¯t answer.


    Nichs was indeed her husband, but they weren¡¯t newlyweds. In fact, they were about to get a


    divorce. That was why they seemed more distant and polite with each other.


    Just then, the boat sped up.


    A gentle breeze washed over them. Once again, it brought a faint floral fragrance with it.


    A familiar melody drifted over from the side of the river, and a gentle voice sang along.


    ¡°Everything was slow: the bike, the horse, and the post. A lifetime was all but enough to be in love with


    one. The old-school lock was beautiful, and the key was exquisitely crafted. Once locked, others


    understood what it meant¡­¡±


    It was a heartfelt love song.


    Nancy would¡¯ve turned into a puddle of tears by now if she hadn¡¯t used all her strength to hold them.


    back.


    She was moved.


    The song touched her to the core.


    After hearing about Jacob and his wife¡¯s love, she could rte to the lyrics better.


    If she could turn back time, she wanted to go back to that era.


    What a beautiful thing it was to love only one person throughout one¡¯s entire lifetime.


    It was more beautiful than gold, wealth, and possessions.


    This was the most beautiful form of love!


    s, she would not have the chance to experience it.


    After a while, Nancy caught a strong floral scent and asked curiously, ¡°Why does it smell so good


    here?¡±


    ¡°Hahaha. Close your eyes, miss. You¡¯ll find out in two minutes. Do as I say, and I promise you¡¯ll be


    surprised.¡±


    Though still doubtful, Nancy closed her eyes.


    Two minutester, the elderly boatman said, ¡°You can open your eyes now, miss.¡±


    Nancy immediately opened her eyes.


    When she saw the vibrant colors of blooming flowers on both sides of the river, she waspletely


    amazed.


    Apart from therge blossoms that gathered in clusters, there were also smaller red and yellow flowers


    that dotted among the green leaves, adding a delicate charm to the view.


    Nancy could hardly believe her eyes, but the scent in the air convinced her it had to be real.


    ¡°It¡¯s gorgeous.¡± Nancy was stunned. It was too beautiful-as if the boat had entered a secret garden.


    Everything was breathtaking.


    Just then, there was a loud boom, and fireworks exploded in the sky.


    Nancy looked up and gasped, ¡°If it were nighttime, the fireworks would¡¯ve been so beautiful too.¡±


    Shi-took in the wonderful scenery of blooming flowers and brilliant fireworks without knowing that


    Nichs was staring at her instead.


    He stared at her radiant smile and captivating beauty. He watched her every move.


    She was his scenery-the most beautiful scenery and the only one of its kind.


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    There was no one else like her.


    When the sun started setting, Nancy and Nichs walked back to his grandparents¡¯ house.


    Nancy nced up as she sensed a sudden weight settling on her shoulders. Nichs had removed his


    jacket and gently ced it around her.


    ¡°I¡¯m alright. I don¡¯t feel cold,¡± she remarked.


    With his hands tucked into his pockets, Nichs gazed up at the stars and responded, ¡°After all the


    walking I did today, I feel quite warm. I thought you could assist me by wearing my jacket instead.¡±

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    Chapter 135


    Chapter 135 The Worthlessness Of Bted Affection


    Nancy never expected him to act in such a way ¨C disying gentleness that was hidden beneath his


    cold and gruff demeanor. When did he learn to say such things?


    She couldn¡¯t even reject him.


    In this small town, the night sky was particrly mesmerizing.


    Even the moon appeared as if it had been scooped up from the water, soft and clear.


    Moonlight scattered across both of them.


    Nancy and Nichs walked side by side as they made their way back to the old house. They were both


    quiet, as if it had been agreed upon beforehand.


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    Suddenly, Nancy eximed, ¡°Ahhh!¡±


    Nichs quickly grabbed her hand to steady her.


    There were small potholes along the downward slope, and Nancy, who hadn¡¯t been paying attention,


    nearly fell because of one.


    Once she regained her bnce, she gently pulled away from Nichs while politely saying, ¡°Thank


    you!¡±


    The normal thing for Nichs to do now was to tell her she didn¡¯t need to thank him.


    Yet, as he stared at her moonlit face, he felt another surge of bitterness. He couldn¡¯t bring himself to


    say those words.


    She had spent the entire day smiling freely, movingly, beautifully.


    For a moment, Nichs felt like things had returned to the way they were when they first met. She


    used to smile radiantly back then. She always had a carefree and adorable smile on her face.


    He even thought she had decided to let go of the past and start anew.


    However, in this very moment, he was brought back to reality.


    That was not the case at all.


    Her smiles weren¡¯t a result of a willingness to forgive and forget. They were simply a facade.


    Now, the sun had set and darkness reigned. Her smiles were gone, and she returned to her reserved


    and indifferent self. She was distancing herself from him once again.


    That was why she withdrew her hand.


    That was why she thanked him politely.


    Her politeness felt like a blow to his heart. He felt suffocated.


    If he could, he desperately wished she could go back to being the cheerful and lively young woman


    who was always by his side.


    Unfortunately, he would no longer experience that.


    When they arrived at the gate, Nancy looked up. The old house was bathed in moonlight. The two


    lights in front of the entrance seemed especially warm and inviting.


    After stepping through the gate, they were greeted by a floral scent.


    Nichs ended his call and followed behind Nancy.


    Suddenly, there was a bang, and fireworks bloomed above the old house.


    More and more fireworks exploded in the sky¡­.


    Soon, the entire sky transformed into an ocean of fireworks. The fireworks fizzed through the air like


    shooting stars. The colorful patterns bloomed over and over again. It was truly a spectacr sight.


    The fireworks also illuminated the old house.


    Nichs saw the joy and surprise in Nancy¡¯s eyes.


    Her head was tilted toward the sky, and she was smiling brightly. She seemed exceptionally happy.


    It¡¯s worth it.


    At that moment, Nichs¡¯ world stood still as those words echoed loudly in his head.


    Nothing else seemed important anymore.


    The fireworks continued.


    The entire sky was illuminated, and Nancy¡¯s smile never faded.


    When everything returned to silence after the final burst of fireworks, Nichs approached and asked,


    ¡°Did you like it?¡±


    ¡°Yeah. It was beautiful.¡± Nancy nodded. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect such a surprise.¡±


    She was smiling. Her excitement and joy were evident.


    Nichs stared at her without saying anything.


    After enjoying the fireworks, they went inside the house.


    ¡°We¡¯ll stay here tonight,¡± Nichs said.


    The neat and cozy bedroom filled Nancy¡¯s heart with warmth. There was an indescribable sense of


    hominess.


    ¡°Alright.¡± She nodded.


    Her casual response made Nichs feel like she didn¡¯t fully understand what he meant.


    He cleared his throat and exined, ¡°I mean that we¡¯ll both be using this bedroom.¡±


    Nancy pointed at the only bed in the room and repeated in disbelief, ¡°Do you mean we¡¯re both using


    this room and this bed together?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Nichs nodded. ¡°There are only two rooms in this house. The other room is used for storage


    and doesn¡¯t have a bed.¡±


    In other words, this was the only ce he could sleep.


    Nancy was speechless.


    Since the house belonged to his family, she had no right to kick him out.


    In the end, shepromised. ¡°Since it¡¯s inconvenient, you can just stay here. You take the bed.


    There¡¯s more bedding in the house, right? I¡¯ll sleep on the floor.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Nichs quickly nodded..


    He knew this was the most Nancy was willing to ept. He had to be satisfied with this. He couldn¡¯t


    ask for more.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower. It¡¯s been a tiring day. I want to sleep early,¡± Nancy said.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    When she came out of the shower, Nichs was bent over, setting out the bedding on the floor. When


    he looked up and saw Nancy, he froze for a moment before averting his eyes.


    Even though he looked away as quickly as possible, he could still remember how her clear skin.


    glistened after the shower. She looked even more beautiful.


    The shower had left Nancy¡¯s skin feeling soft and supple. She didn¡¯t look her age. Instead, she seemed


    like a young woman who had just blossomed into adulthood.


    Resisting the urge within him, Nichs said, ¡°You can take the bed. I¡¯ll sleep on the floor.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯m not that delicate. I can sleep just fine on the floor.¡±


    Nancy stepped towards the bedding on the floor.


    Nichs turned around and pulled her into his arms before heading towards the bed.


    The faint scent that emanated from her overwhelmed his senses. The barely noticeable fragrances


    tickled his soul and made his blood rush.


    His body heated up. Even his arms grew warmer.


    Nichs looked away. He dared not look at Nancy. He was afraid he wouldn¡¯t be able to control


    himself.


    Just as he was setting Nancy down on the bed, he slipped and lost his bnce. His body began to fall


    towards Nancy.


    ¡°Careful!¡± Nancy eximed.


    Nichs immediately grabbed the side of the bed to stop himself from falling.


    He was on the verge of stepping back when he became aware that his face was directly above


    Nancy¡¯s. Their noses were touching, leaving no space between them. They could even hear the sound


    of each other¡¯s breath.


    What¡¯s more, their lips were mere inches apart, almost touching. All he had to do was lean in slightly to


    press his lips against hers.

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    Chapter 136


    Chapter 136 Insisting On Divorce, How Can He Win Her Back?


    The two were caught off guard, freezing in their tracks.


    With each passing moment, their breath grew hotter, and Nancy¡¯s face turned even redder.


    She confessed that she still loved him. It was evident on this quiet night, with the two of them so close


    together. Her heart couldn¡¯t help but beat faster, almost going crazy.


    Nichs¡¯ face also flushed, but unlike Nancy, his was due to restraint. He fought back his desires,


    causing his face to flush.


    So close¡­ Should I kiss her or not?


    In truth, he had been struggling mentally all along.


    If he kissed her, he felt like he would be imposing himself without waiting for her consent, and she


    would surely feel wronged and unwilling. However, if he didn¡¯t, this might be hisst chance. Moreover,


    he couldn¡¯t control himself any longer.


    In the end, bodily instincts overcame all reason. The moment his lips pressed down, the only thought in


    Nichs¡¯ mind was, To hell with the reasons. I just want to kiss her now. Because he really, really


    wanted. to kiss her. However, just as his lips were about to touch hers, Nancy suddenly turned her


    head.


    His lips lightly brushed her cheek, and in the end, the kiss was in vain.


    Nancy clenched her fists and said in a cold tone, ¡°Nichs, please have some self-respect! We¡¯re


    about to get divorced, so you shouldn¡¯t treat me this way.¡±


    She paused, suppressing the bitterness and sorrow in her heart. ¡°Furthermore, I am not your ything


    to be used as you please. If that¡¯s what you want, I¡¯m sorry, but I can¡¯tply.¡±


    Nichs froze, feeling utmost difort in his heart. The difort rushed over him like a rising tide,


    almost overwhelming him. It was too painful, excruciatingly so. He was infatuated and unable to control


    his emotions, yet Nancy thought otherwise.


    His heart ached terribly, as if each breath was a stab through his heart.


    Nichs¡¯ gaze dimmed rapidly. He wished he could express his feelings to her. No, Nancy, you¡¯re not


    just a passing fancy. How can you be? I¡¯m infatuated, and my heart beats for you.


    Would she believe him? Probably not.


    But could he me her? Nichs knew all too well that he was the scoundrel, the one in the wrong.


    How many of security?


    times had he hurt her, and how deeply, to make her feel this way, to strip her of any sense


    I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. Nichs repeated this in his mind over and over, but no matter how many times he


    said it, he couldn¡¯t make up for his wrongdoing.


    I¡¯m sorry!¡± Finally, he left behind those words and fled like a deserter, almost in desperation


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    A while after he left, Nancy received a call from Linda.


    ¡°Nancy, sweetheart, how are you? I know you¡¯re feeling terrible. Wait for me: I¡¯ll be back soon.¡±


    A strong sense of bitterness and injustice immediately welled up in Nancy¡¯s heart when she heard


    Linda¡¯s voice. Her eyes turned red, and she couldn¡¯t help but shed tears. ¡°Linda, I feel so miserable.¡±


    ¡°I know you¡¯re suffering, but wait for me. I¡¯ll help you get justice, and as for Madelline, I¡¯ll make sure she


    gets what she deserves.¡±


    A thought quickly struck Nancy at the mention of Madelline. ¡°She has already been sent abroad by


    Nichs, so you probably won¡¯t be able to see her.¡±


    ¡°Has he really sent her away? Did he do it personally?¡± Linda was somewhat surprised.


    ¡°She¡¯s most probably been sent away, but not by him personally. He instructed Lynn to do it.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe it. Madelline is a scheming woman. If I don¡¯t see her board a ne and leave the


    country with my own eyes, I won¡¯t believe it,¡± Linda muttered.


    Nancy didn¡¯t think much about this particr point.


    Afterwards, the two best friends talked about many things.


    Nancy had already informed Linda about the miscarriage through WhatsApp. Worried about upsetting


    her, Linda was particrly cautious when speaking, fearing it might trigger Nancy¡¯s sadness and


    sorrow.


    Nancy shared the story of her visit with Nichs to his grandparents¡¯ former residence and told Linda.


    some of the stories she had learned.


    On the other end of the line, Linda also expressed her admiration. ¡°What a loving couple! It¡¯s truly


    enviable and heartbreaking. As for Nichs, despite being his grandfather¡¯s direct descendant, he


    didn¡¯t inherit even a fraction of his grandfather¡¯s qualities!¡±


    At the mention of Nichs, Nancy fell silent.


    ¡°Nancy¡­ Nancy?¡± Linda thought the call had been disconnected and called out several times.


    Just as she was about to hang up and redial, Nancy¡¯s voice slowly came through the phone. ¡°Linda.


    Nichs and I are getting a divorce.¡±


    This time, it was Linda¡¯s turn to be silent. She was certain she had heard clearly. Nancy didn¡¯t say


    wanted a divorce or was preparing for one.


    She said they were getting a divorce. Does this mean she has already made the decision?


    she


    Linda was dumbfounded for a few moments, and then she slowly asked, ¡°Nancy, have you made up


    your mind?¡±


    Listening to her friend¡¯s solemn tone. Nancy pretended to be nonchnt. ¡°Why so serious? Why be


    sad? The divorce rate is so high these days that it¡¯s be quite normal. After these two years. I


    finally na waarde without love aren¡¯t meant to be together. Even if they force themselves to


    separation.


    be together, it¡¯s destined not to go far. They¡¯ll split up sooner orter. Since the end result is it doesn¡¯t


    seem to matter whether it¡¯s sooner orter. I remember you used toin about Nichs a lot,


    hoping that I¡¯d get far away from him!¡± Nancy deliberately said with a smile.


    Linda quickly responded, ¡°Comining is one thing, but I only did it to vent. I wanted him to treat you


    better. It¡¯s not like I wanted you to leave. I just wished someone would treat you better, care for you,


    love you, and protect you. Nancy, have you thought it through? Are you really sure about this?¡±


    Nancy tightly gripped her phone and nodded with conviction. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve thought it through. I¡¯m very


    certain.¡±


    Barring any unforeseen circumstances, by this time tomorrow, they would havepleted their divorce


    proceedings after obtaining the necessary documents. They would no longer be husband and wife and


    would beplete strangers.


    ¡°Since you¡¯ve made your decision, I¡¯ll wholeheartedly support you. Nancy, no matter what decision you


    make, I¡¯ll be behind you, giving you strength. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    After ending the call, Nancy struggled to maintain herposure. However, she couldn¡¯t hide the


    glistening tears in her eyes. Time flies by so quickly. We¡¯ve been married for two years, but tomorrow


    we will beplete strangers. Oh, how unpredictable life can be.


    Outside the door, Nichs had been waiting for a while. He had been there when Nancy and Linda


    were on the phone, but he never entered, refraining from interrupting them. Thus, he listened


    attentively throughout their conversation.


    He chain-smoked, one cigarette after another. Nichs couldn¡¯t recall how many he had already


    smoked, and his fingers were starting to ache.


    She has made up her mind and wants a divorce. What should I do? How can I possibly hold onto her?


    When Nichs raised his gaze, his eyes mirrored Nancy¡¯s, filled with tears.

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    Chapter 137


    Chapter 137 Obtaining The Documents


    When Nichs returned to the room, it was alreadyte at night, and Nancy had already fallen asleep.


    He moved quietly andy down on the makeshift bed on the floor, but it was more like lying down than


    sleeping.


    That night, he couldn¡¯t sleep and didn¡¯t get any rest at all.


    Early the next morning, they packed up their things and prepared to head back.


    As they were leaving, Nancy took onest look at the ce, a sense of nostalgia in her eyes.


    Although the ce was quite simple, the stories of Nichs¡¯ grandparents made this modest cottage


    particrly endearing.


    This was his grandparents¡¯ former residence, and after the divorce, she probably wouldn¡¯t have the


    opportunity toe here again. In the future, he might bring someone else, his beloved girl, his next


    wife, his children¡­.


    As the idea formed in her mind, Nancy suddenly felt a sharp pain in her heart. It was a piercing


    difort.


    Yes, everything will soon be a distant memory, so why dwell on it? What isn¡¯t mine will never be


    mine.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Nancy turned around to leave.


    They departed quite early, and it was around 10.00AM when they arrived at the airport.


    After getting off the ne, Nancy looked at Nichs and asked, ¡°Do you have time today?¡±


    ¡°I have some time.¡±


    ¡°In that case, let¡¯s head to your parents¡¯ ce, pick up the documents, andplete the formalities


    now.¡±


    The news struck Nichs like a bolt from the blue, leaving him stunned.


    Despite knowing that Nancy had made up her mind and was determined to get a divorce, he had never


    expected it to happen so soon, immediately after getting off the ne.


    Is she so eager?


    His heart felt overwhelmed by a surging tide. He was bitter inside, and it felt incredibly ufortable.


    Nichs¡¯ slender fingers turned white from gripping the suitcase tightly. After a long while, he managed


    to squeeze out a single word from his throat. ¡°Alright.¡±


    The two of them got into a car and headed to the family home.


    When they arrived, Sarah and Albert weren¡¯t at home, which made it convenient for them to collect the


    documents.


    Nancy breathed a sigh of relief, and Nichs did the same. He mentioned, ¡°Since Mom and Dad aren¡¯t


    here, we cane back another day.¡±


    However, Nancy thought otherwise. ¡°It¡¯s perfect that they¡¯re not here. We can grab the documents and


    avoid any potential disagreements with them.¡±


    Nichs was puzzled for a moment and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t the documents with them? If they¡¯re not here,


    we won¡¯t be able to get the documents, and we won¡¯t be able to proceed with the formalities.¡±


    ¡°The documents are all in Grandpa¡¯s room. He gave the key to Mom before he left, Nancy exined as


    she took out the key. ¡°Mom gave me the key a long time ago.¡±


    Nichs was stunned, and it took him a while toe around. He looked at her bag and said, ¡°So, you


    brought the key with you before we even went to Grandpa¡¯s former residence?¡±


    ¡°Yes, to save us from going back and forth,¡± Nancy replied inly.


    Her casual statement, however, caused extreme heartache for Nichs. She had brought the key with


    her long before, indicating that she had everything nned out. That was why she was so eager and


    unwilling to wait even a moment after getting off the ne.


    Is she in such agony and difort being with me now?


    Nichs looked up, his heart filled with a bitter feeling. ¡°Nancy, you¡¯ve thought about everything early


    on, haven¡¯t you?¡±


    Nancy looked at him calmly and replied, ¡°Since I¡¯ve already made up my mind, I should cut to the


    chase, shouldn¡¯t I?¡±


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    Only the heavens knew how much courage it took for her to bring up the divorce and how much it hurt


    her. She was afraid that if she waited any longer or hesitated, she wouldn¡¯t be able to go through


    with it.


    In recent days, they had been getting along harmoniously, and at one point, she thought they were in


    love and happy. But as soon as she saw the reality, she reverted back to her original self.


    In love with each other? As if! Between them, it had always been a one-person show.


    It had been a decade, and Nancy was beginning to wear out. She didn¡¯t want to chase after Nichs


    anymore. She needed a break.


    In Jacob¡¯s room, Nancy quickly used the key to open the second drawer. Inside, she found the


    documents Jacob had left for her, along with a letter.


    ¡®Dear Nancy.


    You¡¯re the one I can¡¯t bear to part with the most. With your mother gone, your father being who he is,


    and Nichs, I know he has another love in his heart. He has never forgotten about Madelline and


    wants to divorce you.


    Silly girl, I know everything. I¡¯ve been in the business world for many years, and nothing can escape my


    discerning eyes. I just didn¡¯t want to expose it.


    People always say that it¡¯s essential for women to marry the right man. But in my opinion, it¡¯s equally


    important for a man to marry the right woman. Whether it¡¯s your grandmother-inw, Sarah, or you, you


    are all the best daughters-inw and prospective granddaughters-inw in my eyes.


    When you two grow old, have children, and take charge of the family, always remember this-the Sallow


    Family is already wealthy and influential enough and is a prestigious family in itself. We don¡¯t need to


    enhance our status through marriage. The person your child marries doesn¡¯t have to be from a noble


    family. A good character and a kind heart are all that matters.


    Those who are not frugal, love extravagance, and don¡¯t work hard will squander their wealth, even if


    they are rich. But diligent and hardworking individuals will rise again, even if they face adversity


    someday.


    The Sallow Family has been wealthy for three generations, and it will continue for a long time. There


    will undoubtedly be challenges along the way, and only with the unity and cooperation of husband and


    wife can we ovee them. This is the important task I entrust to you-you must carry on this


    philosophy in ce of your grandmother-inw. It is only then that the Sallow Family will remain. strong


    and continue to prosper!


    Here is a pair of earrings. Sarah received one set when your grandmother-inw left us. This set is for


    the granddaughter-inw. I¡¯ve already given you the bracelet, and as for these earrings, I kept them.


    with me as a keepsake, always thinking of your grandmother-inw. Now that I¡¯m about to leave this


    world, I want to pass them on to you.


    Nancy, I know you¡¯ve felt wronged. By the time you read this letter, I will already be gone. If you don¡¯t


    want to get a divorce, just let Albert and Sarah know. They will surely help you and won¡¯t let your


    divorce Nichs.


    But if one day you truly feel wronged, too exhausted, and unable to continue, I won¡¯t force you.


    Although I don¡¯t want you to leave the Sallow Family, my greatest desire is for you to live a fulfilling life,


    find happiness, and enjoy every moment. Therefore, if that dayes and you decide to separate from


    Nichs, I won¡¯t hold it against you. I will still offer my blessings.


    Nancy, your happiness is of utmost importance to me. That is my sincerest wish!¡±


    As Nancy finished reading the letter, tears streamed down her face.


    Jacob had meticulously considered everything. He had taken into ount all the circumstances,


    providing her with warmth and care without imposing any psychological pressure.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandpa. I apologize for not being able to walk hand in hand with him, but please rest


    assured that I will live well and not disappoint you.¡±


    When Nancy went downstairs with the documents, she coincidentally encountered Albert and Sarah


    returning.

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    Chapter 138


    Chapter 138 Sarah Knows They¡¯re Divorcing


    ¡°Mom, Dad, what brings you back so suddenly?¡± Nancy asked, her voice tinged with panic.


    ¡°We have some matters to attend to and thought we¡¯d have lunch here. You and Nichs, on the other


    hand, came back without saying anything. If we had known earlier, we would have asked the kitchen to


    prepare some of your favorite food,¡± Sarah stated.


    Nancy smiled and replied, ¡°No need to trouble yourselves, Mom. It was a sudden decision, but don¡¯t


    worry, nothing significant happened. We¡¯ll be leaving shortly, so we won¡¯t stay for lunch.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just one meal; it won¡¯t take much time. You two wait here. I¡¯ll have the kitchen prepare more food,¡±


    Sarah insisted and headed towards the kitchen.


    ¡°Mom¡­¡± Nancy immediately stopped her, saying, ¡°It¡¯s really not necessary. Nichs and I have


    something important to attend to.¡±


    With that, Nancy reached out and gently tugged at Nichs¡¯ hand.


    Nichs knew she was seeking help.


    Under normal circumstances, he would dly oblige, but this time, a selfish thought crossed his mind.


    If Mom finds out about our n to divorce, she¡¯ll help me keep Nancy, right? We won¡¯t have to end our


    marriage. will we?


    ¡°Whatever it is you need to do, can¡¯t it wait for an extra hour? Why the rush?¡± Sarah asked.


    Nancy was never good at lying, so she smiled brilliantly, attempting to conceal her inner turmoil with


    her smile.


    ¡°Mom, they close at noon, so Nichs and I thought it was best to get there in the morning.¡± Nancy


    smiled radiantly and spoke confidently, leaving no room for doubt.


    Sarah sighed, and her mood plummeted. ¡°Well, in that case, go ahead. I won¡¯t keep you any longer.¡±


    Approaching Nichs, Nancy held his arm as they turned to leave. Suddenly, Albert called out,


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    But as soon as he did, Sarah immediately grabbed his hand and shot him a stern look.


    ¡°Yes, Dad?¡± Nancy turned around.


    Albert waved it off, his once-sturdy voice now sounding somewhat aged. ¡°Nothing. I just wanted to say


    that you shoulde over more often for meals and visit us when you have time.¡±


    ¡°Alright,¡± Nancy replied, struggling with her words.


    After saying that, her heart was filled with bitterness. She had lied this time. After the divorce, she


    would probably rarely visit this ce. Other than to visit Jacob, she probably wouldn¡¯t return.


    As they watched Nancy and Nichs gradually disappear into the distance, Sarah immediately turned


    falling from her eyes.


    ¡°If you already guessed it, why didn¡¯t you let me try to save their marriage?¡± Albert helped her to the


    couch, where she sat down.


    Sarah wiped away her tears and choked out, ¡°Didn¡¯t you see Nancy¡¯s attitude and expression? She¡¯s


    made up her mind to get a divorce. Do you really think a few words from you could change that?¡±


    As a woman, Sarah knew too well the meaning of such determination and devastation.


    ¡°Besides, even if we wanted to salvage the situation, it wouldn¡¯t be you. It would be up to Nichs.


    Perhaps it¡¯s better if they separate. Let that boy learn a lesson the hard way. Just looking at him is


    infuriating. I really want to give him a good shake and knock some sense into him. Who does he think


    he is, not cherishing his wife and seeking other women?!¡±


    Sarah was originally heartbroken, but when she thought about all that Nichs had done in the past,


    her emotions turned to anger, and her anger only intensified in the end..


    Albert could only console her on the side.


    After a while, Sarah calmed down a bit.


    Albert¡¯s brows were still furrowed, and he found it hard to rx. ¡°I¡¯m afraid that once they¡¯re apart, there


    might be no turning back.¡±


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    His remark touched Sarah deeply. She remained silent for a while before muttering heavily, ¡°Then it¡¯ll


    up to his fate. If he realizes his mistakes and learns to cherish her, he will find a way to win back Nancy.


    If they truly miss the opportunity, it will be his own misfortune.¡±


    With a heavy sigh, Sarah also lost her appetite and went upstairs.


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    Despite what she had said, she was not willing to see them get divorced. Nancy was Jacob¡¯s carefully


    chosen granddaughter-inw, and before he passed away, he repeatedly urged them not to let the two


    of them divorce. If they truly ended their marriage now, how could Sarah face her father-inw?


    Moreover, it wasn¡¯t easy for them to be a married couple. If her son divorced and lost such a good


    life partner, how could she, as a mother, be happy?


    However, Sarah also knew that Nancy had already made up her mind. The younger woman¡¯s gaze and


    words were resolute, leaving no room for retreat. What could they, as parents, do if they tried to


    persuade her? It wouldn¡¯t change anything; it might even distance Nancy from them. This was one of


    the reasons Sarah decided to y dumb.


    Presently, Sarah picked up her phone and immediately called her secretary, asking her toe up with


    a reason rted to thepany to get Nichs back to the office quickly.


    ¡°Son, this is thest thing your mother can do for you. I hope you¡¯ll learn to cherish her in the future.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Sarah took a white pill from a pillbox, swallowed it with warm water, and


    theny down for a nap.


    After leaving the family home, Nancy checked the time on her phone and then looked at Nichs.


    ¡°There is still an hour left before the Town Hall closes. It¡¯s a half-hour from here. That should be enough


    time. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    With that, Nancy continued to walk ahead.


    Nichs watched her retreating figure, feeling a myriad of emotions all at once, but not a sliver of it


    was happiness.


    ¡°Sweetie¡­¡± Nichs suddenly called out to her.


    ¡°Yes?¡± Nancy turned around, facing the bright sunlight. Her gentle, sunny face seemed to be bathed in


    golden light, radiating warmth and beauty that held his gaze. For the rest of his life, even yearster,


    Nichs still remembered the tenderness and beauty she exuded at that moment.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but there¡¯s an urgent matter at thepany, and I might not be able to apany you to


    the Town Hall anymore,¡± Nichs said.


    For the first time in his life, he had told such a significant lie, one full of holes and utterly unconvincing.


    ¡°Do you really need to rush back to the office right now? Can¡¯t it wait an hour?¡± Nancy asked.


    Nichs looked at her apologetically. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s very urgent. I must return immediately.¡±


    Nancy lowered her head for a moment and then raised it to ask, ¡°How long will it take? Can you finish it


    before 4.00PM?¡±


    If Nichs could finish by 4.00PM, it would give them enough time to process the paperwork before


    5.00PM.


    Since Nichs knew that it was a lie, he didn¡¯t pay much attention to it and casually responded,


    ¡°Perhaps, but I cannot be certain.¡±


    ¡°Alright then. You can proceed. Thepany¡¯s affairs are significant. I will wait for you.¡±


    ¡°I might finish quitete. Are you certain you want to wait for me? I can arrange for someone to take


    you


    back first.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s fine. I don¡¯t have any othermitments, after all. I will wait for you at yourpany while you


    attend to your business,¡± Nancy confirmed.

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    Chapter 139


    Chapter 139 She Still Loves Him


    Nancy and Nichs arrived at thepany together.


    Interestingly, despite being married for two years, this was her first visit to his office.


    The towering skyscraper was located in a prime location. Upon arrival, Nancy suggested, ¡°You go


    ahead and handle your business; I¡¯ll wait downstairs.¡±


    ¡°Wait for me in my office.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Nancy shook her head. ¡°I¡¯ve never been there in the past two years, and our marriage has


    never been publicized either. If I suddenly show up with you, it will raise a lot of questions. I¡¯ll browse


    around the nearby shopping center instead.¡±


    Nichs frowned and then spoke dominantly, ¡°You can go to my office by yourself, or I can carry you


    there.¡±


    A speechless Nancy sighed and looked at him. ¡°Do you have to make it this difficult for me?¡±


    ¡°As you said, we¡¯re about to divorce. Consider this myst time making it difficult for you!¡± Nichs


    retorted, his gaze deep and unrelenting.


    ¡°Very well.¡± Nancy stood up. ¡°You go up first. I¡¯ll be there in a moment.¡±


    Theypromised, and Nichs nodded. ¡°Alright.¡±


    About ten minutes after he went upstairs, Nancy stood up and headed for the elevator.


    As she pushed the door open and entered the office, she was momentarily stunned. It was spacious


    and spotless. Massive floor-to-ceiling windows bathed the room in bright light.


    The office environment was surprisingly nice. However, it was quite different from her expectations of


    luxury and opulence. Instead, it exuded extreme simplicity and cleanliness, which, upon reflection,


    seemed to align with Nichs¡¯ style. In his professional life, he was undoubtedly efficient and


    meticulous.


    Just then, sounds came from the direction of the blinds¨Cthe sound of the door being pushed open and


    people speaking. There seemed to be a meeting.


    Nancy nced through the gap in the curtains and saw Nichs walking into the room in a ck suit.


    When they had visited his grandparents¡¯ home earlier, he had been wearing casual attire.


    He had now changed into a ck suit. He looked elegant and confident, striding with long, graceful


    steps. He moved gracefully, taking a seat at the front of the meeting room.


    As he bent over, his tiey neatly on the table. He had an air of authority about him.


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    The morning sunlight streamed in, casting beautiful silhouettes on his handsome face.


    Nancy watched him, finding herself entranced.


    Inside the meeting room, discussions were in full swing. Nichs sat quietly at the front, listening


    attentively. Once everyone had finished speaking, his sharp gaze scanned the room, and his deep


    voice reached Nancy¡¯s cars.


    At that moment, she could hear the pounding of her heart, quick and intense. It seemed that no matter


    how much time had passed, she would still find herself drawn to his world.


    Over the past decade, she had seen many different sides of Nichs. The earnestness he disyed.


    while studying, the effortless and assertive way he wrote, his confident presence on the sports field,


    and even more intimate moments like him bathing and sleeping beside her. She had also witnessed


    him in the throes of passion, his gaze wild and almost feral.


    She had seen so many facets of him, and each was etched into her memory, profound and vivid,


    intimately familiar. But one thing she had never seen was his work mode.


    It was said that a man was most attractive and handsome when he was immersed in his work,


    especially when he wore a well-fitted suit and focused intently. Nancy used to think this statement was


    exaggerated until this day when she realized it was entirely urate.


    Nichs just sat there. Whether it was the contours of his profile, his attentive listening, or his focused


    writing, it all made her heart race uncontrobly.


    Nancy reached out and couldn¡¯t help but ce her hand on her chest. She knew that her heart was


    helplessly racing for him, but she was too exhausted. She had drained all her energy long ago.


    Quickly pulling down the curtains, Nancy walked to the other side of the floor-to-ceiling windows and


    gazed at the scenery below, taking deep breaths.


    She couldn¡¯t continue thinking about him. She needed to forget, and she had to forget.


    Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Nancy turned to see Lynn entering with a tray of items. After


    cing them on the table, he began, ¡°Mrs. Sallow, these are some snacks Mr. Sallow asked me to


    prepare for you, along with some hot chocte. He mentioned that you like it and specifically


    requested that I get it for you.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s gaze fell on the beautifully prepared cup of hot chocte, and she was pleasantly surprised.


    ¡°Hot chocte? He asked you to buy this?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Sallow personally instructed me to do so. He even chose this vor himself, saying it¡¯s your


    favorite.


    Nancy was naturally surprised. ¡°How did he know?¡±


    Lynn scratched his head. ¡°I¡¯m not sure about that. Mrs. Sallow, please enjoy it while it¡¯s hot. It won¡¯t


    taste good if it gets cold. I¡¯ll step out now, but feel free to call me if you need anything.¡±


    ¡°Alright, thank you?


    Lynn turned to leave and reached the door. Suddenly, Nancy remembered something and called out.


    ¡°Lynn?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mrs. Sallow? How may I assist you?¡±


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    ¡°No specific request, I just wanted to ask when he¡¯ll be done with the meeting¡±


    ¡°That depends on the discussion. It¡¯s hard to say for sure. It could be rtively quick, or it might go on


    until midnight.¡±


    Midnight? Nancy furrowed her brows. ¡°Does it often go on until thatte? Does he frequently work such


    long hours?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow is very dedicated and responsible when ites to his work. He personally oversees most


    major projects, so sometimes, it can be quite challenging. Workingte is not umon for him,¡± Lynn


    exined.


    Nancy nodded and fell into contemtion.


    In the early days of their marriage, they often went for long periods without seeing each other.


    Especially in the evenings, Nichs would return veryte, and she had always assumed he was busy


    with work-rted social events..


    Out of fear of bothering him, she never asked, and he never exined. Thus, she really had not


    understanding of this. Looking back, she realized that from the very beginning, Nichs had never


    given her an opportunity to get to know him better. He had decided to distance himself from her and


    proceed with the divorce as soon as their marriage began.


    In retrospect, it was quite ironic.


    Her gaze once again fell on the cup of hot chocte on the table. Nancy picked it up-it was cherry-


    vored, her favorite.


    He had never paid attention to such details before. When did he discover it?


    If this cup of hot chocte had arrived earlier, she would have been pleasantly surprised, thrilled, and


    overjoyed. However, it hade toote.


    Still, she held it carefully, sipping it like a precious treasure.


    After savoring the entire cup of hot chocte, apanied by the warm afternoon sunlight, Nancy


    started to feel drowsy.


    She rested against the couch and drifted off to sleep. The book in her hand slipped onto herp. The


    sunlight bathed her profile, giving her a gentle and beautiful appearance, resembling that of a serene


    fairy.


    This was the sight that greeted Nichs as he entered his office.


    Nancy¡¯s sleeping face was so exquisite that he couldn¡¯t bear to disturb her in the slightest.


    As he observed her peaceful slumber, he approached and couldn¡¯t resist reaching out to gently stroke


    her soft cheek.

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    Chapter 140


    Chapter 140 Divorced


    ¡°Sweetie, do you know how reluctant I am? Do you know how much I want to be a deserter? I don¡¯t


    want to go to the Town Hall with you. You wouldn¡¯t believe it, but I told a ridiculous lie today just to


    dy going to the Town Hall. Nancy, I regret it.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ heart was filled with regret.


    But she wouldn¡¯t give him another chance.


    If only this meeting couldst forever.


    If only she wouldn¡¯t wake up, then he could stay by her side, quietly watching over her.


    But, like all dreams, he eventually had to wake up.


    Feeling someone beside her, Nancy opened her eyes. Upon seeing Nichs, she immediately sat up.


    ¡°Is everything taken care of?¡±


    He wanted to say no.


    However, he couldn¡¯t continue with this lie.


    ¡°It¡¯s almost done,¡± he uttered, struggling to get the words out.


    Nancy rubbed her eyes, unconsciously checked the time, and realized it was a little after four in the


    afternoon.


    It would be a little rushed, but they could make it as long as the roads were clear.


    ¡°Give me a minute.¡±


    Nancy went to the restroom and sshed water on her face.


    When she came out, Nichs was leaning against a corner, his tall and imposing figure shrouded in a


    thick cloud of smoke. The embers of the cigarette he was holding glowed recklessly.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Nancy said calmly as she walked over.


    Seeing here out, Nichs took a deep breath and tossed the cigarette into the trash.


    ¡°Okay,¡± he replied, his voice tinged with bitterness.


    In the car, both of them were very quiet, as if each had their own thoughts.


    As Nancy opened the window, the gentle breeze made her hair dance in the wind.


    She reached out, lightly flicking a stray strand of hair that the wind had tugged loose. Her eyes


    appeared calm, but her heart had long been in turmoil.


    When the traffic light turned red, Nichs reached into his cigarette case and took out a cigarette 18


    then looked at Nancy, gesturing at it. ¡°Mind if I smoke?¡±


    Nancy shook her head. ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    In the past, she despised men who smoked.


    That was because it was one of the few things that Felix loved to do, along with drinking and gambling.


    He was so addicted to smoking that he sometimes went through several packs a day. The way he


    reeked of smoke was unpleasant.


    But ever since she met Nichs and saw him smoke, she no longer found it as repulsive.


    She didn¡¯t exactly like it, but the way he smoked somehow appealed to her.


    Nichs also leaned against the window. One of his hands rested on the window frame with his


    slender fingers holding the cigarette, while his other hand was on the steering wheel. His natural grace


    and charm still made him undeniably handsome.


    As the red light seemed tost a while, the impatient honking of cars behind them filled the air.


    After waiting for about ten minutes, Nancy grew a bit impatient and asked, ¡°The traffic seems slow. Is


    there a traffic jam ahead?¡±


    Nichs nced at the road conditions and replied, ¡°It¡¯s probably slow due to a car ident. Nancy,


    why don¡¯t we-¡±


    Before he could finish his sentence, the vehicle suddenly moved. It seemed like the road had cleared.


    ¡°Nichs, we can go now!¡± Nancy said, her soft, excited face showing pure joy.


    ¡°Right.¡±


    The rest of the journey was smooth. Even though Nichs deliberately drove slowly, they arrived


    before 5.00PM.


    Since it was already after working hours, the lobby was nearly empty. There was barely anyone


    around.


    Nancy walked up to the counter before she handed over all the documents and prepared materials to


    the staff.


    The staff nced at them with surprise as they appeared to be a beautiful, perfectly matched couple.


    He couldn¡¯t fathom how the couple had reached the point of getting a divorce.


    ¡°Why are you getting a divorce?¡± the staff asked as part of his routine.


    ¡°Loss of affection,¡± Nancy replied calmly.


    The staff briefly nced at Nichs, who, though handsome, remained silent and wore a calm


    expression. He shook his head in resignation and turned his attention back to Nancy. ¡°Once this


    paperwork is processed, you two will no longer have a rtionship. Have you thought this through?¡±


    Nancy had always believed she was very, very calm.


    After all, this was what she had longed for.


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    However, with everythingid out in front of her and the realization that there was no turning back, she


    couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of pain in her heart. The realization that they would bepletely


    unrted upon receiving the certificate began to crawl gently at the core of her heart.


    It wasn¡¯t intense, but it left her feeling sour and ufortable throughout her chest.


    Taking a deep breath, Nancy blinked and made up her mind. ¡°We¡¯ve both thought about it. Please help


    us with the paperwork.¡±


    The staff turned his gaze to Nichs. ¡°What about the husband? Do you agree to the divorce?¡±


    Nichs¡¯ deep gaze shifted, and he hesitated for ages before slowly speaking, the immense pain of


    separation weighing on his heart.


    ¡°We¡¯ll do as she wishes. I have no objection.¡±


    When these words reached Nancy¡¯s ears, she felt utterly defeated.


    He agreed to it.


    He finally agreed to it.


    This sentence marked the end of their marriage.


    She thought she would be happy because this was what she had been waiting for all these days.


    However, now that Nichs had finally agreed, she didn¡¯t feel the joy she had imagined.


    It turned out that she still had reservations and deep, profound unwillingness.


    The next moment, after a stamp was affixed, the staff took back two red marriage certificates and


    handed them the certificates.


    Nancy took one for herself and handed the other to Nichs.


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    ¡°It¡¯s useless; you take it. I don¡¯t need it,¡± Nichs uttered, his tone light.


    He felt deeply troubled. Just seeing this red document and thinking about the words ¡®Divorce


    Certificate¡¯ on it made him extremely ufortable. He couldn¡¯t bring himself to feel happy at all.


    Nancy¡¯s hand, which she had extended, suddenly stiffened, and then she slowly withdrew it.


    He doesn¡¯t even want the divorce certificate. To him, our marriage has truly been aplete disaster.


    Well, at least


    it¡¯s a clean break.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go to the restroom.¡±


    She endured until she reached the restroom. When she was washing her face with her hands cupping


    the water, Nancy no longer needed to pretend. She cried unabashedly.


    Tears mixed with droplets of water flowed silently down her cheeks.


    She reached out and touched her chest.


    Does it hurt? It wasn¡¯t the relief she had imagined, but rather a painful, bloody ache.


    Can I let him go?


    After ten years, they had be strangers at this very moment.


    She had finally lost Nichspletely without leaving any room for herself to hold onto any lingering


    thoughts.


    With the clear water in her hands, Nancy washed her face repeatedly, not stopping until her face was


    tear-free and she had forgotten the feeling of crying.


    She lifted her head and gazed at her reflection in the mirror. Desperately, she used her hand to form a


    slight smile at the corner of her mouth and whispered to herself, ¡°Smile, Nancy Cohen. You loved for


    ten years, held on for seven years, and were married for two years. You couldn¡¯t win his heart. It¡¯s not


    because you didn¡¯t try hard enough. In fact, you¡¯ve put in a lot of effort. Divorce might be the best


    option. You can start a brand new life. Maybe you¡¯ll meet someone who truly loves you in the future.¡±


    Despite repeating these words to herself countless times, the pain in her heart remained


    uncontroble.


    As she entered the lobby, Nancy¡¯s face returned to its usual state, appearing calm as if nothing had


    happened.


    Nichs was waiting for her by the door. When he saw her approaching, he automatically moved


    closer.


    ¡°I¡¯ll treat you to dinner.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s have dinner together!¡±


    The two of them exchanged nces and almost simultaneously uttered those words.

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    Chapter 141 Why Are You Crying?


    As they exited the Town Hall, a motorcycle suddenly zoomed past from the left.


    ¡°Nancy, watch out!¡± Nichs eximed, his heart skipping a beat.


    Without hesitation, he sprinted towards her and pulled Nancy into his arms, one hand around her waist


    and the other protecting her head.


    ¡°Ah!¡± Startled, Nancy let out a loud scream.


    Suddenly, there was a loud crash, and the motorcycle in front of them tumbled to the ground. The rider


    rolled over andnded heavily, groaning in pain.


    The surroundings fell eerily silent.


    Nancy sought refuge in Nichs¡¯ embrace, her ears filled with the sound of his pounding heart.


    ¡°Are you hurt?¡± Nichs asked softly, finally catching his breath and looking at her.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m not hurt. What about you?¡± Nancy asked.


    Nichs released her and rushed to the injured man on the ground.


    Approaching him, Nichs lifted him and growled, ¡°Why were you riding so fast? Do you want to die?


    Do you realize you almost hit my wife?¡± Nichs shouted, his fists clenched, as if he was about to


    strike.


    Taken aback, Nancy quickly ran over to stop him. ¡°Nichs, calm down!¡±


    ¡°He was speeding. He doesn¡¯t care about his life. I have to teach him a lesson today. I¡¯ll make sure he


    learns!¡±


    The thought of Nancy almost being hit by the motorcycle filled Nichs with rage, making it difficult for


    him to calm down.


    What if I hadn¡¯t been there to save her?


    He couldn¡¯t bear to imagine the consequences.


    Nancy didn¡¯t want him to make a mistake, especially not for her. She reached out and gently grabbed


    Nichs¡¯ arm, coaxing him, ¡°Let the police handle it. There¡¯s no need for you to get involved


    personally.¡±


    If Nichs were to act first and the incident became public, he would lose the moral high ground, even


    if he was in the right.


    As the head of argepany, every move he made was scrutinized. It wouldn¡¯t be worth it to let a


    minor incident like this affect him.


    ¡°Yeah, bro, I was wrong. Please don¡¯t be angry. Please spare me! Look, I¡¯m injured too. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll


    definitely obey traffic regtions in the future and never speed again!¡± the man pleaded.


    Nichs¡¯ anger subsided slightly, and he unclenched his fists.


    Nancy had known Nichs for a long time, and he had always been refined and elegant. Even when


    he was angry, he expressed it in a civilized manner, often using his gaze and demeanor to make the


    other person yield.


    Seeing him ready to resort to violence was something Nancy had never witnessed before.


    Was his impulsive reaction, even to the point of wanting to use violence, all because of her? Was it


    really because of her?


    This realization left a slight bitterness in her heart.


    Nancy noticed that Nichs had injured his arm. His skin was scraped and bleeding, although not


    heavily.


    ¡°You¡¯re hurt. Let¡¯s go to the car. I¡¯ll take care of it,¡± Nancy urged anxiously.


    He was injured while trying to protect her, so she naturally felt concerned.


    Even if he wasn¡¯t injured because of her, just seeing him hurt made her anxious and sympathetic.


    ¡°No rush. Let¡¯s wait for the police to take him away.¡±


    They left only after the police had taken the young man away.


    In the parking lot, Nancy quickly found the first-aid kit.


    Nichs sat in the back seat, which was rtively spacious, and Nancy joined him with the items in her


    hand.


    ¡°Does it hurt?¡± she asked.


    In truth, this minor injury meant little to Nichs. But when he saw her lowering her head, looking so


    serious and anxious, he changed his mind. ¡°A bit.¡±


    At the same time, he furrowed his eyebrows.


    ¡°Hold on for a moment. I¡¯ll be gentle.¡±


    Nancy consoled him softly as she treated the wound on his arm.


    Nichs appreciated this kind offort. He sat quietly, allowing Nancy to clean his wound and apply


    the medication.


    During the application, a sudden burning sensation passed through his arm, causing Nichs to furrow


    his brows and take a sharp breath.


    ¡°Your skin was scraped, so the medicine stings a bit when first applied. However, it¡¯s very effective.


    Just bear with it, hmm?¡± Nancy gently consoled, blowing lightly on the newly applied ointment on


    Nichs¡¯


    arm.


    She focused and carefully dressed the wound.


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    Nichs also lowered his head. From his line of sight, he couldn¡¯t see her entire face, only her graceful


    curves. Her fair and smooth skin was so close.


    He could even see the fine little hairs on her face.


    She was truly fair, with skin as clear as snow and a face smooth and unblemished like a fragile


    eggshell.


    He couldn¡¯t imagine what kind of injuries she would have suffered if she had really fallen to the ground


    carlier.


    After blowing for a few minutes, Nancy looked up at Nichs. ¡°It¡¯s been a while. It should be better


    now. How do you feel?¡±


    Nichs raised his head. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s better.¡±


    As he raised his head, his deep eyes met Nancy¡¯s bright and sparkling eyes.


    Her beautiful features were gentle like water.


    But this beautiful woman was no longer his.


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    The thought made Nichs¡¯ heart ache.


    After tending to his wound, Nancy put the first aid kit away and then looked at Nichs, sincerely.


    thanking him. ¡°Thank you for earlier. If it weren¡¯t for you pulling me to safety, I might have been


    knocked down by that guy.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to thank me,¡± Nichs replied, his voice cool.


    For some reason, hearing her being so polite and earnest in her gratitude upset him.


    He acted out of instinct.


    He simply didn¡¯t want her to get hurt. Hearing her thanks was not his goal at all.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Just be more careful when walking in the future, and look in all directions.¡± He added,


    ¡°Especially when I¡¯m not with you.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Nancy nodded.


    Her heart felt twisted and heavy.


    After all, Nichs was correct. Today, he was present to assist her.


    However, once theypleted this journey, he would no longer apany her in the future.


    Consequently, she would confront all the challenges and hardships in her life alone. Merely


    contemting a life without him unexpectedly left her feeling hollow,


    It was a dreadful sensation.


    Her eyes suddenly welled up, and her tears were on the verge of cascading down.


    Nancy lifted her head and blinked, attempting to restrain the tears. Nevertheless, the tears flowed


    uncontrobly.


    She endeavored to wipe away her tears, but it was toote. In a state of panic, she swiftly turned


    around to remove her tears.


    Yet, as she raised her hand, her shoulder instantly felt burdened.


    In the following moment, Nichs gently rotated her entire body.


    His hand tenderly grazed her cheek as he wiped away the tears that had escaped from her eyes. ¡°Why


    are you crying?¡± he inquired. ¡°Were you frightened just now, or is there an injury you haven¡¯t disclosed


    to me?¡±

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    Chapter 142 You Idiot, You¡¯re The Ten-year Crush!


    Nancy swiftly wiped away the tears from her face. ¡°No, I was just reminiscing about some things from


    the past, and it suddenly made me a bit emotional. It¡¯s nothing. I¡¯m fine now,¡± she said, forcing a smile


    to conceal her true emotions.


    ¡°Really? You¡¯re not lying to me, are you? What made you so sad? Can you tell me?¡± Nichs was


    naturally somewhat skeptical.


    ¡°Just some old stories that don¡¯t need to be mentioned. By the way, didn¡¯t we say we were going to


    have dinner? I only had a light lunch; I¡¯m really hungry now.¡±


    ¡°Alright, then. Where do you want to eat?¡± Nichs asked.


    ¡°The street outside Pinnacle High School,¡± Nancy replied without hesitation.


    This location was something she had decided on earlier.


    Originally, she had thought that if she ever returned with him, she would bring back beautiful.


    memories. But now, all she could think of was sadness and sorrow.


    Well, it was still a good ce to say goodbye.


    Let it end where it all began.


    At least, it was an amicable parting.


    However, Nichs was quite surprised. He curiously asked, ¡°You seem to have a special fondness for


    Pinnacle High School.¡±


    ¡°Yeah?¡± Nancy smiled but didn¡¯t exin.


    The sky turned dark muchter on summer nights. When the two arrived at Pinnacle High School, the


    sky was still bright, and they were just in time for the sunset.


    Arge expanse of fiery clouds appeared in the sky. Shades of orange, red, and deep red formed a


    beautiful painting. It was incredibly stunning.


    The afterglow filled the entire sky.


    Nancy looked up happily. The sun¡¯s rays fell on her petite face, making her look even more gentle and


    beautiful.


    ¡°It¡¯s so beautiful!¡±


    A gentle breeze blew.


    Everything was so perfect, but her heart felt as heavy as lead.


    In the end, since everything began here, it had to end here as well.


    ¡°Nichs, have you been back here since you graduated?¡± Nancy asked.


    He shook his head. ¡°I haven¡¯t had the time toe back since I graduated, except for the time I came


    with you. Why do you ask? Have you dropped by often?¡±


    Nancy nodded. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve beening here every year, sometimes as many as three or four times


    when I¡¯m free. But Ie here at least once a year.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    Nancy smiled and looked at Nichs. At that moment, she faced the wind andughed like a child.


    filled with youth and liveliness. She was wlessly beautiful.


    ¡°Because of nostalgia. The most beautiful and happiest years of my youth were spent here.¡±


    How could she not be nostalgic?


    The most beautiful and happiest years of her youth?


    At that moment, the first thing that came to Nichs¡¯ mind was ¡°him¡±-the man she had silently loved


    and buried in her heart for ten years.


    ¡°Is¡­¡± Nichs began.


    But when it came to saying the words, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to ask her the question.


    He admitted that he was afraid. He was dreading it, truth be told.


    He feared hearing her answer, and he feared hearing a definite one even more.


    If he did, he would truly go mad with jealousy.


    At least now, he could continue to deceive himself. As long as Nancy did not say anything, Nichs


    could continue to pretend he didn¡¯t know and numb himself.


    At least that way, it wouldn¡¯t hurt so much.


    ¡°What do you want to eat?¡± Nichs changed the subject.


    Nancy pointed to a pasta restaurant across the street. ¡°I want pasta. How about you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll have pasta with you.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡±


    They went to the restaurant together. Since it was dinner time, there were quite a few people inside.


    Fortunately, the ce was spacious, so even with many customers, it still felt roomy.


    After they found a table by the window, Nancy sat down.


    The waitress quickly handed them menus and then, because she was so busy, hurried off to another


    table.


    ¡°Do take a look at the menu first, and let me know what you want to order,¡± the waitress said before


    busily attending to another table.


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    Nancy nodded. ¡°Alright. Go ahead and do what you need to.¡±


    This was typical for a small eatery. They couldn¡¯t provide the same level of service as a high-end


    restaurant, but it was affordable and convenient for students in the area.


    ¡°I¡¯d like some tomato spaghetti. How about you? What do you want?¡± Nancy asked Nichs.


    ¡°I¡¯ll have the same.¡±


    Nancy paused for a moment. Just then, the soft and coquettish voice of a girl came from a nearby


    table. ¡°Aw, let¡¯s not order that. I want chili garlic pasta. The carbonara one isn¡¯t good at all. Alright,


    alright. I promise I¡¯ll just eat the spicy one this time. Next time, I¡¯ll listen to you and eat something


    milder. The girl spoke while batting her eyshes and making cute gestures,


    She looked truly adorable.


    Soon, Nancy heard the boy relent, ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll agree to it one more time, but no next time!¡±


    Listening to this, Nancy couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    As expected of a sweet young love-it was so heartwarming.


    Although Nancy was someone who had been married for two years, she didn¡¯t find it cloying at all.


    Instead, she found it the epitome of sweetness.


    Yes, that was what love was all about-sweet and tender moments filled with pampering and spoiling


    each other.


    If love didn¡¯t involve a bit of silliness, yful acting, clinginess, and impulsiveness, could it even be


    considered love?


    Nancy was envious of them.


    It was a pity, though. She had long outgrown that stage.


    Her heart seemed to have been worn down without any cuteness or sweetness left, and there was no


    more passion or impulsiveness.


    Therefore, her admiration grew even stronger.


    The moment Nancy looked at them, she felt like she was back in her student days.


    Love was so simple then, and what they wanted was straightforward.


    Looking at Nichs again, she suddenly summoned the courage and asked, ¡°Since our tastes are the


    same, do you want to share arge portion with me?¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    Afraid that there might be a misunderstanding Nancy exined. Therge portions here aren¡¯t served


    in separate bowls. Two people share a te of noodles with two sets of cutlery.¡±


    ¡°Sure, onerge portion it is,¡± Nichs repeated.


    His words were simple but clear and firm.


    ¡°Hi, we¡¯d like arge portion of tomato spaghetti.¡± Nancy raised her hand and ced an order.


    The spaghetti arrived quickly. It was a steamingrge portion of tomatoes and fresh mozzare on


    pasta, and it exuded an enticing aroma,


    On the table, there were two sets of cutlery. Nichs and Nancy almost simultaneously dipped their


    forks into the te.


    Nancy grabbed some tomato chunks while Nichs opted for a meatball. However, they soon realized


    that their forks had be entangled, crossing paths with each other.


    In that moment, their gazes met amidst the steam rising from the spaghetti, and their faces took on a


    hazy, dreamlike quality.


    In an instant, it seemed as though they could hear the rapid, fervent beating of their own hearts.


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    Clearly, their hearts were racing!


    Yet, they both struggled to conceal their emotions, maintaining an air of nonchnce.


    ¡°You go ahead,¡± Nichs withdrew his hand.


    After Nancy speared a piece of tomato with her fork, he then picked up a meatball.


    As Nichs lowered his head to eat, Nancy watched him and suddenly froze. Her heart began to


    pound heavily.


    Ten years.


    She hadn¡¯t anticipated that the wish she had made all those years ago would actuallye true.


    Although it was far toote, and the circumstances had changed significantly, the fact that it hade


    true still brought her joy.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Nichs inquired, noticing that she wasn¡¯t eating and seemed lost in thought.

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    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. It¡¯s a little hot, so I¡¯ll eat itter,¡± Nancy said.


    As she lowered her head, a sweet smile tugged at the corners of her lips.


    She remembered that during high school, couples at school often went out to eat together. As she had


    never been in a romantic rtionship, she didn¡¯t quite understand love in the beginning.


    However, she would frequently see young couples sharing a meal, whether it was a pizza or a te of


    pasta. Sometimes, the guys would feed the girls, and the girls would light up like fireworks. Those


    couples were affectionate and sweet.


    Being young and innocent at that time, Nancy believed that love was as simple as sharing a meal. The


    couple would be willing to eat each other¡¯s leftovers.


    She thought that being alone was happiness. As she grew older, she realized how naive and beautiful


    her thoughts were during that time.


    After she grew up, she finally understood how manyplexities and calctions were involved in


    adult love.


    Nevertheless, she continued to believe that love should be beautiful and sweet stubbornly.


    Even though she had been hurt by love many times, she still held onto this belief.


    While she and Nichs had long lost the chance to spend their lives together, at least for this moment,


    she felt that they were just like the young couples around them..


    It was as if they weren¡¯t adults, hadn¡¯t been married, and hadn¡¯t been divorced.


    They were like a pair of innocent and sweet high school students enjoying the sweetness of love to the


    fullest.


    This was all it took for Nancy to feel content.


    They both ate therge te of spaghetti very slowly.


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    Towards the end, the pasta was all gone, leaving only a bit of sauce.


    Nancy had already eaten her fill.


    She had just put down her fork when she saw Nichs pick up a spoon and scoop up the remaining


    sauce from the te.


    At that moment, Nancy was as shocked as she was surprised.


    To her, Nichs didn¡¯t seem like the kind of person who would have the leftover sauce after sharing a


    te with someone. ¡°Isn¡¯t sharing a te with me already difficult for him?¡± she thought.


    After a moment of surprise, she asked, ¡°Are you still hungry? Should I order another portion for you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m full.¡±


    Nichs quickly understood and exined, ¡°I just felt that sharing a meal with you from the same te


    is a beautiful feeling. In the future, we might not have this opportunity again, so I want to cherish it.¡±


    When they finished their meal and left the small restaurant, it was already dark, and the stars lit up sky.


    The clear weather made the stars blink like countless dazzling gems, creating a beautiful view.


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    Nancy said with nostalgia as they reached the school gate, ¡°I really miss this ce. I wish we could go


    inside.¡±


    ¡°Give me a moment,¡± Nichsmented.


    He then quickly left.


    He jogged towards the security office by the gate and seemed to have a conversation with the security


    guard. Momentster, he returned.


    As he was running for a bit, he breathed slightly faster when he told Nancy, ¡°It¡¯s done. We can go in.¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    Nancy was genuinely surprised and didn¡¯t react for a moment.


    After a while, she gradually regained her senses and asked, ¡°Did the security guard agree to let us in? I


    heard they have strict ess controls here and don¡¯t allow unrted people inside.¡±


    In reality, Nancy had tried to enter the school many times, but she was always stopped at the gate.


    ¡°We can go in now.¡± Nichs then added, ¡°But I might need to hold your hand to do it.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Because¡­¡± Nichs paused. His deep, pleasant voice slowly sounded in the night. ¡°I told them that


    my wife and I are alumni of this school. We met here ten years ago, and today is our wedding


    anniversary. My wife really misses this ce and wants to visit for an hour. I assured them we¡¯d leave


    within an hour. And I gave each of them a pack of cigarettes.¡±


    After hearing this, Nancy couldn¡¯t help but exim, ¡°Are you sure we should be lying about something


    like that?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not entirely a lie; there¡¯s some truth to it,¡± Nichs retorted.


    Her heart suddenly pounded. ¡°Does he know that I first met him at this school?¡± she wondered.


    She lifted her head and asked in a voice that almost trembled, ¡°You knew?¡±


    ¡°Knew what?¡± Nichs was puzzled.


    ¡°I mean, did you remember when we first met?¡± Nancy tried to rify halfway through, fearing she


    might not be expressing herself clearly. She changed her words in her nervousness. ¡°Do you


    remember the first time we met?¡±


    ¡°The first time?¡± He thought for a moment. ¡°Wasn¡¯t the first time we met when you came to the Sallow


    Residence with the bracelet to find Grandpa?¡±


    Nancy shook her head silently in the dark. It seemed Nichs still didn¡¯t remember.


    He hadpletely, utterly forgotten it. He didn¡¯t remember anything about the time they first met.


    ¡°And when did I ever forget anything?¡± Nichs asked.


    Shaking her head, Nancy replied, ¡°No. It was my mistake.¡±


    As they entered the school, Nichs held Nancy¡¯s hand.


    The night breeze was a bit chilly, and Nancy¡¯s small hand was cold. But with Nichs holding it in his


    large palm, it quickly warmed up.


    They continued holding hands until they entered. By then, Nancy¡¯s hand was much warmer.


    ¡°Where do you want to go?¡± Nichs asked.


    ¡°The sports field.¡±


    This time, she answered decisively and directly. It was because she first met him on the sports field.


    As they walked to the field, Nancy felt slightly excited.


    Ten years had passed, and the field was still the same as before, with the same scenery and the same.


    location.


    Many things in the school changed over the years. Walls had been renovated, new teaching buildings


    were constructed, and even the library and cafeteria had moved. The field, however, remained familiar.


    As she stood there, memories from the past flooded into her mind like a tide.


    It was like watching a movie where every scene, every minute, and every second was so clear and


    real.


    Suddenly, she felt like everything had happened just yesterday, but in reality, ten years had passed.


    Time had gone by so quickly.


    In the blink of an eye, she had known him for a decade.


    A tear rolled down the corner of her eye unnoticed in the darkness, and Nancy discreetly wiped it away.


    Although it was dark, Nichs/noticed it.


    At that moment, his heart sank continuously.


    It felt like it was sinking rapidly into a bottomless abyss.


    He struggled against it, but his chest felt suffocating.


    He suddenly remembered the question he had asked her about her having a special fondness for the


    school.


    How had she responded?


    She said, ¡°Because of nostalgia. The most beautiful and happiest years of my youth were spent here.¡±


    Is her happiness and joy solely attributed to the man she holds dear in her heart? Ever since he


    became a part of this school, it has infused warmth into her experience and illuminated her entire


    youth¡­ Is this truly the reason?


    Nichs could no longer endure the suffocating sensation in his heart. Although he had initially made a


    promise to himself not to ponder or inquire about it, he found himself unable to resist any longer as he


    directly asked, ¡°Is it because of him?¡±

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    He asked. Unable to contain his curiosity, he couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°What?¡± Nancy looked at Nichs with confusion. She couldn¡¯t understand why he asked that.


    ¡°You mentioned that you had the best years of your life here. Was it because of him? The man you


    loved for ten years?¡± He gathered his courage and asked, no longer holding himself back.


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    Nancy realized what was going on. She turned around and stared at Nichs, then blinked. Quietly,


    she asked, ¡°Do you want to know the truth?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Nichs nodded.


    Nancy nodded as well. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right. It¡¯s because of him.¡± It was indeed because of him. Why


    else? You fool, you are that person. You¡¯re right here.


    Nichs knew that would be the answer, but his heart squeezed at the moment she told him anyway. It


    felt like a hand was gripping his throat, suffocating him. ¡°Can you tell me about him?¡± Nichs asked


    quietly, holding back his sadness.


    Nancy looked at him, her eyes gleaming. ¡°Do you want to know?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    Nancy hesitated for a moment, then pushed her flowing hair back and walked ahead. Nichs.


    followed. Eventually, Nancy stopped somewhere and looked around before nodding. ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll tell you


    about him. I first met him here, on this field. It¡¯s been years, and many things have changed, but this


    field remains the same. I was in Grade 10 back then. We were in a boot camp, and I remember


    standing here. It was scorching hot that day. The weather was sweltering. I wasn¡¯t feeling well, so I


    fainted just as we were about to start training.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s when he came rushing over. I was taken to the infirmary. I wasn¡¯t fully conscious, but I could


    feel someone holding me. He held me tightly, running and running and running. The infirmary was quite


    a distance from the field, but he never put me down. He carried me all the way to the infirmary. It was a


    hot day, but his embrace was cool. It calmed me down. I was taken to the infirmary, and when I woke


    up, I looked at the seat beside me, but it was empty. He was gone. I felt sad at that moment. He had


    saved me, but I didn¡¯t even see who he was.¡±


    ¡°Just when I thought he was gone, he came back with a thermos and some heat packs. He gave them


    to me and told me to rest. I blushed. I was having my period then, and the doctor told him that the


    intense training,bined with my period, caused me to faint. I thanked him, and he grunted and left. I


    didn¡¯t even get to ask him his name.¡±


    Nancy finished speaking, but she/still felt a little sad. Whenever she thought about that day, she had a


    feeling that fate had orchestrated their meeting. The school administration had a support team keeping


    an eye on the students/during the boot camp, but that day, too many students fell ill, and the support


    team was short on manpower. Her friend told her that the boy had passed by the road outside the field


    and heard cries for help. That¡¯s when he rushed in and volunteered to take her to the infirmary. If any


    single element of that meeting hadn¡¯t aligned, she would never have met him. She would never have


    fallen in love with him at first sight and stubbornly remained in love with him.


    Sometimes, you just can¡¯t escape the arrangements of fate. Their meeting wasn¡¯t dramatic or


    memorable, but Nancy remembered it to this day. Of course, she loved the man deeply.


    Nichs felt something constricting his heart, squeezing it tightly. It pained him. He tried to break free,


    but it only caused more pain. He held back his anguish and asked, ¡°What happened next? Did you find


    out his name?¡±


    Nancy nodded, smiling. ¡°I did. He delivered a speech on the podium during an outstanding student


    speech. I recognized him immediately, and that¡¯s when I learned his name. I found out he was an


    Qutstanding student in Grade 12. I also discovered that he was a brilliant man. He excelled in his


    studies and was very popr, especially with the girls. You could say he was like a shining star. He left


    asting impression on my heart and continued to shine since then, but¡­¡± Nancy¡¯s voice softened. ¡°He


    had forgotten about me then. When I found out how great he was in his studies, I started working hard.


    I pushed myself to study as hard as I could, just so I could be as good as him and get into the same


    university. That way, I could have seen him more often.¡±


    ¡°Even if he didn¡¯t know me, I would still be happy. I didn¡¯t ask for much. Just something simple. As long


    as I could see him, I was content.¡± Nancy smiled. A gentle breeze whispered through the night.


    Although they ended up getting a divorce after ten years, memories of the past, especially when he did


    everything he could to help her, filled her with joy. She considered it a beautiful moment frozen in time.


    Not every crush had to end bitterly. At least her high school crush was sweet.


    Whenever she felt tired from studying, one look at him would rejuvenate her. Sometimes, just seeing


    him from a distance was enough to make her happy for a long time. When that happiness faded, she


    would sneak out just to catch another glimpse of him. ¡°I was serious about studying back then. I burned


    the midnight oil all the time, except for one exception. When it was lunchtime and the teacher said,


    ¡®ss dismissed,¡¯ I would run like crazy. Do you know why?¡±


    Nichs shook his head. The bitterness in his heart overflowed. ¡°I don¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°Because¡­¡± Nancy said with a silly smile, ¡°Grade 12 students got to eat first. His ssroom was on the


    second floor, while mine was on the fourth. If I made it in time and their teacher let them gote, I could


    see him from the staircase. He would be in the first line during lunchtime, and I would be in the line next


    to him. Thanks to that, I could see him from a distance, but those moments were rare. Luck yed a


    role. Grade 10 and Grade 12 students were dismissed a few minutes apart. Many times, they would


    have already finished getting their food by the time we came out of our ss. At most, I could see him


    two or three times a month, but I¡­¡± was content.


    She didn¡¯t get to finish that sentence. Nichs had already turned around and left. He couldn¡¯t bear to


    listen to her sweet memories anymore. He stood tall, walking ahead like a lonely, deste man.


    For some reason, Nancy sensed that Nichs felt lonely and sad. She stared at him and mustered up


    her courage. Loudly, she said, ¡°Nichs, do you want to know his name?¡±

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    Nichs came to a sudden stop, freezing in his tracks. He clenched his fists, desperately trying to hold


    back his sadness and despair.


    Nancy caught up to him and was about to speak, but Nichs abruptly turned around and looked at


    her sharply. He emphasized each word, ¡°I. Don¡¯t. Want. To. Know.¡± He had no desire to know at all.


    Why did I stay just to hear her love story with another man? Am I stupid?


    Nancy¡¯s face turned pale as a sheet. Summoning her courage, she wanted to tell him that the man she


    was talking about was Nichs himself. However, all she received was rejection. She bit her lip and


    forced herself to speak again. ¡°You really don¡¯t want to know? What if I tell you that it¡¯s¡­¡± you.


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    Before she could finish her sentence, Nichs extended his hand and covered her lips. His next words


    were ice-cold and heartless. ¡°I told you, I don¡¯t want to hear it.¡± Almost furious, he roared, ¡°I don¡¯t want


    to know who you¡¯re in love with. I don¡¯t want to! Don¡¯t tell me!¡±


    A bitter and forlorn smile appeared on Nancy¡¯s lips. Yes. He doesn¡¯t want to hear about it. He doesn¡¯t


    even want to know. Why should I rush to tell him? Nancy, he doesn¡¯t care about you. Why are you


    doing this?


    This time, she had gathered all her courage to tell him. After this, she wouldn¡¯t have the strength to


    speak up anymore. Being humiliated once was enough. She wouldn¡¯t allow herself to be humiliated any


    further. ¡°Fine, I won¡¯t say anything,¡± Nancy said..


    Nichs¡¯ eyes darkened, and he let go of her. Thest glimmer of light vanished from Nancy¡¯s eyes.


    They were now empty.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take you home,¡± Nichs said.


    Nancy smiled bitterly. Home? The moment we got divorced, I lost my home.


    They got into the car, but the atmosphere was exceptionally quiet throughout the journey. Only the


    sound of music filled the air. No one spoke.


    Nichs only broke the silence when they arrived at the house. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡±


    ¡°I see.¡± She got out of the car. While Nichs parked, Nancy went inside. Without waiting, she went


    straight to the second floor and began packing her belongings. She didn¡¯t have many possessions-just


    some documents, clothes, and makeup. She sorted through them, so it didn¡¯t take long for her to finish


    packing.


    When Nichs entered the room, she was halfway done. He paused for a moment, feeling a bitter


    pang inside. It was then that he realized he had overlooked something important. They were divorced.


    Naturally, they couldn¡¯t continue living together.


    She was leaving this ce. She wouldn¡¯t be here anymore.


    The thought made him feel suffocated, as if a rope was tightening around his neck. He couldn¡¯t hold


    back any longer. He reached out and grabbed her arm. ¡°Stop.¡±


    Nancy turned around, looking at him with confusion.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have any family here besides Hugo. You haven¡¯t found a ce or a job. Stay here. You can


    move out once you¡¯ve sorted everything out. You must be ustomed to this ce. Stay. I¡¯ll move to


    another room. I won¡¯t disturb you.¡±


    Nancy exined, ¡°Thanks, but don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯ve found a job. Once Evelynes back, I can


    start working. Linda has a ce near the hospital. I can move in with her.¡±


    Nichs didn¡¯t expect her to have everything nned already. He paused for a moment before asking,


    ¡°You¡¯re going to stay at Linda¡¯s ce? Won¡¯t that be inconvenient?¡±


    ¡°I would be worried if it were someone else, but Linda and I have been friends for over twenty years.


    We grew up together. She won¡¯t mind.¡±


    Nichs cleared his throat. ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant. I mean, she¡¯s dating Luke. If you move in with


    her, it mightplicate their rtionship.¡± He was trying to persuade Nancy to stay.


    Nancy nodded. ¡°You¡¯re right. It¡¯s just a temporary arrangement. While she¡¯s filming her show, I¡¯ll stay


    there for a while and move out once I find a new ce.¡±


    Nichs decided to get straight to the point. ¡°You can still stay here. I don¡¯t mind.¡±.


    Nancy shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s alright. We¡¯re divorced. Living together wouldn¡¯t be good for either of us.


    Besides, you¡¯re a special person. I don¡¯t want to be the center of attention, and¡­¡±


    Nancy paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°We¡¯re both single. If you find a girlfriend someday or if


    I find a partner, it¡¯ll be difficult for both of us. Since we¡¯re divorced, we might as well make a clean.


    break.¡±


    Only then can I let go of my love. Only then can I bid my final farewell.


    ¡°A partner?¡± She said she¡¯s single. She said she¡¯ll find a partner someday. The thought frustrated


    Nichs, and his heart grew heavy once again. Why didn¡¯t I consider that? Once she¡¯s single, with her


    brilliance, she¡¯ll have countless suitors. The idea of her having a boyfriend and belonging to someone


    else in the future filled Nichs with jealousy.


    Unable to contain himself any longer, he asked, ¡°I thought you¡¯ve been in love with that crush of yours


    for ten years. Will you find another boyfriend? Or will you go back to him?¡±


    Nancy shook her head calmly. ¡°I won¡¯t go back to him.¡±


    ¡°Why? I thought you¡¯ve been thinking about him all this time. It¡¯s been ten years. Can you really let go?¡±


    ¡°He forgot about me a long time ago. There¡¯s no need for me to seek him out. So what if I¡¯ve loved him


    for ten years? When his lover returned for one day, he cared more about her. I should forget about this.


    Time is a magical thing. It washes everything away. Someday, I¡¯ll forget about him too,¡± Nancy said


    firmly.


    That answer brought a renewed sense of hope to Nichs, and his heart started racing. She said she¡¯ll


    forget about him. Does that mean I have a chance?


    Nancy closed her suitcase. ¡°I¡¯m finished packing. I have to go now. Take care of yourself.¡± She pulled


    her luggage away.


    Nichs held her hand. ¡°It¡¯ste. How are you going to her ce alone?¡±


    ¡°I can take a taxi.¡±


    ¡°At this hour? I can¡¯t let you go alone. I¡¯ll be worried. Stay overnight. I¡¯ll give you a ride tomorrow.¡±

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    ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Nancy refused.


    Nichs sighed. ¡°It¡¯s just one night. What do you think I¡¯ll do to you?¡±


    Nancy said nothing, pursing her lips. She wasn¡¯t afraid he would do anything. She was worried she


    might be too reluctant to leave if she stayed too long.


    ¡°You stay here. I¡¯ll sleep in the office. I¡¯ll give you a ride tomorrow.¡±


    Well, he¡¯s gone this far. Nancy nodded. ¡°Fine.¡±


    Nancy woke up the next morning. It was only six o¡¯clock. She made a simple breakfast and packed her


    things. It wasn¡¯t even eight when she finished. She took her luggage to the entrance, but in the end,


    she went upstairs again. As she looked downstairs, she started to feel regret. When she first entered


    this house, she was filled with anticipation and delight. She dreamed of her life-after marrying him.


    When she opened the door to their bedroom, she would be filled with happiness.


    She had imagined how their life would be. She would make breakfast for him every morning and help


    him tie his tie. She would spend time with him in his study every night. He would be working while she


    would be studying. They would grow together.


    She thought about how they would wake up on Saturday mornings holding each other. They would


    enjoy the sound of rain outside as they stayed in bed.


    Yet, reality taught her a lesson. All her dreams were shattered. Not a single one came true. In the end,


    a loveless marriage was nothing but an empty shell. One couldn¡¯t find happiness in a soulless


    marriage.


    When she first moved in, she thought she would stay with him for life, and until death would they part.


    She never thought she would leave feeling defeated one day. Nancy walked past the study and the


    bedroom before going back downstairs. It was already eight, but Nichs hadn¡¯t returned.


    She made a call. Nichs¡¯ phone was on the table, beeping, but he didn¡¯t have the courage to answer.


    He was scared. He realized he couldn¡¯t watch her leave just like that. He couldn¡¯t watch her get further


    away from him. Every time he thought about the fact that she would leave, he couldn¡¯t face it. So, he


    went into hiding and had Lynn send her off.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. You must hate me.¡± Nichs looked up, his chest squeezing in pain, yet he still didn¡¯t


    have the courage to answer her call.


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    Since Nichs wasn¡¯t answering, Nancy was going to hang up, but then a robotic voice told her to


    leave a message. She left a message and hung up.


    It was only then that Nichs picked up his phone and listened to her message. ¡°Thank you for letting


    me stay the night, Nichs. I¡¯ve packed up, and I left the keys on the dining table. We should¡¯ve said a


    proper goodbye. I wanted to, but you seem to be busy, so I guess I¡¯ll just say it myself. Goodbye,


    Nichs. I¡¯m leaving.¡±


    Nichs couldn¡¯t hold back anymore. He grabbed his keys and ran home as fast as he could.


    Nancy pulled her luggage and opened the door, only to see Lynn standing outside.


    Lynn quickly said, ¡°Madam, Mr. Sallow asked me to help you with your luggage.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. I don¡¯t have a lot of stuff. Only two pieces of luggage. I can handle it myself.¡± She didn¡¯t


    have a lot of belongings to begin with. She only agreed to let Nichs give her a ride because of her


    own desire. She wanted to see him once again before she left and say goodbye. Since he didn¡¯t show


    up, there was no need for that.


    ¡°This is his request. I should give you a ride,¡± Lynn insisted.


    Nancy insisted, ¡°It¡¯s alright. Besides, we¡¯re divorced. You don¡¯t have to call me madam anymore. Just


    call me Nancy.¡±


    Lynn raised his head. He had suspected that the marriage was in trouble from Nichs¡¯ actions and


    words. Lynn thought they were just having an argument, but he never thought they would get a divorce.


    They actually did.


    Nancy noticed his surprise. ¡°Don¡¯t be too surprised. This was bound to happen the moment we got


    together. You don¡¯t have to give me a ride. I can handle this myself.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll still give you a ride, madam. This isn¡¯t because of his request. I want to do this myself,¡± said Lynn.


    When she was still Nichs¡¯ wife, Nancy had Lynn¡¯s great approval. She wasn¡¯t haughty or


    demanding.


    Even though she was Nichs¡¯ wife, she remained humble and continued her education, pursuing her


    dreams persistently. She was gentle, generous, and kind, unlike the other wealthy women. Jacob must


    have wanted her to marry Nichs because of these qualities, but s, Nichs was too blind to see


    them. Instead, he became infatuated with Madelline.


    Eventually, Nancy arrived at Linda¡¯s house. Lynn helped Nancy take the luggage inside. Nancy thanked


    him and got him a ss of water.


    Lynn left after drinking the water. Before he did, he looked at Nancy, and after some thought, he chose


    to say, ¡°Madam, if it¡¯s possible, I¡¯d like for you to reconcile with Mr. Sallow.¡±


    Nancy smiled. ¡°Maybe.¡± Reconcile with him? That¡¯s not easy. It¡¯s not like I haven¡¯t considered it, but I¡¯ve


    already spent ten years of my youth on him. I don¡¯t want to waste any more time. She was then


    reminded of something, and she said, ¡°Wait a minute, Lynn.¡±


    She went inside and came back out with a lovely box for Lynn. ¡°These are the pieces of jewelry he


    bought for me over the years. They¡¯re expensive, and I don¡¯t think I should keep them. Give them back


    to him. You helped choose them. You know them well, so check if I missed anything.¡±


    Lynn looked and picked up a couple of pieces of jewelry. ¡°I¡¯ve seen you wearing this bracelet, madam.


    But I didn¡¯t choose it. And I didn¡¯t choose these earrings either.¡±


    ¡°Oh, his grandfather gave them to me. His grandmother wanted to give them to Nichs¡¯ wife, but now


    that we¡¯re divorced, I should return them.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll give these to him, then.¡± Lynn nodded.


    ¡°Yeah, thanks.¡±


    Nichs got out of the car and ran into his house, but it was silent. There was no one there. It had


    been silent for a while now. Nancy had left.


    ¡°Nancy.¡± Even though he knew she was gone, Nichs still called out to her. He then called Lynn.


    ¡°Give me her new address.¡± After he got the address, Nichs drove to Nancy¡¯s new ce without


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    Nichs arrived at Nancy¡¯s new ce and rang the doorbell repeatedly, but after a few minutes, no


    one came to answer the door. He knocked, but received no response. He then took out his phone and


    called Nancy, but she did not answer.


    Nancy was in a taxi. After Lynn left, she packed her clothes in a small suitcase and headed to the


    airport. She had told Linda she would stay at her ce for a few days. Linda was shooting a film near


    the sea in the south, and when she invited Nancy to join her, Nancy agreed. She loved the sea.


    Before boarding the flight, Nancy saw missed calls from Nichs, but she only nced at them before


    turning off her phone and putting it in her bag. The ne took off, and Nancy looked at the white clouds


    outside. They resembled marshmallows, which made her feel better.


    Nichs was bing frantic in his search. He called Nancy multiple times, but she did not answer.


    He put his phone down, feeling dejected. It was then that he realized he knew very little about her.


    Besides Hugo, she had no family in the city. She wouldn¡¯t seek him out, so Nichs had no idea where


    she might be going.


    Apart from Linda, he had no knowledge of her circle of friends or former ssmates. He only knew a


    little about Linda because Nancy often mentioned her, and she was a popr actress. As for her old


    ssmates and usual hangouts, he had no information. Without any clues, he couldn¡¯t find anything.


    Ten minutester, Lynn called. ¡°Sir, I found her. She boarded a flight to Swania..


    ¡°Swania?¡± She went to Swania without telling anyone? I never heard her mention it. ¡°Did she buy a


    return ticket?¡± His heart filled with trepidation. He was worried she might note back.


    ¡°She did. Her return flight is scheduled for three dayster.¡±


    ¡°What time?¡±


    ¡°Around eleven in the morning.¡±


    ¡°I see.¡± And Nichs hung up.


    After Nancy disembarked, she saw a woman in a yellow shirt holding a sign that said ¡°Nancy!¡±


    The woman was Shannon, Linda¡¯s new assistant. She was adorable and young. Nancy had heard that


    she was only eighteen and had dropped out of school due to her family¡¯s financial difficulties. She had


    held a few jobs beforending this one.


    They went to the hotel, and when they entered the room, Nancy caught a whiff of hot pot. She took a


    few steps forward and saw a steaming pot of hot pot with a variety of foodid out around it. There


    were even drinks and sauces. Nancy was surprised. They spared no expense. ¡°Where¡¯s Linda?¡± Nancy


    asked.


    Shannon exined, ¡°She¡¯s still on set shooting her film. She knew you liked hot pot and were looking


    forward to it, so she told us to prepare everything for you to enjoy it while it¡¯s hot. You can start without


    her.¡±


    ¡°Will she be long?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure. The scenes today are challenging. If everything goes smoothly, it¡¯ll be quick. Otherwise, it


    might take a few hours.¡±


    ¡°I see.¡±


    ¡°Dig in, Nancy. Let me know if you need anything. I¡¯ll give you my number.¡±


    Shannon left. Nancy turned off the gas and unpacked her luggage. Once she finished, she leaned on


    the couch and fell asleep without realizing it.


    Linda entered the room and wondered why Nancy hadn¡¯t eaten anything, but then she saw her


    sleeping on the couch.


    Hearing the noise, Nancy woke up. When she saw Linda, she rubbed her eyes. ¡°Linda, you¡¯re back.


    What time is it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s sometime after three. I told you to start without me.¡±


    Nancy stood up. ¡°I had to wait. You prepared this for me, so I couldn¡¯t eat it all by myself. Besides, it¡¯s


    boring to have hot pot alone. It¡¯s better to have a friend.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true.¡±


    Thedies sat down and turned on the stove. Steam filled the air a whileter, followed by the aroma of


    hot pot broth. Nancy looked at the food and realized that all of her favorites were there. The broth


    wasn¡¯t too heavy either.


    Linda must have ordered a light broth because she was concerned about Nancy¡¯s health. Linda loved


    spicy food, but she sacrificed that for her friend.


    ¡°You shouldn¡¯t have, Linda.¡±


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s alright. I have some sauce. I made some spicy ones myself. Besides, they¡¯ve been restricting


    me from eating anything spicytely. They say it affects my skin.¡± Linda was frustrated. She loved spicy


    food, but her body didn¡¯t agree. Every time she ate something spicy, she would get pimples.


    Because of her job, she had to use a lot of products on her face to make it look better, especially if she


    had a pimple.


    Nancy listened to herints andforted her. ¡°This means you¡¯re popr. Many people are


    watching you. If you weren¡¯t popr, no one would care.¡±


    Linda nodded. ¡°You¡¯re right. Oh, Nancy, you always know what to say. It makes me happy. So, when


    are you moving to my ce?¡± Linda asked.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already moved in,¡± Nancy replied.


    ¡°What?¡± Linda raised her head, staring at her friend in shock. ¡°So, you and Nichs are¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Nancy nodded. Seriously, she answered, ¡°We¡¯re divorced.¡±


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    Linda¡¯s food fell onto her te. She still couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°We got the certificatest night, and I moved in a few hours ago.¡±


    Linda fell silent. She was close to Nancy, so she knew how deeply in love Nancy was with Nichs.


    Nancy had had a crush on him for ten years. Linda couldn¡¯t imagine what it was like. Nancy had fought


    for a long time, and it was a bitter battle. Linda could never forget the day Nancy happily hugged her,


    smiling like the happiest girl in the world. ¡°Linda, I¡¯m so happy. I¡¯m so, so happy. I¡¯m going to marry him.


    I can¡¯t believe it. It¡¯s like a dream. I¡¯m actually going to be his wife. Pinch me. I want to see if I¡¯m


    dreaming.¡±


    Linda rubbed Nancy¡¯s face as hard as she could with a smile. ¡°My dear Nancy, I can confirm that you


    are definitely not dreaming. This is real.¡±

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    ¡°I¡¯m incredibly happy, Linda. You can¡¯t even imagine how happy I am. My life feelsplete now.¡±


    On that day, she was overflowing with excitement, a big, foolish smile stered on her face.


    Unfortunately, her marriage onlysted for two years and ended in failure. Her love story had reached


    its conclusion. It was painful, especially for Nancy, who loved deeply. She would never have let go.


    unless she had been hurt so deeply and thrown into a pit of despair.


    Linda suddenly realized that all the consoling lines she had memorized for her shows were useless.


    She couldn¡¯t find the right words tofort her friend. I¡¯m so foolish. Nancy can easily cheer me up, so


    why can¡¯t I do the same for her? In the end, Linda filled Nancy¡¯s te with all her favorite food. ¡°Eat.


    Eat as much as


    you want.¡±


    Nancy smiled. ¡°You don¡¯t have to do this, Linda. I¡¯m already happy that you¡¯re here for me.¡±


    Linda couldn¡¯t hold back her tears any longer and began to cry. She stood up and walked over to


    Nancy, giving her a tight hug. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. I can¡¯t find the right words to cheer you up. I¡¯m not like


    you.¡±


    Nancy smiled. ¡°Of course not. Life is fair. God gave you looks and talent, and He gave me the talent to


    uplift people. If you have everything, I would be jealous.¡±.


    ¡°How can youe up with such things on the spot?¡±


    ¡°Alright, stop crying. Aren¡¯t you trying to cheer me up? It feels like I¡¯m the one cheering you up now.¡±


    ¡°Oh, right.¡± Linda quickly straightened her back, wiped away her tears, and returned to her seat. In fact,


    she was a clever woman. This way, she could divert Nancy¡¯s attention from the aftermath of her


    divorce. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about that. Let¡¯s just eat to our heart¡¯s content. The sun should be setting by the


    time we¡¯re done. I¡¯ll take you to the beach.¡±


    ¡°No more work for the day?¡±


    ¡°Nope. Some actors have some issues to deal with, so we have two days off. Everyone gets to rest.¡±


    Nancy was deeply moved. She had no words to express her gratitude and began to tear up. The steam


    Nancy extended a finger and wiped the corner of her eye. Linda was the clever one between them. She


    had always been mischievous and clever since childhood, and everyone loved her.


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    from the food covered it, so Linda didn¡¯t notice anything


    Nancy knew that Linda being free was no coincidence. Linda must have taken two days off to spend


    time with her. Once Nancy left, Linda would have to work twice as hard to catch up.


    Having hot pot together was the perfect opportunity for friends to have a good chat. Thedies talked a


    lot, but Linda tried her best not to bring up Nancy¡¯s divorce. After the hot pot session, they went to the


    seaside.


    Linda had a convertible, and she drove while Nancy sat in the passenger seat. The sun was beginning


    to set. The sky was painted orange, and the clouds looked vibrant. It was a beautiful sight. Palm trees


    lined. the road, and the cool sea breeze brushed against thedies¡¯ faces. It washed away the


    sweltering heat


    of summer.


    Half an hourter, they arrived at the seaside. Nancy was worried because there were many people


    there. ¡°Linda, you might get recognized. Are you wearing sunsses?¡±


    Linda flicked her hair back. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I dressed casually today. I look like any ordinary girl, so it


    should be fine. I think.¡±


    Nancy was reminded of how Linda had been recognized at the mall before, and she became


    concerned. She took out a pair of sunsses and helped Linda put them on. ¡°Just to be safe.¡±


    Thedies arrived at the perfect time. The sun had just set, so the temperature was not too high. The


    sea breeze felt soothing on their skin. Since neither of them could swim, they didn¡¯t go into the ocean.


    They simply took off their shoes and strolled along the shore. A gust of wind blew across the beach,


    and waves crashed, sshing their feet. Beneath them, the sand was soft and smooth, even better


    than stepping on cotton.


    They took a leisurely stroll and started taking photos before it got dark. Thedies took photos of each


    other. Even though they didn¡¯t have any photography skills, they looked beautiful, so they looked great


    no matter how they took their pictures.


    ¡°Let¡¯s take a selfie, Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    Thedies smiled and froze that moment in time through the photo they took. Linda captured a great


    angle and took the best shot of them.


    ¡°This is perfect. Gorgeous. I¡¯m going to post it on social media,¡± said Linda.


    Nancy said, ¡°Don¡¯t let Nichs see this.¡±


    ¡°Why? I want him to see this. I want him to know that my friend can live a great life without him and that


    she can still shine without him.¡±


    ¡°I just want to forget about him for a couple of days,¡± said Nancy.


    ¡°Alright. I won¡¯t let him see this, then. I¡¯ll block him.¡± Linda then posted the photo on Instagram.


    Luke quickly checked his phone when he received the Instagram notification. Since the afternoon,


    Nichs had been asking him to go for a drink. It had been five hours. Nichs was the one drinking


    while Luke and Samuel stayed by his side. Initially, Nichs was only drinking out of depression. He


    wouldn¡¯t tell them why, but he eventually got drunk and blurted out, ¡°We got divorced.¡±


    ¡°You got divorced?¡± Luke and Samuel asked simultaneously.


    ¡°Yeah. I received the divorce certificate yesterday.¡± Nichs took another sip of his drink. Halfway


    through, he leaned on the table, looking dejected. ¡°We just got divorced, and she couldn¡¯t wait to move


    out of the house. She even flew to Swania today. What¡¯s more, I have no idea where she went or why


    she went there.¡±


    The more Nichs spoke, the worse he felt. Samuel held his ss, swirling the red wine around. He


    raised his head and drank it. ¡°If you want to, you can easily find her.¡±


    She¡¯ll have to take rides and book a hotel room. As long as she makes a single transaction, Nichs


    can easily find


    her if he wants to. However, apart from having to show her ID when she bought the ne ticket, Linda


    had taken care of everything else for Nancy. She didn¡¯t even have to spend a single cent.


    ¡°I can¡¯t find anything except for her flight ticket purchase.¡±


    ¡°Not even hotel check-ins?¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Nichs shook his head.


    Luke was scrolling through Instagram. When he saw the wefie of Nancy and Linda, his eyes widened in


    disbelief. He was worried that he might be seeing things, so he made sure it was really them before


    saying excitedly, ¡°I think I know where she is.¡±


    Nichs rushed over to him and eagerly inquired, ¡°What? Where?¡±

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    Luke presented Nichs with the photo on Instagram. Upon seeing Nancy, Nichs became sober.


    The women were at the beach, radiating beautiful smiles. ¡°Send me that picture,¡± Nichs requested.


    Once he received the photo, he erged it, carefully examining Nancy¡¯s smile. The more he looked,


    the more he yearned for her.


    Luke then initiated a video call with Linda. Linda was enjoying herself with Nancy, holding hands and


    dipping their legs into the sea. When she received the video call, she released Nancy¡¯s hand. ¡°Give me


    a moment. I need to take this video call.¡± She answered and realized it was from Luke, but that wasn¡¯t


    the issue. The issue was that Linda noticed Nichs sitting right beside him. Her smile vanished, and


    she coolly asked, ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Are you upset? Why the long face?¡± Luke asked, concerned.


    Linda wanted to express her annoyance and frustration. ¡°I can¡¯t believe you have time to call me


    instead of staying with your friend. Or is he feeling happy? Are you both celebrating?¡±


    Luke wondered why she was saying that. Then he noticed the wine cer and Nichs on the screen,


    and it all made sense. He quickly responded, ¡°No, trust me, Linda. I¡¯m innocent.¡±


    ¡°Like hell I will. Birds of a feather, Luke. Nichs hurt Nancy. I don¡¯t want to see either of you now.


    Goodbye.¡±


    Linda hung up. Luke stared at his phone, feeling lost. Then he looked at Nichs and almost cried.


    ¡°She said that we¡¯re birds of a feather and doesn¡¯t want to see us. You dragged me into this mess.¡±


    Nichs red at him. ¡°Where is she shooting her film now?¡±


    ¡°Swania.¡±


    Nichs left without saying a word.


    Luke hastily said, ¡°Hey, are you just going like that?¡±


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯m going to Swania,¡± Nichs replied.


    Luke¡¯s eyes widened, and he stared at Nichs in disbelief. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re going to see your ex-


    wife.¡±


    The term ¡®ex-wife¡¯ didn¡¯t sit well with Nichs. ¡°Linda is there too. Are youing or not?¡± Nichs


    inquired.


    ¡°No,¡± Luke adamantly stated. ¡°She said she doesn¡¯t want to see me, so why should I go?¡±


    Nichs looked away and departed. Just as he was opening the door and leaving, Luke stood up and


    stretched his arms. ¡°But I have a lot of free timetely. I can go to Swania and have a vacation. You¡¯re


    paying for everything, though


    Samuel smiled and yfully threw a ss at Luke. ¡°Trying to take advantage of him while he¡¯s down,


    huh?¡±


    Luke tossed the ss back. ¡°Hey, he wants his wife back, and he¡¯s wealthy. I¡¯m just riding on his


    coattails.¡±


    ¡°Good luck to both of you.¡± Samuel then left.


    Nichs and Luke headed to the airport.


    The night wore on, and the beach grew cooler. More people arrived. Fortunately, it was already dark,


    so no one could recognize the women unless they took a closer look. They could enjoy themselves to


    their heart¡¯s content.


    The waves grewrger. Initially, they only reached the women¡¯s ankles, but now they were at knee


    level. As the waves crashed in and the women relished the coolness of the water, Nancy suddenly


    grabbed Linda¡¯s arm and sprinted ahead at full speed.


    They went further and further until they reached a secluded area with few people around. Nancy


    stopped and cupped her hands around her mouth. She shouted with all her might, ¡°I¡¯ll forget about you,


    Nichs! I will!¡±


    She no longer wanted to harbor feelings for him. It was torturous. Linda joined in. She ced her hand


    on Nancy¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Just let it out, Nancy. We¡¯ll live our best lives. Don¡¯t feel sad. Nichs may be


    gone, but you¡¯ll find someone who truly loves you. Nichs is just one man. We don¡¯t care about him.¡±


    She took out her phone and showed Nancy her gallery. ¡°I have a ton of guys here. Different types too.


    Sexy young hunks; Burly, dominant men and cute younger boys. Oh, and mature, attractive older men


    as well. They¡¯re captivating and gentle. You¡¯ll find someone who suits you. And, and this and this and


    this. They¡¯re attractive. Their bodies are perfect. I went through a phase of being into muscr men.


    Oh, and this one. Jonathan Solomon. He¡¯s my idol, and he¡¯s the best.¡±


    The mention of Jonathan turned Linda into a fangirl. She was doing her best to uplift Nancy¡¯s spirits.


    Initially, Nancy wasn¡¯t interested, but when she looked up and saw Linda¡¯s eyes sparkling, she became


    intrigued. ¡°You¡¯re right. He doesn¡¯t even want to like me. Why should I continue holding onto him?¡±


    Linda grew more enthusiastic and introduced all the attractive men in her gallery to Nancy. In the end,


    Nancy started to imagine being surrounded by handsome guys. There were plenty of good-looking men


    in the world, but Linda had half of them in her contacts. However, Nancy considered herself a failure.


    Even though she had seen so many men, she still believed Nichs was the most handsome and


    masculine, and she thought he had the most attractive physique of them all.


    ¡°Nancy, you¡¯re hopeless,¡± Nancy cursed herself. Then she realized one problem. ¡°Linda, won¡¯t Luke get


    jealous if he sees this gallery?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, right,¡± Linda replied. ¡°Our phones are private. We would never check each other¡¯s phones. We


    were very clear about that. Nancy¡­¡± Linda lowered her voice and sadly said, ¡°Luke and I aren¡¯t a


    typical couple. Everyone says I date him for his power and money, while he dates me for my looks and


    body, so that¡¯s why we get along. Maybe he even thinks so too. Hees from a wealthy family, and I


    know he won¡¯t marry me. There¡¯s no future with him.¡±


    ¡°Do you love him, then?¡± Nancy asked.


    Linda gazed up at the stars above. Softly, she said, ¡°There are many stars in my life. They twinkle in


    the


    night, and they¡¯re beautiful. But he¡¯s my sun. He radiates warmth and illuminates my life. Nancy,


    honestly, I don¡¯t want to hide it from you. I¡¯ve found the man I desire.¡±


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    Nancy turned around and stared at her friend in disbelief, her eyes wide. ¡°You mean Luke?¡±

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    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s him,¡± Linda confirmed, blinking her eyes. ¡°You know, it¡¯s a small world, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s quite small,¡± Nancy agreed.


    It was astonishing how the person they were searching for not only belonged to the same social circle


    but was also a close friend.


    Suddenly, the sky burst into a dazzling disy of fireworks ¨C vivid reds, radiant yellows, and vibrant


    greens, creating an incredibly beautiful spectacle. They sat on the beach, gazing up at the fireworks in


    awe.


    ¡°Nancy, do you think they¡¯re beautiful?¡± Linda asked.


    ¡°Yeah. They¡¯re beautiful.¡± Nancy knew that Linda probably set off these fireworks specifically to lift her


    spirits, helping her forget her sorrows and troubles and rediscover happiness.


    However, no one expected that by the end of the evening, both of them would be engulfed in sorrow.


    Later that night, the two women sat on the beach, drinking beer. Without any food, they held beer


    bottles and drank as if they were quenching their thirst. The bottles piled up, and Linda, being the


    fastest drinker, was the first to sumb to the effects of alcohol.


    Linda tilted her head and leaned on Nancy¡¯s shoulder, her voice filled with vulnerability. ¡°Nancy, do you


    think Luke will ever marry me? I have a wedding dress that I really love. I dream of marrying him! in


    that dress, but deep down, I know he¡¯d never agree.¡± She continued, ¡°Sometimes, I wonder if I can


    match his status once I¡¯ve amassed a fortune and be a wealthy woman.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t say anything. She just looked up and took a big sip of her beer.


    In this city, there were three prominent aristocratic families-the Foster Family, the Sallow Family, and


    the Gray Family. The most exceptional among them was the Foster Family, a storied and influential


    aristocratic lineage with deep roots, extensive influence, and awork of connections. It was reputed


    to have thrived for centuries, with each sessive generation attaining a prestigious status.


    The Foster Family adhered to a strict rule that stipted any woman marrying into their ranks must hail


    from a prestigious family. This rule had reportedly remained unbroken for centuries. Regardless of the


    individual involved, be it someone who initially resisted, struggled, or refused, they all eventually


    acquiesced.


    Each one dutifully forsook their supposed true love and instead married a woman from a prestigious


    family, thereby raising the entire family to greater heights. The question loomed-could Luke escape this


    predetermined destiny?


    When Nancy turned to look, Linda had already fallen asleep with her head drooping on Nancy¡¯s


    shoulder. Nancy understood that it was an incredibly challenging and almost impossible situation for


    Linda.


    Back then, the reason Nancy was able to marry Nichs was not only because Jacob was an open-


    minded family head but also for an irrefutable reason-her mother had saved Jacob and Albert¡¯s lives.


    Without this connection, she would have been just part of an ordinary family. Marrying into the Sallow


    Family would have been almost impossible, let alone the Foster Family with its strict rules and heavy


    barriers.


    ¡°Linda, we both loved the wrong person!¡± Nancy murmured. She raised her head and, after muttering,


    proceeded to down several cans of beer in a row. This time, there was no hesitation. She tilted her


    head and downed one can after another. Even though she had cautioned herself not to think about that


    man, he persistently intruded into her mind, running back and forth.


    She simply wished not to dwell on it. All she wanted was a good night¡¯s sleep, and she believed that


    the best way to achieve that was through alcohol. So, she continued to drink, hoping to get drunk and


    find


    sce.


    In the end, someone escorted Linda and Nancy back to the hotel. Their carefree departure had turned


    into a drunken return.


    Fortunately, Linda had called her manager. After receiving the call, Jennifer immediately dispatched a


    few reliable people to pick them up. Jennifer had been anxious, fearing that someone might capture


    Linda in her inebriated state and create a scandal, so she waited nervously at the hotel entrance.


    Suddenly, a ck luxury car pulled up at the hotel entrance. Almost simultaneously, Luke and Nichs


    stepped out of the vehicle. These two equally striking men, with their long legs and undeniable


    charisma, instantly became the center of attention.


    Jennifer had been anxiously waiting, primarily concerned with whether Linda¡¯s car had arrived.


    However, her focus suddenly shifted as her gazended on Luke. Luke? Her heart began to race


    instantly, and a flurry of questions flooded her mind. Why did hee here? How coincidental that he


    arrived just when Linda was drunk. His timing is almost unbelievable.


    Jennifer Dalton, an experienced manager, had some knowledge of Linda and Luke¡¯s rtionship. Still,


    she never anticipated the unexpected twist of events-not only had Linda not returned, but she had


    ended up with Luke.


    Despite her years of experience in public rtions, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a touch of nervousness


    when faced with a powerful figure like Luke. The situation had caught her off guard, and she


    instinctively turned her back, trying toe up with a n on the spot. For the time being, she just


    wanted to navigate this predicament and avoid any unwanted attention. She knew that he had given


    her a stern warning after Linda got drunk at a previous party, instructing her to ensure Linda didn¡¯t drink


    so much in the future.


    Now, both Linda and Nancy were thoroughly drunk, leaving Jennifer in a state of panic. Jennifer silently


    prayed that Luke wouldn¡¯t notice her presence at that moment.


    However, her hopes were short-lived as Luke¡¯s voice resounded from behind her. ¡°Jennifer? What are


    you doing here? Is Linda back yet?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ Linda is still on set, and she¡¯s expected to returnter. Mr. Foster, what brings you here?¡± she


    replied, her smile unwavering


    He nodded and inquired, ¡°In which room is she staying? Can you take me to her?¡±


    Jennifer hesitated briefly, then replied, ¡°Mr. Foster, it may not be very convenient today. Linda¡¯s best


    friend hase to visit, and they¡¯re sharing the same room.¡±


    A slight furrow appeared on Luke¡¯s brows, and he turned to Nichs for input.


    Nichs stepped forward and calmly stated, ¡°I will arrange for a separate room for Nancy and retrieve


    her luggage. Take me to Linda¡¯s room, please.¡±


    She wore another polite smile but was still uncertain. She spoke, ¡°Mr. Foster, this decision was made


    without Linda and Ms. Nancy¡¯s consent. What if they find out?¡±


    Nichs assured her, ¡°I will handle the exnation.¡±


    Jennifer was feeling extremely flustered by now. She hadn¡¯t anticipated such aplicated situation


    when leaving for the hotel. Dealing with one tricky scenario was one thing, but now she found herself


    entangled in a bigger issue. One problem was already challenging enough, and now she had the


    misfortune of confronting two simultaneously. Both of these men held significant influence, and


    offending either of them would have severe consequences, especially when considering Linda¡¯s future.


    Luke sensed Jennifer¡¯s unease and spoke directly to her. ¡°Are you ufortable with this situation,


    Jennifer?¡±


    She forced a polite smile and replied, ¡°No, not at all. I¡¯ll take you to her.¡±


    The group then walked towards the elevator.


    Unexpectedly, a voice called out from behind. ¡°Jennifer, I¡¯m back!¡±


    Jennifer immediately stopped, her mind racing. I¡¯m in trouble!


    As she turned around, she noticed that both Luke and Nichs had turned as well. Their attractive


    faces quickly became serious upon seeing Linda and Nancy, who were barely conscious, struggling to


    stand, and unable to open their eyes due to being intoxicated.


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    A tense atmosphere surrounded the two men.


    Luke took Linda into his arms and looked at Jennifer with a piercing gaze, asking, ¡°Is this your idea of


    ¡®filming? What is happening here? Is this a drunken scene?¡±


    Meanwhile, Nichs had picked up Nancy in a bridal carry and proceeded towards the elevator ahead.

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    Jennifer found herself unable to provide further exnation and bowed, offering an apology. ¡°Mr.


    Foster, I apologize for lying.¡±


    Ignoring her, Luke carried Linda and stepped into the elevator, leaving Jennifer awkwardly standing by


    the door.


    In this tense moment, Shannon approached with a guilty look on her face. She cautiously asked,


    ¡°Jennifer, what should we do? Will Mr. Foster be angry at Linda like this?¡±


    Jennifer replied uncertainly, ¡°I don¡¯t know if he¡¯ll be angry at Linda, but he¡¯s already angry at us.¡± After


    saying this, she casually scratched her head. ¡°For us, it¡¯s bearable as long as Linda isn¡¯t negatively


    affected.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Foster loves Linda so much; he probably won¡¯t.¡±


    Jennifer sighed, her experience in theplex world of the entertainment industry shaping her


    perspective. She reflected on the blurred lines between reality and fiction in this world. Her request was


    simple-she just hoped Linda wouldn¡¯t get hurt.


    Without time to retrieve Nancy¡¯s luggage, Nichs carried her directly to his room. As heid her on


    the bed, it became clear that she was heavily intoxicated. As he was about to help her undress for a


    shower, a sudden realization hit him-they were no longer a couple. This left him wondering how he


    could assist her with something as intimate as a shower.


    As he was about to get up and find someone to help her with her shower, she unexpectedly reached


    out. She grabbed his tie with her slender, fair hand, forcefully pulling him in front of her. Caught off


    guard, Nichs found himself inches away from Nancy. Their breaths mingled, and their noses nearly


    touched. Despite the close proximity, the sight of her features, particrly her rosy and plump lips


    under the warmmplight, instantly stirred his heart. He admitted to himself-he was in turmoil. It was a


    complete mess.


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    In this intense moment, there was a palpable heat in the air, perhaps intensified by the alcohol. Nancy,


    still intoxicated, reached out and began fumbling with her clothes as she hummed lightly. Her actions


    seemed casual, but the sounds escaping her lips were like a potent elixir to Nichs at that moment.


    He feared he might not be able to control himself.


    Unaware of her own actions due to the alcohol, Nancyy on the bed, breathing heavily. The flush on


    her face, intensified by the alcohol, looked alluring and captivating under the gentlemplight,


    entuating her natural beauty. Her clothing pulled down at her chest, further emphasizing her


    enticing curves.


    Nichs was tormented to the point of madness. His parched and restless state was further


    exacerbated by their close proximity, as everything about hery bare before his eyes. The intensity of


    the moment led him to lose all reason. His whispered words of ¡°Nancy¡± were followed by his impulsive


    lean to kiss her rosy lips.


    As he leaned in for a kiss, Nancy abruptly pped him across the face. Her hazy eyes fluttered open in


    disbelief, and she wondered, Nichs? What¡¯s going on? Why is he here? She had intentionally


    drowned herself in alcohol, hoping to forget about him and have a peaceful night¡¯s sleep. Yet, there he


    was, his face blurrily swaying before her.


    In her intoxicated state, Nancy reached out, patting Nichs¡¯ face, her ps producing a loud


    smacking sound. As she continued to pat him, she murmured, ¡°You¡¯re so annoying! Nichs, why are


    you everywhere? Why do you keep showing up?¡±


    Her words immediately darkened his expression, making him wonder if she wanted to avoid him even


    when she was drunk.


    ¡°Nichs, do you know? You¡¯re like a lingering ghost. Why can¡¯t you leave me alone?¡± Her irritation


    was palpable, and she couldn¡¯t seem to shake his presence from her thoughts.


    Nichs, sensing her annoyance, grabbed her wrist and warned her with frustrated gritted teeth,


    ¡°Nancy, look carefully. I¡¯m a person, not a ghost.¡±


    She seemed momentarily taken aback by this revtion, her drunken stupor briefly interrupted. Then,


    she chuckled, her inebriated mind refusing to believe it. ¡°You can¡¯t be a ghost. Ghosts aren¡¯t so


    handsome. But how can you look exactly like Nichs? Who are you?¡±


    Nichs, frustrated beyond words, struggled to respond.


    Nancy pouted in dissatisfaction when her demand for an answer went unanswered. She extended her


    hand and pushed forcefully, reiterating her question, ¡°Who are you? Who exactly are you?¡±


    ¡°I am Nichs,¡± he said, his tone softening as he recognized that a gentler approach was needed to


    handle the situation.


    Nancy smiled drowsily upon hearing this, her mood shifting erratically. She reached out and patted


    Nichs¡¯ face again, mumbling, ¡°Nichs? Haha¡­ You say you¡¯re Nichs?¡± In her state, she


    couldn¡¯tprehend how he could be her ex-husband. ¡°But how could you possibly be Nichs?


    You¡¯re so silly that you can¡¯t even tell a lie,¡± she remarked, still baffled by the situation.


    He attempted to exin, ¡°I didn¡¯t lie; I am Nichs.¡±


    ¡°You dummy. Nichs is at home now! I¡¯m in Swania; how could he be here?¡± she eximed, her


    intoxicated grin revealing her amusement.


    Gathering Nancy¡¯s disheveled clothes, Nichs struggled to suppress his impulses and then patiently


    exined, ¡°You silly girl. Can¡¯t I¡­¡± He hesitated, his thoughts racing-Fly over here?


    However, before he could finish his sentence, she suddenly lowered her arm, rolled over in bed, and


    began tossing and turning while keeping her eyes closed. Even though her eyes were shut, she


    remained awake, clearly somewhat confused. She continued to roll on the bed, holding onto a pillow,


    her pink and tender lips puckered as she murmured incessantly. ¡°Linda, do you know what? I actually


    saw a fake Nichs just now. He even tried to deceive me, but luckily, I¡¯m clever; otherwise, I would


    have been fooled.¡±


    As the real Nichs stood by the bed, he couldn¡¯t help but twitch his lips, utterly perplexed by how he


    ended up being mistaken for a fake version of himself.


    ¡°Linda, your bed is incredibly soft andfortable,¡± Nancy mumbled in her intoxicated state.


    ¡°Linda, you¡¯re right. There are so many good men out there. Why should I tie myself to one person?


    You said you¡¯d introduce a boyfriend to me. I think the young hunk in your phone with the great


    physique is much better than Nichs. How about you introduce him to me?¡±


    ¡°Or maybe a mature man is okay. Mature men are caring. I feel like I might prefer a mature man. Why


    don¡¯t you introduce me to a mature man?¡±


    ¡°Hmm? Sister-brother romance is cute, too. What should I do? How about introducing a cute younger


    brother to me?¡±


    ¡°Linda, I believe they¡¯re all great. What should I do? Could you please introduce all of them to me?¡±


    She hoped that by considering different potential partners, she could distract herself from her ex-


    husband, Nichs, who had be such a bother.


    ¡°Naughty, please go away.¡±


    ¡°Please leave quickly.¡±


    Every time Nancy thought of Nichs, she would vigorously wave her hand, trying to dismiss the


    intrusive memories. It had worked the first two times, but now, something was wrong. Her hand,


    seemingly paralyzed, couldn¡¯t respond to her desperate gestures. ¡°Boohoo¡­¡± She panicked and cried


    out. ¡°Naughty! Who is holding onto me? Let go of me. Let go of me immediately.¡±

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    Chapter 152 Time For A Bath And Sleep


    Nichs¡¯ face turned as dark as charcoal, his anger simmering just beneath the surface, ready to be


    ignited by even the smallest spark. ¡°What did she say?¡± he muttered, struggling toprehend


    Nancy¡¯s words. ¡°Young hunk? Mature man? Sister-brother romance? She even said she liked them all


    and wanted to try them one by one.¡± He stood by the bedside, silently witnessing her shocking


    revtions. If he hadn¡¯t heard it with his own ears, he would have found it impossible to ept.


    ¡°Nancy, what about the person you¡¯ve had a crush on for ten years?¡± His pitch-ck eyes locked onto


    her, his voiceced with a cold and unyielding tone. ¡°How can you move on as soon as you say you


    don¡¯t love him?¡± Though he knew he wouldn¡¯t get an answer, the burning rage within him continued to


    smolder.


    She was a forgetful woman, capable of forgetting with rming ease. Furthermore, she had just


    divorced him two days ago, yet she was already so eager to find a new boyfriend..


    Nichs felt increasingly uneasy as the reality of the situation sunk in. He grabbed Nancy¡¯s wrist,


    pulling her towards him and burying his tall frame in the bed. With one hand supporting himself and the


    other gripping her wrist, he pressed it against the headboard, effectively trapping her in his gaze.


    way, she had to face him, and the proximity was undeniable.


    This


    Her flushed and petite face met his, and for the first time in a while, he felt a sense of reassurance and


    familiarity. Only now did he start to feel a bit more at ease in his heart after truly seeing her and


    embracing her.


    ¡°Nancy, do you remember that you¡¯ve just divorced? Why are you so eager to look for a boyfriend?¡±


    Nichs suppressed his anger and asked with restraint.


    Nancy briefly opened her eyes, then closed them again, muttering her defiance, ¡°Who are you to


    control me?¡±


    His response was curt, teeth clenched. ¡°I¡¯m your husband.¡±


    She chuckled as if she had heard a huge joke. ¡°You¡¯re not even a professional liar. Let me tell you¡­¡±


    As she spoke, she reached out and grabbed onto Nichs¡¯ arm, her body gracefully bending as she


    leaned in close to his ear. With a gentle exhale, she continued, ¡°I¡¯m already divorced. I only have an ex-


    husband. Where would I get a husband?¡±


    Nancy¡¯s lips brushed against Nichs¡¯ earlobe, creating an intimate closeness between them. Her


    warm breath on his skin was like a gentle caress. This tender sensation tormented him, pushing his


    emotional restraint to its limits. Words were no longer necessary; the atmosphere between them was


    overwhelming. When she finally spoke, her voice took on a breathy, seductive tone, making him even


    more defenseless. The tension within him, once taut like a bowstring, snapped with a resounding


    crash, shattering into two pieces.


    ¡°What a fool!¡± she remarked, her earlierughter reced by criticism as she tried to leave.


    However, Nichs acted swiftly, grabbing Nancy¡¯s waist with one hand and forcefully pulling her closer


    to him. In that instant, he understood that there was no way he could let her go. Without hesitation, he


    pressed his lips to hers, and they kissed. The intensity of their embrace increased as he greedily


    savored her unique vor, consumed by a storm of desire that swept through them.


    ¡°Mm¡­ mmm¡­¡± Nancy clenched her fist, her inner turmoil overwhelming her as she struggled against


    the overwhelming tide of emotions. With one hand finally free, she raised it. She delivered a powerful


    p to Nichs¡¯ face, a physical manifestation of her frustration.


    The man, as if abruptly awakened, released his grip on her and straightened her disheveled clothes.


    He looked at her with tenderness in his eyes and apologized, ¡°Nancy, I¡¯m sorry. I couldn¡¯t control


    myself.¡± He had always prided himself on his unwavering self-control. At that moment, his thoughts


    were like a stampede of wild horses beyond his control, pushing him to desire her and make her his


    own. ¡°Nichs, you¡¯re despicable!¡± Fueled by frustration, he clenched his fist and mmed it onto the


    table.


    Then, Nichs called room service. ¡°I have a drunk woman here. Please send two people to help.¡±


    ¡°Of course, Mr. Sallow. Please wait a moment. We will send someone over right away.¡±.


    The hotel¡¯s five-star service promptly responded, with staff arriving at the door in less than five minutes.


    Nichs instructed them, ¡°Give her a hot bath and change her into clean clothes.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, where is this youngdy¡¯s nightgown?¡±


    ¡°Wait ¨¤ moment. I¡¯ll go get it.¡± After that, Nichs made a phone call to Luke.


    Meanwhile, the situation with Linda was not much better.


    The moment she stepped into the room andid eyes on Luke, her intoxication began to wane, leaving


    her considerably more lucid. While she remained inebriated, she could still discern that the man.


    carrying her was Luke. Her alcohol tolerance was undoubtedly superior to Nancy¡¯s, thanks to her prior


    exposure to numerous social drinking asions. Moreover, the cool night breeze during the return.


    journey contributed to her regaining some sobriety.


    As Linda set her sights on the man and her thoughts inevitably drifted to Nancy, irritation washed over


    her. She pointed at him, her gaze somewhat unfocused, and asked, ¡°Luke? Why are you here? Do you


    have any idea how much I don¡¯t want to see you right now, especially when you¡¯re associated with


    Nichs?¡±


    ¡°Linda, you¡¯re drunk. I¡¯m here to help you take a bath and go to sleep,¡± Luke assured her, pulling her


    closer.


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    However, she seemed to have an uncanny ability to sense his action as her eyes twinkled


    mischievously. Subsequently, she retreated to a corner and crouched down, hiding from his view.


    Pointing her hand at Luke with a dissatisfied expression, Linda quipped, ¡°None of you men are any


    good. You¡¯re all ying both sides. Nichs is one, and it seems you¡¯re no different. Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t


    know why you¡¯vee to find me.¡±


    Her slurred words grew progressively more offensive, causing his demeanor to turn colder. He reached


    out and forcefully pulled her into his chest, asserting, ¡°Go take a bath and then sleep.¡±


    Linda sensed that Luke was upset, and under normal circumstances, she might not argue with him.


    However, today was different; she wanted to defy him while intoxicated, just to test the boundaries. ¡°I


    don¡¯t want to,¡± she protested, pushing him away. ¡°I¡¯m not tired. Let me go.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll say it again. Go take a shower.¡± His aura became even colder, and his voice dropped in volume.


    Without giving her a chance to respond, he dragged her into the bathroom, while she continued to


    resist. ¡°I don¡¯t want to. I¡¯m not tired, and I don¡¯t want to sleep.¡±


    He fixed his intense gaze on her. ¡°At least take a bath. Or do you want me to stay with you?¡± He


    couldn¡¯t ignore the strong smell of alcohol emanating from her. ¡°You reek of alcohol, he scolded sternly.


    ¡°I¡¯ve told you not to drink, but you¡¯ve ended up like this.¡±


    Just then, Luke¡¯s phone rang, and Linda seized the opportunity to push him away in frustration while he


    reached for the phone call. ¡°I¡¯ll wash up on my own. I don¡¯t need your help


    Nichs arrived promptly, having been informed of the room number. As Luke opened the door for


    Nichs, he couldn¡¯t resist making a joke. ¡°You¡¯re quick. The two of you, ex-husband and ex-wife,


    sharing a room. Have you done anything to satisfy your desires?¡±


    Nichs responded with a cold nce, his scrutiny of Luke¡¯s attire revealing his displeasure. In a frigid


    tone, he asked, ¡°What have you done to Linda?¡±

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    ¡°She was very drunk, and I¡¯m not an animal,¡± Luke replied.


    Nichs raised an eyebrow. ¡°So, do you think I am one?¡±


    Luke was speechless.


    Over the years, despite Nichs often portraying the image of a gentleman, he had a knack for


    sarcasm, which left Luke with a single term in mind-a refined rascal.


    Luke began to urge Nichs, saying, ¡°Just take what you need and leave.¡±


    Nichs, calm and collected, responded, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not interested in live-streaming real-life


    experiences, and I have no appetite for such pleasures.¡±


    The mention of live-streaming and pleasures incited Luke¡¯s frustration, culminating in him pushing


    Nichs and ordering, ¡°Hurry up and get out of here.¡±


    Nichs was at the door when a sudden memory of Nancy¡¯s words resurfaced in his mind. She had


    said, ¡°Linda, I think the young hunk in your phone with the great physique is much better than Nichs.


    How about you introduce him to me?¡±


    He couldn¡¯t help but mutter, ¡°Young hunk and mature man, huh?¡± Hence, he narrowed his eyes and


    teased Luke, ¡°But I think, with your figure, you might seem a bit unimpressive to Linda.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    Nichs borated, ¡°She likes men with great physiques.¡±


    Unimpressed, Luke chuckled and retorted, ¡°Is my physique not good enough?¡±


    Nichs nodded approvingly, his smile remaining. ¡°It¡¯s good, but it¡¯s probably not as good as the young


    hunk and the mature man on her phone. I heard that her camera roll is full of different styles and a


    variety of options.¡±


    As the realization of Nichs¡¯ words dawned on Luke, his expression darkened.


    Just as Nichs had left, Linda had finished her shower, wrapping herself in a towel. Her fair, long legs


    were exposed as she walked out with wet hair, and her small, rosy-blushed face retained a dewy, post-


    shower glow, enhancing her natural beauty. Her natural beauty was already striking, and the touch of


    blush only added to her allure.


    When he saw Linda, Luke¡¯s throat went dry, a brief moment of unease crossing his features. Despite


    the racing thoughts provoked by Nichs¡¯ earlier words, Luke quickly regained hisposure, his


    eyes bing inscrutable. He had always been a master of masking his emotions. Suddenly, he


    reached out and firmly gripped her chin. His voice, low and intense, rumbled from his throat. ¡°Young


    hunk? Mature man?¡±


    She winced in pain, a soft ¡°Boohoo¡­¡± escaping her lips. ¡°Luke, what are you doing? Let go of me.¡±


    ¡°Linda¡­¡± His serious and stern voice lingered in her ear as he continued, ¡°Other than me, I suggest


    you


    not think about anyone else.¡±


    Linda retorted, ¡°I¡¯m certainly not thinking about anyone else; I just want to sleep.¡± With that, she


    promptly jumped onto the bed and cocooned herself in the warm nket.


    Observing her, Luke couldn¡¯t help but smile, feeling a significant wave of relief wash over him.


    When Nichs returned, the two hotel staff had just finished showering Nancy. With her nightgown in


    hand, he handed it to them. They aided Nancy in changing, and together, they opened the bathroom


    door.


    Observing the situation, Nichs immediately moved forward, lifting Nancy gently and cing her back


    on the bed. The shower had left her feeling rxed, and she turned over and soon drifted off to sleep.


    The following morning, Nancy stirred in her sleep, letting out a soft whimper as she turned onto her


    side. In a sleepy whisper, she called out, ¡°Linda, but there was no response. Growing concerned, she


    called again, ¡°Linda, do you have a headache? What¡¯s going on? My head hurts so much!¡± She was


    still in a semi-asleep state with her eyes closed, subconsciously calling out.


    With no response to her calls, she decided to reach out and feel around. Her fingers brushed against


    what she thought was Linda¡¯s sleep shirt, but little did she know it was Nichs¡¯ body she was


    touching. Despite the unusual nature of the situation, she remained oblivious as she continued to


    express herfort, ¡°Linda, this bed is sofortable!¡±


    She rolled over in bed, unintentionally pulling the man into her embrace. At the same time, she


    stretched her legs, mping him between hers. She then snuggled into his arms, seeking a


    comfortable position, looking utterly content.


    In her contented state, Nancy murmured, ¡°Linda, why do I feel like you¡¯ve grown taller, and¡­ the


    muscles on your body seem to be more defined. Have you been working outtely and trying to


    develop your abs?¡± She continued yfully, ¡°I heard that having abs is very sexy; I¡¯m so envious. Can I


    touch them, please? I promise to only touch a little.¡± And without waiting for a response, her hand


    slipped into Nichs¡¯ pajamas, finding its way to his waist.


    At that very moment, an electric current seemed to course through his entire body. He parted his lips,


    drawing in a sharp breath and releasing it slowly. Already in the throes of morning hormones, her touch


    ignited deeply buried emotions within him. Each wave of sensation seemed more intense than thest.


    With her eyes closed, Nancy sighed. ¡°Wow, Linda, your methods are incredibly effective. How do you


    do it? I might have to give it a try when I get back.¡± As she prepared to retract her hand, something


    unexpected happened. She hesitated for a moment, then quickly withdrew her hand.


    Just then, in a dizziness that seemed like the world spinning, Nancy felt as though someone had


    scooped her up and then pressed her onto the bed. Her hand once again felt the muscr strength of


    the person beside her. As realization dawned, she slowly opened her eyes, gazing at the unmistakably


    familiar face in front of her. ¡°Nichs? How is that possible? How¡­ How could he be here?¡± The


    thought raced through her mind as she tried to make sense of the situation.


    She was left momentarily speechless in shock. After a brief pause, she finally found her voice and


    inquired, ¡°You¡­ How did you get here? Why are you on my


    bed?¡±


    Nichs countered, ¡°Why can¡¯t I be here?¡± He then began to exin, ¡°I arrivedst night.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Nancy was shocked again. Despite her hazy memories from the previous night¡¯s heavy


    drinking, a good night¡¯s sleep had sharpened her senses, and she wasn¡¯t entirely clueless about what


    had transpired.


    She recalled, ¡°Linda, do you know what? I actually saw a fake Nichs just now.¡±


    ¡°Linda, I think the young hunk in your phone with the great physique is much better than Nichs. How


    about you introduce him to me?¡±


    ¡°Or maybe a mature man is okay. Mature men are caring.


    ¡°Naughty, go away.¡±


    ¡°Hurry up and leave,¡± Nancy urged.


    Fragments of those scenes began to resurface in Nancy¡¯s mind, causing her to bite her lip in regret.


    She wished she could find a hole to crawl into. She pondered, Oh my goodness! Did I really say all


    those things? Did I criticize his appearance and ask Linda to introduce me to a new boyfriend? Oh no!


    Did those words really escape my mouth? Have I brought this trouble upon myself?


    Temporarily disregarding their ufortable proximity, Nancy focused on another pressing question.


    ¡°How did you get here, and¡­ how did you know I was here?¡± She prepared herself for his response


    and added, ¡°Please don¡¯t tell me it was just a coincidence that you happened to be on a business trip


    and stumbled upon me. I won¡¯t believe that kind of excuse.¡±


    Nichs confessed, ¡°It¡¯s definitely not a coincidence.¡±


    Intrigued, Nancy asked, ¡°Then what is it?¡±


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    After Nancy posed her question, she took a deep breath in an attempt to regain herposure.


    Strangely, a glimmer of unexpected hope flickered within her when she asked Nichs. Nevertheless,


    she quickly dismissed this notion, thinking she must be losing her mind.


    ¡°Linda was filming here, and Luke wanted toe and visit her. I had just gone through a divorce and


    was feeling quite low, so he invited me to join him and unwind. As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I


    witnessed two distressed women crying and embracing one another. You happened to be one of them,¡±


    Nichs exined with unwavering confidence. He disyed his remarkable storytelling skills,


    effortlessly shifting the me onto Luke. It was a clever maneuver, leaving no trace of embarrassment.


    Nancy found his exnation rather logical. After all, Linda was here for work, and her romantic


    involvement with Luke made his visit reasonable. Tentatively, Nancy began to believe his narrative and


    asked, ¡°So, how did you end up in my room?¡± Suddenly, she struggled to break free from Nichs¡¯


    grasp and demanded, ¡°Let go of me!¡±


    They were no longer married, so the prospect of sharing a bed was bewildering.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t even want toe in the first ce,¡± Nichs confessed. ¡°However, a certain someone was


    intoxicated and insisted on dragging me into her room. She even asked me to stay the night, so I


    reluctantly consented, considering her inebriated state.¡±


    Speechless, Nancy tried to fathom his tale, wondering, ¡°He must be lying. Could I have acted so


    uncharacteristically when drunk?¡± Her agitation grew as she scratched her head. She then turned her


    intense gaze toward him and questioned earnestly, ¡°You¡¯re lying to me, right? Why would I invite a


    stranger to sleep with me?¡±


    Clearing his throat, he retorted, ¡°Am I truly a stranger?¡±


    Overwhelmed by the situation, she decided to put an end to this conversation. She just wanted to


    leave. ¡°Fine. I¡¯ll concede. Let go of me. I want to get up.¡±


    As Nancy attempted to get up, Nichs¡¯ handsome face suddenly loomed close, closing the gap to


    within an inch of her. ¡°I spent the whole night sleeping with you,¡± he said. ¡°My back and arms are sore.


    Don¡¯t you think you shouldpensate me in some way?¡±


    His unexpected proximity left her breathless, and her heart raced. Her blush deepened as she


    nervously inquired, ¡°Compensate for what?¡± Her curiosity was quickly reced by a realization,


    prompting her to push him away with a swift motion, creating some distance between them.


    Observing her retreat like a startled rabbit, Nichs couldn¡¯t help but smirk and yfully quip, ¡°So,


    you¡¯re that afraid of me? Are you scared that I¡¯ll eat you?¡±


    Nancy, trying to change the subject, said, ¡°I just thought of something. Since you¡¯re here, how about I


    treat you to a meal?¡± Her proposition made her rush to the bathroom for a quick freshening up.


    After exiting the bathroom, she was faced with a clothing dilemma. ¡°What should I wear for the meal?¡±


    Then, her gaze fell upon her luggage, revealing a chaotic scene of scattered clothes. ¡°Did you go.


    through my suitcase?¡± she asked.


    Nichs, looking somewhat embarrassed, admitted, ¡°There was a reason for itst night. It was rather


    urgent, as I was looking for a nightgown for you. However, you kept bothering me, so I didn¡¯t have time


    to tidy up.¡± He continued, ¡°If you want, I can help you sort it outter after we finish our meal.¡±


    Speechless, Nancy acquiesced. Her luggage also contained some personal clothing, but it seemed


    pointless to argue about it at this moment.


    Once they had changed into fresh clothes, they left the room together, heading for the elevator.


    However, they ran into a surprise encounter with Linda and Luke.


    Nancy¡¯s heart raced as she spotted Linda, and she practically sprinted over to her, clutching her hand


    as if Linda were her savior. Their mutual astonishment was evident when theyid eyes on each other.


    ¡°Luke is here?¡±


    ¡°Nichs is here too?¡±


    Their exchange of words left the women in silence. As they stood in the elevator, two tall and imposing


    men loomed behind them, speaking volumes without uttering a word.


    Even though Nancy had initially suggested inviting Nichs to dinner, in reality, they were on their way


    to the hotel¡¯s self-service breakfast. After the chance meeting with Linda, the women managed to


    secure a two-seat spot near the window in the corner. It was evident that they had no intention of


    leaving any seats for the two men.


    As they exchanged a nce and held their respective tes of food, Luke and Nichs seemed to


    realize the situation. They had no choice but to locate separate seats in the crowded hotel dining area.


    With newfound privacy, Linda and Nancy began to converse freely, with Linda expressing her


    astonishment, ¡°I¡¯m so surprised that Nichs actually came here to pursue you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m surprised too, but please choose your words carefully, Ms. Steward. He didn¡¯te here to pursue


    me.¡±


    ¡°How is that possible? It¡¯s so obvious. Isn¡¯t he here to see you?¡±


    Nancy sipped her milk thoughtfully and replied, ¡°He said that Luke came to find you, and he was


    brought here by Luke to rx before running into me coincidentally.¡±


    Linda, chuckling at Nancy¡¯s naivety, countered, ¡°My dear Nancy, you¡¯re unbelievably naive. You believe


    whatever he says. Moreover, Luke never mentioneding here to visit me. If he had such ns, he


    would have told me in advance. Based on what I see, it¡¯s more likely that he brought Luke here, not the


    other way around.¡±


    Nancy eximed, ¡°How can that be?¡±


    ¡°So, did you two spend the whole night together?¡± Linda asked.


    Nancy blushed briefly and then nodded.


    ¡°In that case, he couldn¡¯t bear to be apart from you, so he came to win you back.¡±


    Nancy firmly denied this idea, stating, ¡°That¡¯s impossible.¡± She couldn¡¯t fathom any reason why


    Nichs would have lingering feelings for her, especially when his heart belonged to Madelline.


    ¡°Why would he sleep in the same room with you then? Is he a pervert?¡±


    After a moment of hesitation, Nancy decided to reveal the truth to Linda. ¡°He said I was the one who


    was drunk and insisted on dragging him into my room. He agreed reluctantly out of consideration for


    our past marriage.¡±


    Linda was momentarily speechless by this revtion.


    Once they had finished their meal, she set her cutlery down and promptly led Nancy to another


    location.


    ¡°Linda, where are we going?¡±


    ¡°The surveince room!¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Nancy was even more puzzled.


    ¡°Why am I so reluctant to believe what Nichs said? I refuse to believe that you seduced him. Let me


    assure you, it must have been him bothering you. The surveince room is just ahead. Let¡¯s go inside


    to review the video from yesterday, and we¡¯ll have all the answers. Would you like toe along?¡±


    Nancy hesitated for a moment and then nodded decisively. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Inside the surveince room, Nancy watched a few crucial minutes of video footage, her gaze fixed on


    the screen. As she observed herself in a state ofplete drunkenness, almost unconscious and


    entirely oblivious to her surroundings, the footage depicted Nichs forcefully carrying her back to the


    room. Her frustration intensified, and she clenched her fists as her face turned as red as an apple. She


    marched straight up to the man, ring at him with intense anger.


    Chapter 155 Nichs, Did You Come Here On Purpose?


    Nancy asked angrily, ¡°Why did you lie to me?¡± Her face was pouting, and Luke, sensing the situation,


    tactfully excused himself.


    ¡°Please have a seat,¡± Nichs said calmly.


    Hisposure was in stark contrast to her anger, as he appeared unfazed by the situation, almost as if


    he found everything inconsequential. Yet, strangely, the calmer he seemed, the more infuriated she


    became.


    ¡°I won¡¯t sit down,¡± Nancy asserted, rejecting Nichs¡¯ offer and persisting in her inquiry. ¡°I just want to


    know why you lied to me.¡±


    As she pressed the issue, he lifted his gaze, and his deep, jet-ck eyes locked onto hers. Then, in a


    hushed tone, he uttered, ¡°Fear.¡±


    It was a single word, yet it left Nancy momentarily stunned. She couldn¡¯t understand why Nichs


    would be afraid, prompting her to ask, ¡°Why would you fear? Fear of what?¡± She couldn¡¯t believe the


    response she was hearing.


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    He abruptly stood up and took her hand, guiding her to a more secluded area within the hotel. There,


    he held her frail shoulders with a touch of desperation in his voice, confessing, ¡°Because I was afraid


    that you would distance yourself from me once you found out the truth.¡±


    Nancy, her emotions in turmoil, pushed him away, asserting, ¡°You shouldn¡¯t have lied to me then. Your


    deceit has only driven us further apart. Do you know how terrified I was when I believed I had lost my


    sanity and was dragging a stranger to rest with me? I even thought¡­ thankfully¡­¡± At this point, she fell


    abruptly silent, her realization gradually sinking in.


    ¡°What are you thankful for?¡± he inquired.


    ¡°Never mind,¡± Nancy said and cast her eyes down. She thought, Thankfully it wasn¡¯t someone else, but


    him. Did he know how scared I was at the time? While pondering Linda¡¯s words, Nancy felt a growing


    need to seek rity, and she found the courage to ask, ¡°I have a question to ask you.¡±


    ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    Nancy hesitated, feeling a bit shy, but determined to seek the truth, she continued, ¡°Linda mentioned


    that you came to Swania just to find me. Is that true?¡± Despite her reservations, a glimmer of hope


    lingered within her. Her heart raced as she waited for his response, creating an anxious anticipation.


    What would he say? Is it the truth? She held her breath, eagerly awaiting his reply.


    Nichs, reflecting on how he nearly made a mistake that frightened her, cast his gaze downward and


    calmly replied, ¡°No. It just so happened that I had some business to attend to here. Luke mentioned


    coming to visit Linda and surprising her, so we came together. Meeting you was a coincidence.¡±


    Unfortunately, Nichs¡¯ answer did not align with what Nancy had been hoping for. Her eyes, which


    had momentarily brightened, quickly dimmed as a wave of bitterness and disappointment washed over


    her. It was a reminder that expectations often led to greater disappointments.


    However, she found herself at a loss-what could she do in this situation? The weight of


    disappointment bore heavily on her chest, creating an unsettling difort. Resolute in her efforts to


    maintainposure, she raised her head and mustered a smile. ¡°Thank you for your honest answer.¡±


    She continued, ¡°It¡¯s reasonable for friends to travel together. I understand.¡± With that, she turned away


    abruptly and left in haste.


    Her departure was driven by fear-fear of inadvertently revealing her disappointment, loneliness, and


    unhappiness if she stayed any longer. Nancy imagined that, at that moment, Nichs would merely


    regard her as a spectacle, a source of amusement. She had overthought a seemingly straightforward


    trip, forgetting that both of them were divorced and moving on separate paths. Inwardly, she chastised


    herself, Nancy, you fool. You¡¯re divorced. What were you expecting?


    After reaching the hotel, Nancy swiftly packed her belongings and headed for the airport. It was only


    upon her arrival at the airport that she phoned Linda, exining, ¡°Linda, I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m already at the


    airport, and I n to return home today.¡±


    Linda, surprised by the abrupt change in ns, asked, ¡°What? You¡¯ve only been here for two days.


    Weren¡¯t you supposed to leave tomorrow? I¡¯ll send you off.¡±


    ¡°No thanks.¡± Nancy shook her head, declining Linda¡¯s offer. She continued, ¡°Actually, I know that you


    have a busy schedule on the set, and you took leave specifically for me. I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll be working all


    night after this and¡­¡± Her voice trailed off as she contemted the next point, her tone growing


    noticeably quieter. ¡°I asked him about it, and he denied it. He said it wasn¡¯t true. He mentioned that it


    was Luke who wanted to give you a surprise. So, Luke didn¡¯t inform you in advance, but he dide


    along with him.


    Linda, upon hearing Nancy¡¯s words, was suddenly filled with regret. She med herself, thinking that if


    she hadn¡¯t mentioned it, Nancy might not have inquired, sparing her from another emotional blow. ¡°I¡¯m


    sorry, Linda. I¡­¡± She tried to exin and console Nancy, but the right words eluded her.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Linda. I know you did it for my own good. How could I me you? I just don¡¯t want to see him


    right now. Once you¡¯ve finished filming and returned, there¡¯s still plenty of time for us to meet up.¡±


    Linda reluctantly hung up the phone. ¡°All right, Nancy. You must take care and stay safe on your way


    back.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry; I will.¡±


    After the call, Linda sighed with sorrow as she left the bedroom.


    Luke, who overheard the conversation, asked, ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°Nichs,¡± Linda muttered through gritted teeth.


    ¡°What did he do to upset you?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s all my fault. If it weren¡¯t for me, Nancy wouldn¡¯t have asked, and she wouldn¡¯t have had to endure


    another emotional blow. I defended him, thinking he came here to pursue Nancy, but in the end, it¡¯s not


    true. He came here on a business trip and happened to run into her.¡± Linda¡¯s frustration and regret


    grew with each word. ¡°Scoundrel! He infuriates me.¡± The more she spoke, the angrier she felt.


    Luke was puzzled by the situation. ¡°Nichs happened to¡­ Who told you that?¡±


    ¡°He told Nancy himself!¡±


    He shook his head in disbelief. ¡°It¡¯s impossible. He came here specifically to pursue Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Never mind. I can¡¯t trust any of you anymore.¡±


    ¡°I swear,¡± Luke said solemnly. ¡°Nichs indeed came here specifically to pursue Nancy. It wasn¡¯t a


    coincidence.¡±


    ¡°Never mind.¡± Linda shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s pointless to dwell on these things now. Nancy has already


    returned.¡±


    ¡°She has returned? When did this happen?¡±


    ¡°Just now.¡±


    Luke immediately phoned Nichs, delivering some distressing news. ¡°I regret to inform you that your


    ex-wife has already departed.¡±


    Nichs was taken aback and ill-prepared for the news. ¡°What did you just say?¡± After ending the call,


    he promptly attempted to contact Nancy, only to find her phone switched off.


    As Nancy¡¯s ne soared into the sky, she closed her eyes and settled into her seat, yearning for some


    much-needed rest. The two-hour journey passed swiftly, leaving her exhausted upon reaching home.


    She opted for a quick meal of instant noodles before retiring to bed.


    However, her peaceful respite was abruptly shattered by the sound of the doorbell. ncing at the


    clock, she realized it was already 10.00 P.M., indicating that she had slept for nearly four hours. The


    incessant chime outside her door persisted, creating a disruptivemotion.


    Anxious about the unexpected disturbance, Nancy pondered who could be at the door. It couldn¡¯t be


    Linda; therefore, the question lingered-who could it be? With her fatigued body, she mustered the


    strength to open the door. As she did so and caught sight of the figure waiting on the other side, she


    was ovee with instant and profound shock.

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    Chapter 154


    Chapter 154 How Can You Compensate Me?


    After Nancy posed her question, she took a deep breath in an attempt to regain herposure.


    Strangely, a glimmer of unexpected hope flickered within her when she asked Nichs. Nevertheless,


    she quickly dismissed this notion, thinking she must be losing her mind.


    ¡°Linda was filming here, and Luke wanted toe and visit her. I had just gone through a divorce and


    was feeling quite low, so he invited me to join him and unwind. As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I


    witnessed two distressed women crying and embracing one another. You happened to be one of them,¡±


    Nichs exined with unwavering confidence. He disyed his remarkable storytelling skills,


    effortlessly shifting the me onto Luke. It was a clever maneuver, leaving no trace of embarrassment.


    Nancy found his exnation rather logical. After all, Linda was here for work, and her romantic


    involvement with Luke made his visit reasonable. Tentatively, Nancy began to believe his narrative and


    asked, ¡°So, how did you end up in my room?¡± Suddenly, she struggled to break free from Nichs¡¯


    grasp and demanded, ¡°Let go of me!¡±


    They were no longer married, so the prospect of sharing a bed was bewildering.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t even want toe in the first ce, Nichs confessed. ¡°However, a certain someone was


    intoxicated and insisted on dragging me into her room. She even asked me to stay the night, so I


    reluctantly consented, considering her inebriated state.¡±


    Speechless, Nancy tried to fathom his tale, wondering. ¡°He must be lying. Could I have acted so


    uncharacteristically when drunk?¡± Heragitation grew as she scratched her head. She then turned her


    intense gaze toward him and questioned earnestly, ¡°You¡¯re lying to me, right? Why would I invite a


    stranger to sleep with me?¡±


    Clearing his throat, he retorted, ¡°Am I truly a stranger?¡±


    Overwhelmed by the situation, she decided to put an end to this conversation. She just wanted to


    leave. ¡°Fine. I¡¯ll concede. Let go of me. I want to get up.¡±


    As Nancy attempted to get up, Nichs¡¯ handsome face suddenly loomed close, closing


    gap to within an inch of her. ¡°I spent the whole night sleeping with you,¡± he said. ¡°My back and arms are


    sore. Don¡¯t you think you shouldpensate me in some way?¡±


    the


    His unexpected proximity left her breathless, and her heart raced. Her blush deepened as she


    nervously inquired, ¡°Compensate for what? Her curiosity was quickly reced by a realization,


    prompting her to push him away with a swift motion, creating some distance between them.


    Observing her retreat like a startled rabbit, Nichs couldn¡¯t help but smirk and yfully quip, ¡°So,


    you¡¯re that afraid of me? Are you scared that I¡¯ll eat you?¡±


    Nancy, trying to change the subject, said, ¡°I just thought of something. Since you¡¯re here, how about I


    treat you to a meal?¡± Her proposition made her rush to the bathroom for a quick freshening up.


    After exiting the bathroom, she was faced with a clothing dilemma. ¡°What should I wear for the meal?¡±


    Then, her gaze fell upon her luggage, revealing a chaotic scene of scattered clothes. ¡°Did you go


    through my suitcase?¡± she asked.


    Nichs, looking somewhat embarrassed, admitted, ¡°There was a reason for itst night. It was rather


    urgent, as I was looking for a nightgown for you. However, you kept bothering me, so I didn¡¯t have time


    to tidy up. He continued, ¡°If you want, I can help you sort it outter after we finish our meal.¡±


    Speechless, Nancy acquiesced. Her luggage also contained some personal clothing, but it seemed


    pointless to argue about it at this moment.


    Once they had changed into fresh clothes, they left the room together, heading for the elevator.


    However, they ran into a surprise encounter with Linda and Luke.


    Nancy¡¯s heart raced as she spotted Linda, and she practically sprinted over to her, clutching her hand


    as if Linda were her savior. Their mutual astonishment was evident. when theyid eyes on each other.


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    ¡°Luke is here?¡±


    ¡°Nichs is here too?¡±


    Their exchange of words left the women in silence. As they stood in the elevator, two tall and imposing


    men loomed behind them, speaking volumes without uttering a word.


    Even though Nancy had initially suggested inviting Nichs to dinner, in reality, they were on their way


    to the hotel¡¯s self-service breakfast. After the chance meeting with Linda, the women managed to


    secure a two-seat spot near the window in the corner. It was evident that they had no intention of


    leaving any seats for the two men.


    As they exchanged a nce and held their respective tes of food, Luke and Nichs. seemed to


    realize the situation. They had no choice but to locate separate seats in the crowded hotel dining area.


    With newfound privacy, Linda and Nancy began to converse freely, with Linda expressing her


    astonishment, ¡°I¡¯m so surprised that Nichs actually came here to pursue you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m surprised too, but please choose your words carefully, Ms. Steward. He didn¡¯te. here to


    pursue me.¡±


    ¡°How is that possible? It¡¯s so obvious. Isn¡¯t he here to see you?¡±


    Nancy sipped her milk thoughtfully and replied, ¡°He said that Luke came to find he was brought here by


    Luke to rx before running into me coincidentally.¡±


    you, and


    Linda, chuckling at Nancy¡¯s naivety, countered. ¡°My dear Nancy, you¡¯re unbelievably naive. You believe


    whatever he says. Moreover, Luke never mentioneding here to visit me. If he had such ns, he


    would have told me in advance. Based on what I see, it¡¯s more likely that he brought Luke here, not the


    other way around.¡±


    Nancy eximed, ¡°How can that be?¡±


    ¡°So, did you two spend the whole night together?¡± Linda asked.


    Nancy blushed briefly and then nodded.


    ¡°In that case, he couldn¡¯t bear to be apart from you, so he came to win you back.¡±


    Nancy firmly denied this idea, stating, ¡°That¡¯s impossible.¡± She couldn¡¯t fathom any reason why


    Nichs would have lingering feelings for her, especially when his heart belonged to Madelline.


    ¡°Why would he sleep in the same room with you then? Is he a pervert?¡±


    After a moment of hesitation, Nancy decided to reveal the truth to Linda. ¡°He said I was the one who


    was drunk and insisted on dragging him into my room. He agreed reluctantly out of consideration for


    our past marriage.¡±


    Linda was momentarily speechless by this revtion.


    Once they had finished their meal, she set her cutlery down and promptly led Nancy to another


    location.


    ¡°Linda, where are we going?¡±


    ¡°The surveince room!¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Nancy was even more puzzled.


    ¡°Why am I so reluctant to believe what Nichs said? I refuse to believe that you seduced him. Let me


    assure you, it must have been him bothering you. The surveince room is just ahead. Let¡¯s go inside


    to review the video from yesterday, and we¡¯ll have all the answers. Would you like toe along?¡±


    Nancy hesitated for a moment and then nodded decisively. ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Inside the surveince room, Nancy watched a few crucial minutes of video footage, her gaze fixed on


    the screen. As she observed herself in a state ofplete drunkenness,


    almost unconscious and entirely oblivious to her surroundings, the footage depicted. Nichs forcefully


    carrying her back to the room. Her frustration intensified, and she clenched her fists as her face turned


    as red as an apple. She marched straight up to the man, ring at him with intense anger.

 Chapter 155

    Chapter 155


    Chapter 155 Nichs, Did You Come Here On Purpose?


    Nancy asked angrily, ¡°Why did you lie to me?¡± Her face was pouting, and Luke, sensing the situation,


    tactfully excused himself.


    ¡°Please have a seat,¡± Nichs said calmly.


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    Hisposure was in stark contrast to her anger, as he appeared unfazed by the situation, almost as if


    he found everything inconsequential. Yet, strangely, the calmer he seemed, the more infuriated she


    became.


    ¡°I won¡¯t sit down,¡± Nancy asserted, rejecting Nichs¡¯ offer and persisting in her inquiry. ¡°I just want to


    know why you lied to me.¡±


    As she pressed the issue, he lifted his gaze, and his deep, jet-ck eyes locked onto hers. Then, in a


    hushed tone, he uttered, ¡°Fear.¡±


    It was a single word, yet it left Nancy momentarily stunned. She couldn¡¯t understand why Nichs


    would be afraid, prompting her to ask, ¡°Why would you fear? Fear of what?¡± She couldn¡¯t believe the


    response she was hearing.


    He abruptly stood up and took her hand, guiding her to a more secluded area within the hotel. There,


    he held her frail shoulders with a touch of desperation in his voice,


    confessing, ¡°Because I was afraid that you would distance yourself from me once you found out the


    truth.¡±


    Nancy, her emotions in turmoil, pushed him away, asserting, ¡°You shouldn¡¯t have lied to me then. Your


    deceit has only driven us further apart. Do you know how terrified I was. when I believed I had lost my


    sanity and was dragging a stranger to rest with me? I even thought¡­ thankfully¡­¡± At this point, she fell


    abruptly silent, her realization gradually sinking in.


    ¡°What are you thankful for?¡± he inquired.


    ¡°Never mind,¡± Nancy said and cast her eyes down. She thought, Thankfully it wasn¡¯t someone else, but


    him. Did he know how scared I was at the time? While pondering Linda¡¯s words, Nancy felt a growing


    need to seek rity, and she found the courage to ask, ¡°I have a question to ask you.¡±


    ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    Nancy hesitated, feeling a bit shy, but determined to seek the truth, she continued, ¡°Linda mentioned


    that you came to Swania just to find me. Is that true?¡± Despite her reservations, a glimmer of hope


    lingered within her. Her heart raced as she waited for his response, creating an anxious anticipation.


    What would he say? Is it the truth? She held her breath, eagerly awaiting his reply..


    Nichs, reflecting on how he nearly made a mistake that frightened her, cast his gaze downward and


    calmly replied, ¡°No. It just so happened that I had some business to attend. to here. Luke mentioned


    coming to visit Linda and surprising her, so we came together. Meeting you was a coincidence.¡±


    Unfortunately, Nichs¡¯ answer did not align with what Nancy had been hoping for. Her eyes, which


    had momentarily brightened, quickly dimmed as a wave of bitterness and disappointment washed over


    her. It was a reminder that expectations often led to greater disappointments.


    However, she found herself at a loss-what could she do in this situation? The weight of disappointment


    bore heavily on her chest, creating an unsettling difort. Resolute in her efforts to maintain


    composure, she raised her head and mustered a smile. ¡°Thank you for your honest answer.¡± She


    continued, ¡°It¡¯s reasonable for friends to travel together. I understand.¡± With that, she turned away


    abruptly and left in haste.


    Her departure was driven by fear-fear of inadvertently revealing her disappointment, loneliness, and


    unhappiness if she stayed any longer. Nancy imagined that, at that moment, Nichs would merely


    regard her as a spectacle, a source of amusement. She had overthought a seemingly straightforward


    trip, forgetting that both of them were divorced and moving on separate paths. Inwardly, she chastised


    herself, Nancy, you fool. You¡¯re divorced. What were you expecting?


    After reaching the hotel, Nancy swiftly packed her belongings and headed for the airport. It was only


    upon her arrival at the airport that she phoned Linda, exining, ¡°Linda, I¡¯m. sorry. I¡¯m already at the


    airport, and I n to return home today.¡±


    Linda, surprised by the abrupt change in ns, asked, ¡°What? You¡¯ve only been here for two days.


    Weren¡¯t you supposed to leave tomorrow? I¡¯ll send you off.¡±


    ¡°No thanks.¡± Nancy shook her head, declining Linda¡¯s offer. She continued, ¡°Actually, I know that you


    have a busy schedule on the set, and you took leave specifically for me. I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll be working all


    night after this and¡­¡± Her voice trailed off as she contemted the next point, her tone growing


    noticeably quieter. ¡°I asked him about it, and he denied. it. He said it wasn¡¯t true. He mentioned that it


    was Luke who wanted to give you a surprise. So, Luke didn¡¯t inform you in advance, but he dide


    along with him.¡±


    Linda, upon hearing Nancy¡¯s words, was suddenly filled with regret. She med herself, thinking that if


    she hadn¡¯t mentioned it, Nancy might not have inquired, sparing her from another emotional blow. ¡°I¡¯m


    sorry, Linda. I¡­¡± She tried to exin and console Nancy, but the right words eluded her.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Linda. I know you did it for my own good. How could I me you? I just don¡¯t want to see him


    right now. Once you¡¯ve finished filming and returned, there¡¯s still plenty of time for us to meet up.¡±


    Linda reluctantly hung up the phone. ¡°All right, Nancy. You must take care and stay safe on your way


    back.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry; I will.¡±


    After the call, Linda sighed with sorrow as she left the bedroom.


    Luke, who overheard the conversation, asked, ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°Nichs,¡± Linda muttered through gritted teeth.


    ¡°What did he do to upset you?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s all my fault. If it weren¡¯t for me, Nancy wouldn¡¯t have asked, and she wouldn¡¯t have had to endure


    another emotional blow. I defended him, thinking he came here to pursue Nancy, but in the end, it¡¯s not


    true. He came here on a business trip and happened to run. into her.¡± Linda¡¯s frustration and regret


    grew with each word. ¡°Scoundrel! He infuriates. me.¡± The more she spoke, the angrier she felt.


    Luke was puzzled by the situation. ¡°Nichs happened to¡­ Who told you that?¡±


    ¡°He told Nancy himself!¡±


    He shook his head in disbelief. ¡°It¡¯s impossible. He came here specifically to pursue Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Never mind. I can¡¯t trust any of you anymore.¡±


    ¡°I swear,¡± Luke said solemnly. ¡°Nichs indeed came here specifically to pursue Nancy. It wasn¡¯t a


    coincidence.¡±


    ¡°Never mind.¡± Linda shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s pointless to dwell on these things now. Nancy has already


    returned.¡±


    ¡°She has returned? When did this happen?¡±


    ¡°Just now.¡±


    Luke immediately phoned Nichs, delivering some distressing news. ¡°I regret to inform you that your


    ex-wife has already departed.¡±


    Nichs was taken aback and ill-prepared for the news. ¡°What did you just say?¡± After ending the call,


    he promptly attempted to contact Nancy, only to find her phone switched


    off.


    As Nancy¡¯s ne soared into the sky, she closed her eyes and settled into her seat,


    yearning for some much-needed rest. The two-hour journey passed swiftly, leaving her exhausted upon


    reaching home. She opted for a quick meal of instant noodles before. retiring to bed.


    However, her peaceful respite was abruptly shattered by the sound of the doorbell. ncing at the


    clock, she realized it was already 10.00 P.M., indicating that she had slept. for nearly four hours. The


    incessant chime outside her door persisted, creating at disruptivemotion.


    Anxious about the unexpected disturbance, Nancy pondered who could be at the door. It couldn¡¯t be


    Linda; therefore, the question lingered-who could it be? With her fatigued body, she mustered the


    strength to open the door. As she did so and caught sight of the figure waiting on the other side, she


    was ovee with instant and profound shock.

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    Chapter 156 Let¡¯s Not Be Friends After The Divorce


    Nancy¡¯s mind raced as she couldn¡¯t help but ponder, ¡°Nichs? Is it him? Wasn¡¯t he in Swania? How


    did he return so quickly?¡± Stunned by this unexpected encounter, she had barely uttered a word when


    the door swung open, and Nichs¡¯ tall figure strode inside.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you inform me ande back on your own?¡± His pitch-ck eyes bore into her with a


    puzzled expression.


    The directness of his question took her aback. After a moment, she gazed at him. She responded


    calmly, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, we obtained our divorce certificate a few days ago. We are no longer


    married. I believe I have no obligation to report to you.¡±


    Her words left him momentarily dumbfounded, his mouth agape, lost for words.


    Nancy thought to herself, ¡°That¡¯s right, Nichs. We¡¯re divorced, remember? We don¡¯t have any


    obligations to each other anymore.¡±


    However, Nichs quickly found his words. ¡°You¡¯re right; we are indeed divorced, but does that mean


    we can¡¯t be friends?¡±


    She couldn¡¯t help butugh. In her lifetime, she could be friends with anyone, but the idea of being


    friends with him was simply out of the question. It was often said that one couldn¡¯t be friends with


    someone they truly loved. She had onlye to understand this after the divorce. She looked at him


    and firmly stated, ¡°No.¡±


    Nichs hadn¡¯t anticipated such a response, and he found himself momentarily stunned, prompting


    him to inquire, ¡°Why not?


    ¡°There¡¯s no specific reason. I just believe that even post-divorce, it¡¯s best for us to maintain our


    distance. Mr. Sallow, you and Linhabit different worlds. Yours is one of opulence and grandeur, while I


    lead a simple, ordinary life. I¡¯m not an heiress, nor do Ie from a wealthy family. I simply wish to live


    a modest life. If it weren¡¯t for Grandpa, we might never have crossed paths in the first ce. Now that


    he¡¯s gone, it¡¯s only fitting for us to return to our respective paths.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ eyes darkened as Nancy mentioned Jacob, and he promptly responded, ¡°You¡¯re right.


    Despite our divorce, you are still the person entrusted to me by Grandpa. I should bear responsibility


    for you, shouldn¡¯t I?¡±


    Her smile remained gentle as she replied, ¡°There really is no need, Nichs. Now that we¡¯re divorced,


    let¡¯s part on amicable terms. Moreover, it¡¯s getting ratherte, and it¡¯s not. appropriate for a man and a


    woman to be alone together. I would appreciate it if you could leave soon.¡± Her rejection was decisive,


    and she didn¡¯t hold back.


    Nichs clenched his fist, his gaze fluctuating with a mix of emotions. ¡°Nancy, do you


    truly believe this is necessary?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, please!¡± Nancy¡¯s persistence was unwavering, and her stance remained resolute.


    He knew that pushing the matter further would only strain their rtionship. Het reluctantly rose from


    his seat and, after a resigned sigh, made his exit. Once he walked out, she stood by the door, prepared


    to close it.


    Nichs rested his hands against the closed door, his deep eyes fixed on her. ¡°Nancy, regardless of


    our marital status, you are still a part of the Sallow Family. I will continue to take care of you and be


    responsible for you. Don¡¯t be angry. I¡¯lle to see you again in a few days.¡±


    The door closed with a resounding thud, a physical barrier that separated the two of them. It was only


    at that moment that Nancy pressed her hand to her chest and took a deep breath. She knew that if it


    had been a momentter, she might not have been able to hold herself together.


    The next day, Nancy was preupied with preparations for her new job at the hospital. Evelyn Yancy


    had contacted Nancy, indicating her return to the country the following Monday. This signified the


    beginning of Nancy¡¯s official employment at the hospital. Despite having Evelyn¡¯s rmendation,


    Nancy wanted to ensure she made a strong and positive impression.


    At the Sallow Group.


    Nichs was immersed in a lengthy meeting that hadsted for four grueling hours,mencing at


    8.00A.M. and concluding at noon. When he returned to his office, Lynn. approached him carrying an


    exquisite box.


    Nichs couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of familiarity when he saw the box, so he asked, ¡°What¡¯s in


    there?¡±


    Lynn carefully ced the box on Nichs¡¯ desk and said respectfully, ¡°Mr. Sallow, this is something Ms.


    Nancy wanted me to give you. However, due to your unexpected trip abroad, it was dyed until


    today.¡±


    Nichs opened the box nonchntly, but his face darkened almost instantly upon seeing its contents.


    His expression turned visibly furious, and he asked through gritted teeth, ¡°Are you sure she asked you


    to give this to me?¡±


    Lynn, aware of Nichs¡¯ anger butmitted to honesty, nodded and replied, ¡°Yes, Ms. Nancy wanted


    me to personally deliver these to you. She said she felt guilty.¡±


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    ¡°She mentioned that the rightful owner should have these and that she wanted you to keep them¡­¡±


    Without waiting for thest words to escape Lynn¡¯s mouth, Nichs abruptly left, carrying the box with


    him. He made his way to the underground parking garage and headed straight to Nancy¡¯s location.


    Upon arriving, he rang the doorbell forcefully.


    Nancy had been busy tidying up until noon and hadn¡¯t even had time to prepare a meal. She was


    getting hungry, so she ordered takeout. When she heard the doorbell ring, she didn¡¯t think much of it


    and assumed it was the delivery, so she opened the door. Unexpectedly, she saw him standing at the


    door with a furious expression. Startled by his unannounced arrival, she uttered, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you


    wouldn¡¯te these few days-¡±


    Her words were cut off as Nichs suddenly mmed the box on the table and, with a sense of


    urgency, opened it. ¡°Lynn told me you instructed him to give me these items.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± He clenched his fists, his eyes slightly red as he red at her with anger. ¡°Do you have a


    heart at all? Do you know the value of these things? Do you understand what these


    things symbolize?¡±


    ¡°I understand.¡± Nancy reached out and picked up a ne from inside. She furrowed. her brow and


    said, ¡°Nichs, throughout our two-year marriage, you always gave me gifts for every asion, and


    they were all quite expensive. However, none of those gifts were personally prepared by you; Lynn


    arranged them all. Do you think I desired these types of gifts? Never mind. Discussing this now is


    pointless. I¡¯ve mentioned it before-during our marriage, I never wanted to ept anything from you.


    These jewels are priceless, and I cannot afford any of them. It¡¯s better to return them to their rightful


    owner.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Nichs abruptly picked up the gold bracelet and its matching earrings, cing them in front


    of her. ¡°Even if you put it that way, one was a gift from Grandpa and the other from my Grandma. How


    can you simply give them away like that?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t give them away; I just returned them to their rightful owner.¡±


    Nichs sneered andmented, ¡°Heh¡­ Originally, these were gifts from my grandparents to you. By


    returning them to me, it¡¯s no different from saying you¡¯ve discarded them.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, please don¡¯t make a scene. And besides¡­¡± Nancy lowered her voice. She enunciated each


    word with great seriousness. ¡°Your grandparents may have given me these items, but they also


    bestowed them upon their granddaughter-inw. With our divorce, these two pieces of jewelry no


    longer rightfully belong to me, and I cannot, in good conscience, keep them.¡±

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    ¡°They gave them to you, so they¡¯re yours,¡± Nichs insisted as he tried to hand over the jewelry box to


    Nancy.


    She stood her ground and refused to ept the jewelry. ¡°These things don¡¯t belong to me, so I won¡¯t


    take them,¡± she asserted. Given their divorced status, she felt she had no right to keep these items.


    She also remarked, ¡°If your visit was solely for this purpose, then perhaps it¡¯s best that you leave.¡±


    Nichs clenched his fists in disbelief and uttered with fiery intensity, ¡°Are you telling me to leave?¡±


    In response, Nancy sighed and suddenly burst intoughter, a bitter smile on her face. ¡°I must be a


    glutton for punishment.¡±.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. I shouldn¡¯t have forced you since these things weren¡¯t yours. Many women would dly


    ept gifts from me, and there are plenty who want to be part of the Sallow Family. Why should I insist


    on you?¡± He concluded, ¡°Very well. I¡¯ll give these to them.¡±


    The first person to cross Nancy¡¯s mind was Madelline, and her face instantly drained of color. She had


    to hold onto a nearby couch to prevent herself from copsing. After a moment, she regained her


    composure and addressed Nichs, ¡°You¡¯re right, Mr. Sallow. You have many admirers and women


    eager to be with you. I¡¯m a nobody; there¡¯s no reason to mention me. Besides, you still have your lover


    in your heart. You actually wanted to divorce me back then, didn¡¯t you? The only reason you dragged it


    out was your struggle to get over the hurdles in your heart for fear that you would disappoint


    Grandpa¡¯s. wishes. Well, isn¡¯t this great news that you can go and propose to Madelline? You finally


    can be together.¡±


    He tightened his fists, and his eyes burned with anger. He ground his teeth and asked, ¡°What are you


    trying to say?¡±


    Nancy responded, ¡°Isn¡¯t this what you wanted?¡±


    Given that they were divorced, both were free to chart their courses in life. She understood that she


    had no right to interfere in his choices.


    ¡°Heh¡­¡± Nichs sneered, his expression turning cold. ¡°All right then. Very well, Nancy, since this is


    what you want, I¡¯ll grant your wish


    Nancy began to protest, ¡°When did I say this is what I-¡±


    However, her words were abruptly cut short. The door mmed shut as Nichs swiftly exited,


    disappearing from her sight like a fleeting gust of wind. He left, and his departure was even more


    decisive than she had anticipated.


    Hugging herself tightly, Nancy suddenly felt a cool breeze in the air, and her heart was filled with


    bitterness. She walked aimlessly, not knowing where she wanted to go; she simply wandered without a


    clear purpose.


    She strolled along a lively street, where vibrant lights and pulsating music enveloped her senses. At


    this moment, she felt an unexpected release of pent-up tension, a lightening of her entire being. It was


    as if a maic force drew her forward, guiding her to enter the inviting bar.


    Inside the bar, the noise and music were deafening, and the ce was crowded. This was. unusual for


    her, as she typically found such noisy environments unbearable. She wouldn¡¯t have entered on a


    regr day, but today was different. She needed this ce to unwind, allowing the music to upy her


    thoughtspletely, pushing aside any other concerns.


    Upon finding a seat, a waiter approached Nancy and inquired about her drink preference. Cautious


    about her safety, she refrained from ordering alcohol and instead opted for a non-alcoholic beverage.


    The ¡°drink¡± she received was not only delicious but also artistically presented, entuated by the


    subtle lighting in the bar. She sipped it and finished her first drink rather quickly. Without much thought,


    she ordered another. However, as she reached her third drink, she began to feel that something was


    amiss. Her head grew heavy, and dizziness washed over her. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder, What¡¯s


    going on? I haven¡¯t had any alcohol; I¡¯ve only been drinking a bit of this beverage. Why am I feeling so


    intoxicated?


    Nancy held the cup, her steps swaying as she made her way to the bar and ced it on the counter.


    With a slight frown, she inquired, ¡°Boss, did you serve the wrong drink? I ordered. a non-alcoholic one,


    but I¡¯m feeling dizzy after drinking it. Can you please change it for


    me?¡±


    The boss quickly grasped the situation, noticing that Nancy had yet to finish her drink. This particr


    beverage bore a name that resembled a soft drink, and its taste was deceptively simr, but it packed a


    potent punch. Observing her seemingly well-behaved demeanor, the boss surmised that she was likely


    a first-time visitor, unfamiliar with the establishment, and had identally chosen the wrong drink.


    After receiving the exnation, Nancy nodded in apparent understanding. She retrieved her cup and


    returned to her seat, where her dizziness seemed to intensify. Waves of lightheadedness washed over


    her in quick session.


    She rested her head on the table, hoping to wait until her dizziness subsided, allowing her to stand up.


    She reached for her phone, considering talking to someone. However, she ruled out her friend Linda,


    who was busy filming, and didn¡¯t want to burden her further. Additionally, Linda was in a different city,


    so a conversation wouldn¡¯t be of much help. either.


    She also had two close friends from her school days. One was currently studying abroad, and the other


    was deep into a demanding internship, working long hours every day. She felt hesitant about disturbing


    them in their busy lives.


    Soon, Nancy¡¯s finger paused on the name ¡°Nichs.¡± Given how decisively he had left during the day,


    she surmised he might be on a ne heading to see Madelline.


    Finally, her gaze settled on the name ¡°Christian.¡± Since theirst parting, a substantial amount of time


    had passed. She wondered about the progress of his mission and his safety. Thinking about this, she


    felt a strong urge to reach out to him immediately. Her intoxicated state hindered her from typing a text


    message, so she decided to send him a voice message instead. ¡°Christian. Hey, do you still remember


    me? I¡¯m Nancy. It¡¯s been a while since west spoke. How have you been? Did you return safely? I still


    owe you a cup of coffee! Please let me know once you return safely!¡±


    On the other side, Christian had just disembarked from his flight and was now in a car driven by Dn,


    who hade to pick him up. His phone unexpectedly chimed with a new message, and he initially


    assumed it was from his sister or mother. To his astonishment, it was a message from Nancy.


    Undeniably, Christian was excited, but he made an effort to temper his emotions. What took him by


    surprise was that the message from Nancy was a voice message. Without hesitation, he yed it.


    Although it started with customary greetings, Christian swiftly noticed something different-the tone of


    her voice indicated she might have been drinking.


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    Sitting in the front passenger seat, Dn couldn¡¯t help but express his excitement. ¡°Boss, isn¡¯t that your


    wife¡¯s voice?¡±


    Christian scolded him. ¡°Stop talking nonsense.


    ¡°Boss, don¡¯t be so humble. In my opinion, it¡¯s time for you to settle down. Only when you¡¯re married can


    we have a chance!¡±


    Ignoring Dn¡¯sments, Christian quickly replied, ¡°Where are you?¡±


    As Nancy stared at the few words on her screen, her eyes widened. She had never expected him to


    respond. During their time apart, she had asked about the progress of his mission and whether there


    were any dangers, but there had been no response. She had even started to think that he had


    forgotten about her. Yet, today, he had actually replied.

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    Chapter 158 Nancy In Danger (2)


    Nancy couldn¡¯t help but wonder if Christian had safely returned from his mission. So, she decided to


    send a voice message in response, asking, ¡°Have you returned?¡±


    He promptly replied with a text message, confirming, ¡®Yes. I just got back.


    ¡°That¡¯s great! Wee back.¡±


    Concerned for her well-being due to her slurred voice, he asked, ¡®Do you have someone with you?¡¯


    Still somewhat disoriented, Nancy surveyed her surroundings before responding, ¡°Someone?¡± She


    continued, ¡°Yes. There are many people here, dancing and partying everywhere. I didn¡¯t want to join


    them, so I¡¯m sitting here by myself, sipping on a drink.¡±


    Drink? Christian couldn¡¯t help but focus on the mention of the word ¡°drink.¡± He was aware of the


    deceptive nature of bar beverages, which often packed a stronger punch than their taste might


    suggest. His concern deepened as it became clear that she was significantly intoxicated. Worried for


    her safety, he asked, ¡®Where are you?¡±


    Still in a daze, Nancy attempted to answer, ¡°Me?¡± She nced around the bar and finally mumbled the


    name, ¡°** Bar.¡±


    ¡®All right. Wait for me, and don¡¯t wander off. I¡¯ming to find you..


    With a clear directive, he immediately instructed Dn, ¡°Go to ** Bar.¡±


    ¡°Boss, are you going to find her?¡±


    ¡°What do you think?¡± Christian asked in return


    Dn was speechless.


    His question seemed quite redundant indeed.


    After Nancy put down her phone, she rested her head on the table. The effects of her intoxication were


    taking a toll, making even crawling seem like a challenge. Her disoriented vision made the people in


    front of her appear blurry and unsteady.


    Amidst her dizziness, Nancy¡¯s blurred vision caught sight of several men approaching her, confirming


    her earlier bad feeling. One of the men walked toward her, offering, ¡°Miss, are you alone? You¡¯re drunk.


    We¡¯ll take you home.


    ¡°No. I can go home by myself.¡±


    However, the men¡¯s patience wore thin. One of them seized her hand, while another gripped her


    shoulder and forcefully pulled her to her feet.


    Despite her drunken state, Nancy¡¯s basic instincts remained intact. She reached out and pushed them


    away, crying out, ¡°Go away. Leave me alone.¡±


    Undeterred, the men persisted. ¡°Miss, you¡¯re so pretty. Don¡¯t be shy!¡± Their hands reached out once


    again.


    Fighting back her tears, she struggled to ward them off. ¡°No. Don¡¯t touch me. Go away.¡±


    However, the men who had identified her as their target were persistent and determined. With no one


    around to intervene, they grew increasingly bold and almost resorted to dragging her out.


    As the men closed in on Nancy, their aggressive behavior escted, and her desperate attempts to


    fend them off only intensified her panic. She knew that letting them take her away would result in


    serious trouble, and her instincts kicked in. In her disoriented state, Nancy¡¯s voice trembled as she


    implored them, ¡°Go away¡­ Get lost, all of you.¡± However, her efforts to escape were in vain, and she


    could feel her legs giving way. With a sudden. stumble, she crashed to the unforgiving floor, causing


    intense pain and dizziness.


    The wicked intentions of the approaching men sent shivers down her spine. She clung to herself,


    desperately attempting to retreat, but her back met a table, leaving her almost trapped beneath it.


    Seeing Nancy without an escape route, the men, growing more patient, continued to approach,


    tormenting her.


    ¡°Please, let me go. I¡¯m married; I¡¯m not your target.¡± Her voice quivered with weakness as her entire


    body trembled in fear like a jelly.


    However, the manughed heartily, saying, ¡°Miss, lying isn¡¯t a good habit. You¡¯re so pretty; how could


    you be married?¡±


    Clutching her body in fear, Nancy reiterated, ¡°I really am married; I didn¡¯t lie to you. Please, let me go!¡±


    However, these men were unwavering in their determination and showed signs of impatience as one of


    them eagerly approached, rubbing his hands together.


    As terror engulfed Nancy, her mind went nk, leaving her with only one emotion-fear. The


    approaching man¡¯s face grewrger in her disoriented vision, and instinctively, she reached for


    something on the table without thinking. In a frantic act of self-defense, she swung the object at the


    man.


    A resounding thud filled the air, and the man clutched his head in agony, his face contorted in pain.


    Blood started to trickle from his head, slowly covering his face in at crimson mask.


    As the man wiped the blood from his head, his anger intensified. He scolded Nancy loudly, ¡°How dare


    you strike me! Impressive, you¡¯re tough. I don¡¯t like those who are too timid. I prefer someone with


    spirit.¡±


    Nancy, who had been acting without thinking when she struck the man, now felt a deeper sense of fear


    upon seeing him bleeding.


    His menacing expression and unwavering demeanor continued to terrify her. She still clutched the


    bloodied ashtray in her hand, and the crimson liquid dripped onto her white. dress, creating a stark and


    unsettling contrast.


    She waspletely terrified, and her hand suddenly went limp, causing the ashtray to fall to the


    ground, creating a ttering sound that pierced through the tense air. Each clink of the fallen ashtray


    felt like a blow to her heart, leaving a haunting impact on her.


    In that intense moment, the man crouched down and picked up the fallen ashtray, holding it in one


    hand. With deliberate motions, he wiped off the bloodstains from the edge of the ashtray, an eerie


    calmness contrasting the chaos around them. Then, he extended his hand toward her.


    Nancy, trembling with fear, had backed herself against a wall, realizing she had nowhere. to escape.


    ¡°No¡­ Please¡­ I¡¯m begging you. Let me go,¡± she cried out helplessly, her body shrinking as she


    desperately tried to distance herself from the menacing man. Unfortunately, her efforts were in vain.


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    At this critical juncture, she watched in horror as the man smeared the blood from the ashtray all over


    her face. The sticky and wet sensation spread rapidly across her skin, making her feel nauseous and


    on the verge of vomiting.


    However, the man was unrelenting, gripping her chin with one hand and delivering a stern warning. ¡°Be


    a good girl, and you¡¯ll be morefortable. Otherwise, it will be even more painful.¡± Following these


    words, he wiped his bloodied hand on her white dress right before her eyes, further intensifying her


    helplessness. With determination, he then turned to hispanions and issued a chillingmand,


    ¡°Boys, take her away.¡±


    Nancy was consumed by fear, realizing that mere pleas would be useless in this desperate situation.


    She would rather die than be captured by them. Without hesitation, she seized an opportunity and


    grabbed a knife from the table. Pressing the sharp de against her chin, she mustered the courage to


    speak firmly, ¡°I understand that begging won¡¯t be effective, but if you wish to avoid bloodshed, you


    should release me. I would prefer death. over being taken by you. If you don¡¯t want to cause a fatality,


    please let me go.¡± The knife was incredibly sharp, its gleaming de pressing against her neck as thin


    lines of blood


    began to trickle down.


    As Christian and Dn arrived at the scene, they were immediately filled with apprehension.

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    Chapter 159 Both Arrived To Rescue Nancy


    ¡°Nancy!¡± Christian shouted and immediately rushed over, with Dn closely following behind.


    Upon seeing the arrival of help, the group of men hesitated briefly but maintained their audacious


    attitude. One of them taunted, ¡°Who are you? I advise you not to meddle; this isn¡¯t the time for you to


    y hero.¡±


    ¡°Dn,¡± Christian called out and gave him a meaningful look to convey his intentions.


    ¡°Yes, Boss. You can trust me.¡±


    In just a few minutes, all of the men were sprawled on the ground.


    Nancy remained huddled in her previous spot, paralyzed by fear, clutching herself like a helpless,


    frightened rabbit. Her vulnerability tugged at the heartstrings of those who witnessed her distress.


    As Christian looked at her, a sharp pang pierced his heart. Nancy was trembling, tears streaming down


    her face as she continued to cower. Determined tofort her, he approached and extended a hand to


    help her up.


    Suddenly, she trembled violently, desperately attempting to retreat. Her eyes remained shut,


    overwhelmed by paralyzing fear.


    He swiftly understood her reaction-she had undoubtedly been traumatized by the recent events. With


    great sensitivity, he kneeled down and began to speak gently, ¡°Nancy, open your eyes and look. I am


    Christian. Those men are gone. I¡¯m here to rescue you.¡±


    Christian? Is it him? But how could he be here? Nancy pondered, disbelief etched across her face.


    Sensing her hesitation, Christian continued his earnest exnation, ¡°It¡¯s me, Christian. But don¡¯t just


    take my word for it; open your eyes.¡±


    She cautiously opened her eyes, starting with a narrow slit. As she confirmed the person in front of her,


    her eyes widened. In no time, they were wide open, their rity resembling freshly lifted jewels from the


    water.


    Christian, noticing her silence, became concerned and called out, ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    Just as he had uttered her name, tears welled up in Nancy¡¯s eyes without warning. cascading down her


    cheeks one after the other, Boohoo,¡± she cried out in a mix of relief and fear, her sobs loud and


    unrestrained. ¡°I¡¯m so scared. I¡¯m scared to death. You finally came to save me.¡± She reached out and


    embraced Christian, burying herself in his arms,


    her small hands clinging to him as if afraid he might disappear. ¡°They were so scary. I was so scared.


    Thank you foring to rescue me! Christian, thank you. Why does it seem. like I always run into you


    when I¡¯m in trouble? Did I save you in a past life or something?¡± Her emotions surged, and crying


    became a cathartic release for her fear and the haunting. images of the recent encounter.


    ¡°Okay. Don¡¯t think about it anymore. I¡¯ll take you back,¡± Christian reassured her, lifting her


    to her feet.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    However, just as they were about to leave together, Nichs¡¯ figure suddenly appeared before them,


    his eyes zing with anger. He clenched his fists, his fury so intense that he yearned to deliver a punch


    to Christian¡¯s face. Inwardly, he couldn¡¯t help but think, What a pleasant surprise! Is this the reason she


    refused Grandpa¡¯s bracelet?


    ¡°So, this is why you came to the bar and messaged me. You wanted me toe here in person to


    watch?¡± Nichs¡¯ words hissed through clenched teeth, brimming with immense anger. Half an hour


    ago, he had received a WhatsApp message from Nancy, a brief sentence: ¡°I¡¯m at¡­ the bar.¡± At the


    time, he was in a meeting, so he had the voice message transcribed to text. It left him puzzled, but a


    lingering doubt gnawed at his heart. So, he decided to y the voice message to listen.


    As he discovered that she had sent the message while intoxicated, he became extremely worried. He


    feared for her safety and how she would get back home. Without waiting for the meeting to begin, he


    drove straight to the bar.


    Unexpectedly, Nichs witnessed Christian holding Nancy in his arms, and he quickly surmised that


    this must have been her intention behind the message she had sent.


    ¡°Nancy, how could you?¡± Nichs stared at her with eyes burning like fire, his words. dripping with


    anger. What he didn¡¯t want to admit even more was the intense jealousy and envy that had consumed


    him at that moment. He was almost driven to madness. Without uttering a word, he went straight to


    Nancy and forcibly separated her from Christian¡¯s grasp.


    ¡°No. I don¡¯t¡­¡±


    ¡°Nichs, let go of me. Let go¡­¡± Nancy didn¡¯t want to go back with him. She resisted vehemently and


    had no desire to see him at that moment. She was also puzzled about how he had arrived there,


    thinking, Wasn¡¯t he on a ne on his way to find Madelline? Why did hee here after leaving? ¡°Let


    me go.¡±


    Nichs didn¡¯t heed her plea and carried her away despite her resistance.


    As the two figures vanished into the noisy crowd, Dn hesitantly voiced his concern,


    ¡°Boss, why? You were the one who saved her first. Why does he get to take her away?¡±


    Christian, feeling a bitter taste in his heart, questioned himself, Why? Because Nichs is her


    husband, and I am just a regr friend. Perhaps this is the only reason. He reassured Dn, ¡°You¡¯ll


    understand in the future.¡±


    After cing Nancy in the passenger seat, Nichs took the driver¡¯s seat. He ensured the car was


    securely locked to prevent any chance of her escape.


    In her current state, escape was beyond her capabilities. She had managed to sober up momentarily


    due to fear. As the car began to move and the silence of the journey. enveloped her, the influence of


    alcohol returned, and she started feeling woozy again.


    When they arrived home, Nancy was still intoxicated, but one thing remained unchanged -her


    resistance to Nichs getting too close.


    On the way, Nichs received a call from Lynn, who provided a detailed ount of Nancy¡¯s ordeal at


    the bar. Learning that she had been surrounded by several men, Nichs felt an overwhelming urge to


    protect her. He immediately instructed Lynn to deal with those men thoroughly.


    Lynn responded, ¡°The police have already been called, and those men are currently in custody.¡±


    ¡°In that case, make sure they face the harshest penalties possible,¡± Nichs demanded angrily.


    He carried Nancy back home, and as he detected the unmistakable scent of alcohol on her, he decided


    to ce her in the bathtub and turned on the hot water. His anger welled up as he thought about herN?velDrama.Org (C) content.


    going to a bar alone to drink and almost encountering danger. ¡°Nancy, have you ever thought about


    what would happen if you were in danger?¡±


    Nancy, still inebriated, seemed drowsy as she listened to him reprimanding her. Abruptly, she emerged


    from the bathtub, her chin perched on the edge as she blinked with a pitiful expression and uttered,


    ¡°Danger? However, to me¡­¡± Chuckling in her intoxicated state, she gestured towards Nichs with her


    delicate, pale fingers and continued, ¡°You are my greatest peril. Are you not aware?¡±

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    Chapter 160 I Loved My Husband For Ten Years


    ¡°Nichs, do you know? I can¡¯t stand you. I hate you so much. You¡¯re like a block of wood, a fool.¡± As


    Nancy spoke, she gently poked Nichs¡¯ chest. Despite being clearly. intoxicated, her beauty


    remained undiminished. The steam from the bathroom enhanced her allure, with flushed cheeks and


    cherry-red lips making her even more enchanting.


    However, he stood still, allowing her yful pokes to continue without flinching.


    Nancy poked him a few times before pausing, then poked him again as if a thought crossed her mind.


    With a tipsy grin, she asked, ¡°You seem to have changed into an entirely different person. Why didn¡¯t


    you dodge?¡±


    ¡°Why should I dodge?¡± Nichs responded.


    She blinked her drowsy, mischievous eyes, and as if inspired, she smiled coyly. Suddenly, she scooped


    up water from the bathtub and sshed it onto the man.


    Nichs was caught off guard, and by the time he realized what was happening, Nancy had already


    doused him with water several times. With his hair soaked and water droplets cascading down, she


    couldn¡¯t help but giggle. ¡°Not dodging will make you end up wet!¡±


    It had been a while since he had seen her so genuinely happy. At that moment, he felt his heart


    melting. Still, he didn¡¯t retreat but walked forward, reaching his long, fair arms out. to ruffle her hair,


    asking affectionately, ¡°Did you have fun sshing water on me?¡±


    Nancy nodded, still smiling drowsily. ¡°It was fun.¡± As she spoke, she suddenly got up from the bathtub


    and poked Nichs¡¯ chest again, using him disgruntledly, ¡°Did you know? You used to be a refined


    gentleman when I first met you. It¡¯s like you were a flower on a high peak, making people hesitant to


    approach. But now¡­¡± She poked him harder, adding, ¡°Look at yourself. You¡¯ve be down and out,


    which makes you an ordinary person like me.¡± She continued, ¡°Let me tell you something. I don¡¯t like


    you acting this way. It¡¯s like we¡¯re from different worlds. When we got married, it felt like no one was


    happy for me besides Grandpa, especially your friends. They thought I married you to climb up the


    socialdder and that I was after wealth and status.


    ¡°What do you think?¡± he asked with a raised brow.


    Tilting her head and pondering, Nancy replied, ¡°I think they were right! It¡¯s true. I was too dreamy,


    always imagining myself as a princess, waiting for a prince toe and rescue. me. But in reality, I


    didn¡¯t even have a knight. They were right; we are from two different. worlds. Our worlds finally


    separated after so much difficulty, and our connection was cut off. But why didn¡¯t you stay away? Why


    must you return to disturb my life? Why did youe back and stir up my emotions?¡± The more she


    spoke, the sadder and more painful she felt. Tears started streaming down her face, and she wanted to


    wipe them away but found herself wearing a short-sleeved shirt. Therefore, she didn¡¯t have a sleeve to


    wipe her


    tears with. At that instant, her gaze fell onto Nichs¡¯ shirt. ¡°Come closer!¡± she urged him.


    ¡°What do you want?¡± he rebuked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you tell me to stay away earlier?¡± Although he said that, his


    body had already taken a step forward, bringing him very close to her.


    Nancy hooked her fingers. ¡°You¡¯re too far. Come closer.¡±


    Nichs moved closer again and was now right beside the bathtub.


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    Without thinking much about it, she pulled his shirt and started wiping away her tears.


    Immediately, his expression fell. He was wondering why she asked him toe closer. Who would


    have thought it was to use his shirt to wipe away her tears?


    ¡°Nancy!¡± He yelled.


    Nancy hurriedly raised her head, looking at Nichs with pitiful eyes. ¡°Who told you to bring me home?


    You have to take responsibility for your actions.¡±


    ¡°How do you want me to take responsibility for this?¡± he asked, his eyes gradually turning dark.


    Grabbing the shower head, she started spraying him. His shirt was instantly wet as water flowed down


    his body like a stream.


    Satisfied, she said, ¡°Of course, you must be responsible for making me happy.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re bing more and more mischievous.¡± While criticizing her, Nichs ran his fingers through


    his hair, but his tone was filled with undeniable indulgence.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. I am mischievous. I also have a secret to tell you.¡± Nancy suddenly ced her hand


    beside her lips as she spoke mysteriously.


    ¡°What¡¯s the secret?¡±


    ¡°I used to fake my personality.¡± She stated, ¡°Actually, I¡¯m not well-behaved or obedient. I used to be


    mean, so you¡¯ve been fooled.¡± As she spoke, she deliberately ced both hands. beside her lips and


    put on a fierce expression. Then, she suddenly parted her lips and revealed her teeth to make a


    menacing face. But when she saw his calm expression that seemed like he wasn¡¯t surprised, she was


    slightly disappointed and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you surprised by that?¡±


    Nichs ignored her. If he had any doubts about Nancy¡¯s sobriety or whether she was simply putting


    on an act, those uncertainties had now evaporated. It was abundantly clear that she was indeed


    inebriated. This was evident in the way she engaged in ceaseless chatter, babbling like a child yet


    exuding a certain charm and adorability that was hard to


    ignore.


    ¡°Geez, weez, Nichs, you¡¯re not adorable at all. This is no fun.¡± She pouted her lips in dissatisfaction.


    ¡°How about I tell you a joke? Why did the chicken cross the road? It¡¯s because it wanted to get to the


    other side!¡±


    But the man stood there and didn¡¯t smile.


    Dissatisfied, Nancy refused to admit defeat. ¡°Isn¡¯t that funny? Let me think. I¡¯ll tell you another one.


    Three tomatoes are walking down the street. Papa Tomato, Mama Tomato, and Baby Tomato. Baby


    Tomato starts falling behind, and Papa Tomato gets really angry, so he goes back and squishes Baby


    Tomato, saying, ¡®Ketchup.¡¯ Hahahaha. Ketchup, got it?¡±


    After delivering her joke, she erupted intoughter, but Nichs maintained his indifference, his face


    frozen in the same impassive expression as before. There was no trace of a smile; his countenance


    remained as rigid and emotionless as ever.


    At that moment, she was finally angry. She got up and ced her hands on his face without hesitation,


    forcing him to smile.


    With that, Nichs finally revealed a bitter smile. But his smile seemed worse than crying.


    Nancy also found it awful, so she withdrew her hand and returned to the bathroom, leaning her head


    against the bathtub.


    This time, as she cast a nce at him, her gaze abruptly became serious. ¡°Would to hear another joke


    from me? This one isn¡¯t something I found on the inte, but rather one I came up with myself. I


    assure you it¡¯s hrious, and it will definitely make youugh.¡±


    you like


    With her eyshes trembling, Nancy closed her eyes and spoke softly, ¡°I once foolishly loved a man for


    ten years. We used to be inseparable. He was my husband, yet he acted as if he knew nothing. It was


    as if he had amnesia. What do you think of that? Isn¡¯t it a


    massive joke?¡±


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    Nancy¡¯s words hung in the air, and the bathroom fell eerily silent, with even the trickling water audibly


    clear. However, as seconds turned into minutes, her wait for a response yielded nothing. When she


    finally opened her eyes and realized that Nichs had left, a bitter smile crossed her face. It seemed


    her joke had fallen t. ¡°You¡¯ve failed, Nancy, she thought. He didn¡¯t even want to listen.


    When he returned to the bathroom, he saw her leaning on the edge of the bathtub with her arms


    hanging down, smiling seductively.


    Seeing him enter, she sluggishly gazed at him, her eyes gradually bing alluring. ¡°It seems like


    you. truly have no interest in my jokes. Fine, I won¡¯t tell you anymore.¡±


    Nichs set down Nancy¡¯s pajamas and suddenly spoke up. ¡°Take a shower. I¡¯ll wait outside.¡±


    Without replying, she leaned against the bathtub, smiling. ¡°Nichs, are you an idiot? I¡¯m drunk and


    can¡¯t even stand. How am I going to take a shower? I want you to help me. Once she finished, the air


    suddenly fell silent.


    He looked at her in disbelief. ¡°What did you say?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine if you don¡¯t want to.¡± Nancy pouted.


    At that moment, Nichs looked at her, gulping. Of course, he was willing to do that, but he didn¡¯t want


    to take advantage of her.


    ¡°Forget it. You can leave!¡± She pointed at the door.


    Suddenly, his words slipped out. ¡°I¡¯m willing to help.¡±


    However, sheughed it off. ¡°But now I don¡¯t want to anymore.¡± She just felt like teasing him, using it as


    a way to momentarily lighten her mood, given how down she was feeling. It was her way of finding a


    little sce in the moment.


    Once the door closed, Nancy sat inside the bathtub. She suddenly covered her eyes with both hands


    and lowered herself deep into the water. Feeling her whole body floating in the water, she actually felt


    more rxed than ever. It seemed like she wasn¡¯t that exhausted anymore. After finishing her shower,


    she put on her pajamas and headed out.


    Seeing her flushed cheeks, Nichs thought she was still heavily drunk and felt slightly worried. But


    she dodged his hand just as he reached out. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Your turn to take a shower.¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    When Nichs exited the bathroom after his shower, the lights in the room had been turned off. He felt


    empty and somewhat flustered. At that moment, he was suddenly afraid that Nancy might have left.


    That feeling remained until he saw the wall and the deskmps were still on. When he saw her curled


    up on the couch, covered with a nket, he felt relieved. However, his expression darkened a little


    when he approached her.


    She had one hand on the couch while holding a wine ss in her other hand. The ss was filled with.


    red wine, and the bottle on the table was a third empty.


    ¡°Why are you drinking again?¡± Nichs frowned.


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    ¡°I can¡¯t sleep, so I¡¯m drinking to help me sleep better.¡± As she spoke, Nancy smiled seductively. ¡°Can


    you sleep? Why don¡¯t you have a ss, too? It¡¯s not fun drinking alone.¡±


    ¡°Stop drinking. You¡¯ve had enough for today.¡±


    Once Nichs spoke, he reached for her ss, but she naturally wouldn¡¯t give it to him that easily. She


    dodged to the side with the red wine ss still steadily in her hand.


    At that moment, he went behind her and grabbed the ss in her hand, ordering, ¡°Put it down. You


    should stop drinking.


    But she refused, so she gripped tightly onto the ss,


    He frowned deeply while her expression contorted, signaling her displeasure.


    After a moment of silence, Nichs finally spoke up, but his tone was no longer as gentle as before but


    had turned very stern. ¡°How can a woman drink all day? Nancy, have you be so degraded after


    our divorce?¡± He was angry when he saw her drinking wine and said some harsh words in his anger. In


    fact, he immediately regretted his words after saying them. Unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t take them back,


    could he?


    ¡°Degraded?¡± Nancy repeated the word and thought about it carefully. Suddenly, she smiled. ¡°So, this is


    how you see me. Yes, Nichs. I¡¯m not only ordinary but can also be degraded, so we are not the


    same kind of people. You¡¯re all high and noble, so the more you should stay away from me. Why did


    you bring me home?¡±


    ¡°So?¡± He raised his brow in dissatisfaction as he looked at her. ¡°I watched Christian almost bring you


    home, Nancy. Or was that what you expected? Has my appearance disrupted your ns and ruined


    your chance with your admirer?¡± Once he finished, he sneered.


    Meanwhile, Nancy smiled as well, but her smile seemed bitter and wry. But she decided not to say


    anything because she had repeatedly denied it several times, yet he never believed her. Since that was


    the case, she saw no need to exin things. ¡°You¡¯re right. So, what if I n to go home with him? Who


    are you to meddle in my business? I told you before that you should leave me alone. Your nobility is too


    much for my ordinary world.¡±


    Nichs scoffed. ¡°Your world doesn¡¯t ept me, but it can ept Christian? Nancy, I have to warn


    you. Do you honestly think he is just an ordinary cop?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± She looked at him.


    But he didn¡¯t speak again.


    Therefore, Nancy pursed her lips. ¡°That has nothing to do with you. We¡¯re divorced, after all.¡±


    ¡°Even so, I can still look after you,¡± Nichs demanded.


    ¡°On what basis?¡± Of course, she was displeased by that. She had never seen him so concerned for her


    when they were still married, yet now he restricted her every move after they divorced. How could such


    a rule exist?


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    tongue, but she quickly caught herself and retracted it


    However, Nichs perosted, grabbing her hand and approaching her wep by step. He urged be ¡°Crazy


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    Chapter 162 First Day At Work


    Nancy shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s nothing!¡± Some things had been repeated twice, and she didn¡¯t have the


    courage to say it a third time. ¡°Since I¡¯m your younger sister, I should y my part, and you should fulfill


    your duty as the older brother.¡± Afterward, she quickly closed the door and left.


    The rush of emotions,bined with the cold night air, sobered her up considerably. Initially, she had


    thought of leaving but gave up when she opened the door and saw the pitch-ck darkness outside,


    shivering from the cold while wearing only her pajamas. After hesitating for a moment, she turned


    around and entered the guest room. Perhaps due to the alcohol, she felt warm under the covers, and


    drowsiness soon overcame her.


    The next day, Nancy¡¯s rm rang early in the morning. She didn¡¯t stay in bed and immediately got up


    after the rm went off. Fortunately, she had too many clothes and hadn¡¯t brought all of them with her


    when she moved, so there were still plenty of clothes she could wear. When she came downstairs after


    washing up, she saw Nichs was already there and had prepared breakfast. ¡°Come over and eat with


    me.¡±


    Although Nichs had gotten on Nancy¡¯s nerves the previous night, he was still worried that she might


    wake up with a headache or an upset stomach from the alcohol. Therefore, he woke up early and


    made her breakfast.


    She checked the time and then looked at the spread of food on the table. She couldn¡¯t help but feel


    tempted. However, she still held onto her pride. ¡°No, thank you. Today is my first day of work, and I¡¯m


    about to bete.¡±


    Seeing her walking away, he called out to her, ¡°It¡¯s deste out here. Are you sure you can get a cab?


    Sit down and have breakfast. I¡¯ll send you to work after you¡¯re finished.¡±


    Nancy had no choice but to admit that Nichs had her cornered. It was indeed difficult to hail a cab


    out here. While it was possible to get one, she would certainly bete by the time it arrived. ¡°Are you


    sure you¡¯ll take me to the hospital?¡± she asked, unsure.


    ¡°Do I look like I¡¯m lying?¡±


    She stopped talking and began eating her breakfast. The food was just the right temperature. The


    oatmeal, in particr, was prepared perfectly, with the texture she liked. It warmed her belly as she ate


    it. Once she was done, she thanked him sincerely, and they left in his car.


    The journey took about half an hour, which passed quickly. Upon arriving, Nancy took out her phone.


    and transferred some money to Nichs. ¡°Thank you. I don¡¯t want to owe you anything.¡±


    He looked at the cash he received and was quite exasperated. That woman treated him like a


    chauffeur.


    Once at the hospital, Nancy first went to the HR department to report for work, and then she went to


    find her mentor, who happened to be Evelyn.


    When she saw Evelyn, she felt that the other person seemed particrly warm and familiar. Evelyn¡¯s


    full name was Evelyn Yancy, a rare talent in the field of cardiac surgery and a leading expert in


    cardiology. As a woman, achieving the rank of professor in cardiology at her age and being able to


    stand out among a crowd of male doctors was truly remarkable. Therefore, Nancy had a sincere


    admiration for her.


    She remembered during her studies, her professor had shared some stories about Evelyn. He


    mentioned Evelyn was a medical fanatic and would stay away from home for months on end just to


    finish her research.


    At the tine, Nancy didn¡¯t fully understand his words, so she went back and did some research of her


    own. Just reading the Wikipedia page about Evelyn was enough to leave Nancy in awe, not to mention


    the depth of the content. At that moment, she quietly harbored a small wish-to be Evelyn¡¯s


    mentee and work under her someday. She never thought it would actuallye true.


    When Nancy entered her mentor¡¯s office, Evelyn was in the middle of reprimanding someone. Her


    voice resonated with authority, and her demeanor was notably stern. This stark contrast was a far cry


    from the Evelyn that Nancy had encountered during the dinner with her ssmates, leaving Nancy


    taken aback.


    She stood at the door, hesitating to interrupt, and patiently waited for Evelyn toplete her task


    before entering the room. As Nancy finally stepped inside, a surreal feeling washed over her, filling her


    with disbelief and momentarily leaving her in a daze as she gazed into space.


    Evelyn spoke up first. ¡°Did I scare you?¡±


    Nancy immediately shook her head, then asked, ¡°No, it¡¯s just that I¡¯m not sure how to address you.


    Should I call you Mrs. Moore or follow everyone else and call you Professor Yancy?¡±


    Evelyn smiled and shook her head kindly. ¡°Both are wrong?¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Nancy was instantly flustered.


    ¡°In the hospital, you can call me Dr. Yancy, just like everyone else. In private, you can call me Mrs.


    Moore.


    ¡°Sure, Dr. Yancy. I came to report for work today.¡±


    Evelyn nodded in satisfaction and then asked, ¡°Were you startled by hearing me scold someone on


    your first day?¡±


    ¡°Nope.¡± Nancy quickly shook her head.


    ¡°Since you happened to witness it, I¡¯ll give you a bit of a warning. I¡¯ll do my best to take care of you


    guys off work, but I¡¯m known for being strict at work. I won¡¯t tolerate any sloppiness. Mistakes are


    allowed, but try to avoid them. Repeating the same mistake or tant negligence is absolutely.


    uneptable. Also, your attitude in this industry is crucial. Take your time to understand these things.¡±


    After reporting to her mentor, Nancy returned to the HR department.


    The HR department had arranged an orientation for new employees, mainly introducing them to the


    hospital and the various rules and regtions they were expected to follow..


    The morning passed quickly, and the orientation was rtively easygoing. At noon, Nancy went to the


    cafeteria and had just joined the line when there was suddenly a burst of cheers from inside the


    cafeteria.


    Following that, she saw everyone looking at her with a smile. The younger female doctors and nurses,


    in particr, were beaming and had radiant smiles. Even Nancy, a woman, couldn¡¯t resist their smiles.


    She was puzzled. Such a warm reception couldn¡¯t possibly be for a new employee like her. So, why


    were they beaming?


    Finally, after getting her lunch, Nancy found a random seat and sat down. Immediately, Toni Bailey


    eagerly sat down beside her.


    Toni was Nancy¡¯s colleague who had started work at the same time as her and was also in the same


    department. They had gone through the morning¡¯s orientation together, so they were already quite.


    familiar with each other.


    ¡°Hey, Nancy, did you see that just now?¡± Toni asked excitedly.


    ¡°See what?¡± Nancy couldn¡¯t make sense of it.


    ¡°Mr. Jadin!¡± Toni didn¡¯t even touch her food as she spoke excitedly and sternly.


    Upon hearing the name, she was momentarily stunned, and then her face disyed a look of disbelief.


    ¡°Jaded? Is that someone¡¯s name?¡±


    ¡°More or less. That¡¯s what everyone calls him.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Nancy was shocked once again. She blinked her eyes, unable to believe what she had just


    heard. ¡°Are you certain that person¡¯s name is Jaded? The word that means overworked or worn out?


    Did someone randomly give him that name? It sounds awkward somehow.¡±


    After Nancy finished speaking. Toni was the one left in a state of shock. She had just taken a bite of her


    food but was so taken aback by Nancy¡¯s words that she ended up swallowing it whole, choking in the


    process.


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    Toni reached for her cup and was about to take a sip of water when suddenly, a strikingly handsome.


    and gentle-looking man sat diagonally across from her, two seats away from Nancy.


    Gazing at the familiar and captivating face, Toni was instantly speechless and stammered, ¡°M-Mr.


    Jadin, h-hello!¡±


    Nancy overheard and turned to her side, gathering the courage to greet him. ¡°Mr. Jaded, hello!¡±

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    Chapter 163 Picking Up Nancy From Work


    During lunch, Nancy and Toni sat across from each other, eating in silence. It wasn¡¯t until Julian Jadin


    left that Toni finally felt relieved and let out a sigh.


    Then, she started talking excitedly. ¡°Nancy, you scared me earlier. Mr. Jadin, whose full name is Julian


    Jadin, is the youngest deputy director of our hospital, so everyone calls him Mr. Jadin.¡±


    Nancy fell silent. It was only now that she realized she had misheard Toni¡¯s words and misunderstood.


    them. Suddenly, something else came to her mind, and she widened her eyes, asking, ¡°So, you¡¯re


    saying that the person sitting next to us just now was Mr. Jadin?¡±


    Toni nodded silently. ¡°Yes.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s eyes widened as she instantly felt uneasy.


    ¡°Not only that, Mr. Jadin was standing behind you the whole time. Otherwise, do you think those female


    nurses and doctors would be smiling at you so warmly?


    ¡°I¡¯m in trouble,¡± Nancymented. She had managed to offend an important person on her first day of


    work. Now, she could only hope that Julian hadn¡¯t heard what she said earlier. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t


    be able to make up for it, even if she tried.


    Toniforted her while biting her straw, ¡°He probably, maybe, perhaps¡­ didn¡¯t hear you. After all,


    one would interpret things that way.¡±


    After finishing their meal, Toni immediately pulled Nancy. ¡°Let it go. Come on, I¡¯ll treat you to some hot


    chocte. We¡¯re going to get busy in the next few days, so let¡¯s take it easy for now.¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡±


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    While waiting in line to buy her hot chocte, Nancy suddenly remembered that she owed Christian a


    cup of coffee for saving her yesterday. So, she took out her phone and sent him a text on WhatsApp,


    ¡®Are you free today? I¡¯ll treat you to coffee.


    It wasn¡¯t until the afternoon training was about to end that sh training just now,¡¯ he replied.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll treat you another day if you¡¯re busy today!¡±


    received his reply. ¡®Sorry, I was in


    He immediately replied, I¡¯m free now. Where are you? I¡¯lle to you!


    She sent him the address of the hospital.


    Half an hourter, he arrived just as she had finished her training.


    Half an hour earlier, at Sallow Group.


    When the rm clock on the table rang, Nichs prepared to shut down hisputer and leave.


    Lynn asked with wide eyes, ¡°Mr. Sallow, are you leaving work?¡±


    ¡°Why? Do I need to report to you?¡±


    Lynn immediately shook his head. ¡°No¡­ Of course not.¡±


    He was just curious why Nichs was leaving work so early today. That man had been a workaholic


    lately, so what happened today that made him leave work early?


    Arriving at the hospital, Nichs parked his car outside.


    The hospital had arge entrance, and besides the main entrance, there were also two small doors on


    both sides.


    After parking his car, he walked in through the small door on the left. Just as he was about to reach the


    entrance, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure. Nancy? Does she know I¡¯ming and deliberately


    came to pick me up?


    Nichs¡¯ heart raced. He lowered his head and carefully examined his attire. After confirming that


    everything was in order, he raised his head and cleared his throat. However, just as he was about to


    speak, he saw Nancy waving to someone through the other small door, smiling sweetly. In the next


    moment, he saw a familiar figure walking toward her from the right side¡¯s small entrance. He couldn¡¯t


    help but wonder, Christian Zayn? Why is he here?


    He squinted his eyes, staring intently at Christian. Then, Nichs watched as the two left together, side


    by side, right in front of him, heading into the hospital.


    There was a coffee shop inside the hospital. While it wasn¡¯t veryrge, the decoration was still quite


    nice, and most importantly, the coffee here was said to be delicious.


    Once they arrived at the shop, Nancy immediately ordered their coffee. Since it was already the end of


    the workday, the shop wasn¡¯t very crowded, so she received the coffee shortly after cing her order.


    While handing Christian the coffee, she apologized, saying, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Since I was supposed to treat


    you, I should havee to find you instead. But in the end, you came all the way here to find me.¡±


    ¡°No worries. This ce isn¡¯t far from where I work, so it¡¯s quite convenient for me toe here.¡±


    While drinking coffee, he asked, ¡°Why are you here in the hospital? Is it because you haven¡¯t fully


    recovered yet?¡±


    Herplexion didn¡¯t look as good as before, and she seemed a bit pale.


    Nancy shook her head. ¡°No, I¡¯m much better now. Today is my first day working here.¡±


    Upon hearing that, Christian was quite surprised. For a moment, a hint of astonishment shed in his


    deep eyes. ¡°Excuse me for not knowing. We¡¯ve known each other for so long, yet I had no idea you


    were


    a medical student.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not your fault. I never mentioned it, either. Besides, I was still in school at the time, so you probably


    just naturally assumed I was just a student.¡±


    They chatted for a while longer.


    Suddenly, a strong scent of perfume wafted from the front. The next moment, a heavily made-up.


    woman walked past them in her high heels, spritzing perfume. Then, she sat at a table in front of them.


    It was obvious that she took good care of herself because although she was already in herter years,


    she still looked charming. Immediately after, a tall and elegant man followed her to the table.


    When the man sat down, Nancy immediately felt awkward. The man was none other than Julian, whom


    she had just talked about at noon. What¡¯s more, their seats were directly facing each other, and she


    could clearly see his face from her table.


    Seeing her biting the straw several times and looking so uneasy. Christian asked with concern, ¡°What¡¯s


    wrong?¡±


    ¡°Our hospital¡¯s director just came in, and he¡¯s sitting right across from me. I¡¯m thinking about whether or


    not to go over and greet him,¡± Nancy said truthfully.


    After considering for a moment, Christian gave his suggestion. ¡°Today is your first day at work. If he


    recognizes you and remembers you, then it¡¯s a good idea to say hello. But it won¡¯t make much of a


    difference if he doesn¡¯t remember you at all.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve met before, so I should greet him.¡±


    After finishing her coffee, Nancy nervously bit her straw to alleviate her anxiety and stress. Taking a


    deep breath, she gathered the courage to approach Julian and stopped in front of him, offering a smile


    as she greeted, ¡°Hello, Mr. Jadin!¡±


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    However, the atmosphere seemed to instantly be silent.


    Nancy thought, It seems that Mr. Jadin doesn¡¯t remember me. Should I be d? Does that mean he


    didn¡¯t hear anything I said this afternoon? With this thought, she suddenly felt less embarrassed and


    even somewhat pleased.


    ¡°Mhmm!¡± Julian simply nodded as if it were nothing unusual..


    Upon receiving a response, Nancy considered turning around and leaving immediately.


    Suddenly, the woman standing beside Julian spoke up. ¡°Please wait a moment.¡±

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    Nancy turned around, forcing a smile as she asked, ¡°Is there anything else you need, ma¡¯am?¡±


    ¡°I noticed that you looked familiar. What¡¯s your name?¡± the woman asked in an elegant tone.


    ¡°Mom?¡± Julian spoke up, sounding a bit impatient.


    The woman shot him a sharp look, and he immediately fell silent, refraining from saying anything


    else.


    ¡°My name is Nancy Cohen, ma¡¯am.¡±


    What a coincidence. The woman¡¯s eyes instantly lit up with excitement. However, she still made an


    effort to contain herself, patiently asking, ¡°Could you please tell me how to spell your name?¡±


    ¡°Nancy, N-A-N-C-Y. Cohen, C-O-H-E-N.¡±


    It matches perfectly. It seems like she is indeed that child. Well, this is quite fortunate, and it didn¡¯t take


    much effort at all. The woman was somewhat excited but managed to suppress it.


    Once Nancy left, the woman immediately turned to Julian. ¡°This youngdy looks good. She¡¯s also


    from your hospital, so you should put in some effort.¡±


    ¡°Mom, do you hear yourself? We don¡¯t even know each other.¡±


    The woman gave him a disdainful look. ¡°Don¡¯t you know each other now? She just mentioned that her


    name is Nancy, and she is a new employee at your hospital. You¡¯re the director. Pursuing an employee


    should be easy for you. It will be effortless.¡±


    Julian was growing annoyed. ¡°This discussion ends here. You¡¯re going crazy thinking about having a


    daughter-inw.¡±


    Still, the woman stubbornly argued, ¡°No, I¡¯ve decided I want Nancy to be my daughter-inw. I won¡¯t


    ept anyone else.¡±


    Julian was left speechless. After a heated argument, he ended up leaving first, leaving the woman


    sitting


    alone.


    She looked towards Nancy¡¯s direction and took out her phone to snap a photo, then sent it to someone.


    After that, she made a call. ¡°I¡¯ve found the girl. Compare the picture and see if it¡¯s her. Also, find out


    who the man next to her is. Investigate both of them for me. Remember, be quick. This is very


    important; we can¡¯t afford any dys.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Madam.¡±


    Outside the hospital, Nichs hadn¡¯t left. He had been waiting since Nancy and Christian had entered.


    the building. As minutes passed, Nichs couldn¡¯t help but nce at his watch, growing increasingly


    restless. He wondered, What are they doing? They¡¯ve been there for so long and still haven¡¯te out.


    After waiting for about half an hour, he couldn¡¯t take it anymore. He had run out of patience and strode


    inside, but just as he reached the hospital entrance, he saw Nancy and Christian walking towards


    him. They seemed to be chatting andughing about something. Nichs¡¯ difort grew as he


    watched them.


    Seeing that they were about to reach the entrance, he quickly went out again. Once they reached the


    entrance, Nichs retrieved his phone to call Nancy. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s me.¡±


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    ¡°I know. Do you need something?¡± Her voice was very calm.


    He was not one to back down, so he immediately said in a haughty tone, ¡°Not really. I just happened to


    be at the hospital and thought you might be finishing work soon. I wanted to ask if you wanted a ride


    back.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Sallow, but it seems we¡¯re not going the same way. Besides, we¡¯re


    not heading to the same home.¡±


    ¡°I can- Nichs¡¯ words were cut off as Nancy hung up. As he heard the beep on the other end of the


    line, frustration welled up inside him, and his fists clenched tightly. But what was even more agonizing


    was the sight of Nancy getting into Christian¡¯s Jeep just momentster.


    Instantly, Nichs¡¯ eyes turned crimson, and he clenched his fists even tighter. Very well. She says


    she¡¯s not on the same route as me, but is she on the same route as Christian? As far as he knew,


    Christian¡¯s current. location was even farther from Nancy¡¯s and even less convenient for him to send


    her back.


    In the car, she quietly gazed out the window. Her expression was calm, showing no signs of emotional


    fluctuation. However, she had be silent since receiving Nichs¡¯ call, which showed she was


    clearly affected by it.


    ¡°Did you have a fight with him?¡± Christian spoke up while waiting at the red light.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Nancy was momentarily taken aback. Then, she realized that, aside from the people around


    her, others probably didn¡¯t know that she had divorced Nichs. Thinking about it, she thought there


    was no need to exin anything.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much. There are bound to be disagreements between spouses. Once the conflicts are


    resolved, things will naturally improve, Christianforted her.


    Nancy looked over. When she saw his perfectly chiseled features, she couldn¡¯t help but sigh. Deep


    inside, she thought of something and said it aloud, ¡°If you were to get married, you would surely


    wholeheartedly devote yourself to your wife. I can imagine that your wife would be very happy.¡±


    Christian smiled but didn¡¯t say anything.


    While passing the traffic light, Nancy pointed and said, ¡°Turn left.¡±


    He asked, surprised, ¡°Did you move?¡±


    Embarrassed to say she had moved out alone while Nichs stayed at their original home, she only


    managed to let out a soft hum.


    When they arrived downstairs, Nancy got out of the car. However, a Jeep had a higher chassis, which


    caused her to twist her foot, when she got down identally. ¡°Ahh¡ª¡± she yelped.


    Christian immediately rushed over from the driver¡¯s seat and supported her. He asked with concern,


    ¡°Are you okay?¡±


    ¡°I think I twisted my foot. It hurts a bit, she said, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move. Let me carry you back.¡±


    Hearing the word ¡°carry,¡± Nancy was a little frightened and immediately shook her head, declining, ¡°No,


    it¡¯s fine. I can manage. I just need to walk slower.¡±


    He also realized that his words weren¡¯t quite appropriate and quickly changed the topic. ¡°Ill call your


    husband toe pick you up, or I can help you go upstairs.¡±


    After considering it, Nancypromised, ¡°Alright, help me get upstairs.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Nichs had just gotten out of the car and saw Christian supporting Nancy as they slowly made their


    way inside. Despite their mutual support, it appeared as if Christian was shouldering most of her


    weight, practically carrying her along.


    This is ridiculous! Nichs had been following her since he got off work, which was getting increasingly


    frustrating. He got out and leaned against the car after seeing they had gone upstairs. He smoked


    aimlessly, one cigarette after another, purely just to pass the time.


    After an unknown period of time sibly another half an hour, he caught sight of a familiar figure-


    Christian was departing.


    Once Christian¡¯s car had disappeared, Nichs discarded his cigarette butt and dialed Nancy¡¯s


    number, but his tone was very direct, ¡°Are you at home?¡±


    ¡°Yes. Her response was as concise as possible.


    ¡°Thene downstairs. I have something to tell you,¡± he stated.


    ¡°I decline.¡±


    ¡°Why? Why can you see Christian but not me? I saw you with him, and you appeared quite content.¡±


    Nichs felt envious as he spoke.


    ¡°Can you be more reasonable? I sprained my ankle and am unable to move. How do you expect me to


    descend the stairs to see you?¡±

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    Three minutester, Nancy was surprised to see Nichs standing outside when she opened the door.


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you hurt your leg?¡± Nichs asked.


    Initially, he was angry that she was out with Christian, but when he learned that she had injured her leg,


    all his anger disappeared. He simply wanted to see her as soon as possible to check on her injury.


    Suddenly, Nancy was swept off her feet as Nichs picked her up and carried her to the couch. In that


    moment, she realized that he knew her ce better than his own. His sudden disy of tenderness


    and considerationpletely surprised her.


    ¡°Where did you hurt yourself? Let me see it.¡± Crouching down, he extended his hand to remove her


    bedroom slippers and examine her injury.


    Hastily, Nancy pulled her legs back and said in embarrassment, ¡°It¡¯s alright. It just hurt a little when I


    twisted it, and I¡¯ve already checked it. It¡¯s not very serious.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean it¡¯s not serious?¡± He insisted, grabbing her feet with a strong grip. Unable to move,


    Nancy could only let him remove her bedroom slippers.


    Then, he removed her sock, revealing the injury on her ankle.


    Instantly, his face fell, and his tone became more serious. ¡°It¡¯s discolored and swollen. How can you


    say it¡¯s not serious?¡±


    ¡°I applied some medication earlier. It should be fine tomorrow morning once the swelling goes down.¡±


    she mumbled.


    ¡°It¡¯s swollen to the size of a golf ball. Do you really think it will go down overnight?¡± he asked.


    She sheepishly touched her nose, not saying anything.


    ¡°What medication did you use? Let me see it,¡± he requested.


    She pointed to the balm on the table, and he picked it up to read thebel before cing it back. Then,


    he called Lynn. ¡°Bring me somemon medication and effective balms. I¡¯m at Nancy¡¯s ce.¡±


    After the call ended, Lynn carefully considered what he had heard and its meaning. So, Mr. Sallow is at


    Ms. Nancy¡¯s ce? Well, that means he was in a hurry to leave today because he wanted to meet his


    wife. Adrenaline rushed through his veins at the thought. Looks like he¡¯s going to reconcile with Ms.


    Nancy. I need to bring these medications over as soon as possible and not ruin things for Mr. Sallow.


    Half an hourter, he knocked on Nancy¡¯s front door, but it was Nichs who opened it. Initially, he


    nned to greet Nichs and chat a little, but Nichs shut the door in his face and didn¡¯t say a word.


    after taking the medical box from him.


    Staring at the closed door, Lynn sighed. ¡°My my, Mr. Sallow, I wanted to warn you because it looks like


    there might be a stormter¡± However, as he rode the elevator down, he reconsidered and thought it


    was best not to mention it.


    Alter half an hour of applying a coldpress, the swelling on Nancy¡¯s leg had subsided slightly, but it


    still appeared red. Applying a little pressure, Nichs asked, ¡°Does it hurt?¡±


    ¡°Not too much. However, after pressing it a few more times, Nancy couldn¡¯t help but gasp suddenly.


    ¡°Ouch that hurts


    ¡°Of course it hurts when it¡¯s so red. You didn¡¯t feel the pain earlier because of the coldpress. Now


    that the cool sensation is gone, you¡¯ll definitely feel the pain.¡± he exined. ¡°This balm is effective. Ill


    apply some on you, and you can apply it again before going to bed¡±


    ¡°Okay¡±


    After applying the balm, she felt a coolness on her ankle that eased her pain and made her more


    comfortable. When everything was done, Nichs picked up her slippers and wanted to put them on


    for her, but she stopped him. I can do it myself!¡±


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    Even when they were still married, he had never taken off her socks or shoes for her. Surprisingly, he


    was now willing to do all these things humbly after their separation. She couldn¡¯t deny that she was


    taken aback, but she no longer dared to associate these gestures with words like ¡°affection¡± or ¡°love¡±,


    Nichs packed away the medical box, and as he was about to close it, his eyes suddenly fixated on


    the medication on the table. He stared at it for a long time before finally asking. ¡°Did you apply that


    bal?m? yourself, or did he do it for you?¡±


    He? Nancy was momentarily stunned before realizing that he was referring to Christian.


    A sharp pain struck her chest, but she hid it without flinching. Looking at the floor, she asked softly. ¡°Do


    you really think I¡¯m such a casual woman? Even if we¡¯re divorced, most couples wouldn¡¯t start dating


    someone else so quickly after breaking up. Nichs, do you think I¡¯m already dating Christian?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve only been divorced for a few days, and he¡¯s picking you up after work and taking you home.


    What do you think I would assume?¡± He immediately regretted his words as soon as they left his


    mouth.


    He had always prided himself on having above-average emotional and intellectual intelligence. But


    when it came to matters involving Nancy and Christian, his intelligence seemed to disappear.


    Both of them fell silent, and the air around them grew still. Checking the time, Nichs saw that it was


    already 10:00 PM, so even if he didn¡¯t want to, it was time to leave. ¡°I¡¯m going home now. Get some


    rest.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll walk you out.¡±


    They walked to the door, and Nichs opened it. Just as he was about to step out, an exceptionally


    loud thunderp shook the sky as if it was going to tear it apart.


    Instinctively, Nancy covered her ears, reminding Nichs of her fear of thunder. ¡°Are you scared?¡± he


    asked.


    ¡°A little,¡± she honestly replied.


    Before he could finish his sentence, Nancy pressed her lips together and interrupted, ¡°But I¡¯ll have to


    get used to it sooner orter. I won¡¯t be afraid anymore after hearing it a few more times. It¡¯s raining


    heavily now. Did you bring an umbre?¡±


    Nichs shook his head.


    ¡°Wait a runute. I¡¯ll get you an umbre so you don¡¯t get wet.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± In that moment, he desperately hoped that she wouldn¡¯t be able to find an umbre.


    A few minutester, Nancy reappeared and gave him a sheepish look. ¡°I think I left my umbre at your


    ce that day.¡±


    ¡°Do you only have one umbre at home?¡± he asked.


    Nancy nodded. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s the only one.¡±


    The wind howled outside as the rain poured down harder, and even the windows rattled from the heavy


    raindrops. Nancy looked worriedly at the situation. Suddenly, an idea struck her and she suggested,


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you call Lynn and ask her to bring an umbre for you?¡±


    Nichs¡¯ eyes lit up. ¡°I¡¯ll give it a try.¡±


    As if Lynn had anticipated this, his phone was switched off. Seeing Nichs put his phone away


    without saying a word, Nancy quickly asked, ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°His phone is turned off.¡±

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    Putting his phone away, Nichs nced out the window. ¡°It seems like the rain has lightened up. It


    don¡¯t need an umbre. I won¡¯t get too wet if I run a little faster.¡±


    Suddenly, Nancy remembered the time when she went searching for Linda in heavy rain. She was


    completely soaked and shivering, which was an unbearable feeling, especially when the cold wind blew


    towards her. It was as painful as being cut by a knife.


    Seeing Nancy¡¯s silence, Nichs felt his heart sink. ¡°Rest early. I¡¯m leaving now,¡± he said, turning to


    leave.


    It was then that Nancy heard two coughs. ¡°Did you catch a cold?¡± she couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°A little bit,¡± he nodded, exining, ¡°It¡¯s just a mild cold, nothing serious.¡±


    Then, Nancy remembered a time when he caught a cold. It started off mild with a runny nose and a few


    coughs. But it quickly got worse, and he ended up coughing for a long time before recovering.


    He¡¯s usually healthy and doesn¡¯t get sick often, but when he does, it¡¯s severe, Nancy thought, growing


    even more worried. Just as he was about to disappear, she finally blurted out, ¡°Nichs, you-


    He turned to her. ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Well¡­¡± She softened her voice and gently said, ¡°It¡¯s pouring outside, and the road visibility is poor,


    making driving dangerous. If you don¡¯t mind, would you like to stay a little longer and leave once the


    rain stops?¡±


    ¡°What if it doesn¡¯t stop?¡±


    She paused for a moment, as she hadn¡¯t considered this possibility. After some thought, she replied, ¡°I


    have a small couch in the living room. If you don¡¯t find it too cramped, you can stay here for the night.


    It¡¯s better than catching a cold.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± he nodded.


    As it turned out, the rain continued to pour until past 11 PM, and it showed no signs of stopping. In fact,


    it only intensified.


    Since Nancy had work the next day, she went to take a shower, but not before he reminded her. ¡°Make


    sure you don¡¯t get your injury wet¡±


    After her shower, she changed into cotton pajamas-long sleeves with long trousers, which were


    sidered normal and appropriate.


    Afterwards she grabbed a set of clothes from her bedroom for Nichs Take a shower and use the red


    towel as the bathroom


    ng arther blur pajamas to her hands he said in surprise Thay set of papsticas


    Her face turned bright red when he pointed it out, as if her little trick had been discovered. She pursed


    her lips and mumbled, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s yours. I identally packed it with me.¡±


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you return it to me?¡±


    ¡°You have so many pajamas at home, so I thought you wouldn¡¯t need this one, and I didn¡¯t return it,¡±


    she replied.


    ¡°I see.¡±


    Only when he entered the bathroom did she finally breathe a sigh of relief, leaning back on the couch.


    In truth, she hadn¡¯t packed those pajamas by mistake, but rather on purpose.


    At that time, she was packing her own pajamas from the closet and saw their matching couple pajamas


    ced next to each other. She had bought them, and although he rarely wore them, she often did


    because it was the only matching outfit they had.


    When she was leaving, she subconsciously packed that set of pajamas with her. Little did she expect


    that it woulde in handy today.


    About fifteen minutester, Nichs emerged from the bathroom with wet hair because he had washed


    it. Tiny droplets of water rolled down his cheekbones and jawline, softly progressing to his Adam¡¯s


    apple. He left two top buttons open, casually revealing the strong lines around his neck.


    sexy


    Approaching her, he turned to her with his handsome face. ¡°Where¡¯s the hairdryer? I couldn¡¯t find it in


    the bathroom.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s in my room. I¡¯ll get it for you,¡± she said, standing up to retrieve it.


    However, she moved too quickly and identally tripped, almost falling to the floor. Nichs quickly


    saw what was about to happen and extended his arm to catch her waist.


    Despite his efforts, the space between the couch and the coffee table was cramped, and with his


    height, he lost his bnce as well, toppling forward because he couldn¡¯t extend his long legs properly.


    In the end, both of them fell onto the couch at the same time. Unexpectedly, their lips met in that


    moment.


    The air stood still, and only their breaths could be heard. Both of them were breathing heavily, and their


    lips were locked together, just like their hearts, burning with passion.


    Nancy¡¯s mind went nk, and she blinked as her heart raced. With less than an inch between them, he


    was so close that she could see his face clearly, She noticed his thick brows and even hisshes.


    Yet, it was in that moment that she realized a horrifying truth-she hadn¡¯t forgotten him and still missed


    him deeply.


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    In the past, someone had said that even if a person buried their love in their hearts, it would reveal


    itself through their eyes. Now, she believed that missing someone was like poison or medicine, seeping


    through every cell and pore


    In the past few days, she thought she was slowly forgetting him and tried to convince herself to start


    anew But now she realized that she had been fooling herself, and her heart felt bitter and uneasy with


    tas realization


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    Very gently, she moved her lips, and when she tried to pull away, she felt a strong force holding her


    head from behind. The next second, Nichs kissed her deeply and passionately. His hand wrapped.


    around her waist, and they sank deeper into the couch, with no chance for her to escape.


    The kiss was intense, and she could barely handle it. Because he had just showered, the light scent of


    shower gel lingered on him, and she found the smell particrly sweet.


    What¡¯s happening to me? I should be angry that he kissed me without my permission, but now I feel


    like a fish out of water, desperately missing the water that is him.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± he kept calling her name, gently and patiently, as if she were his most precious treasure.


    She found herself unable to resist him, and there was no way for her to escape. Quite literally, she had


    be infatuated with his tenderness and kissing skills to such an extent that she couldn¡¯t bring


    herself to stop, until she screamed at herself in her mind at thest moment, ¡°Nancy Cohen, wake up


    and regain yourposure!¡±


    Pushing him away, she extended her hands. Disregarding the injury on her foot, she hastily gathered


    her clothes and hurriedly fled, before rushing back into her room and locking the door.


    A minuteter, her phone beeped. It was Nichs who had sent her a text. ¡°Nancy, I won¡¯t apologize


    because I genuinely wanted to kiss you, and it wasn¡¯t just a spontaneous act. It is my sincere intention.¡±

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    This was a text that Nancy didn¡¯t dare to reply to, and she didn¡¯t dare to ask him for the reason either,


    afraid that she would receive the answer that had been repeated so many times before.


    Moreover, men kissed for various reasons-pity, impulse, and desire. She no longer dared to hope for


    anything or harbor any unrealistic dreams.


    That night, both of them went to bed veryte. The next day, when Nancy walked out of her room, she


    found Nichs awake and busy in the kitchen.


    As a delicious smell wafted out of the kitchen, the doorbell suddenly rang, and she went to answer it.


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    Seeing that it was Christian standing outside, she paused for a second before snapping back to her


    senses. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s you, Christian. What brings you here?¡±


    ¡°I thought it might be inconvenient for you since you¡¯re living alone with a twisted foot, so I brought you


    breakfast. After this, I can also drop you off at the hospital,¡± he said casually.


    Nancy¡¯s heart was filled with unease as she scratched her head. The fact that Nichs was inside now


    made her feel overwhelmed. Thanks, Christian. You¡¯re-¡±


    She wasn¡¯t able to finish her sentence because Nichs suddenly dashed over, his voice as cold as


    ice when he spoke. ¡°Since when do cops have this much free time on their hands that they can even


    deliver breakfast for others?¡±


    At the sight of Nichs, Christian was taken aback but quickly epted it. They¡¯re married, to begin


    with. Maybe Nancy moved out because they fought. It¡¯s nothing out of the ordinary for them to live


    together again after they¡¯ve worked out their differences.


    Suppressing the surprise in his eyes, Christian replied politely, ¡°I¡¯ll extend my help whenever my friend


    needs it, but since your husband is here, I won¡¯t impose myself any longer.¡± With that, he turned


    to leave.


    Looking at the breakfast in his hands, Nancy was touched and quickly stopped him. ¡°Wait¡­ If I¡¯m right,


    you haven¡¯t had breakfast either. Since we¡¯re friends, let¡¯s have breakfast together.¡±


    Before Christian could answer, Nichs was already furious. He had woken up early in the morning to


    prepare


    breakfast for her, but it couldn¡¯tpare to the one Christian had bought for her.


    Reaching out, he shut the front door, dragged Nancy into the room, and then closed the room door with


    a loud bang.


    ¡°Nichs, what are you- doing? She couldn¡¯t finish her sentence because Nichs had suddenly held


    her head and sealed her lips.


    Uh. Let Uh go she struggled to say, but the more she fought back, the deeper he kissed her ¡°You¡¯ve


    lost your mind, Nichs!¡±


    While she was speaking, he found the opportunity to escte. Right now, he was no different from an


    enraged hon, trying to prove his existence so desperately that he had resorted to the most foolish and


    unpleasant way


    Unbeknownst to him, his actions would only push Nancy further away from him. When he finally


    released her, his eyes were bloodshot, and several times, he almost lost control.


    Nancy¡¯s face was also burning. With her head lowered, she sobbed silently, her hair and clothes in


    complete disarray.


    His anger diminished greatly when he saw her crying, but the fact that she rejected being intimate with


    him so strongly made him feel even more suffocated in his chest.


    ¡°Do you hate me that much?¡± he asked.


    Hanging her head, she straightened out her hair and clothes. After a while, she lifted her face and


    croaked in the most heartbreaking tone, ¡°What do you take me for? You only kiss me whenever you


    want me, but I¡¯m a person with my own thoughts and emotions, not a tool for you to use when you want


    to vent your frustrations.¡±


    Hah, a tool to vent my frustrations? Is that how she sees it? At this moment, Nichs felt like a fool,


    and a stabbing pain struck his chest. His lips curled upward as he sneered. ¡°Nancy, no matter what I


    do, I can¡¯t bepared to Christian in your heart, can I?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re you, and he¡¯s him. It¡¯s impossible topare the two of you,¡± she answered.


    He was her youth and memories, the romance that was etched deepest into her heart. It was a deep


    love that she couldn¡¯t express to him..


    On the other hand, Christian was a friend to her-a very dear friend whom she cherished, held in high


    regard, and wouldn¡¯t want to lose easily.


    A friend and a lover werepletely separate entities, so there was noparison between the two.


    However, Nichs interpreted her words differently.


    ¡°Heh¡­ There¡¯s noparison, huh?¡± Nichs murmured, looking at Nancy, and a self-deprecating


    chuckle escaped his lips. ¡°What a way to put it. You¡¯re right; I can¡¯t bepared to him in your heart.


    He¡¯s the important one, and I¡¯m nothing.¡± Turning around, he didn¡¯t look back as his tall, well-built figure


    slowly walked away.


    For some unknown reason, Nancy felt that his back was filled with loneliness and sorrow. But what is


    he sad about?


    Right before hepletely disappeared, she opened her mouth and shouted, ¡°You¡ª¡±


    However, as soon as she said one word, she abruptly stopped herself. So what if I say it? Even if I tell


    him that he¡¯s wrong and he¡¯s the most important person in my heart, what will change? It¡¯s been over


    between us for a long time.


    They had been married for two years, even though they hadn¡¯t spent every single day together, they


    had spent some intimate time together. There was no spark between us even after such a long time


    together Why would things change now?


    Nichs left, and Nancy stared at the oatmeal porridge that was still cooking on the stove and turned


    uff the stove before e


    it in silence


    stressed as she left the house Although the swelling on her ankle had greatly reduced, it sul


    hurt a little, and because she left the house a littleter than usual, she was worried that she would be


    late.


    At the gate of her neighborhood, she saw Christian leaning against his car, his tall, slender figure


    especially eye-catching.


    Nancy hurried over to him. ¡°Why are you still here? I thought you had already left!¡±


    ¡°I saw your husband leave and was worried that you wouldn¡¯t be able to catch a cab, so I decided to


    wait for you.¡±


    ¡°Thank you. You¡¯re so considerate, Christian.¡±


    In the car, Christian couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°I¡¯m sorry about what happened in the morning.¡±


    Nancy turned to him in surprise. ¡°Why are you apologizing?¡±


    ¡°Because it seems like my presence has caused some misunderstanding between the two of you.¡±


    Upon hearing that, she shook her head. ¡°That¡¯s not true. You¡¯re overthinking the situation, Christian.


    The issue lies between him and me, and you¡¯re not the cause of it.¡± Worried that he wouldn¡¯t believe


    her, she insisted, ¡°It¡¯s true.¡±


    ¡°May I ask something personal?¡± he inquired.


    ¡°Of course.¡± She nodded.


    ¡°Is there any conflict or misunderstanding between the two of you?¡±


    Misunderstanding? Nancy repeated the word in her mind. It would be ideal if it were merely a


    misunderstanding, but the problem between them couldn¡¯t be easily dismissed as such. They had


    experienced too many things and missed out on too much as well.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to hide this from you, but there is indeed a problem between us, and it¡¯s a serious one.


    The divide between us is significant. It cannot be resolved with a few words, nor can it be fixed with at


    snap of the fingers.¡±


    ¡°Then, do you still love him?¡± Christian asked, suddenly fixing his mesmerizing eyes on her.

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    Nancy chuckled at his question. It felt as though no one had asked her that for a very long time. ¡°Do I


    love him? Of course, I do, and I¡¯ve loved him for ten years.¡±


    Despite their divorce, she thought about him, missed him, and loved him every day and night. Her love


    for him was deep and painful; how could she not love him?


    The wind rustled her silky, long hair. Smiling, she gently flipped her hair and met Christian¡¯s gaze as


    she answered his question seriously, ¡°Of course, I love him.¡± Lowering her head, she added softly. ¡°I¡¯ve


    loved him for ten years. How could I not love him?¡±


    Ten years? Suddenly, that number burned deeply into Christian¡¯s heart. Has it really been ten years?


    From the look in her eyes to every move she made, he had already known for a long time that she was


    in love with Nichs. However, he never imagined that she had loved him for ten long years!


    Ten years, he thought. How many ten years does a person have in their lives? Especially for a girl who


    is in the prime of her youth for only about ten years, but she gave all of it to a man named Nichs.


    She only loves him.


    At that moment, he stared at her and felt exceptionally calm, as well as heartbroken. Maybe in ten


    years-another ten years-the person she loved would still be that youth in her memories.


    As for him, perhaps he would just be another speck of dust, washed away by time.


    Right now, he was d that he had always been her friend and happy that he had never revealed his


    true feelings. Otherwise, he reckoned that they couldn¡¯t even be friends.


    anymore.


    Furthermore, he didn¡¯t imagine that he, Christian Zayn, the man who could literally terrorize his


    enemies on battlefields, would be so jittery one day.


    ¡°Christian, thank you for talking to me. After speaking with you, I feel much better, but what I just told


    you has always been a secret in my heart. I¡¯m sharing it with you in hopes that you¡¯ll keep it a secret for


    me.¡±


    Christian was surprised by her request. ¡°Do you mean he doesn¡¯t know?¡±


    She nodded in reply. ¡°Yeah, he has no idea.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s been such a long time, and you love him so deeply. Why didn¡¯t you tell him?¡±


    ¡°I did, but sadly¡­¡± She lowered her head and chuckled, herugh filled with bitterness and sadness.


    ¡°He said he doesn¡¯t want to listen. I tried twice, but he missed both times.¡± Keeping a smile on her face,


    she raised her head and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes before continuing,


    ¡°Well, you know that I¡¯m a girl, and that makes me easily embarrassed. To be rejected by the same


    person-a person I love so deeply, at that twice, I won¡¯t have the courage to try again, even if I¡¯m a


    brave person. Moreover¡­¡± He doesn¡¯t love me.


    Thest part of the sentence never left her lips, and she merely kept it in her heart. It already hurt her


    enough when she didn¡¯t say it, and it would only hurt her more if she said it out loud.


    When they reached the hospital and Nancy climbed out of the car, Christian received a call. He looked


    calm, not a single shred of emotion in his eyes, and nobody knew what the other party said, but all he


    gave was a simple reply. ¡°Okay, I¡¯m going.¡± Then, he hung up.


    Meanwhile, Nancy had entered the main gates of the hospital and was about to step in when Christian


    bolted toward her out of the blue and came to a stop in front of her. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± she asked, surprised


    that he was running to her.


    ¡°I just want to tell you that I¡¯m embarking on my next mission.¡±


    For a full minute, she was in a daze before finally snapping back to her senses. ¡°Didn¡¯t you just return?


    Why are you leaving so quickly again?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s an order from my superior. He paused for a second and added, ¡°But I agreed to take up the


    mission.¡±


    Her mouth was agape for a long while before she asked. ¡°Is it dangerous?¡±


    ¡°A little, maybe.¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t you not go?¡± she asked.


    Christian smiled and stroked her soft hair. His smile was as bright as the afternoon sun-so warm that it


    could warm up a person. ¡°Silly girl, even if I don¡¯t go, someone else will. Since I¡¯ve chosen this


    profession. I¡¯ll have to face the challenges anytime.¡±


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    Undoubtedly, Nancy knew what he meant. She knew it all too well, and that was why she felt sad. Why


    are there still so many dangers in this world? Why can¡¯t everyone live happily and peacefully?


    Perhaps she was feeling emotional; she suddenly spun around, fighting back her tears. ¡°Wait for me for


    a second!¡± she said and ran away.


    She ran to her department and grabbed a box of wedding sweets from her drawer. After that, she ran


    downstairs and pushed the sweets into Christian¡¯s hand.


    ¡°This is for you. No matter how long you¡¯re away and whatever your mission is, I hope that you¡¯lle


    back safe and sound. These are wedding sweets, which are packed with luck and fortune. I haven¡¯t


    eaten any of them and hope that they¡¯ll bring you luck,¡± she said, choking up.


    Opening his arms, Christian hugged her gently for less than three seconds and broke away quickly


    ¡°Then, may I make a wish with you?¡± he asked.


    ¡°What wish?¡±


    Oner 1m bark, lets have coffee again. We don¡¯t have to go anywhere other than the cafe uit your


    hospital They have pretty good coffer


    ¡°They Slu gave him a strong nod ¡°Once youre back 1 even buy you tep of twenty cupeol coder


    for your return Also Sathing the sand. Thave a very cute Inand aid 1!!


    object, hurting him badly. Nevertheless, he held on and returned her smile to mask all his loneliness.


    and sadness, answering her in a single word, ¡°Okay.¡±


    One word was so difficult to say, and it was as heavy as pounds of lead. After parting ways, Nancy


    twirled around and trotted off, but Christian remained in the same spot.


    For a very long time, he stared in the direction where she left until her figurepletely disappeared


    from his sight, and he couldn¡¯t see her anymore. Only then did he slowly look away and turn to leave.


    Although the mission this time was a request from his superior, he had the option to reject it just as he


    had the option to ept it. However, he had already made up his mind about the car earlier.


    Instead of staying by her side and risking her discovering his true feelings, he would prefer to leave


    with dignity and withdraw naturally and peacefully. Ensuring that he didn¡¯t cause her any trouble was


    his final act of tenderness towards her.


    If his presence truly caused a rift between her and Nichs, and if it affected their rtionship, he


    chose to leave because he wanted her to be well and even happy.


    Upon leaving the hospital, he immediately spotted the tall figure leaning against a ck car. It was


    impossible to ignore him with his stunning face, tall stature, andmanding presence.


    This time, both of them silently agreed, and as Christian approached Nichs, thetter also walked


    towards him. Then, almost simultaneously, they both said, ¡°Let¡¯s have a conversation.¡±

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    Instead of finding a coffee shop to sit down, the duo stood beside the car.


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    Nichs lit a cigarette and leaned against the car casually. Amidst the cloud of smoke, he said, ¡°Go


    on.¡± Although his words were brief, his presence was intimidating. Others would surely have been.


    intimidated by his aura, but not Christian. He was not afraid of Nichs.


    ¡°Nancy and I are just friends,¡± said Christian.


    Hearing his words, Nichs suddenly smiled. However, his smile was as cold as ice.


    ¡°As a man, do you think I¡¯ll believe your words?¡±


    Christian seemed to have expected his response and didn¡¯t get angry. ¡°You can doubt me all you want.


    After all, we are not friends. However, when ites to Nancy, you shouldn¡¯t doubt her. She¡¯s your


    wife, and as her husband, your responsibility is to love and protect her.¡± Then, he paused for a


    moment. In that split second, his gaze turned sharp. ¡°You shouldn¡¯t have doubted or hurt her, Nichs.


    Only an ipetent man would mistreat his own wife.¡±


    Wife?


    Nichs was taken aback momentarily before realizing that Nancy seemed to have not told Christian


    about their divorce. At that moment, he suddenly felt fortunate about it. If it was possible, he wished


    that Christian would never find out about it.


    ¡°If that¡¯s what you think it is, stay away from her. I don¡¯t want to have a man constantly eyeing my wife.


    I know what you are thinking, Christian.¡±


    ¡°I will keep my distance from Nancy, but¡­ Christian looked at him and sounded firm. ¡°I¡¯m doing it for


    her sake, not because of your threats or warnings, and certainly not because I¡¯m afraid of you. If you


    love her, act like a man and love and protect her with all you have. If you don¡¯t love her, it¡¯s best to let


    her go. Don¡¯t ruin her life.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t give you that chance,¡± Nichs sneered.


    ¡°You better not.¡±


    By the end of the conversation, it was clear that tensions were running high. In the end, the duo parted


    ways furiously. It was an oue they had long foreseen.


    Ever since Nichs left in anger thest time, he hadn¡¯tmunicated with Nancy for several days.


    On Friday, the orientation for new employees at the hospital concluded. ording to their tradition.


    there would be a group dinner for the new staff. The dinner took ce in a luxurious private room.


    It was said to be an incredibly expensive andvishly decorated private club within the city. It was a


    ce that only those who had status could enter. Thus, everyone was bailled when they entered the


    TOOT


    A few new employees asked with curiosity, ¡°Ms. Jenkins, thepany will cover the cost of this dinner


    right? Will we have to pay for it ourselves? I¡¯ve heard that the average cost here ts several thousand I


    haven¡¯t started working yet, so I can¡¯t afford to eat here.¡±


    A colleague chuckled and said, ¡°Even if you¡¯ve been working for a few years, you wouldn¡¯t want to


    spend money to eat here. A single meal here would cost one month of your sry.¡±


    When Jenell heard their questions, she exined with a smile, ¡°You guys don¡¯t have to worry about it.


    Today¡¯s dinner is fully covered by the hospital. To be precise, Mr. Jadin will pay for it.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Jadin?¡± The eyes of a few particrly curious staff lit up when they heard Julian¡¯s name. ¡°Tell us,


    Mr. Jenkins. Why is Mr. Jadin treating us when we haven¡¯t even met him yet?¡± they asked excitedly.


    ¡°Well, this is a coincidence. It¡¯s said that due to a coincidence, Mr. Jadin had treated a group of new


    employees to dinner. Later, everyone felt that it was unfair. Thus, being the generous man he was, Mr.


    Jadin made it into a tradition for the hospital. Every year, he¡¯ll treat the new employees to dinner.¡±


    ¡°Wow, Mr. Jadin is so cool.¡±


    ¡°He is so generous.¡±


    At that moment, the crowd began to praise Julian. Then, one of the new employees asked the


    question. everyone was concerned about. ¡°Ms. Jenkins, can you tell us if Mr. Jadin will be here today?¡±


    As soon as this question was asked, the entire room, especially the female employees, crupted in


    cheers. They were waiting for Jenell¡¯s answer eagerly.


    Jenell smiled and replied, ¡°You all are so infatuated with him. However, I can¡¯t really say for sure about


    this. Mr. Jadin hade a few times before, but not every time. He¡¯ll usually drop by for a while if he is


    free.¡±


    Upon hearing this answer, the female employees secretly prayed that he woulde by since they


    were looking forward to it.


    ¡°Yeah. I heard that Mr. Jadin is very handsome and charming. I¡¯ve only seen his pictures on the


    hospital. bulletin board. I really want to see him in person.¡±


    Listening to the discussions, Jenell couldn¡¯t help but share some inside information. She cleared her


    throat andmented about Julian in a serious and formal manner. ¡°Well, the rumors are indeed true.


    Mr. Jadin has always been the hospital¡¯s benchmark, not only in appearance but also in professional


    expertise.¡±


    The female employees were excited upon hearing this.


    Suddenly, someone asked, ¡°Ms. Jenkins, does Mr. Jadin have a girlfriend?¡±


    As soon as this question was asked, there was an uproar in the room. Everyone was eagerly waiting


    for an answer as they loved gossip.


    Toni held Nancy¡¯s hand and also seemed excited. T¡¯m sure such a handsome man is already taken¡±


    At that moment, Nancy suddenly recalled the conversation she had overheard in the coffee shop that


    day. If she remembered correctly, it seemed like Julian¡¯s mother was urging him to bind a girlfriend


    I think he doesn¡¯t have one, Nancy said casually


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    ¡°Impossible. A man this outstanding must have women flocking to him. How can he not have a


    girlfriend? I¡¯m certain he does. Toni was confident.


    Nancy remained resolute. ¡°I say he doesn¡¯t. Want to bet one month¡¯s worth of coffee on it?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Toni thought she was sure to win. Thus, she immediately shook hands with Nancy.


    ¡°Alright. It¡¯s a deal. She added, ¡°But don¡¯t me me for being ruthless when it turns out you¡¯re wrong,


    Nancy.¡±


    Nancy smiled and said nothing as she crossed her arms.


    At this point, Jenell gave a knowing smile and replied, ¡°Well, for someone as outstanding as Mr. Jadin,


    he definitely must not have one! All the female employees at our hospital say he belongs to all of us.¡±


    ¡°Wow. What a miracle! Mr. Jadin doesn¡¯t have a girlfriend!¡±


    ¡°This is so unexpected!¡±


    Everyone was in awe.


    Toni, who was still holding Nancy, looked at her thoughtfully. ¡°How did you know?¡±


    ¡°It was just a guess,¡± replied Nancy.


    However, Toni was skeptical. ¡°No, you must be lying. Come on, Nancy, spill the beans. Do you have


    any insider information? Let me guess, you must be the secret daughter of a wealthy family, rted to


    the dean of our hospital or something. Oh my, what have I done? Have I unintentionally offended.


    someone influential? Please have mercy on me, Nancy.¡±


    Toni had a fairplexion and a slender figure. With her exaggerated act, she had Nancy doubled


    over inughter. Eventually, she decided to confess and reveal the truth to Toni.

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    ¡°It¡¯s actually nothing. Just a few days ago, I was having coffee at the hospital¡¯s cafeteria, and I


    happened to run into Mr. Jadin and his mother. His mother was urging him to find a girlfriend,¡± Nancy


    said calmly.


    On the other hand, Toni had apletely different reaction. After hearing her words, she was


    bewildered. ¡°Oh my gosh, Nancy. Do you not realize how lucky you are? You¡¯re fortunate.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t seem to think much of it. ¡°How so?¡±


    ¡°Just think about it. We¡¯ve only been at the hospital for a few days, and many people haven¡¯t seen him


    yet. However, you¡¯ve already met him twice, both in private settings. Having dinner is one thing since


    everyone who ate at the hospital saw him. However, seeing him while having a coffee after work?


    That¡¯s just¡­¡±


    Before she could finish her words, Nancy seemed to know what Toni would say next and quickly


    covered her mouth. ¡°Save the rest for yourself.¡±


    Toni blinked hard. When Nancy let go of her, she couldn¡¯t help but blurt out, ¡°If this isn¡¯t fate, I don¡¯t


    know what is.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not just lucky; you¡¯re incredibly lucky!¡± While speaking, Toni cupped her own face and put on a


    dreamy expression. ¡°I wish I could have such a fateful connection with my true love someday!¡±


    Nancy tugged at her and said, ¡°Alright. Stop daydreaming now. When ites to love, it will naturally


    happen when the time is right, and you won¡¯t be able to stop it. Enjoy your single life now; falling in love


    doesn¡¯t always guarantee happiness.¡±


    Hearing her words, Toni looked at Nancy and asked, ¡°Has love hurt you before, Nancy?¡±


    ¡°Why do you ask?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just the way you speak of it. It sounds like you¡¯ve been through a lot.¡±


    Nancy lowered her eyes and said nothing.


    Not only love but also my marriage, she thought. At this point, she didn¡¯t have any courage left. She felt


    like a turtle hiding within its shell, refusing to step out and see the world.


    In the meantime, the private room¡¯s atmosphere had be lively. Her colleagues were either.


    singing, ying dice, or chatting. In short, it was a lively scene. Nancy and Toni joined in and yed


    dice with their colleagues.


    At the same time, some colleagues were gossiping among themselves.


    ¡°I heard that it wasn¡¯t a coincidence for Mr. Jadin to invite new employees to dinner. It was because one


    of the new employees from that group was his girlfriend¡±


    ¡°What Didn¡¯t Ms. Jenkins just say that he is single and has no girlfriend?¡±


    The girl who had just shared this news exmed. I heard Mr Jadin¡¯s girlfriend insisted on studying


    abroad. Mr. Jadin was so upset about it that they broke up. Since then, he has never been in a


    rtionship with another woman.¡±


    Toni couldn¡¯t help but shake her head and sighed. ¡°What a pity. Not only is he handsome, but he¡¯s also


    loyal. Good-looking men are either taken or pursued by beautiful women. It has nothing to do with us.¡±


    Nancy smiled and reached over to pinch her cheek. ¡°Why look elsewhere when I¡¯ve got a beauty right


    next to me?¡±


    ¡°Oh, Nancy. You always know how to make me happy.¡±


    After ying dice for a while, the atmosphere became stifling. Hence, Nancy decided to step outside


    for some fresh air. However, just as she left the room, she froze.


    In the long corridor, she saw a familiar face walking toward her.


    At that moment, Nancy was utterly shocked. She had never expected to run into Nichs during this.


    dinner gathering. Ever since he left angrily thest time, they haven¡¯t contacted each other, let alone.


    had a conversation. Now that they bumped into each other, she was unsure whether to speak to him or


    not.


    The corridor was quiet. Even though only a few days had passed, it felt like ages since theyst met. It


    seemed as if they had crossed mountains and seas before being able to gaze at each other. They


    stood not far from each other, but neither wanted to make the first move.


    In reality, the distance between them wasn¡¯t far at all. Even their rooms were diagonally across from


    each other. At this point, taking a step forward would bring them close to each other. However, neither


    of them moved.


    In the end, it was Nancy who gave in. She loosened her fists and realized her palm was sweaty. Just


    as she lifted her foot and was about to step forward to call out to him, the door by his side opened.


    abruptly.


    In the next second, two beautiful women approached Nichs and linked their arms with him. Their


    smiles were dazzling.


    Nancy froze in ce and immediately withdrew her foot. At the same time, her lips quivered a few


    times before she closed them tightly.


    At that moment, she was grateful that the corridor¡¯s lighting was dim, so Nichs didn¡¯t notice her


    actions. Otherwise, she was sure that he would mock her.


    I sure as hell don¡¯t have any dignity. Nancy smiled bitterly.


    It turned out that she had been overthinking Just moments ago, she thought about exining to


    Nichs, telling him that Christian and she were just friends, but then the girls walked out. It seemed


    as it she was the only one who cared and couldn¡¯t forget about this matter She guessed Nichs had


    Jong forgotten it, and only she was still keeping him in her heart. Thinking about it, she felt that it was


    laughable


    Even with the don lighting Nancy couldn¡¯t deny that those women were beautitul They were tall and


    had dender legs The most important thing was their great figures and tan skin She remembered that


    told her he liked women with fair skin


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    Indeed. All men are probably like that. After all, Nichs is a man himself too, so he wouldn¡¯t be any


    different. Moreover, he can easily attract any woman he wants with his capability, Nancy thought.


    On the other hand, Nichs didn¡¯t move nor reach out to them. He allowed the women to link arms


    with him, and they moved closer to him..


    Nancy couldn¡¯t bear to watch any longer. She turned around, pushed open the door, and hurriedly


    walked inside. She now felt suffocated, with no mood left for anything.


    As soon as she entered, she saw her colleagues pouring drinks. Everyone had been drinking, and


    when they reached out to clink sses with Nancy, she picked up her ss, raised it, and downed it in


    one gulp. After she drank it, she felt even more upset. It was as if a stone was weighing on her chest,


    making her feel extremely ufortable.


    At this moment, someone shouted, ¡°Breaking news! Mr. Jadin is here. He has just entered the hotel


    and will be here shortly. Guys, get ready to wee him.¡±


    Then, the door was pushed open by a pair of delicate hands.


    Nancy stared in shock and suddenly stepped forward.


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    Chapter 171 Nancy Mistook Him For Someone Else


    However, as she approached, she whispered, ¡°You¡¯re not him. I¡¯m sorry, I mistook you for someone


    else.¡±


    The two men had simr heights and builds, both dressed in white shirts and ck pants. They even


    exuded a simr cold demeanor. Moreover, with the dim lighting in the room, Nancy could only see a


    vague silhouette. Dizzy and disoriented, she had mistaken Julian for Nichs.


    Realizing her mistake, Nancy quickly walked away. However, in her haste, she stumbled and fell


    forward.


    ¡°Ah!¡± She couldn¡¯t help but exim.


    ¡°Be careful, Nancy,¡± Toni shouted, rushing over. Unfortunately, she couldn¡¯t reach Nancy in time due to


    the distance.


    Just as Nancy thought she would hit the ground, a pair of strong arms caught her. The shock snapped


    her back to reality, and when she looked up, she saw that Julian had caught her. She quickly freed


    herself from his embrace and softly apologized, ¡°Thank you, Mr. Jadin.¡±


    Julian withdrew his hands and nced at her, remaining silent throughout.


    Toni immediately rushed over to support Nancy. ¡°Are you okay? Did you get hurt?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯m fine.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s good. Let¡¯s go back.¡± Toni led Nancy back to their spot.


    Meanwhile, Jenell approached Julian and exchanged pleasantries. Julian put his hands in his pockets


    as he surveyed the room. For some reason, Nancy felt his gazend on her, though she hoped it was


    just her imagination.


    ¡°Thank you all for joining us. Here¡¯s a toast to everyone.¡± With those words, Julian raised his ss of


    red wine and downed it in one gulp.


    Several female colleagues beside him watched in awe as he drank. However, Nancy was lost in


    thought, not because Julian¡¯s actions were impressive, but because they reminded her of Nichs.


    Especially in the dim lighting, where she could only see vague outlines, the man in front of her


    resembled him.


    It was almost uncanny. As she observed Julian, her mind was filled with thoughts of Nichs.


    She snapped out of her daze when Toni tugged on her hand and said, ¡°Hey, Nancy. Snap out of it.¡±


    Only then did Nancy realize she had been staring at Julian the whole time. Moreover, several of her


    colleagues had noticed and looked in her direction. At the same time, Julian¡¯s scrutinizing gaze also


    landed on her. Feeling embarrassed, she immediately looked down, her checks turning slightly red.


    Awkwardly, she took a sip of wine to divert attention.


    After the toast, everyone expected Julian to leave, including Jenell After all, Julian had only contributed


    funds to maintain this tradition and hadn¡¯t attended in years. So, his presence tonight surprised


    everyone Furthermore, he had stayed and had a drink instead of leaving mmediately


    Seeing Julian sitting with his legs crossed, leaning back leisurely, Jenell was momentarily stunned and


    didn¡¯t know what to say. Finally, she stammered, ¡°M-Mr. Jadin, are you nning to stay for a while?¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t I?¡± Julian lifted his gaze and asked coldly.


    Jenell shivered at his chilling tone and quickly exined, ¡°No, that¡¯s not what I meant. You


    misunderstood me, Mr. Jadin. I know you don¡¯t like crowded ces, so I¡¯ll find a quieter spot for you.¡±


    Julian casually scanned the room before his gazended on where Nancy was seated. Then, he said,


    ¡°No need. I¡¯ll stay here. Tell everyone to enjoy themselves without restraint.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Jenell agreed and left, but she couldn¡¯t help but feel a cold sweat breaking out on her


    forehead. After all, with Julian¡¯s presence, it was impossible for them to feelpletely at ease.


    As expected, the atmosphere in the room instantly became subdued, and everyone felt more restrained


    in their actions. After all, they were in the presence of a high-ranking leader.


    Toni led Nancy to a corner and yfully asked, ¡°Have you fallen for Mr. Jadin, Nancy?¡±


    ¡°What? Falling in love with Mr. Jadin? How is that possible?¡± She couldn¡¯t believe what she was


    hearing.


    ¡°When he was drinking just now, you were staring at him the whole time. It¡¯s not just me; everyone


    noticed. I bet everyone else thinks the same way. Plus, they probably think you fell on purpose earlier.¡±


    Nancy covered her face and felt a headacheing on. ¡°I don¡¯t like him. I have someone I like, and it¡¯s


    not Mr. Jadin.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s a relief. Although Mr. Jadin is undoubtedly handsome, he is way out of our league. He¡¯s a


    leader,es from a wealthy family, and has a girlfriend he adores. Falling for him would be a difficult


    path. It¡¯s a good thing you¡¯re not interested,¡± Toni reassured her.


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    Girlfriend? Nancy thought. After her encounter with Madelline, Nancy developed a genuine fear of a


    guy¡¯s ex-girlfriend. Instantly, her impression of Julian worsened significantly.


    Half an hourter, everyone noticed that Julian wasn¡¯t paying attention to them at all. It seemed like he


    was simply there to rx, and they gradually rxed as well. Toni dragged Nancy to y games, even


    though Nancy didn¡¯t really want to because the loser had to drink. However, since everyone insisted,


    she didn¡¯t want to spoil the mood and agreed.


    In reality, she had no interest in ying games. She couldn¡¯t get those women she saw with Nichs.


    out of her mind.


    Damn it, I should just enjoy myself instead of thinking about him. Nancy shook her head vigorously and


    scolded herself.


    At that moment, someone beside her called out, ¡°It¡¯s your turn, Nancy. Hurry up and spin the bottle¡±


    ¡°Okay¡±


    As she spun the bottle, she lost and had to drink


    Since she had agreed to y, she couldn¡¯t back out. Moreover, with so many people watching, she tell


    obligated to take a sip So she gritted her teeth and took a drink


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    She wondered if her mood had been affected or if her luck was just terrible.


    ¡°It¡¯s your turn, Nancy,¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re up again, Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Drink slower, Nancy¡±


    In the end, it seemed like her luck was terrible as she kept losing.


    Due to the noise from the game, Julian nced over at them with a cold expression. When Nancy


    turned around, covering her lips, she locked eyes with him. In that moment, she clearly saw the


    mockery in his eyes.

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    Suddenly, a memory of Toni¡¯s earlier words shed in her mind.


    ¡°When he was drinking just now, you were staring at him the whole time. It¡¯s not just me; everyone


    noticed. I bet everyone else thinks the same way. Plus, everyone probably thinks that you fell down on


    purpose just now.¡±


    As she pondered on it, she felt a sense of unease when she caught his gaze.


    Not only did everyone share the same perception, but she also suspected that Julian believed she was


    intentionally seeking his attention and had developed a crush on him. However, time would prove


    otherwise. Since she genuinely had no interest in him, she had no need to exin herself.


    With these thoughts in mind, Nancy averted her gaze and immersed herself in the game. Her


    colleagues continued to shout, ¡°It¡¯s your turn to drink again, Nancy.¡±


    Having already consumed a considerable amount of alcohol, Nancy could only inform Toni, before


    gettingpletely drunk, ¡°Take me hometer, or let me stay at your house. Don¡¯t forget. I¡¯m relying on


    you.¡±


    As time passed, she was given fewer drinks as her colleagues noticed her willingness to ept the


    punishment. However, she was already intoxicated.


    She rested her chin on her hand and leaned against the couch behind her, closing her eyes in an


    attempt to find some respite. Her head was spinning, and all she wanted was to sleep and not think


    about anything else.


    Meanwhile, Julian¡¯s lips curled into a sneer.


    He couldn¡¯t believe that Nancy continued to participate despite being a light drinker. Although she didn¡¯t


    consume much, her tolerance for alcohol was remarkably low. After just a few sses, she was already


    drunk and barely holding on.


    What frustrated him the most was the moment he entered the room. Nancy¡¯s clumsy attempt to make


    him the hero and her unwavering gaze as he drank were all rather embarrassing in Julian¡¯s eyes. He


    perceived her actions as maniptive. However, what surprised him was that his mother seemed to


    favor this girl. Out of all the high-societydies, she chose this girl with a talent for mischief. It was


    simply unbelievable.


    It had been years since Julian attended these new employee gatherings. If it weren¡¯t for his mother


    overhearing his assistant¡¯s conversation and learning that Nancy would be present, he wouldn¡¯t have


    beenpelled toe. However, since he was there, he decided to stay a little longer and discover


    what made this girl so captivating to his mother. Unfortunately, he was thoroughly disappointed with


    what he found.


    Losing his patience, Julian stretched his long legs and left the room.


    Once he departed, the atmosphere inside the room immediately became livelter and more boisterous,


    overwhelming Nancy. Her head throbbed, and she struggled to breathe in the stuffy environment. Thus,


    she decided to step outside for some fresh air.


    ¡°Toni, go ahead and continue ying. I¡¯m going out for some fresh air, Nancy said to Toni, who was


    engrossed in the game. Then, she left.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Toni replied, her focus entirely on the game.


    Nancy approached a waiter and asked for directions to a more ventted area. The waiter pointed her


    in a specific direction, and she headed there without much thought.


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    However, as soon as she arrived, she overheard a soft voice saying, ¡°I really like you, Mr. Jadin.¡±


    Immediately, Nancy halted her steps and discreetly moved to the side to hide herself.


    ¡°So? Should I like you in return?¡± The man¡¯s voice dripped with arrogance, unmistakably Julian¡¯s cold


    and ruthless tone.


    ¡°No, Mr. Jadin. I¡¯m just confessing my feelings for you. I didn¡¯t expect you to reciprocate, but I¡­ The


    girl¡¯s voice trembled with tears. ¡°I just wanted you to know how I feel.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I understand now. You can leave.¡± Julian¡¯s voice grew even colder.


    when you


    Unable to bear it any longer, the girl started crying. ¡°Mr. Jadin, I met you a long time ago gave a speech


    at our hospital. At that moment, I fell in love with you. The reason I joined this hospital. is because of


    you.¡±


    ¡°Are you suggesting that I should be responsible for you just because you came here for me?¡± His


    words were cold, piercing directly into the girl¡¯s heart.


    Nancy felt that if she were in the girl¡¯s shoes, she would undoubtedly feel heartbroken.


    She cursed inwardly. What a heartless person.


    He was so cold and sarcastic. In that moment, Nancy realized that it wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want a


    girlfriend, but rather that he couldn¡¯t find one. Being handsome wasn¡¯t enough to attract someone when


    he was as cold as ice.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Jadin. I shouldn¡¯t have bothered you,¡± the girl apologized and ran away, tears streaming


    down her face.


    Since the girl was crying with her head hung low, Nancy could only see vague facial features. Although


    she didn¡¯t clearly see the girl¡¯s face, she knew that cry from somewhere.


    Unrequited love was the most painful and bitter feeling. If one could openly express their love and have


    it reciprocated, no one would willingly choose to endure the agony of unrequited love.


    Watching this scene reminded Nancy of her past experiences. The more she dwelled on it, the more


    frustrated she became. She had been trying her best not to think about Nichs, but something always


    seemed to trigger her memories.


    After the scene concluded, Nancy had almost cleared her mind.


    Just as she was about to return, she sensed that something was amiss. ncing around, she noticed


    arge shadow covering the area where she stood. Raising her head, she saw Julian standing in front


    of


    her


    Julian looked at her coldly, pursing his lips. His icy aura was overwhelming.


    Nancy pursed her lips and remained silent.


    The two of them stood there in silence for a while. Eventually, Nancy couldn¡¯t bear the oppressive


    atmosphere and took the initiative to break it. ¡°What a coincidence, Mr. Jadin. I didn¡¯t expect to find.


    you here. I identally overheard what happened earlier. Don¡¯t worry, though. I¡¯ll keep it a secret. I


    won¡¯t breathe a word.¡±


    Initially, Nancy thought she could leave after making her promise. However, Julian continued to block


    her path. Then, he said coldly, ¡°I haven¡¯t suffered any loss. Strictly speaking, I received a confession


    that proves my value and attractiveness. I should be proud of that. Why should I fear you exposing it?¡±


    Hearing his words, Nancy was left speechless. She thought he was shameless and narcissistic.


    In that moment, Julian fixed his gaze on Nancy and took a few steps closer, closing in on her. His


    sharp. eyes were like those of a hawk as he asked, ¡°What interests me now is why you are here.¡±

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    Nancy took a step back and replied, ¡°It¡¯s just a coincidence.¡±


    ¡°A coincidence?¡± Julian smirked coldly. ¡°Do you expect me to believe that? You deliberately fell when I


    entered the room and even stared at me while I was drinking. Do you think all of this is just a


    coincidence? Do you take me for a fool?¡±


    Hearing his words, Nancy was also taken aback. These were originally just coincidences, but through


    his interpretation, they hadpletely transformed into something else.


    ¡°You have misunderstood, Mr. Jadin. I never intended to get your attention,¡± Nancy insisted.


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe you.¡± Julian looked at her with a sharp gaze.


    Nancy waved her hand casually and said, ¡°Well, if you don¡¯t believe me, I won¡¯t say anything more.¡±


    She knew that saying anything else would only make things worse.


    At that moment, she lowered her head and found an opportunity to slip out from under Julian¡¯s arm.


    She left without hesitation, without even looking back.


    Julian watched her leave and sneered. ¡°You¡¯re just ying hard to get. Unfortunately, I¡¯m not falling for


    it.¡±


    After leaving Julian, Nancy headed towards the private room. She remembered it was the one on the


    left, so she pushed open the door on the left.


    However, as the door swung open, she was momentarily stunned when she saw the people inside.


    She had entered the wrong room! This private room was different from the one where her colleagues


    were. It was filled with people singing, ying games, and chatting. In any case, it was lively. Although.


    the room had dim lighting and was crowded, Nancy instantly spotted Nichs. He was loungingzily


    on the couch with his legs crossed. Despite his casual demeanor, he still looked noble and elegant.


    Nancy noticed he was sitting in the center of the room. Clearly, he was the center of attention,


    surrounded by admirers like the stars orbiting the moon.


    Upon seeing an unfamiliar and beautiful woman barge into the room, the entire room fell silent.


    Everyone¡¯s gaze turned to Nancy.


    Nancy raised her head and immediately spotted Nichs. However, his eyes were cold, and he had at


    calm expression.


    He was eerily calm.


    Nancy lowered her gaze Her eyshes hid the disappointment and sadness in her eyes


    Since he has decided to pretend not to knowe me and treat me as a stranger, why should I say


    anything? Maybe! should just forget it. After all, we are already divorced, so strictly speaking, we are


    indeed strangers. Hence, he is doing the right thing I dont need to feel upset about it I must have just


    been surprised that he could be so rumpord


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I entered the wrong room,¡± said Nancy. Then, she turned and was about to leave.


    Just then, a voice sounded behind her. ¡°We have strict rules here, sweetheart. You can¡¯t juste and


    go as you please.¡± The man in the blue shirt who spoke walked over from the couch. Although he


    looked handsome, his words hinted at danger.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to barge in. I simply walked into the wrong room. My room is just across from yours.¡±


    Nancy exined.


    However, the man wasn¡¯t interested in exnations. He took a step forward and towered over her. ¡°I


    don¡¯t care about these exnations, sweetheart. I¡¯m only interested in the result. You¡¯ve walked into


    the wrong room, so you must agree to my request before you can leave. Otherwise, you will be


    stepping on. my dignity. I even have a VIP in my room today, and you¡¯ve startled him. Hence, you must


    make amends and apologize before leaving.¡±


    Hearing his words, Nancy raised her head, her gazending on Nichs. She knew that the VIP the


    man was referring to was Nichs. However, she didn¡¯t ask for Nichs¡¯ help since he was already


    treating her as a stranger. Besides, Nichs just watched as the man made things difficult for her.


    maintaining the same posture as before without any movement. Thus, she knew it would make not


    difference even if she begged him. All she would do was humiliate herself. After all, if he wanted to help


    her, he wouldn¡¯t have stood by and watched this man bully her.


    Lowering her gaze, Nancy asked, ¡°What should I do?¡±


    Jayden Philip smirked and snapped his fingers. ¡°Bring it over.¡±


    Soon, a ss of white wine was ced in front of Nancy. In that split second, Nancy¡¯s heart skipped a


    beat. She knew that she would have no choice but to drink the wine before her. Although she was


    somewhat scared, she still reached out to take the ss.


    Just as she was about to drink it, Jayden suddenly stopped her. ¡°Wait.¡±


    Nancy looked at him with confusion.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t the only option, you know,¡± Jayden said abruptly.


    ¡°What else is there to choose from?¡±


    ¡°I mentioned earlier that you¡¯ve disturbed my VIP. If you¡¯re willing to kiss him or do something simr to


    gain his forgiveness, I can¡­¡± Forgive you.


    Before he could even finish his words, Nancy refused him. ¡°No. I choose to drink.¡± With that, she


    downed the entire ss of white wine without hesitation.


    Looking at her actions, Nichs shifted slightly. He wanted to stop her, but it was already toote. He


    didn¡¯t expect her to choose to drink such arge ss of white wine instead of kissing him. At that


    moment, he felt it was quite ironic.


    Do you really hate me that much, Nancy? Just the thought of this possibility made Nichs


    heartbroken. He wondered when their rtionship had turned so sour


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    After finishing the drank, Nancy felt her throat burn as it it were being roasted by fire It hurt badly. She


    also felt her stomach burning causing intense difort Her head felt incredibly heavy


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    At that moment, Jayden knew he had made a mistake. He looked at Nichs with concern, seeking


    guidance on how to proceed.


    Meanwhile, Nancy set down the ss forcefully and looked at Jayden. I drank it. Can I leave now?¡±


    Throughout the entire process, she didn¡¯t spare Nichs a single nce.


    After all, why bother looking at him when they were just strangers?


    ¡°Go¡± Jayden helplessly waved his hand.


    Immediately, Nancy clutched her stomach and rushed out of the room as if the king had just granted


    her a pardon.


    As soon as she left, a loud noise erupted in the room. Nichs stood up and kicked the coffee table,


    creating a thunderous crash that startled everyone in the room. The room fell eerily quiet as everyone.


    froze, barely daring to breathe.


    ¡°Get out, all of you.¡±


    Instantly, the people in the room let out a collective sigh of relief and quickly left. Soon, the room


    returned to silence, leaving only Nichs and Jayden.


    Jayden noticed that Nichs was in a sour mood and let out a sigh. He approached him and offered


    some advice, saying, ¡°Nichs, in my view, if you want to reconcile with her, it might be helpful to set


    aside your ego. Acknowledge your mistakes and consider buying her a piece of jewelry. It¡¯s rare for a


    woman to turn down such a gesture. And if all else fails, you can always work things out with her


    intimately. I assure you, she will forgive you. It¡¯s important to remember that women arepassionate


    by nature. This is just a disagreement, which ismon among couples and can be resolved through


    openmunication.¡±

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    Chapter 174 She Feels Burning Hot All Over


    After Jayden finished his speech, Nichs fixed his deep, dark eyes on him. His gaze appeared calm,


    like still water in an ancient well, but behind it, his emotions were turbulent. He stared at Jayden.


    without uttering a word, his mind racing with countless thoughts. An argument? If only it were just an


    argument, but it¡¯s a divorce. ¡°That¡¯s superficial,¡± he finally replied after a long silence. ¡°Do you think


    she¡¯s


    type of person who can be won over with just any ne or bracelet? Do you think all women are


    like those gold diggers you¡¯ve dated?¡±


    the


    Jayden sheepishly rubbed his nose and decided to keep quiet. Well, the women I pursued before were


    indeed very easy. I didn¡¯t need to give them anything; just a few dinners and some sweet talk would do


    the trick. A few luxury bags for the easier ones, a sports car for the more difficult ones, and a house for


    the most challenging ones. So, I¡¯m not to me for this. From my perspective, women can be handled


    with money. ¡°Nichs, I think you¡¯re oveplicating things. Look at the grand show you¡¯ve put on.


    You involved so many people and even had me go along with you just for a kiss, and yet she refused,¡±


    he said. ¡°In my opinion, you should take a page out of those billionaire romance novels. Just go over,


    pick her up in your arms, carry her back. home, and then close the door. I guarantee everything will be


    resolved overnight.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t understand, replied Nichs. If we weren¡¯t divorced, I might have acted that way, but now.


    we¡¯re no longer husband and wife. If I force myself upon her, what will she think of me? Wouldn¡¯t that


    make me no different than a rapist in her eyes?


    ¡°Well, okay, but I think she had a little too much to drink, and that liquor is strong. You should her


    quickly, reminded Jayden.


    go


    find


    ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Nichs pushed the door open and went out in search of Nancy.


    Meanwhile, after leaving Nichs¡¯ private room, Nancy headed straight back to the private room where


    her colleagues were gathering for dinner. However, when she entered the room, it was empty. ¡°Toni¡­¡±


    she called out as she walked inside, but there was no response.


    After a while, a waitress entered and informed Nancy that the bill for the private room had been.


    settled. She politely asked Nancy to leave as they were about to clean the room.


    Nancy had no choice but to leave. With nowhere to go, she squatted outside the private room and


    called Toni.


    It was only when she took out her phone that she realized Toni had called her multiple times.


    Coincidentally, all the calls were made while she was in Nichs¡¯ private room, and perhaps due to the


    noise, she hadn¡¯t managed to answer any of them.


    She tried calling back, but there was no answer.


    She made a few more attempts, but still no response. If she guessed correctly, Tom probably left on her


    own after failing to reach her on the phone, thinking that she had already returned home ¡®Forget it. II!


    go home by myself, then she mumbled, putting her phone away as she headed out. She was feeling


    extremely ufortable now, her body felt like it was on fire. She rugged at her clothes as she


    walkeid. but even so, the felt burning hot all over


    Previously when she was having fun with her colleagues most of them were drinking beer since they


    were mostly girls Although she had been tipsy her tipsiness hade and gone quickly and she had


    almostpletely sobered up thanks to the ware from Juhan


    This particr drink, however, was different. It was a high-proof liquor; the moment it went down, she


    found it sharp and very unpleasant to taste. Now, she was feeling more and more lightheaded. She felt


    feverish and woozy, her consciousness fading away, and her stomach churned violently with a burning


    sensation.


    home.


    She struggled to make her way to the hotel¡¯s entrance with only one thought in her mind: to go This


    ce is filled with all sorts of people. I have to get home quickly, or I¡¯ll be in great danger. That being


    said, I¡¯m feeling really ufortable. She held on with sheer determination, but when she was halfway


    there, she began to see stars, bing so dizzy that she almost had no strength left. In the end, she


    could only lean against a pir in the hotel lobby, barely managing to support herself.


    At that moment, Julian and his assistant happened to arrive in the hotel lobby, preparing to leave.


    The sharp-eyed assistant spotted Nancy immediately. He promptly asked, ¡°Mr. Jadin, thatdy seems.


    to have had too much to drink. She¡¯s the one Madam asked you to check on. Should we give her a ride


    home?¡±


    Julian had onlye here because his mother had instructed this assistant to apany him and


    ensure that he came. ¡°Since when did you be so kindhearted? If you want to help her, do it


    yourself. Don¡¯t involve me,¡± he replied coolly before walking away without even sparing a nce at


    Nancy.


    The assistant was left speechless.


    Meanwhile, after taking a short break, Nancy continued walking outside. She was feeling incredibly


    dizzy, causing her to stumble and stagger as she walked. Suddenly, she bumped into Julian.


    Julian hadn¡¯t expected her to appear in front of him so suddenly, so his tall figure collided with her right


    away.


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    ¡°Sorry,¡± Nancy instinctively apologized, then continued moving forward. She was supposed to stop


    upon reaching the hotel¡¯s entrance, but she found that her feet were acting independently of her mind.


    As a result, she ended up walking onto the road in front of the hotel.


    Suddenly, a car approached, startling the assistant, who cried out, ¡°Watch out!¡±


    However, Nancy was entirely oblivious to it due to her dizziness. Just in the nick of time, Julian grabbed


    her hand and forcefully pulled her towards himself.


    Only then did the assistant breathe a sigh of relief.


    ¡°You¡¯re not even watching where you¡¯re going! Are you trying to get yourself killed?¡± Julian couldn¡¯t


    help but scold Nancy after pulling her back. After all, being a doctor, he couldn¡¯t just stand by and


    watch her get run over by a car. Seeing herpletely wasted and almost unconscious, he could only


    look at her with disdain, especially when he caught a whiff of alcoholing from her.


    His assistant carefully observed the look in his eyes, contemting whether or not to speak up


    Just then Julian spoke up Pointing at Nancy, he instructed his assistant, ¡°Get her in the car


    Huh The assistant didn¡¯t immediately understand his words


    Jultan gave him a cold Irak Do you expect me to personally assist a drunk person into the car


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    Finally understanding what Julian meant, his assistant replied cheerfully, ¡°Understood, Mr. Jadin! Don¡¯t


    worry, I¡¯ll help her into the car immediately.¡±


    Despite being drunk, Nancy was lightweight, so the assistant only needed to guide her a little and


    sessfully got her into the car. He then turned to Julian and said, ¡°Please get in, Mr. Jadin.¡±


    Julian stood outside and was momentarily startled. Suddenly, he reached towards the front car door


    and appeared to have taken something from the chauffeur.


    The assistant was confused; the next moment, he saw Julian spraying disinfectant all over Nancy. Mr.


    Jadin, this is excessive. If she wakes up and discovers this, it will be extremely embarrassing.


    After finishing spraying the disinfectant, Julian tossed it to his assistant, who caught it and was about to


    get in the car when the door suddenly closed. Julian¡¯s icy voice came from inside the car, saying, ¡°It¡¯s


    crowded in here. Take a cab back on your own.¡±


    The assistant was left standing there,pletely bewildered. ¡°Mr. Jadin, how could you be so


    heartless?¡±


    At that moment, Nichs came running frantically from the lobby. When he saw that the car had


    already left-especially when he saw its license te number-his gaze instantly turned icy, as if it could


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    He¡¯s back? Has he actually returned from abroad? Ha! He promised never toe back to the country,


    and now he¡¯s easily changed his mind! You can¡¯t trust a single word thates out of their mouths.


    Nichs took out his phone. Shortly after, Lynn drove the car over, and Nichs got in before they


    desperately chased after them.


    Meanwhile, Nancy sat in the back seat with Julian while the chauffeur was in the front seat, driving.


    At first, Julian was repulsed by the smell of alcohol on her, so he sat at a distance. However, after a few


    sharp turns on the road, Nancy swayed from side to side, eventually ending up sitting very close to him.


    Then, with a sudden sharp turn, she was flung right next to him.


    Julian pushed her away in disgust, saying, ¡°Hey, move aside.¡±


    Nancy tried to move aside, but she was too dizzy and weak to push herself away. Instead, she


    continued leaning against the man with her eyes closed.


    After ncing at her a few times, Julian couldn¡¯t bear it any longer. He reached out and adjusted her


    posture while moving to the side to create some distance between them. Then, he looked at the


    chauffeur and coldly ordered, ¡°Drive slower. Why are you in such a hurry?¡±


    Upon hearing this, the chauffeur immediately applied the brakes to slow down.


    Thanks to the sudden braking, Nancy tilted toward Julian once again.


    Julian pushed Nancy¡¯s head away in disgust once more, saying as he did, ¡°Why are you clinging to me


    like a suction cup? I really regret letting you in the car. Nancy¡­¡± He said sternly, ¡°Sit properly. Sit


    upright.¡±


    These words seemed to register with Nancy in her drunken haze. Moreover, the man¡¯s voice sounded


    incredibly familiar to her. This voice sounds like Nichs! But wasn¡¯t he in the private room? How did


    he end up next to me? Ah, never mind. Let¡¯s not think about it. ¡°I do want to sit properly, but I can¡¯t. My


    head is spinning. Don¡¯t be so mean; let me lean on you for a moment. I promise I won¡¯t disturb you


    once I wake up


    tomorrow. Just let me lean on you for a bit for now, okay? Hmm.. My head hurts,¡± she said, her body


    slumping against Julian¡¯s as she nodded off, her head drooping.


    Seeing her in such a state, Julian finally believed that she was drunk and delirious. Looking at her


    again, he couldn¡¯t help butin, ¡°Why would a girl drink so much for no reason? You¡¯re lucky to


    have bumped into me. If it were anyone else, you would¡¯ve been in danger, you know.¡±


    As soon as he said that, he suddenly felt a grip on his arm.


    The next moment, Nancy pinched his arm whileining unhappily with a pout, ¡°How dare you


    lecture me? Have you no conscience? And now you¡¯re questioning why I drank so much It¡¯s all


    because of you, you bad guy! Do you think I wanted to drink? My head is killing me now Hmm As she


    spoke. she bit her head with her fist, but her head continued to hurt badly no matter how hard she hit it


    You bad guy! You could ve helped me, but you just looked on coldly without saying anything You know


    what? My hearts broken into pieces I had no choice but to drink she continued as tears began


    streaming down her face. Without thinking, she grabbed Julian¡¯s sleeve and wiped the tears on her


    face


    with it.


    At that very moment, Julian was rendered speechless. Anger boiled inside him; if it weren¡¯t for his self-


    control, he would have thrown her out of the car right now. Rescuing her was indeed a mistake-and a


    big one at that! ¡°Sit properly! Where do you live? I¡¯ll take you back,¡± he asked.


    Nancy blinked in a daze and suddenly patted Julian on the cheek. ¡°You¡¯ve be stupid. Don¡¯t you


    know where I live? Haven¡¯t you been there before?¡±


    Baffled, Julian looked at her with confusion. When have I ever been to her ce? She¡¯s simply lying. ¡°I


    forgot where it is. Tell me your address again,¡± he replied.


    Nancy mumbled a string of words, which Julian then repeated to the driver in the front seat before


    asking, ¡°Do you know where it is? Take her there immediately.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Jadin.¡±


    After all themotion, Nancy finally became much quieter, though her head still rested on Julian¡¯s


    shoulder.


    On the way, Julian tried several times to move her head away, but every time he moved slightly, she


    stirred as if she were about to wake up. To keep her quiet, he had no choice but to put up with it, letting


    her sleep with her head on his shoulder.


    Upon reaching their destination, he helped Nancy out of the car and was about to instruct his chauffeur


    to assist her to her apartment, but to his dismay, when he turned around, his chauffeur had already left.


    Despite his manners, he couldn¡¯t help but let out a swear word at this moment.


    After ncing at Nancy, he had no choice but to help her into the elevator. When they reached her


    apartment, he noticed that she was still soundly asleep with her eyes half-closed. He raised his voice,


    asking, ¡°Where are your keys? Where do you keep them?¡±


    Nancy gave no response; she was in a deep sleep and didn¡¯t hear anything.


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    Julian had no choice but to pat her cheek hard to wake her up. He then asked again, ¡°Where¡¯s the key


    to your apartment? Tell me,¡±


    Nancy heard him this time. Sheined in displeasure, ¡°How could you forget everything? Didn¡¯t I


    tell you before? There¡¯s no key. Just use my thumbprint.¡±


    Julian then grabbed her thumb to try her thumbprint. After trying her right thumb, he used her left


    thumb, which finally worked. The moment he heard the doorbell chime, he finally let out a sigh of relief.


    Immediately, he helped her into the house and flung her onto the couch.


    Unexpectedly, he couldn¡¯t pull his hand away; it was held in a firm grasp by the woman on the couch.


    ¡°Nancy, let go of me,¡± he warned coldly.


    The more Nancy heard his icy voice, the more displeased she got She frowned, holding onto his arm


    with all her might ¡°You¡¯re being meaner and colder toward me now. You weren¡¯t like this before.¡±


    Julian frowned Was I very nice and gentle with her during ourst few encounters?


    ¡°You¡¯re a bad guy. I don¡¯t love you anymore,¡± Nancy mumbled again.


    Upon hearing this, Julian raised an eyebrow, a smug expression crossing his face. I knew it! This


    woman is undoubtedly infatuated with me, hence her desperate attempts to capture my attention! I


    suspect her current state of inebriation is also a deliberate ploy to gain my notice. She¡¯s truly willing to


    go to any lengths, isn¡¯t she? Well, in that case, I¡¯m curious to see what other antics she¡¯ll pull in the


    future.


    ¡°But I can¡¯t help myself. How can I not love you? Darling¡­¡± Nancy was taken aback by her own words.


    She quickly shook her head in confusion and said, ¡°No, you¡¯re not anymore. I misunderstood. I¡¯m


    sorry!¡± Suddenly, the image from earlier in the day shed in her mind: the man standing there, nked


    by two captivating women clinging to his arms, whom he didn¡¯t reject. ¡°Do you genuinely like them?¡±


    she blurted out..

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    The mere thought of the scene made Nancy feel as if a gaping wound had been torn open in her heart.


    Blood gushed out, causing her intense pain that made her gasp for relief. However, the pain persisted,


    and she found herself in excruciating agony. In truth, she had always wanted to ask that question, but


    shecked the courage and the right to do so. Her heart was left in suspense after posing the question.


    Julian¡¯s tall figure froze for a moment. She actually called me ¡°darling!¡± Her intentions couldn¡¯t be more


    obvious. But¡­ do I reciprocate those feelings? Who is she referring to? Unable toprehend her


    question, he chose to remain silent instead of answering.


    After receiving no response for a prolonged period, Nancy furrowed her brow and released her grip on


    Julian¡¯s arm. She slouched on the couch, closing her eyes and saying with a self-deprecatingugh.


    ¡°You don¡¯t deny it. You do like them, after all. I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t have asked.¡± Indeed, with stunning


    looks and an attractive figure, any man would desire a woman like that. Why wouldn¡¯t he? He¡¯s right;


    even without me, he wouldn¡¯tck female attention. He could still lead a happy and carefree life, while


    I¡¯m the only one holding onto the past.


    ¡°Nancy, you¡¯re foolish and naive. Why must you fall in love? Why can¡¯t you let go?¡± she muttered to


    herself. In her heart, she had already scolded herself countless times, but it was futile; she couldn¡¯t let


    go, no matter what. She still loved him. What can I do? I still love him deeply. Seeing him with those


    women tore her heart apart. She longed to cry, but she didn¡¯t want to shed tears in his presence or be


    looked down upon by him again. ¡°Leave,¡± she said despite her difort.


    Julian was somewhat concerned about her current state. ¡°Can you manage on your own?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I can.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Julian nodded, then pushed the door open and departed.


    In an instant, the sound of the door closing reached Nancy¡¯s ears. He left! He actually lefi. Tears


    immediately streamed down her cheeks. Her heart ached as if someone was pulling at it with a million.


    strings, causing every breath to feel like inhaling des,


    Stumbling into the bathroom, she turned on the shower and crouched under the showerhead.


    The water from the showerhead was initially ice-cold, causing Nancy to shiver uncontrobly. She


    desperately wrapped her arms around herself. Eventually, the water warmed up, and a hint of warmth


    gradually spread through her body.


    The hot shower water poured down fiercely, filling the bathroom with steam. It was only at this moment


    that she could feel her own heartbeat; otherwise, she would have suspected that she had died.


    Nevertheless, her heart continued to ache immensely.


    Nichs¡¯ car had just arrived when Julian descended the stairs. He narrowed his dark eyes, staring


    intently at thetter¡¯s tall figure. Thank goodness he came downstairs, otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have


    spared him! Then, he stepped out of the car and hurriedly rushed towards Nancy¡¯s apartment


    The door to her apartment was tightly shut Fortunately, after his previous visit, he had saved his own


    fingerprint as a precautionary measure, allowing him to effortlessly open the door Upon entering the


    apartment, he immediately began searching frantically ¡°Nancy he called out as he searched


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    However, there was no sign of Nancy in the living room or her bedroom, causing him to panic. He


    called out loudly. ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    Suddenly, he heard the sound of running watering from the bathroom.


    Without the slightest hesitation, he pushed open the bathroom door. When he saw Nancy sitting on the


    floor, her clothes drenched and her hair disheveled, he hurried over and lifted her up, his heart aching.


    ¡°Nancy, what happened? Are you okay?¡± As he held her in his arms, his first thought was whether she


    was unwell. ¡°Tell me, is something hurting you?¡±


    At that moment, Nancy finally opened her eyes. When she saw his face bing clearer before her,


    she couldn¡¯t hold back any longer. She burst into tears, but those tears were quickly washed away by


    the water.


    Nevertheless, Nichs continued to cup her face in both hands, gently wiping away her tears as if she


    were a delicate treasure. His voice was filled with tenderness as he asked while wiping her tears,


    ¡°Nancy, where does it hurt?¡±


    Wasn¡¯t he cold and indifferent towards me in the private room, treating me like a stranger? Why is he


    suddenly being so kind to me again? Tears streamed down Nancy¡¯s cheeks as she stared at him,


    saying pitifully. ¡°I hurt everywhere. Her slender fingers reached out and clutched his shirt over his


    chest. ¡°But here¡­. Here¡¯s where it hurts the most. Nichs, you know what? It hurts here. It hurts so,


    so much. I want the pain to stop, but¡­ I can¡¯t control it. I really can¡¯t,¡± she continued, sobbing harder


    and harder. ¡°Tell me, how can I make it stop hurting? How can I stop feeling miserable?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. It¡¯s my fault; I shouldn¡¯t have let you drink. Let me take you to see a doctor right.


    away,¡± replied Nichs. He believed she was feeling unwell due to alcohol.


    Nancy smiled and grabbed his hand, saying, ¡°Nichs, you¡¯re so foolish. It¡¯s not my body that hurts,


    but my heart. It¡¯s my heart, right here, that aches. Do you understand?¡± With that, she tilted her head


    back, letting the shower water pour down fiercely on her face, as if it were the only way to alleviate her


    pain, even just a little. Wrapping her arms around herself once more, she continued to crouch under


    the showerhead, her head drooping. Deep inside, she felt incredibly distressed.


    Suddenly, a faint sob apanied by the sound of water reached Nichs¡¯ ears. Though faint, it was


    distinct enough for him to hear.


    Nancy lifted her head, softly crying. ¡°Nichs, how could you treat me like this? Do you know how


    much it hurts?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. Nichs caressed her cheek, finding himself unable to say anything else except


    apologies. All he could do was continuously apologize.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want your apologies! What¡¯s the point of apologies, anyway? I love you so deeply that it hurts.


    but all you do is make me feel devastated and miserable. You were embracing those two women and


    treated me with such indifference; you treated me like a stranger and showed no concern for me.


    Nichs, I¡¯m in agony. My heartache is unbearable. Sob¡­¡± Nancymented. With each word she


    uttered, her heartbreak intensified. ¡°My grandfather is gone, and I have no family left-no mother, no


    father, no rtives. I thought you would protect me, but you didn¡¯t Not only that, but you consistently


    break my heart. Nichs, you know what? I already had nothing left, but I wasn¡¯t afraid because I still


    had you. But now, I don¡¯t even have you. I love you, I truly, deeply love you. Can you please not


    abandon me she continued, her eyes filling with tears.

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    Upon hearing this, Nichs stood frozen like a statue. What did I just hear? Did she really say she


    loves me? So, I¡¯m the person she loves? But how is that possible? If I hadn¡¯t heard it myself. I wouldn¡¯t


    have dared to believe it, ¡°Nancy¡­¡± He lowered his head, calling her name tenderly and emotionally. At


    this moment, his heart felt like it was going to burst out of his chest; he was filled with an indescribable


    excitement. ¡°Did I hear it wrong? Do you truly love me?¡± he asked patiently while gently wiping away


    the tears rolling down her face.


    Nancy looked up, her eyes brimming with tears as she gazed quietly at him. Before she could speak,


    tears streamed down her cheeks again.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry, Nancy. Please don¡¯t cry,¡± said Nichs, feeling a pang of heartache when he saw her burst


    into tears. He cupped her face and pulled her closer to him. Then, he lowered his head, his lips


    touching her cheek as he softly kissed away the tears that rolled down her face. One by one, he


    tenderly kissed away her tears in an incredibly gentle manner.


    However, the more he acted this way, the harder Nancy cried. She even thought she was dreaming


    because only in her dreams would he be so gentle with her. Throughout the day, he had been so cold.


    towards her, treating her like a total stranger. How could he suddenly be so kind to her? ¡°Nichs¡­¡±


    She wept softly, holding his hand. ¡°Am I dreaming?¡±


    ¡°How could this be a dream? I¡¯m right here with you, you silly girl.¡±


    ¡°But¡­¡± Nancy curled herself into a ball with her arms around herself. She said pitifully, ¡°You treated me


    like a stranger; you didn¡¯t even care when I drank, and you merely watched as others bullied me.


    Nichs, you just bullied me during the day. Why would you be so kind to me all of a sudden?¡±


    Recalling those scenes, she couldn¡¯t forget them. The look in his eyes and his tone of voice were so


    cold. back in the private room. It was as if a sword had been stabbed right into her heart.


    I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. It was my fault. I was really wrong. Nichs apologized while cupping her face in his


    hands. At this moment, he was overwhelmed with regret. Jayden is right; I¡¯m stupid. There were so


    many ways to handle this, and yet I chose the dumbest and most roundabout way, which ended up


    hurting both her and myself. ¡°If you¡¯re upset, just hit me or punish me, okay? Anything is fine as long as


    you don¡¯t ignore me, he coaxed tenderly.


    Nancy looked at him. Suddenly, she reached out, her slender and delicate fingers touching his face.


    Her fingertips traced his eyebrows and his nose before finally resting on his thin lips. ¡°But how could I


    bear to ignore you?¡± she whispered. How could I bear to ignore you when all I want is to love you? Her


    fingers. lightly caressed his lips, which felt so tender to the touch. He was right here with her, but even


    so, she felt an empty void inside her.


    Staring at his red lips at that moment, she suddenly stopped thinking about everything. It was as if her


    mind had gone nk or as if she was intentionally avoiding any thoughts. Following her body¡¯s


    instincts, she leaned in, and her tender lips met his


    Nichs had always been the one to initiate such moments in the past. This time, however, she was


    unusually eager, as if trying to prove something. She kissed him passionately, almostpletely letting


    go of her shame and hesitation, summoning all her courage and risking everything. She just wanted to


    follow her heart, to indulge herself, and to express her true feelings for once


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    However after just a moment, she sensed that something was wrong Nichs body remained suit. he


    froze like a statue, breathing but not moving a muscle.


    In an instant, she froze as well, and her heart sank into a freezing abyss. It felt like a bucket of ice-cold


    water had been poured down mercilessly from the sky and drenched her, chilling her body and heart.


    He really doesn¡¯t love me. So, it¡¯s pointless even when I put aside all my pride and stubbornness and


    kiss him like this. Indeed, if he doesn¡¯t love me, he doesn¡¯t love me. You can¡¯t force love.


    She moved away from his lips and returned to her spot, curling her lips into a bitter smile. At this


    moment, she could only wear a smile to conceal the pain inside her. She wanted to leave; the room


    was filled with steam and mist, making her feel particrly confined, and the atmosphere was


    oppressively ufortable.


    However, before she could turn around, the man reached out and grabbed her. His hands cupping her


    face, he asked softly, ¡°Nancy, can you say it again?¡±


    ¡°Say what?¡±


    ¡°You just said you love me very much. Is that true?¡± asked Nichs gingerly, as if afraid of startling her.


    I¡¯m sorry.¡± She lowered her gaze. I shouldn¡¯t have said it; I¡¯ve been hiding it well for so long. If I hadn¡¯t


    been so drunk and in so much pain just now, I wouldn¡¯t have said it. I do love him, but since he doesn¡¯t


    love me at all, I don¡¯t want my love to be so cheap either. ¡°I didn¡¯t say that. You heard it wrong,¡± she


    said, shaking her head.


    Nichs refused to believe it, though. He insisted, ¡°That¡¯s okay. Even if it was a slip of the tongue, it


    still means you love me!¡±


    These words, however, caused Nancy to break down at once. I¡¯m already trying to salvage the


    situation. Why does he have to force me into admitting it? I don¡¯t want to say that, nor do I want to love


    him anymore! I¡¯m hurt, and I can¡¯t love anymore. Can¡¯t I just give up? I¡¯m already upset enough, so why


    upset me even more? In the end, her heart could only endure so much. No longer holding back, she


    yelled with all her might, ¡°Fine, I admit it! I didn¡¯t say it wrong! I love you, and I mean it! But, Nichs¡­¡±


    She suddenly quieted down, her eyes expressionless. She continued in almost a whisper, ¡°Love is a


    personal matter in the first ce. I do love you, but I never wanted to bother you or cling to you. This is


    my own business, not anyone


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    She had attempted tomunicate this to him, but after several unsessful tries, she had


    completely given up. Instead of facing a humiliating rejection, she would rather keep her feelings for


    him hidden in her heart. At the very least, she could still hold onto a beautiful memory that wasn¡¯t so


    agmented and distressing


    Suddenly, Nichs leaned in closer, gently cradling her face in his hands. He asked tenderly, ¡°My dear.


    are you prepared now


    Prepaird for what?


    ¡°You¡¯ve shared your feelings with me. Don¡¯t you want to


    my response¡±


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    Nancy shook her head, resisting Nichs. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me. Nichs. I don¡¯t want to hear it.¡±


    Nichs cupped her face in his hands, lowering his head until his nose touched hers, and let out a soft


    chuckle. Silly girl, I knew you must have misunderstood me. ¡°Nancy¡­¡± he began, gazing at her. In that


    moment, his eyes shone brightly, as if countless stars were twinkling within them. Then, his thin lips


    parted, and he spoke with the gentlest words, ¡°Listen to me: I¡¯ve never considered your feelings for me


    to be a nuisance. On the contrary, I¡¯m very, very happy about it.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Nancy asked stupidly. She felt her brain capacity was insufficient to think clearly.


    ¡°Silly girl, it¡¯s because I love you, too!¡±


    When those words exploded in her head, Nancy¡¯s first thought was that she must be dreaming. How


    else could she hear such words? He loves me? Does he really love me?


    After ten years, this was almost something she didn¡¯t dare to dream about. When she married him, her


    only hope was to spend the rest of their lives together; just being with him brought her immense joy and


    satisfaction. Later, witnessing his unique affection and care for Madelline, she didn¡¯t even dare to hope.


    But now, he was telling her that he loved her!


    She was stunned and could hardly think. It took her a while to find her voice again. ¡°But aren¡¯t you in


    love with-


    Nichs interrupted her before she could finish. ¡°Nancy, that was in the past. I know I didn¡¯t treat you


    well back then; I always broke your heart and made you upset, but it¡¯s different now. I know that I love


    you. I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t have made so many mistakes, let alone hurt you,¡± he said, bringing her hand


    to his lips and kissing it repeatedly. ¡°It¡¯s all my fault. Do you know how upset I was when you asked for


    a divorce? I didn¡¯t want to be apart from you at all, but you were so determined. I even considered


    resorting to dirty means to keep you with me for as long as possible, but Nancy, whether it was then or


    now, I don¡¯t want to force you. I know you¡¯re angry with me for the mistakes I¡¯ve made. You can do


    whatever you want to me. Just don¡¯t ignore me.¡±


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    Nancy¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief; if she hadn¡¯t heard it herself, she wouldn¡¯t have dared to believe her


    own ears. This was the scenario she had dreamt of so many times, but now that it was actually


    happening, she suddenly forgot how to react. It took a while before she regained herposure. The


    next moment, she looked up, and her eyes instantly filled with tears. Soon, tears cascaded down her


    cheeks uncontrobly.


    It had been ten years; she had loved him for ten years, during which time she had married him and


    separated from him. Just when she thought everything was a one-woman show, he told her that he


    loved her, too. The moment she realized this, she couldn¡¯t hold back anymore. It was as if the more


    than 3,000 days and nights of unrequited love and yearning had found an outlet.


    She didn¡¯t even know how she had gotten through so many days and nights. She had thought that it


    would be like this for the rest of her life-that she would grow old and die alone harboring this unrequited


    love. But now, she finally understood that all her efforts were meaningful This is enough This is more


    than enough.


    ¡°Why are you¡¯rrying? Did I say something wrong? Or did I upsci you in some way¡± Nichs asked, his


    heart aching when he saw her cry


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not that.¡± Nancy shook her head. She earnestly exined, ¡°I¡¯m not upset. I¡¯m just¡­¡± Suddenly,


    she couldn¡¯t find the right word to describe her feelings. So, she threw herself into his arms, squeezing


    her petite figure into his broad embrace. She wanted to hold him tight and feel his warmth and breath.


    So, this is what being in love feels like. It¡¯s sweet and reassuring. This is no longer unrequited love; it¡¯s


    not just me giving anymore. I love him so, so much. ¡°Nichs¡­¡± she said, calling his name. In reality,


    she didn¡¯t know. what she wanted to say. She just wanted to call his name..


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Nichs responded softly, his tone lifting at the end as he silently waited for her to continue.


    However, after waiting for a while, he didn¡¯t hear anything from her. He lowered his head and asked.


    tenderly, ¡°Why don¡¯t you say anything? I¡¯m still waiting.¡±


    Nancy smiled and snuggled back into his embrace. She replied in a low voice, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I just


    wanted to call your name.¡±


    ¡°Do you really have nothing to say?¡± he asked.


    Nancy shook her head slightly. She felt incredibly happy just lying in his arms like this, feeling his


    breath and listening to his heartbeat. For the first time, she realized how fulfilling and joyful it was to


    have their hearts connected and to be in love with each other. Even if they didn¡¯t do anything, just.


    cuddling each other in silence would bring tremendous satisfaction.


    Apparently, Nichs didn¡¯t think so. ¡°Nancy¡­¡± This time, it was his turn to call her name.


    ¡°Mm-hmm, Nancy responded, thinking he just wanted to call her name like she had just done.


    The next moment, however, she realized she was wrong-Nichs turned on the shower again and


    stood under the showerhead with her in his arms. In an instant, the hot water poured over both of them,


    the streams of warm water feeling incredibly soothing. ¡°Are you cold?¡± he asked.


    Nancy shook her head and replied, ¡°No, I¡¯m not. I feel veryfortable.¡±


    ¡°Do you want to feel even morefortable, then?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Nancy looked up in puzzlement.


    ¡°Nancy, I want to do what you didn¡¯t finish just now. Are you ready?¡±


    ¡°Ready for- Ready for what? Before Nancy could finish, she suddenly felt a warm, tender, and


    comfortable kiss on her lips.


    So, this is what he meant by ¡°even morefortable.¡± Just as she realized this, the next moment, she


    found herself pressed against the wall by Nichs, whose hand gripped her waist. He left her no room


    to retreat, and his lips imed hers with deep yearning.


    His kiss was powerful, resembling a tempest that nearly engulfed her entirely. It was unlike the previous


    tender ones, nor was it a mere peck on the lips. He kissed her with such fervor, as if desiring to merge


    her entire existence with his and etch her into his life.


    Nancy struggled to catch her breath, she felt as if her brain was being deprived of oxygen. Her cheeks


    had a slight flush, as if a rosy blush had been applied, giving her an adorable and charming


    appearance ¡°Nichs¡¯ Um Could you please slow down! I she gasped, clutching his clothes with no


    strength remaining Her voice, salt and flirtatious, lingered in Nichs¡¯ heart, intensifying his longing for


    her


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± Like her, he was breathing heavily, his breath scorching hot. ¡°Nancy, I want¡­¡± he said,


    pressing his forehead against hers. Although he didn¡¯t finish his sentence, his intentions were crystal


    clear.

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    Chapter 179 Blissful Happiness (1)


    Nancy¡¯s face immediately turned red. The bathroom was filled with steam, and the air was already


    warm due to the high temperature. In addition, she was still under the influence of alcohol. Therefore,


    she blushed when Nichs teased her like this.


    She admitted it-she loved him, and she wanted to experience those happy, sweet, and joyful moments


    with him. However, she didn¡¯t want it to happen so quickly. They had just confessed their feelings and


    expressed their love for each other. Although they had been intimate before when they were married to


    other people, it felt different now. In the past, sleeping together felt like an obligation, so she didn¡¯t


    expect much. But now, she wanted their intimacy to be solely about love. She had hope and something


    to look forward to now; she wished for everything to unfold naturally, without haste.


    Seeing that she blushed and remained silent, Nichs quickly understood her intentions. ¡°Silly girl, if


    you don¡¯t want to, you don¡¯t have to. There¡¯s no need to feel embarrassed. Just tell me if you¡¯re not


    comfortable.


    ¡°But¡­ won¡¯t you be angry?¡± Nancy asked cautiously.


    An attractive chuckle escaped from Nichs¡¯ throat. He replied, ¡°You silly little thing, why would I be


    angry?¡±


    ¡°Because¡­¡± Nancy bit her lip, her rosy cheeks resembling a blooming rose. The words she wanted to


    say next made her feel incredibly shy, so she found it difficult to express herself. ¡°Because they all say


    that if a man wants it, it¡¯s really hard for him to hold back.¡±


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    ¡°It is indeed difficult, Nichs admitted.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Nancy looked up, her face immediately filled with concern.


    ¡°But I don¡¯t want to pressure you either. Silly girl, I admit that I desire it, but my desire isn¡¯t impulsive.


    It¡¯s because I can¡¯t control myself when I hold you like this,¡± Nichs confessed. ¡°What I want isn¡¯t just


    a one-time thing. I want to be with you, and I want to cherish you. I¡¯ll wait until the day you¡¯re willing to


    do it,¡± he said before nting a deep kiss on her forehead. After that, he turned around and prepared to


    leave.


    For some reason, Nancy suddenly panicked when she saw him turn around. Almost without thinking.


    she hugged him around the waist and anxiously cried out, ¡°Where are you going?¡±


    Nichs reached out and affectionately ruffled her hair, joking. ¡°You¡¯re so domineering, not allowing me


    to have a proper meal or to leave. Nancy, do you know how tempting you are right now? I¡¯m afraid that


    I might copse and die if I stay here any longer. He added, ¡°You go shower first. I need to go out, calm


    down, and get some fresh air. Otherwise, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to control myself¡±


    Listening to his words, Nancy lowered her head and realized that her clothes were already soaked


    through She was wearing a thin chiffon shurt, which had be semt transparent after being


    drenched in hot water. As a result, her body showed through under the light making it all the more


    tempting Realizing this, she hurriedly covered herself with her hands and turned around


    Nichs umled knowing dut she was feeling shy Ill be waiting for you outside¡± he said before leaving


    the bathroom


    After leaving the bathroom, he immediately grabbed arge bottle of cold water from the fridge and


    gulped it down. At the same time, he took off his suit jacket and turned up the air conditioner in the


    room. Lighting another cigarette, he tried hard to calm himself down.


    However, all his efforts went down the drain the moment Nancy stepped out of the bathroom wrapped.


    in a towel. Despite his attempts to restrain his urges, the sight of her reignited the fire within him, and


    his body quickly became scorching hot once again.


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m done showering. Would you like to-¡± Nancy¡¯s words were cut short by a sudden kiss on


    her soft and tender lips.


    The man¡¯s kiss was even more passionate than before, like a wild lion.


    Nancy had no room to retreat; she waspletely under his control and was forced to stand on her


    tiptoes to match his height. In the end, her feet started to ache.


    Nichs soon noticed her difort. Without a word, he continued his kiss but lifted her up, cing


    her in a standing position on the couch. In an instant, their heights reversed. She was now the taller


    one, while he became the shorter of the two.


    Even so, he still maintained control of the situation.


    Eventually, after a length of time that neither could recall, he reluctantly let go of her and lightly touched


    his nose to hers. With his voice still filled with intensity, he asked, ¡°I can¡¯t get enough of kissing you.


    What should I do?¡±


    At his teasing, the slight blush that had just faded from Nancy¡¯s face instantly returned, coloring her


    cheeks. ¡°There will be many more opportunities in the future,¡± she said, lowering her head bashfully. At


    the same time, she felt an overwhelming sense of happiness, as if she had consumed honey. Love


    could truly be this sweet. Even without physical intimacy, one could experience incredible happiness,


    with their heart filled with joy and delight. In this moment, she felt truly happy, to the point where she


    began to question if everything before her eyes was real.


    ¡°Be good and wait here. I¡¯ll join you after I finish showering,¡± Nichs said softly after affectionately


    ruffling her hair.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Nancy obediently nodded.


    In the bathroom, he adjusted the water temperature to the lowest setting. Since his body was burning


    with heat, he had no choice but to shower with cold water repeatedly. Only after his body finally cooled.


    down, and his mood became much calmer, did he step out of the bathroom.


    As he emerged from the bathroom, he was still apprehensive, fearing that all his efforts would be


    undone again the moment he saw her. However, his heart suddenly warmed when he noticed that the


    room was quiet, with only the sound of the television in the background, and Nancy already asleep on


    the couch with her head tilted to one side. He walked over on tiptoe, and when he saw her peacefully


    asleep on the couch, a faint smile appeared on her lips, he couldn¡¯t help but smile as well.


    He bent down and lifted her up gently before cing her on the bed. Recalling her apprehension and


    hesitation when he became aroused moments ago, he tucked her in and then left the bedroom


    He took off his slippers and slept alone on the couch. He had missed out on many things in the past.


    das time he truly wanted to cherish her and was willing to slow down to match her pace.


    The following morning, Nancy awoke with a splitting headache. She massaged her temples vigorously,


    and suddenly, the events from the previous night came flooding back to her. She recalled that she had


    seemingly confessed her feelings, and in return, Nichs had also confessed his love for her. After


    that, things became hazy. She couldn¡¯t remember what had transpired afterwards. But where is he?


    Could it all have been a fabrication? Was it merely a figment of my imagination?


    The thought of this filled her with unease. She threw off her covers and hastily made her way to the


    living room, hoping to find Nichs and validate the reality of the previous night¡¯s events. It was real,


    not a product of my imagination. ¡°Nichs¡­ However, as she stepped into the living room, she


    discovered it to be empty.

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    Chapter 180


    Chapter 180 Blissful Happiness (2)


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± Nancy called out again, but the living room remained empty. There was no one there.


    Unwilling to believe this, she then checked the bathroom, the balcony, and the kitchen, but the


    oues were the same: everywhere was empty, and there was no sign of Nichs. Could it all have


    been just a dream? Now that I¡¯ve woken up, it¡¯s time for me toe to terms with reality.


    In an instant, her heart sank, and her mood took a sharp downturn. I must have gone crazy to have


    such a vivid dream. She reached out and touched her lips. Last night, they had kissed several times,


    especially the final couple of times when Nichs kissed her passionately, eagerly, and wildly. She


    even seemed to remember those tender sensations, his scorching breath, his attractive voice, and the


    low moans he gave when he was aroused. And yet, despite her vivid memories, everything was unreal


    after all.


    ¡°You¡¯re hopeless, Nancy.¡± She pounded her forehead, feeling extremely frustrated. But why did that


    kiss not feel like a dream to me? It felt so real and so distinct.


    Suddenly, she recalled something and rushed into the bathroom. She remembered that she had let


    Nichs take a shower after she finished showering yesterday. If he had showered here, he must have


    left his clothes behind.


    However, after searching the entire bathroom, she didn¡¯t find any of his clothes. There are none of his


    clothes. So, he wasn¡¯t here before, nor did he take a shower here. I was really delusional and had a


    dream that felt so


    real.


    Just as Nancy had lost hope and concluded that it was all a dream, the door suddenly opened with at


    click. The next moment, she saw Nichs striding in wearing casual clothes.


    The moment she saw him, she hurriedly ran toward him without a second thought and threw her arms


    around him. She ran so fast that she nearly knocked him over. It was only when she was holding him,


    leaning against his chest, listening to his breathing, and smelling his familiar scent that she finally


    believed everything before her was real. I wasn¡¯t dreaming; it really wasn¡¯t a dream! With this


    realization, immense joy filled her heart, like dazzling fireworks going off one after another. At this very


    moment, her world was incredibly beautiful.


    ¡°Where have you been? I thought you had left me again,¡± she mumbled. Only after her mind calmed


    down did she look up at him, her bright eyes blinking animatedly, which was particrly soul-stirring.


    The hurt look in her eyes and the note of grievance in her voice truly melted one¡¯s heart. As she spoke,


    she tightened her arms around Nichs as if afraid that he would leave.


    ¡°Silly girl, I was afraid that you¡¯d wake up hungry, so I went to buy you breakfast,¡± Nichs replied as


    he ruffled Nancy¡¯s hair affectionately.


    ¡°But you didn¡¯t tell me about it, making me think that it was a dream I had yesterday and that you never


    showed up here!¡± Nancy argued. The more she spoke, the more hurt she felt. She was really scared to


    death when she woke up without seeing or finding him just now.


    Understanding how much he had scared the woman in his arms, Nichs instantly apologized ¡°Alright,


    I won¡¯t defend myself. It¡¯s my fault for not being thoughtful enough¡±


    Then you¡¯re not allowed to do this again next time, Nancy replied with a pour in an adorable yet


    assertive


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nichs nodded seriously. ¡°I promise you that I won¡¯t leave you all of a sudden without a word


    next time.¡±


    ¡°Well, that¡¯s more like it.¡± Only then did Nancy feel satisfied. Suddenly, she recalled something and


    added, ¡°Also, no matter what happens in the future, you can¡¯t leave me behind.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nichs nodded.


    Seeing him agree to it so readily, Nancy deliberately stomped her foot in displeasure. She said with a


    stern expression, ¡°Nichs Sallow, I mean it, and I¡¯m serious about this. If you ever leave me behind.


    again in the future, I¡¯ll never forgive you.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Ms. Nancy. I¡¯m serious about this, too,¡± Nichs responded. What should I do? I suddenly find


    the woman in my arms bing talkative. And yet, even when she¡¯s chatty, I find her so lovely that I


    want to kiss her. As he thought so, he acted ordingly, lowering his head and kissing Nancy on the


    lips to stop her from chattering continuously. Then, he deepened the kiss little by little.


    Nancy was stunned at first before she was guided by the man to respond more naturally and skillfully.


    When their lips parted, her face was as red as a tomato, the color in her cheeks looking incredibly


    charming. ¡°You¡­¡± Her breathing was unsteady, and she took a moment to catch her breath. After that,


    she asked, ¡°You kissed me again?¡±


    Nichs smiled before leaning toward her again. After pecking her on the lips, he replied, ¡°Silly girl,


    isn¡¯t that what couples do? They¡¯re always unable to control their desire to kiss and cling to each other.¡±


    ¡°But you¡­¡± Nancy pointed to his lips and then to her own. ¡°You¡¯ve kissed me so many times these past


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    ¡°Is that a lot?¡± Nichs asked deliberately. Then, he answered his own question. ¡°I don¡¯t think that¡¯s a


    lot, though. Nancy, that¡¯s what being a couple and being in love is about. Even if we kiss 30 or 50


    times. a day, it wouldn¡¯t be too much, let alone three to five times. Or do you think that¡¯s too much?¡±


    ¡°N-No, I don¡¯t think so,¡± Nancy mumbled, her face turning even redder. She didn¡¯t admit it aloud, but


    deep down, she loved Nichs¡¯ kisses very, very much. It was just that she blushed every single time,


    whereas he could always remain calm andposed without blushing even once. Suddenly, she


    discovered something new-she noticed that while his face didn¡¯t turn red, his ears did.


    Looking at his reddened ears, she suddenly found them extremely cute. She reached out and touched.


    his cars like a little rabbit, looking as if she had discovered something extraordinary. She eximed in


    surprise, ¡°Wow! Nichs, your ears are really red. Are you shy right now?¡±


    ¡°No.¡± The man refused to admit it.


    Nancy didn¡¯t believe him, though. She deliberately let out a soft snort, saying, ¡°Hmph¡¯ You¡¯re lying to


    me. You¡¯re definitely being shy. This is the first time I¡¯ve seen your cars turn red!¡± As she spoke, she


    reached out to touch his ears again.


    This time, Nichs became annoyed, so he reached out and pulled her into his arms. Then, he


    lowered his head and suddenly took her earlobe in his mouth.


    Immediately, a warm, tingling sensation spread throughout Nancy¡¯s body, causing her to melt weakly


    into his arms like a puddle. ¡®Nichs is such a jerk to tease me like this! But when did he be so


    skilled at at He knows I¡¯m inexperienced and won¡¯t be able to handle this! He¡¯s doing it on purpose just


    to watch me blush with embarrassment,¡± she thought. ¡°You¡¯re a bad guy,¡± she whispered.


    As sharp-eared as Nichs was, he heard her immediately. He curled his lips, deliberately showing


    displeasure as he asked, ¡°Who are you calling a bad guy?¡±


    Meanwhile, Nancy wasn¡¯t afraid of him finding out. She held her head high and puffed out her chest,


    looking confident and unapologetic as she replied. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m calling you that.¡±


    Nichs smiled. Then, he bent down and nibbled on her earlobe. Instantly, Nancy¡¯s ears turned deep


    red; not only that, but her heart felt like it was going to explode. She had to admit that she couldn¡¯t take


    it anymore. She turned her head to avoid him while softly pleading, ¡°Nichs, please¡­ Stop biting me.


    Let go of it, will you? It¡¯s itchy.¡±

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    Chapter 181 Caught During An Intimate Moment


    ¡°Do you still dare to call me a bad guy?¡± Nichs asked.


    Upon hearing his question, Nancy vigorously shook her head. ¡°No, I won¡¯t call you that anymore.


    You¡¯re so handsome! You¡¯re simply the best!¡±


    Satisfied with her response, Nichs finally let her go.


    As he looked down, he noticed that Nancy was barefoot, her delicate feet resting directly on the cold.


    floor.


    Concerned, he immediately picked her up and carried her to the couch.


    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you wearing socks? The floor is so cold. You might catch a cold.¡± Nichs said as he


    touched her chilly feet.


    Indeed, Nancy¡¯s feet had turned cold after standing on the floor for a while.


    While warming her feet, he asked, ¡°Where are your socks?¡±


    ¡°They¡¯re in the cab. I didn¡¯t have time to put them on.¡±


    ¡°Sit here. I¡¯ll get them for you.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nancy nodded, a faint smile appearing on her lips.


    Nichs quickly retrieved the socks and handed them to her.


    However, instead of letting her put them on herself, he knelt before her and gently slipped the socks.


    onto her feet.


    ¡°I can do it myself!¡± Nancy protested, feeling slightly embarrassed.


    ¡°Please, let me do it,¡± Nichs insisted.


    After breakfast, Nichs prepared to leave for work. As he slipped on his shoes, he announced, ¡°I¡¯m


    leaving!¡±


    ¡°Okay!¡± Nancy nodded, engrossed in watching TV and sipping her milk.


    Hmph! Nichs felt neglected and displeased.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± he called out to her again. ¡°I¡¯m off to work.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    He was speechless and certain that he was beingpletely ignored.


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    What should I do? he wondered, feeling upset.


    Furrowing his brows, he marched over to the couch. Without much thought, he pulled Nancy into his


    arms, lowered his head, and kissed her passionately.


    He continued kissing her until she was breathless, gasping for air, and her face turned beet red.


    Reluctantly, he finally released her.


    ¡°Weren¡¯t you supposed to go to work?¡± she asked.


    ¡°I was, but someone was so absorbed in the TV that they didn¡¯t even acknowledge me,¡± Nichs


    pouted, looking pitiful.


    Nancy smiled helplessly and put on her slippers. ¡°Allow me to escort you, then.¡±


    When they reached the doorway and Nichs was about to leave, his gaze suddenlynded on her


    lips.


    Her lips glistened with a rosy hue from their shared kiss earlier, making them even more inviting.


    Unable to resist, Nichs pulled Nancy into his embrace and kissed her again.


    Their breaths intertwined, and the heat between them intensified, making it hard for them to part.


    Suddenly, the door creaked, and Linda pushed it open, walking in on them kissing passionately.


    Both Nancy and Linda were startled. Nancy¡¯s face turned crimson as she looked at Linda. Although


    they were close friends, it was embarrassing to be caught in such apromising situation.


    Sensing Nancy¡¯s embarrassment, Nichs gave her aforting squeeze and turned to Linda. ¡°She¡¯s


    quite shy. Don¡¯t tease her.¡±


    Linda blinked, suddenly feeling like the bad guy. She hadn¡¯t even done anything, and Nichs was


    already protecting Nancy!


    Before leaving. Nichs reminded Linda, ¡°She drank some alcohol yesterday and isn¡¯t feeling well.


    Please take good care of her for me.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not being fair, Mr. Sallow. I¡¯ve been awake for two days straight due to the movie shoot, and


    now you¡¯re just using me as you wish. Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re being too much?¡± Lindained.


    Nichs nced at her and replied indifferently, ¡°Thepany is currently looking for a shampoo


    ambassador.¡±


    His words implied that Linda should focus on her work, effectively silencing her. Is this tant


    temptation even fair?


    Once Nichs left, Linda felt wide awake and immediately went to Nancy.


    She had pulled two consecutive all-nighters to finish her movie shoot, but upon witnessing the situation


    between Nancy and Nichs, her fatigue disappeared, and she was filled with energy


    ¡°What¡¯s going on, Nancy? Have you guys made up? Linda asked directly.


    ¡°Yeah Nancy replied with a slight nod, conveying everything in her short answer.


    ¡°I worried for nothing I thought you¡¯d be lonely, so I wanted toe back to be with you sooner, but it


    seems that someone already haspany,¡± Linda said dramatically, spreading her hands and letting


    out an exaggerated sigh. ¡°I was worried for nothing, honestly. It also seems that I¡¯ve turned into an


    extra


    now,¡±


    Nancy immediately hugged her. ¡°No way! I¡¯m so happy you¡¯re here to keep mepany, Linda.¡±


    The two of them talked for a while, but deep down, Linda couldn¡¯tpletely let go of her resentment


    about the hurtful things Nancy had experienced after marrying Nichs, especially in the presence of


    that scheming woman, Madelline.


    However, faced with the sweet and content look on Nancy¡¯s face, Linda couldn¡¯t bring herself to say


    those words.


    Since Nancy was happy, she didn¡¯t want to dampen her spirits.


    Nevertheless, Linda remained deeply concerned.


    Nancy quickly sensed her worry and asked, ¡°Linda, is there something you want to say? It¡¯s okay. You


    can tell me. We¡¯re honest with each other.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. I don¡¯t mean to be a downer, but I¡¯m just worried about you. Have you really thought


    things through with Nichs this time? I¡¯m afraid he might hurt you again. You know how


    straightforward I usually am with you, right? I hope you don¡¯t take offense.¡±


    Nancy immediately held her friend¡¯s hand and reassured her with a smile. ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it. Why


    would I be offended? Besides, I know that you¡¯re just concerned about me, and I understand your


    worries. Truth be told, I am also apprehensive. I don¡¯t know if my choices are right or wrong, or what


    the future holds for us.¡±


    ¡°But¡­ Nancy reminisced, her mind drifting back to distant memories. ¡°I don¡¯t want to look back one day


    and regret the choices I¡¯ve made. You know, he confessed his feelings to me yesterday, and I was


    overjoyed. Ever since I fell in love with him, I¡¯ve been eagerly anticipating this moment. I even thought I


    might never hear him say that he likes me. The instant I heard those words, Ipletely surrendered.


    myself to him. However, I¡¯m also afraid. I don¡¯t dare to ask if he still loves Madelline. I don¡¯t even have


    the courage to inquire whether he loves me or Madelline more. Don¡¯t you think I¡¯m useless? I can¡¯t


    even bring myself to ask a simple question.¡±


    ¡°Silly girl, Linda uttered, embracing her in aforting hug. ¡°I understand that you¡¯re just scared.¡±


    ¡°I am, but I still want to summon myst ounce of courage for him. If it goes well, I¡¯ll be ted, but what


    if it fails?¡±

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    Chapter 182 Miss Me?


    What will happen if it fails?


    To be honest, Nancy hadn¡¯t given this question much thought, but now she seemed to have an answer.


    If it failed, she would leave this ce-the ce filled with memories of Nichs-and she would never


    return to this ce of heartbreak.


    Nevertheless, she hoped for a happy and fulfilling ending for both of them.


    ¡°Maybe one day, I might still ask him. I might not be able to resistparing my ce in his heart with


    Madelline¡¯s, but for now, I don¡¯t want to think about those questions. Besides, hasn¡¯t Madelline gone


    abroad? Do you think I¡¯m being selfish? I actually hope she neveres back,¡± Nancy muttered.


    bitterly.


    Linda gently hugged her in aforting manner. ¡°Girl, that¡¯s not being selfish. No one wants their


    rtionships to be destroyed by someone else, and no woman can be generous enough to share a


    man with another woman. You can¡¯t, and neither can I


    Upon hearing this, Nancy thought there might be some conflict between Linda and Luke, so she


    immediately asked with concern, ¡°How are you and Luke doingtely?¡±


    ¡°Fine, I guess?¡±


    If Linda set aside the family reasons, it would have been going well.


    But including those reasons, it was a different story.


    However, like Nancy, she didn¡¯t want to deliberately dwell on it as long as that moment didn¡¯te.


    Since Linda came back, Nancy stayed with her all day.


    During the weekend, the two of them would stay at home, chat, watch dramas, and have a very


    pleasant. time.


    Moreover, there were urgent matters to deal with on Nichs¡¯ side, so they hadn¡¯t seen each other for


    several days.


    It wasn¡¯t until Monday when Nancy had just finished work and was about to take off her white coat that


    she heard voices murmuring nearby. ¡°He¡¯s so handsome.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I haven¡¯t seen such a handsome man in a long time. I wonder who he¡¯s here to see. I¡¯m so


    envious.¡±


    Nancy briefly listened but didn¡¯t pay much attention.


    When she walked out of the department¡¯s door, she saw a familiar figure and froze on the spot.


    That back!


    She was sure she hadn¡¯t seen it wrong. It was him! Nichs was back!


    Nancy quickened her steps and was about to walk over when Nichs turned around.


    A smile unconsciously appeared on his lips when he noticed her. Then, he murmured softly, ¡°Don¡¯t


    move. I¡¯lle over.¡±


    So, Nancy stood there obediently and watched as he ran toward her.


    The next moment, he embraced her tightly.


    Although they hadn¡¯t been apart for very long, it felt like a significant reunion.


    Nancy held him, and as she breathed in his familiar scent, she felt an unprecedented sense of security


    and longing.


    When she thought about it carefully, it had only been two days since they parted.


    Forty-eight hours felt excruciatingly long, as if time had been stretched to its limits.


    Both of them held each other tightly, passionately absorbing each other¡¯s scent and presence.


    After a while, Nichs asked, ¡°Where¡¯s the rest area?¡±


    ¡°Right in front.¡±


    Take me there.¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t think too much, assuming that Nichs was just tired from being on the road and wanted.


    to rest for a while..


    But as soon as they reached the lounge, he swung his arm to close the door directly.


    The next moment, his tall figure pinned her against the door, and his kiss came down almost like a


    storm, overwhelming and passionate.


    Nancy was taken aback for a moment and was about to speak, but that gave him the opportunity to


    deepen the kiss.


    Perhaps due to not seeing each other for two days, Nichs seemed to grow even more aggressive.


    His grip was strong, and he seemed almost eager to pull her into himself.


    His whole existence was like a fierce storm, leaving no room for Nancy to catch her breath.


    Realizing that she was distracted, Nichs felt somewhat displeased and lightly bit her lip.


    Nancy winced and raised her bright eyes as she looked at Nichs in confusion. ¡°Why did you bite


    me?¡±


    ¡°You deserved it.¡± Nichs pressed his forehead against hers and said, ¡°You weren¡¯t paying attention.


    while kissing me.¡±


    As he spoke, his kisses rained down on her again, leaving almost no gap for Nancy to mentally prepare


    herself.


    The atmosphere between the two gradually heated up.


    She had to admit that she missed him, desperately so.


    She missed everything about him-his scent, his taste, his kisses, and everything else.


    Under Nichs¡¯ relentless assault, Nancy gradually let go of her shyness and became more pliant. She


    stood on her tiptoes, wanting to press herself closer to him.


    Suddenly, there was a knock from the outside..


    Nancy¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and she was terrified. She immediately pushed Nichs away and held


    her breath, waiting for any noiseing from outside. Even her breathing was done ever so cautiously.


    There was another knock on the door, which fueled her anxiety.


    The knocking continued, causing her to feel extremely uneasy. She was torn between opening the door


    or leaving it as it was..


    Just then, Nichs ced his hand on the doorknob and was ready to open it.


    Nancy looked up at him and whispered, ¡°Are you going to open the door?¡±


    ¡°Do you not want to?¡± Nichs replied with a question.


    Nancy nodded as she was worried about how she would exin things if they were caught like this.


    In reality, Nichs could easily discern her thoughts. He immediately pointed to his own lips, silently


    requesting a kiss.


    Nancy suppressed a smile and suspected that he was doing this intentionally just to get a kiss.


    She turned her head and deliberately faced away, denying him what he wanted.


    Nichs wasn¡¯t offended by her actions at all. Instead, he reached out with his slender fingers and


    sneakily slid them under Nancy¡¯s clothes before tickling her waist gently.


    He knew she was ticklish.


    As expected, Nancy couldn¡¯t hold back theughter for long, but at the thought of someone standing.


    outside, she gritted her teeth and suppressed her voice to avoid making any noise..


    Instead of leaving her alone, Nichs became even more audacious and tickled her harder.


    Nancy couldn¡¯t endure it any longer and decided to take the initiative to kiss him, and at that exact


    moment, a voice came from outside. ¡°That¡¯s the wrong room.¡±


    Soon, Nancy heard footsteps of the person outside leaving.


    In an instant, she breathed a sigh of relief, but Nichs was not pleased because he was just about to


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    receive a kiss from her. Hence, it affected his mood.


    Nancy smiled with amusement and yfully scooted over, asking, ¡°Are you upset?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s just that my luck wasn¡¯t great,¡± he muttered.


    Nancy¡¯s smile deepened, making her look charming and alluring.


    Seizing the opportunity while Nichs wasn¡¯t paying attention, she suddenly tiptoed and gave him a


    gentle peck on the lips.


    It was a delicate and fleeting kiss, like a dragonfly touching the water¡¯s surface.


    After their kiss, she considered the idea of making a quick getaway, but Nichs was swift in his


    response as he reached out and pulled her into his embrace.


    ¡°Are you teasing me, perhaps?¡± His voice carried a seductive tone, and even with just a few simple


    words, it sounded particrly alluring.


    ¡°Can you resist my teasing, then?¡±


    ¡°I can resist everyone else¡¯s except yours,¡± Nichs replied. He then tenderly held Nancy¡¯s face, and


    his eyes were filled with a serious, almost intense expression. ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s been two days. Did you miss me?¡± His gaze was gentle yet profound as he whispered the


    question. in an extremely seductive tone..

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    Chapter 183


    Chapter 183 I Miss You So Much


    Nancy couldn¡¯t help but miss Nichs. It was impossible not to. Ever since he left, she had been


    longing for him. However, this time, she didn¡¯t want to be the first one to admit it. She didn¡¯t want to be


    the first one to say ¡°I love you.¡±


    Nancy looked up at him and mustered her courage to ask, ¡°Have you missed me?¡±


    He leaned down and kissed her forehead before holding her face and looking at her with his dark eyes.


    ¡°I have. I miss you so much,¡± he replied firmly. ¡°Every moment I¡¯m awake. I¡¯ve missed you since the


    moment you left.¡±


    His voice was soft, like a whisper. Nancy¡¯s face lit up with a sweet smile upon hearing his words.


    ¡°I¡¯ve missed you too,¡± she said, wrapping her arms tightly around him.


    In that moment, their hearts were connected like never before.


    Since Nichs was there, Nancy decided not to go to the hospital cafeteria for her meal. She was


    afraid that they would attract too much attention if they ate together there, considering how handsome


    he was. It was also not appropriate for them to be seen together in public because of his status.


    Instead, they found a bench in the hospital gardens to have their meal. Despite the location, the


    delicious food he brought instantly whetted her appetite. Crab, prawn, fish, pork¡­ Every dish he


    brought was her favorite.


    ¡°Wow! You¡¯re amazing, Nichs!¡± Nancy eximed..


    Her joyful and delighted smile made him smile too.


    ¡°Eat while it¡¯s still warm.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    They talked as they ate.


    While Nancy enjoyed her meal, Nichs seemed a bit upset.


    She soon noticed his sour mood and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You look unhappy.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I am,¡± he sighed. ¡°I¡¯m upset that I have to hide away. Someone refuses to be seen with me in the


    cafeteria.


    His pitiful expression made her chuckle.


    His face darkened upon seeing that, and he said in a low voice, ¡°Meanie. How can youugh?¡±


    Nancy¡¯s smile widened. She covered her mouth with her hand to stop herself from smiling and replied,


    ¡°It¡¯s not my fault, Nichs. You only have yourself to me.¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t done anything¡±


    ¡°That may be true, but the problem is your appearance.¡±


    Nichs shrugged innocently.


    ¡°Your face is too handsome. Did you know that when I walked out of theb, I overheard a group of


    girls talking about you? They were saying there was an incredibly attractive man who was very, very


    hot.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ mood significantly improved upon hearing that.


    ¡°After hearing how much they praised your looks, I would never dare bring you to the cafeteria. What if


    they try to steal you away? Then I¡¯ll have no one toin to, right?¡± Nancy continued.


    When she put it that way, he realized he wasn¡¯t angry anymore. Instead, he felt happy. ¡°Are afraid


    someone will steal me away?¡± he asked with a smirk.


    you really


    She knew exactly how to respond to that and imitated him as she shot back, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid


    someone. will steal me away?¡±


    ¡°I am,¡± he replied. ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m smart enough to be by your side the moment I return from my trip.¡±


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    ¡°Good,¡± she said.


    Halfway through their meal, a clear voice suddenly rang out through the air. ¡°Nancy! I knew it was you!¡±


    It was Toni.


    Nancy turned around and asked, ¡°Why are you here, Toni? Why aren¡¯t you at lunch?¡±


    ¡°I had a big breakfast this morning, so I¡¯m not hungry. One of my patients has been inactivetely, so I


    brought him with me for some exercise.¡±


    Toni then noticed Nichs, who was standing beside Nancy.


    Her eyes widened as she swiftly asked, ¡°Nancy, who¡¯s this attractive man? Be honest with me. Is he


    your boyfriend? He¡¯s so hot. No wonder Mr. Jadin can¡¯t capture your attention.¡±


    She grinned at Nancy.


    Nancy hesitated for a moment. She nced at Nichs and then at Toni before slowly answering,


    ¡°He¡¯s not. Stop gossiping and go back to work.¡±


    ¡°Alright. It seems like I got excited for nothing.¡±


    Before Toni left, she pumped her fist and whispered, ¡°Good luck, Nancy. This man is much more


    handsome than Mr. Jadin. You should seize your chance.¡±


    Once Toni was gone, silence fell.


    Nancy soon realized something was wrong. There was a dark cloud hanging over Nichs¡¯ head.


    ¡°Nichs¡­¡± She called out his name, but he walked away without even looking at her.


    Leaving everything behind, she swiftly ran after him.


    As she ran, she called out, ¡°Wait, Nichs!¡±


    ¡°Wait for me!¡±


    Nichs had long legs and was walking very fast, while she was still carrying their lunch. She couldn¡¯t


    catch up to him at all.


    Eventually, he slowed down, overwhelmed by his anger.


    Finally, Nancy caught up to him.


    As soon as she was close enough, she grabbed his arm and sweetly asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong. Nichs?¡±


    He pursed his lips and remained silent.


    There was a heavy tension surrounding him.


    Sensing that, she leaned in and tugged at his shirt sleeve. ¡°Nichs, are you angry?¡±


    He still didn¡¯t say anything.


    She stood in front of him and solemnly asked, ¡°Are you angry because I didn¡¯t tell Toni that you¡¯re my


    boyfriend?¡±


    The dark expression on his face softened slightly when he realized that she understood why he was


    angry.


    She slumped over in distress and softly exined, ¡°It¡¯s not what you think. I didn¡¯t mean to deny it, but


    you¡¯re a very important man and your identity is sensitive. I don¡¯t want people to pay attention to me


    just because of you, so¡­¡±


    She nudged the ground with the tip of her shoe and continued glumly, ¡°We just started dating. Who


    knows what will happen in the future? I wanted to wait until we were more serious before telling


    everyone else. I didn¡¯t mean to hide it.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean by ¡®what will happen in the future?¡± Nichs asked angrily.


    ¡°Well¡­ One day, we might break up. We might also¡­¡± Nancy found herself unable to finish her


    sentence.


    There were certain topics and people she tried to avoid talking about.


    ¡°Go on.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing else.¡±


    ¡°Nancy, tell me everything that¡¯s on your mind. I don¡¯t want you to keep any secrets,¡± he said patiently.


    ¡°Are you really sure you want to know?¡±


    ¡°Yes. I want to know everything that goes through your mind.¡±

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    Chapter 184 Shocked Nancy


    As expected, an awkward silence fell when Nancy gave her answer.


    Nichs frowned. ¡°Why are you thinking about Madelline?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s your first love and the woman you love the most. Every time shees back, you change. You


    schemed and plotted to divorce me just because of her. Do you think I can really be calm in the face of


    that?¡± Nancy muttered.


    ¡°Are you worried I¡¯ll be stolen away?¡± Finally, Nichs was in a better mood again.


    She nodded. ¡°Yes,¡±


    Now, he was no longer angry.


    Instead, she was the one who was angry.


    He knew she was worried about that, yet he acted like it was nothing.


    Suddenly, Nancy was wrapped in a hug.


    Nichs¡¯ hands gently stroked her hair as he looked at her with warm eyes. ¡°My silly girl, she¡¯s already


    out of the country. She won¡¯t be back again or affect us.¡±


    ¡°What if shees back one day?¡± Nancy¡¯s eyes were red with anger. ¡°Will you push me away to


    return to her embrace?¡±


    ¡°What are you saying? Putting aside the fact that she can¡¯te back, even if she does, nothing will


    change. Nancy, all you need to know is that you are the woman I love now. That is enough.¡±


    Nancy did not know if she should believe Nichs¡¯ words.


    In the past, she had always thought the greatest barrier between them was theck of love. She now


    realized that even if they loved each other, there were many insurmountable divides between them.


    Even at this stage, she did not know if she was making the right decision.


    She was utterly lost.


    ¡°Who is this Mr. Jadin that woman mentioned just now? Do you like him?¡± Nichs abruptly asked as


    he recalled what happened a few minutes ago.


    Nancy immediately shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Everyone just misunderstood what¡¯s going on.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± He did not quite believe that.


    ¡°It¡¯s true. Everyone¡¯s just mistaken. It¡¯s because Mr. Jadin is single and quite handsome. We bumped


    into each other a few times, so my colleagues all think I¡¯m doing it on purpose. Now, there are rumors


    about how I bumped into him to get his attention because I like him. It was honestly just an ident.¡±


    Nancy did not hide anything and told Nichs everything.


    ¡°ident?¡± His gaze darkened.


    ¡°It really was an ident. There was a time when my colleagues saw me staring at him. That¡¯s why


    they thought I liked him. It was all because of you, though.¡±


    He raised an eyebrow and silently waited for her to continue.


    ¡°It was that day in the restaurant. The lights were dim. While he drank with everyone else, I thought he


    looked like you, especially the way he held himself. Hence, I nced at him a few times. That was


    when the rumors started.¡±


    ¡°Is his full name Julian Jadin?¡± Nichs asked.


    Nancy nodded, surprise shing in her eyes. ¡°Yes. Do you know him?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± he responded without hesitation before saying. ¡°I have heard of him, though. Listen to me, Nancy.


    Stay away from him, especially everyone in his family.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± She nodded.


    Julian was the head of the hospital, and Nancy was just a medical student who was interning there. As


    a doctor who did not even stand a chance to hold a scalpel, she would never interact with him that


    often.


    Hence, they were not close.


    To her surprise, Nichs seemed to find Julian important enough to emphasize once more, ¡°Nancy, did


    you hear me? Stay away from him and his family. Do not ept anything his family gives you.¡±


    He then prompted in a louder voice, ¡°Got it?¡±


    ¡°Yes. I will remember that,¡± she said with another nod.


    When Nancy was about to clock off for the day, one of her colleagues told her a wealthy middle-aged.


    woman was looking for her.


    Nancy was confused as she did not know anyone who was considered wealthy.


    At most, she could only name her mother. Even then, her mother had always kept a low profile and


    never dressed up like she was rich.


    Nancy only realized who it was when she saw the woman and smelled the perfume lingering in the air.


    It really was a wealthy middle-aged woman.


    Furthermore, it was Julian¡¯s mother.


    ¡°Hello, ma¡¯am. I hear you¡¯re looking for me. Are you sure you have the right person?¡± Nancy asked,


    surprised


    Unexpectedly, the woman nodded. ¡°Yes. I¡¯m looking for you. Well? How do you find the hospital? Has it


    been easy adjusting to work? Do you have any problems? Just let Julian know if there¡¯s anything


    wrong. and he¡¯ll fix it for you.¡±


    Her rambling speech shocked Nancy.


    However, she did not know this woman at all.


    It was extremely unlikely the woman was asking for her because of Julian, as Nancy did not know him.


    well enough to even be considered an acquaintance.


    The woman gently chuckled when she saw Nancy¡¯s confusion.


    ¡°Oh, don¡¯t be shy. Terence told me everything. Julian saved you a few days ago, and you stayed over


    at his ce. My son is a great man, but he just refuses to get a girlfriend. When I heard that he brought


    you home, I was ecstatic and¡­¡±


    The woman held out a gift box. ¡°Here, a little gift for you. It¡¯ll have to do for now. Once you two are in a


    steady rtionship. I¡¯ll have more gifts for you.¡±


    That confused Nancy even more. She was practically petrified by now.


    What is going on? Why do I not understand a single word?


    ¡°N-No, wait¡­ Ma¡¯am, please calm down. I believe there¡¯s a misunderstanding. When did Mr. Jadin take


    me home?¡±


    The woman paused in thought and said, ¡°During the weing party for the new staff. You were drunk,


    and Julian carried you to the car and took you home.¡±


    The more she spoke, the more bewildered Nancy was. Right now, she was so confused that her mind.


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    It felt like Nichs had driven her home. Why had it suddenly be Julian?


    ¡°I don¡¯t know the details, but Terence said my son helped you to the car and took you home.¡±


    Nancy was speechless.


    On that evening, when Julian helped her to the car, the driver identally drove them to Julian¡¯s


    home.


    Terence took one look and made his own assumptions. Then, he immediately reported it to Julian¡¯s


    mother.


    Unbeknownst to them, Julian swiftly told the driver to turn around to send Nancy home.


    Thus, the misunderstanding was born.


    Nancy felt her head throb, and she felt faint.


    Worst of all, Julian¡¯s mother was so insistent that Julian took Nancy to his home because he liked her,


    so she gave Nancy several priceless pieces of jewelry.


    Naturally, Nancy could not ept the gift. However, Julian¡¯s mother was very insistent and refused to


    take back the gift.


    However, as the conversation came to an end, she abruptly pushed the box in Nancy¡¯s direction and


    departed.


    Nancy nced at the box of jewelry, feeling a throbbing headache starting to form at the back of her


    head.


    Considering their high value, she hesitated to simply leave them unattended.


    Letting out a sigh, she decided to take the box back to theb.


    During the journey, she pondered intensely until a brilliant idea suddenly came to her.


    Fortunately, she had finished her shift. After changing her clothes, she promptly brought the box to


    Julian¡¯s office.

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    Chapter 185


    Chapter 185 I Have A Boyfriend And I Love Him


    Julian was taken aback by Nancy¡¯s presence. His expression immediately turned cold as he growled. ¡°I


    underestimated you. To think you actually came to my office.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know where you live, nor do I have your phone number. I only know where your office is, so this


    is the only ce I coulde, Nancy replied.


    It was clear that they were talking about two different things.


    Julian thought she was stalking him and shamelessly approaching him in his office.


    However, Nancy was there to return the box to him.


    ¡°What is it?¡± he asked, lowering his head instead of looking at her.


    She stepped forward and ced the gift box in front of him.


    It was a beautiful box, and he naturally misunderstood what she meant by it. ¡°Is this for me?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    He looked up at her. While Nancy was not conventionally beautiful, she still stood out from the crowd


    as she demurely stood there.


    Her bright and clear eyes highlighted her beauty, surprising Julian when he saw her.


    However, her constant attempts to get close to him ruined any admiration he had for her beauty.


    He looked up at her and scoffed. Take it back. I don¡¯t need it.


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    She frowned. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to see what¡¯s in the box?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t care what it is. I don¡¯t want it.¡±


    ¡°What I meant was-¡±


    Before she could finish speaking, he bluntly interrupted her, ¡°I¡¯ve met plenty of women like you. If you


    leave right now, you¡¯ll still have yourst shred of dignity. Don¡¯t make me say something disastrous.¡±


    ¡°Women like me?¡± For some reason, that phrase stood out to Nancy. ¡°While I¡¯m just a medical student


    and you are the deputy director of the hospital, please speak clearly. What do you mean by that?¡±


    ¡°Ha! Julian let out a cold snort as his lips spread in a mocking smirk.


    ¡°I was holding back because you¡¯re a woman, and I didn¡¯t want to humiliate you, but since you don¡¯t


    care about that, I won¡¯t hold back anymore.¡±


    He turned to look her in the eyes as he solemnly dered, ¡°You think that just because you¡¯re pretty,


    you can use all sorts of schemes and little tricks to attract my attention and make me like you. If I¡¯m not


    mistaken, you must have done the same to every handsome man from a good family. Any man who


    falls for your ruse will be your beloved ticket to a higher social status.¡±


    Derision was painted all over Julian¡¯s face.


    To his surprise, Nancy did not look embarrassed or shocked that her true ns had been exposed.


    Instead, she was furious.


    Biting her lip, she stood there with a straight back as her face changed between red and stark white.


    She was incredibly angry.


    She might not have understood what he actually meant before, but now she did.


    He actually thought she was trying to seduce him so that she could climb higher using him.


    To put it bluntly, he thought she was a scheming gold-digger.


    What a joke! He thinks too highly of himself.


    Nancy suppressed the raging ze within her and smirked.


    As she opened the gift box and pushed it over to him, she said, ¡°Mr. Jadin, this is a box of jewelry your


    mother gave me just now. I don¡¯t know who told her you took me to your home for the night, but she


    now thinks I¡¯m your girlfriend. She insisted I take this. I¡¯m here to return the gift to you, untouched.¡±


    This time, it was Julian¡¯s turn to be sturned.


    Never in a million years did he expect this to happen.


    ¡°What did you say?¡± His eyes widened with disbelief.


    ¡°I¡¯m telling the truth. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can check with your mother, Nancy calmly


    stated.


    ¡°Also, I¡¯m not a gold-digger like you mentioned earlier. I never nned on getting your attention. All of


    those encounters were idents, but it¡¯s not like I can do anything if you don¡¯t believe me.¡±


    ¡°You were staring at me at the restaurant. Do you really think I¡¯d believe you?¡± He raised an eyebrow


    as he sneered..


    She coldly smiled at that.


    ¡°My apologies for what happened back then. It was so dimly lit that I mistakenly thought you were my


    boyfriend. You two look the same when you¡¯re drinking, so I kept looking at you.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense!¡± Julian loudly responded. The embarrassment he felt turned into rage as he started to lose


    control of his temper.


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    ¡°Let me repeat myself-you have misunderstood the situation. I have a boyfriend, and I love him. dearly.


    As for you, while you are the dream guy for many of the women working here, I don¡¯t feel anything for


    you. I¡¯ve returned your mother¡¯s gifts. Please confirm it with her.¡±


    Nancy then strode out of the room, leaving Julian alone in therge office.


    Minutes passed, yet he still could not believe what had happened.


    A misunderstanding? How can she call it a misunderstanding? That¡¯s impossible!


    After all, it was humiliating to be seen as a substitute for another man due to his looks.


    It would be a lie to say Julian was not angry.


    In the end, Nancy got away scot-free, while Julian looked like someone who thought too highly of


    himself.


    When he looked at the gift box once more, he called his mother.


    ¡°Hey, Julian¡­¡±


    ¡°You gave Nancy Cohen jewelry?¡± he asked bluntly.


    ¡°Yes. What about it? Aren¡¯t I amazing?¡±


    He massaged his temples tobat his headache as he said, ¡°I told you to stay home, Mom. Go


    shopping if you¡¯re bored. Why are you meddling in this? Do you know what a joke you¡¯ve turned this


    into? She has a boyfriend and is not interested in me at all. Look at what a mess you¡¯ve made with


    blind matchmaking!¡±


    ¡°A boyfriend?¡± she eximed in disbelief. ¡°How could that be? I¡¯ve looked into her, Julian. She doesn¡¯t


    have one. She¡¯s a youngdy, so she might be saying that because she¡¯s shy. The more she ys


    hard to get, the more you have to seize this chance to win her heart over.¡±


    He sighed. It was impossible tomunicate with his mother.


    ¡°Forget it. Anyway, stop meddling in my business. I¡¯ll take care of it.¡±


    He furiously hung up.


    Suddenly, he recalled the words Nancy had said, I have a boyfriend and I love him dearly. As for you, I


    don¡¯t feel anything for you.


    Julian got to his feet and went looking for Nancy.


    When he arrived at the hospital entrance, he spotted Nancy. Just as he was about to call out to her,


    she suddenly ran out.


    He watched as she got into a car.


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    expensive.


    Ha! He coldly sneered.


    As he turned around, his eyes lost all warmth.


    Was he merely a substitute for her?


    Now, he found himself captivated by her.

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    Chapter 186


    Chapter 186 Sorrowful Parting


    When Nancy entered the car, Nichs was engrossed in hisptop.


    He crossed his legs elegantly as he sat in the backseat. The top two buttons of his white shirt were


    undone, revealing his alluring corbone.


    From Nancy¡¯s perspective, he looked stunning.


    It was no wonder that people often said men were most attractive when they were focused on their


    work. It was undeniably true.


    Nichs was simply too handsome.


    He was incredibly attractive.


    She felt an overwhelming desire to kiss him.


    With that longing burning inside her, she leaned in gently and cautiously.


    Resting her chin on her hand, she tilted her head to admire his profile, appreciating his strong jawline


    that exuded masculinity and perfection, like a work of art.


    Nichs was a masterpiece; it would be a shame not to kiss him.


    After a few moments of gazing, she shifted her attention to his bright, red lips.


    Just as she was about to make her move, he turned to look at her. ¡°Why were you so quiet when you


    came in? You didn¡¯t even greet me.¡±


    ¡°I was pondering something important, she replied.


    He chuckled softly and sensually. ¡°How important is it that you¡¯re keeping it a secret?¡±


    ¡°Oh, well. It¡¯s¡­¡±


    Midway through her sentence, she realized this was the perfect opportunity. So, she closed her eyes,


    gathered her courage, and leaned in with pursed lips.


    However, instead of the expected warmth, her lips met a hand.


    ¡°This is what you were thinking about?¡± Nichsughed.


    Nancy blushed bright red and pulled back in embarrassment, denying his usation. ¡°Nope. You¡¯ve


    misunderstood me.¡±


    ¡°Fool, your actions gave you away,¡± he teased.


    ¡°What? How did you know what I was about to do?¡± she stubbornly retorted.


    He nced outside to check their location, then set hisptop aside and reached out to pull her onto


    hisp.


    Lowering his forehead to touch hers, he softly exhaled, ¡°Silly girl, I knew you¡¯ve been longing for me


    since you arrived.¡±


    Her heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly exined, ¡°N-No! I haven¡¯t! And stop being so self-


    absorbed!¡±


    ¡°What can I do? Those who are born handsome and talented tend to be self-absorbed.¡±


    She yfully poked him. ¡°Since when did you be so thick-skinned?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s because a certain someone is thin-skinned. I need to have thick skin to bnce her out.¡±


    ¡°Who are you calling thin-skinned?¡±


    ¡°No? She blushes as soon as I kiss her.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Nancy sat up straight and retorted huffily, ¡°I am a girl. Of course, I¡¯d be shy about this.¡±


    ¡°Okay. You can be shy if you want, Nancy. I adore your blush and the way you look when you¡¯re


    embarrassed. I love every side of you that you show me.¡±


    Her heart melted upon hearing that.


    A sweet sensation spread through her body.


    In that moment, his arms around her felt like they were embracing the entire world, radiating gentle


    warmth and unwavering strength.


    The moment felt perfect, even though it was simple. They were together, side by side..


    Her body felt soft andfortable in his embrace.


    The gentle smile on her lips expressed joy and contentment.


    If possible, Nichs wanted to hold her a little longer, to stay by her side a little longer.


    However, his workload had increased significantly due to thepany¡¯s expansion and the resulting


    chaos in the organizational structure. He had a lot of work to handle personally, so he was extremely


    busy.


    It felt like ever since they started dating, he had never been able to spend an entire day with her.


    When he thought about the uing business trip, guilt filled his heart.


    I¡¯m sorry, Nancy.


    As he silently apologized to himself, he leaned down to kiss her forehead.


    Coincidentally, she looked up at that moment. Her doe-like eyes sparkled with excitement as she


    asked, ¡°Where are we going for dinnerter?¡±


    ¡°You wanted hot pot, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes. Is that where we¡¯re going?¡±


    The eager and happy expression on her face made it impossible for him to say no. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s where


    we¡¯re going.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Nichs! I know you don¡¯t like spicy food, so thank you for taking me to a ce I¡¯ll enjoy.


    Next time, let¡¯s have something you like for dinner.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Despite his reluctance to reveal what was about to happen, he eventually spoke up when they were


    almost at their destination.


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    ¡°Hmm? What¡¯s wrong? Is something bothering you? You¡¯ve been frowning the whole time. It doesn¡¯t


    suit your handsome face,¡± she said, reaching up to smooth out his furrowed brows while still in his


    arms.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. I made a reservation at the hot pot restaurant, but you¡¯ll be having dinner with Linda


    instead. I can¡¯t stay.¡±


    Her hands froze in mid-air, right above his brows.


    A few moments passed before she snapped back to reality and slowly lowered her hands. ¡°Are you


    going on another business trip?¡±


    ¡°Yes. Something hase up at one of our overseas branches. I need to handle it in person.¡±


    ¡°Is it serious? How long will you be gone?¡±


    ¡°If everything goes well, five days. If not, ten days¡­ It might even take longer.


    Nichs didn¡¯t finish his sentence, afraid to see disappointment in Nancy¡¯s eyes. He was also afraid


    that he might change his mind out of reluctance to be apart from her.


    She slid off hisp and smiled warmly, her lips spreading wide. ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, and go. I¡¯ll be waiting for you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy,¡± he said guiltily.


    She reached out and caressed his forehead. ¡°Do you know that I dislike hearing you apologize to me


    the most? I¡¯ve heard it too many times. I don¡¯t want to hear it again. If possible, I¡¯d rather heart you say


    that you love me.¡±


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    ¡°Okay.¡± His gaze softened as he whispered, ¡°I love you, Nancy. Wait for me. I¡¯ll be back.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± She nodded. ¡°It¡¯s a deal. Once you¡¯re back, you¡¯ll have to treat me to another hot pot meal. No


    one else is allowed to take your ce.¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    Just then, the car came to a stop at their destination.


    She knew that no matter how much they didn¡¯t want to part ways, they had to do so now.


    They had been separated before during one of Nichs¡¯ business trips, but that trip had been long.


    Perhaps it was due to the days he would spend away, but Nancy had a foreboding about their


    separation for some reason.


    She couldn¡¯t pinpoint the exact cause. Her intuition was simply telling her that things would


    wrong.


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving now. Take care on the ne. Inform me once you¡¯ve arrived.¡±


    ¡°I will. Go ahead then. Linda is waiting for you inside. I instructed her to order your favorite dishes.¡±


    ¡°Stay safe.¡±


    She then slowly exited the car.


    Just as Nancy was about to step out of the car, Nichs suddenly pulled her back into his embrace.


    The next thing she knew, his lips were pressed against hers in a passionate and fiery kiss.


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    Chapter 187


    Chapter 187 Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder


    Nichs¡¯ kiss was scorching.


    Nancy felt as if she were being consumed by it.


    Under normal circumstances, she would have been embarrassed and pulled away.


    But now, she didn¡¯t care about anything else.


    All she knew was that she couldn¡¯t bear to be apart from Nichs. She didn¡¯t want to be separated


    from the man who held her so tightly.


    What should she do? She already missed him, even though he was still here.


    No longer holding back, she wrapped her arms around him, desperate to merge their bodies. together.


    It was as if that was the only way she could ovee her fear of losing him.


    Strangely, Nancy had been feeling more emotionaltely.


    It felt like he would leave her the moment she let go of him.


    As the kiss ended, tears streamed down her cheeks.


    Nichs only realized she was crying when he tasted the saltiness. She was crying so hard that she


    looked utterly miserable.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry,¡± he gently coaxed, releasing her to tenderly wipe away her tears.


    ¡°I won¡¯t be gone for long. I promised I¡¯ll be back as soon as I finish work. It won¡¯t take long. We¡¯ll go for


    hot pot once I¡¯m back.¡±


    ¡°And my favorite desserts too. You¡¯ll have to go on the merry-go-round and Ferris wheel with me as


    well.¡± The more Nancy spoke, the harder she cried.


    He lowered his head to lovingly kiss away her tears.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Nichs nodded affectionately. ¡°Whatever you say, Nancy. Once I¡¯m back, I¡¯ll be by your side.


    We¡¯ll do whatever you want.¡±


    ¡°Remember your promise. Don¡¯t break it.¡±


    Tears continued to roll down her cheeks as she truly didn¡¯t want to see him leave.


    Her reluctance burned brighter than the sun.


    However, little did they know that some promises would forever remain unfulfilled.


    There would never be a day when that promise would be kept.


    If only she had known what was going to happen next, she would have preferred to die rather than let


    Nichs leave.


    If only he had known the future, he surely would have stayed by her side and never left.


    But what-ifs didn¡¯t exist in real life.


    No one could turn back time.


    There were no exceptions.


    With a wave, she reluctantly stepped out of the car.


    Soon, Nichs and the car disappeared into the stream of speeding vehicles.


    Nichs waved back at her too.


    However, they soon lost sight of each other as the car elerated.


    Nancy stubbornly continued waving in the direction of the car.


    Even though she knew he couldn¡¯t see her, she still wanted to bid him a proper farewell.


    The car drove farther and farther away until she could barely see it. Nevertheless, she stood there and


    waved until there was nothing left to see. Only then did she enter the restaurant.


    Linda was already waiting for her inside.


    Linda waved her over immediately. ¡°Over here, Nancy! I¡¯m here.¡±


    The soup and food had arrived, with some vegetables boiling in the pot. Linda even prepared the sauce


    Nancy liked.


    Nancy¡¯s heart warmed at the sight.


    ¡°Thank you, Linda.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Come, sit and eat.¡±


    When Linda noticed Nancy¡¯s listlessness andck of interest in the food, she couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Is


    he gone?¡±


    Nancy snapped her head up and eximed, ¡°How did you know?¡±


    ¡°He called me a few hours ago. He said he had to go on a business trip soon, so he asked me to have


    dinner and go shopping with you. He told me to focus on you because he¡¯ll be paying for everything.


    Do I even need to wonder when you look so down and distracted? He must have already left.¡±


    Nancy nodded glumly. ¡°He left right after dropping me off.¡±


    ¡°Silly girl, if you didn¡¯t want him to go, why didn¡¯t you ask him to stay? You could have used this as an


    opportunity to test his love for you. Maybe he would have stayed if you spoke up.¡±


    Nancy rested her chin on her hand as she continued to brood.


    After a few long minutes, she replied, ¡°I don¡¯t want to hold him back. He¡¯s like an eagle. If I truly love


    him, I can¡¯t bear to see him trapped in a cage. I don¡¯t want him to think I¡¯m someone who throws


    tantrums either.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re too considerate, Nancy. Sometimes, you have to be a little selfish. A few arguments are fine.


    Just be cute and see how he reacts.¡±


    Linda¡¯s words made sense to Nancy.


    But she was afraid.


    ¡°I¡¯m a coward, Linda. I¡¯m afraid that if I ask him to stay, he won¡¯t stay. Wouldn¡¯t that mean I don¡¯t mean


    much to him? I¡¯d rather he go on a business trip. It would feel better. I¡¯m such a failure.¡±


    Linda didn¡¯t know what to say tofort her.


    That was because Nancy didn¡¯t know how much Nichs loved her. She was afraid because she didn¡¯t


    know how important she was to him.


    In that case, Linda was even more,clueless.


    ¡°Let¡¯s forget about this and focus on our food. The trip might not be so bad, after all,¡± Linda said.


    ¡°How so?¡±


    ¡°While you two have been married for years, things are different now. This time, you¡¯ve just gotten


    together and are in your honeymoon phase. You¡¯re more prone to impulsive moments of passion. This


    trip will test your love for each other. Plus, they say absence makes the heart grow fonder. When he


    returns, he¡¯ll be filled with even more pent-up passion. You might not be able to handle it.¡±


    As Linda spoke, her face turned red too.


    Maybe it was out of embarrassment, or maybe it was just from the heat of the pot.


    Either way, her cheeks were adorned with a beautiful pink flush.


    ¡°Linda, we¡¯re not¡­ doing¡­ that yet,¡± Nancy stammered.


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    Linda was surprised. ¡°But you¡¯re married, right? I thought¡­¡±


    Nancy shook her head. ¡°We were married before. This time, I want it to be different. I want to take it


    slow,¡±


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    ¡°Okay. Either way, after this period of separation, he¡¯ll definitely be burning with passion for you. So


    don¡¯t be sad, Nancy. Besides, it¡¯s not like he¡¯s nevering back. Look on the bright side. You


    have a feast of your favorite food in front of you that we have to eat soon.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Nancy nodded and joined Linda in savoring the feast before them.


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    The spices were strong and vorful, but Nancy couldn¡¯t shake the bad feeling she had about the


    whole situation. It felt like something significant and uneptable would happen to Nichs during his


    trip.


    She shook her head and forced herself to ignore it.


    After all, all she could do was hope for the best.


    All she could do was pray that he would return to her side soon.

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    Chapter 188


    Chapter 188 Let Go You¡¯re Hurting Me


    Once they finished their meal, Linda took Nancy out for some shopping.


    She hoped that Nancy would find joy in retail therapy and forget about her worries.


    The time they spent shopping was filled with happiness.


    Linda helped Nancy choose a few beautiful dresses to try on while she took photos of Nancy.


    Then, she sent the photos to Nichs.


    ¡°You sent all of them?¡± Nancy asked as she tried on another dress.


    Linda nodded. ¡°Of course. We need to make sure he thinks of you every moment of his trip. He must


    be itching to fly right back to your side.¡±


    ¡°Make sure to use a nice filter.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. You¡¯re gorgeous. No matter what angle I use, you look beautiful.. Besides, do


    you doubt my photography skills?¡±


    Nancy promptly shook her head. ¡°I believe in you. Of course, I do.¡±


    As time passed, Nancy bought a few new outfits, while Linda didn¡¯t buy anything.


    ¡°Linda, you usually love buying clothes the most. What¡¯s wrong with you today? Go pick a few outfits


    for yourself instead of just for ine. Nancy said glumly.


    ¡°I¡­¡± After a brief pause, she said, ¡°I don¡¯t want to buy anything


    ¡°Come on! Nichs is paying, right? Choose a few outfits that catch your eye.¡±


    When Linda thought about what happened two days ago, she lowered her eyes and disinterestedly


    commented, ¡°I won¡¯t. No one will see them, anyway.¡±


    Nancy instantly sensed that something was wrong and leaned in to whisper, ¡°Did you two fight?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Linda nodded.


    ¡°Tell me about it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing much, just a few petty arguments. What angers me is how he never tries to calm me down.


    He waits for me to calm down by myself until I approach him so that we can make up. Hmph! I refuse to


    do it this time. If he doesn¡¯t make the first move, I won¡¯t either,¡± Linda angrily announced.


    It had to be admitted that Linda was an incredibly beautiful woman who looked stunning even when she


    was angry.


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    You¡¯re so pretty when you¡¯re angry. As expected of a great actress!¡± Nancy quickly reassured her.


    ¡°You¡¯re better at this. If only Luke had half your talent for coaxing people.¡±


    ¡°Well, Ms. Steward, would you be kind enough to try this dress on for me? It¡¯s exquisite, and it will


    surely match your fair skin and slender legs perfectly.¡±


    Linda picked up the dress and examined it before whispering to Nancy, ¡°Isn¡¯t it a little too. revealing? I


    never wear something like this unless it¡¯s for my roles.¡±


    ¡°Try it out, then. You¡¯re a beautiful woman with amazing skin. Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s a waste of your curves


    if you don¡¯t wear something more stunning and sensual?¡±


    Linda found herself agreeing with that logic.


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    Without hesitation, she grabbed the dress and headed into the changing room.


    Nancy smiled when she saw that.


    She would confess that she did that on purpose.


    That was because she had spotted Luke walking outside the shop windows, and he was apanied


    by a woman.


    From the way they were walking, they would soon enter the shop.


    She wanted to see just how Luke would react to seeing Linda wear something so beautiful and


    sensual.


    Any man who desired his partner would surely wrap his arms around her upon seeing her dressed so


    sensually, right?-


    Soon, the woman and Luke walked into the shop.


    Nancy looked at Luke and pretended tough as she loudly greeted him. ¡°Mr. Foster!¡±


    When the woman spotted Nancy, she immediately became defensive and unhappily asked, ¡°Who are


    you?¡±


    Nancy pursed her lips and did not respond to her.


    That made the woman panic and filled with the urge to charge over to Nancy.


    Luke immediately stopped her. ¡°She¡¯s just a friend. Calm down.¡±


    It was only then that the woman suppressed her anger.


    He handed her a dress. ¡°Try this one.¡±


    A pleased blush spread across the woman¡¯s face when she heard that. Without hesitation, she


    agreed to try the dress on.


    ¡°Luke, you really have good taste. Do you think it¡¯ll look good on me too? Give me a few moments. I¡¯ll


    change.¡±


    The woman happily went into the dressing room.


    Finally, he walked over to Nancy. ¡°Where is she?¡±


    ¡°Who?¡± Nancy replied, pretending to be clueless,


    He frowned. ¡°You know who I¡¯m talking about. She had hot pot with you earlier, and then you went


    shopping together.¡±


    ¡°Ah, so you knew about it. Did you rush all the way here to apologize, Mr. Foster?¡±


    ¡°Why should I apologize? I did nothing wrong. She was the one throwing a tantrum¡­


    Thest word was left unspoken as he stared in shock when Linda stepped out of the dressing


    room.


    What happened to her?


    Linda was wearing a pink dress with long, flowy chiffon fabric wrapped around her legs in a mermaid


    cut. From the back, everything looked cohesive. Her snow-white skin glowed under the bright lights.


    As the dress was made of lightweight fabric, she looked just like an angel as she radiated an ethereal


    beauty.


    Of course, when she turned around and Luke saw the front of the dress, his face instantly darkened


    into a stormy re.


    Darn it! How can she wear something so sensual?


    It was too revealing. He had explicitly instructed every production team to ensure she would never be


    asked to wear something like this dress.


    And now, she was trying it on in the shop. Is she nning on buying it?


    The front of the dress only had a few thinyers of chiffon draped over it. They were so thin that they


    barely covered anything.


    Linda¡¯s long and slender legs were peeking out from beneath the dress. If she walked out in that dress


    right now, all the men in the area would be staring at her the entire time.


    At that thought, frustration and rage surged in Luke.


    By now, Linda had spotted him, and she calmly asked, ¡°Why are you here?¡±


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    Luke hade to the shop to look for her, but when he saw how aloof and uncaring she acted, he


    immediately flew into a fit of rage.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think too much about it. I¡¯m not here for you. This is just a coincidence,¡± he coldly


    retorted.


    Linda¡¯s flushed cheeks turned pale as all the blood drained from her face.


    Just then, two couples walked into the store. Luke noticed that the two men kept staring at Linda.


    Their eyes were bulging out of their sockets, and their faces were filled with lust.


    How he wished he could gouge out those two perverts¡¯ eyes.


    As if he had lost all rationality, he stepped forward and grabbed Linda.


    ¡°What are you doing, Luke? Release me. You¡¯re causing me pain!¡±


    ¡°Does it hurt? Do you understand what pain feels like?¡± Luke shouted angrily. ¡°I feel more pain than you


    do!¡±


    He had assigned all of his tasks to others just to be able to follow her everywhere. In the end, her


    reaction enraged him.


    ¡°Let me go.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t even consider it. I would rather die than release you.¡±


    Without hesitation, he pulled her into the dressing room and locked the door behind them.


    The dressing room was not very spacious, and Luke, being a tall man, made it feel even more cramped


    with both of them inside.


    The temperature in the room rose steadily, creating an atmosphere of breathless passion.


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    Chapter 189


    Chapter 189 Yes, I¡¯m Jealous.


    Linda pursed her lips and remained silent, feeling upset and miserable to the point where she didn¡¯t


    even want to talk to Luke. Meanwhile, Luke red at her with dark eyes, overwhelmed by anger.


    Silence fell in the dressing room, which had be extremely quiet. Perhaps the previousmotion


    had been quite loud, but the woman who hade with Luke suddenly rushed out. of the dressing


    room, even though she wasn¡¯t fully dressed. Not finding Luke in the shop, she swiftly turned to Nancy


    and roared, ¡°Where is Luke? What did you do to him?¡± Nancy shrugged and replied, ¡°I did nothing. He


    left on his own.¡± ¡°He left? Where did he go?¡± The woman¡¯s face took on a sinister look. Nancy pointed


    at the shop doorway and said, ¡°Outside. Maybe he thought you were too slow and troublesome.¡± The


    woman was furious, but she didn¡¯t continue shouting at Nancy. Instead, she wanted to chase after


    Luke. Seeing that she was about to leave, a staff member ran after her and said, ¡°Miss, you haven¡¯t


    paid for that dress yet!¡± ¡°Put it on Mr. Foster¡¯s tab. It¡¯s just a dress. Do you really think I won¡¯t pay for


    it?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, miss, but Mr. Foster never said it could. be put on his tab.¡± The woman angrily pulled a


    card out of her bag and handed it to the staff. Once the payment went through, she grabbed her card


    and charged out of the shop, wearing the ck dress Luke had picked without looking, which was very


    unattractive. Couples who walked into the shop started whispering to each other, ¡°That dress is so ugly.


    What¡¯s wrong with her sense of fashion? How could she wear such an unttering dress? It makes her


    look overweight and dull!¡± Nancy pursed her lips and smirked when she heard that. Then, she pulled


    out her phone. and messaged Linda, ¡®Linda, enjoy your time with Mr. Foster. I¡¯ll be off.


    his


    The dressing room was small, and when Linda reached down to grab her buzzing phone, she


    identally brushed her hand against Luke. In the blink of an eye, she immediately withdrew both


    hands, which displeased Luke. ¡°Are you that afraid of touching me? Do you want to break up with me


    that badly?¡± When she didn¡¯t speak and continued to keep her head lowered, his anger burned brighter.


    ¡°Speak to me!¡± However, the more furious he became, the less she wanted to acknowledge him.


    ¡°Linda¡­¡± He was so angry that he could only say her name. His hand grabbed her wrist tightly, causing


    her fair skin to turn red. ¡°What do you want me to say? Linda finally asked, looking up. Thebination


    of her pink lips and the sensual dress she was wearing made it incredibly difficult for Luke to restrain


    himself. However, he needed to hold himself back. As her boyfriend, he needed to make sure everyone


    knew that. He dipped his head down and kissed her on the lips with force. It all happened so fast that


    by the time Linda thought to protest, arms were already locked around her body, making it impossible


    for her to move. She had not choice but to keep her head tilted up and ept the kiss. Luke had put all


    his emotions into the kiss, but there was no warmth in it. It felt like he was only kissing her to vent his


    emotions. ¡°Go away, you scoundrel! Let me go! Luke Foster, let me go!¡± Linda protested vigorously.


    Finally, he reluctantly let her go. As he raised a hand to wipe his lips, he turned the ordinary action into


    a seductive move filled with passion and desire. After straightening out her messy hair and clothes,


    Linda looked up at him with bloodshot eyes that shimmered with a stubborn glint. ¡°Are you crying?¡± An


    indescribable pain rose in Luke when he saw the look in her eyes, and he loosened his grip around her.


    ¡°Who¡¯s crying? Not me,¡± she immediately refuted. He chuckled and hooked a hand around her neck to


    force her to look at him. ¡°What do I do? You look beautiful even when you¡¯re crying.¡± She had to admit


    that his deration somewhat pacified her. As expected, women were creatures of emotion. They


    might be furious, but a few sweet praises from their men would make them immediately forget about


    the argument. ¡°Tears go everywhere and make a mess of things when people cry. How am I pretty? I


    look ugly, okay?¡± Linda shot back. ¡°Well, I say you¡¯re beautiful, so that¡¯s that,¡± Luke announced. His


    consistent defense of her filled her with warmth. Feeling much better, she reached out and gently


    tugged his shirt sleeve. ¡°Did you say all that to


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    coas me and calm me down?¡± ¡°Am I not obvious enough?¡± he shot back. She immediately shook. her


    head. He was being very, very obvious about it. Just then, Luke looked down at Linda¡¯s chiffon dress


    and haughtily ordered. ¡°You are not allowed to wear a dress like this again.¡± ¡°Like what? I think it¡¯s


    beautiful,¡± she said with a smile, intentionally being obtuse. His gaze darkened. If he weren¡¯t in control


    of himself, he would have torn the dress to shreds and left the ashes to scatter in the wind. ¡°The fabric


    is thin and sparse. What can these two straps in front of your chest hide?¡± He then looked down at her


    legs. This part as well. It¡¯s ridiculously short!¡± Pretending not to understand what he meant, Linda


    smiled. ¡°It¡¯s not short. It¡¯s actually an average length. Anyway She blinked at him as she purred. ¡°Men


    like dresses like this, right? You¡¯ll even turn and stare forever.¡± ¡°Nonsense! Luke snapped. ¡°No man


    would want their girlfriend to dress revealingly for other men to see, and my girlfriend is definitely not


    allowed to do that.¡± He stared into her eyes and continued, ¡°Do not wear this kind of dress again. Do


    you know how the two men outside were staring at you? I wanted to gouge their eyes out.¡± ¡°Are you


    jealous, Luke? Linda asked with a smirk. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m jealous¡¯ He nodded and admitted it without


    hesitation. ¡°Envious?¡± she asked again. He shook his head. ¡°Not really. I just need you to show the


    most beautiful and soft-hearted side of yourself to me and no one else.¡± ¡°Pervert¡± ¡°Only to you. He then


    pulled the door open. scanned the shop, and picked out a dress. Handing it to her, he barked in a


    commanding tone. ¡°You¡¯ll be wearing this today¡± When Linda looked at the dress, she found that it was


    a very conservative outfit that would cover every single inch of her body without revealing any skin to


    the open air.


    Luke could have easily enveloped her in a piece of fabric. What kind of dress is this?


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to put on this!¡± Linda protested promptly.

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    Chapter 190 Don¡¯t Disappoint Me


    Luke listened, his expression darkening.


    However, he gently persuaded, ¡°This outfit looks great on you; the color suits you well. Trust me, just


    wear this one.¡±


    Linda, dissatisfied, raised her voice. ¡°Besides the color, which is eptable, what¡¯s so good about this


    outfit? The style is simply hideous. Luke, I¡¯m a celebrity after all. So many people are watching. How


    can I go around wearing this?¡±


    ¡°Can you please find me another one?¡± she pleaded softly.


    Luke thought Linda had a point, but he had already quickly scanned through the clothes in the store in


    his mind.


    In the end, his search showed that most of the other clothes were a bit revealing in one way or another.


    Some had low necklines, some hadce cutouts at the waist, and others were just too sexy.


    Therefore, Luke didn¡¯t agree.


    Linda also didn¡¯t agree to wear this one, so the two of them reached a deadlock.


    Finally, Luke looked at her and said in a semi-threatening tone, ¡°Right now, in the fitting room, there¡¯s


    only this outfit in my hand. It¡¯s either you wear this, or you don¡¯t wear anything at all. I¡¯ll wrap you up in


    my coat and take you back.¡±


    Linda was startled.


    In the end, she could onlypromise and put on the extremely conservative dress that Luke had


    chosen for her.


    It was a ck maxi dress that covered her from head to toe, not even revealing her ankles.


    However, when Luke saw Linda in it, he regretted his decision once again.


    It was clearly a very ordinary dress, but on her, it looked much better. The ck dress entuated the


    contours of her figure, making her all the more enticing. One look at her, and it was driving him crazy.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go back home.¡±


    This time, Luke took Linda¡¯s hand and left the mall without saying another word.


    On the other side, Nancy was carrying a few bags. She was just about to leave the mall when she


    unexpectedly ran into Alice.


    Although she saw Alice, she really didn¡¯t want to acknowledge her. She wanted to pretend she hadn¡¯t


    seen Alice.


    However, Alice deliberately walked over with her bags, acting all high and mighty.


    ¡°Well, if it isn¡¯t my sister-inw? Why didn¡¯t you even say hello when you saw me?¡± Alice showed. no


    regard for Nancy and taunted her.


    Nancy gave her a cold nce and didn¡¯t bother to talk to her at all.


    But Alice was further provoked. ¡°Why so silent? Weren¡¯t you usually full of bravado? Why are you


    acting timid now?¡±


    ¡°Move aside; a good dog doesn¡¯t block the way.¡±


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    This remark instantly angered Alice, and she reached out, pping Nancy across the face.


    Nancy coldly raised an eyebrow and swiftly intercepted her hand in mid-air. ¡°Alice, I used to be too kind


    to you, which gave you the audacity to provoke me. Now, listen carefully. From now on, I won¡¯t let you


    bully me, let alone let you have the upper hand over me. You better rein yourself in. This is our first and


    last encounter. I don¡¯t want you to regret it with tears streaming down your


    face.¡±


    Who knew, when Alice heard Nancy¡¯s words, sheughed like it was the biggest joke in the world. One


    of her hands cradled her stomach, while the other pointed at Nancy. She wasughing so hard she was


    almost out of breath.


    ¡°Haha, make me regret? Nancy, did you look in the mirror when you said that? What makes you think


    you could marry my brother Nichs, if not for Grandpa? With your gambler of a dad and your pitiful,


    wretched family background, if it weren¡¯t for you saving Grandpa¡¯s life, you wouldn¡¯t even be worthy to


    kneel before the Sallows. If you¡¯ve got any sense left, I advise you to gracefully step down from the


    position of Mrs. Sallow. That position belongs to Madelline, and her, no one else is fit for it.¡±


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    from


    Nancy sneered.


    She couldn¡¯t believe that even now, Alice was still a die-hard fan of Madelline, always staunchly


    supporting her.


    However, it had to be said that this kind of support was quite touching.


    ¡°Speaking of which, I¡¯m really envious of Madelline to have a sister like you who¡¯s so devoted to her.¡±


    ¡°Of course, Madelline is the only one in my heart who¡¯s worthy of my brother. You simply can¡¯t rece


    her.¡±


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    ¡°You¡¯re wrong. I¡¯m just me. I¡¯ve never thought about recing anyone. Simrly, you can¡¯t rece your


    brother in making decisions. I¡¯m his wife, and that¡¯s an unchangeable fact for anyone.¡±


    Regarding the divorce between the two of them, Nancy deliberately kept it hidden.


    Alice was so arrogant even though she was oblivious to that. If she were to find out they were. already


    divorced, who knew how much more arrogant she¡¯d be?


    ¡°Nancy, let me tell you, don¡¯t get toocent. It won¡¯t be long before that position belongs to


    Madelline. Do you think Madelline has lost just because she¡¯s gone abroad? No, she¡¯s bound to be the


    ultimate winner. Just watch and see.¡±


    Nancy didn¡¯t have time to bother with her and continued walking, her steps determined.


    Just as Nancy was getting further away, suddenly, Alice shouted at the top of her lungs, ¡°Nancy, my


    brother is going on a business trip abroad this time. Haven¡¯t you ever thought he might run into


    Madelline?¡±


    Sure enough, Nancy¡¯s steps halted.


    Seeing Nancy¡¯s psychological defenses starting to crumble, Alice pushed further. ¡°Guess what might


    happen between them? Or better yet, will they reconcile as if nothing ever happened?¡±


    Nancy admitted that ever since Nichs mentioned going abroad, she had thought about this, and she


    worried about it too.


    But at this moment, when Alice spilled it all out, she suddenly felt relieved because she realized that


    worrying about it wouldn¡¯t change a thing.


    Instead of worrying, she chose to wait in peace.


    Nancy turned around, her ck eyes looking at Alice firmly. ¡°Maybe you¡¯re right. They might meet, and


    they might even sit down together. But I believe in Nichs.¡±


    ¡°Heh¡­¡± Alice sneered. ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t you know the biggest lie in this world is a man¡¯s sweet talk?¡±


    ¡°But he¡¯s your brother.¡±


    ¡°So what if he¡¯s my brother? I¡¯ll say it again, men¡¯s words are as trustworthy as pigs flying. Besides, my


    uncle has the genes for infidelity. He¡¯s my uncle¡¯s son, so do you really believe he can stay faithful?¡±


    Taking a deep breath, Nancy nodded again, her gaze determined.


    ¡°Yes, I believe. I believe in Nichs, and I believe in my husband.¡±


    With that said, she didn¡¯t even look back and left the mall directly..


    Naney¡¯s heart was uneasy, and she was restless.


    However, she constantly reminded herself to remainposed. She couldn¡¯t afford to lose her


    composure, otherwise she would provide an opportunity for the plotters.


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    On the journey back, the moon appearedrge, emitting an exceptionally bright light that cast a pristine


    white glow upon the path.


    Nancy gazed upwards, suddenly realizing the extent to which she longed for him.


    ¡°Nichs, how are things over there? Is the moon as round and radiant? Despite not knowing the


    oue, this time I want to have faith in you. I want to wholeheartedly believe in you, just as I did


    when I chose to marry you without hesitation. So, will you disappoint me?¡±


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    Chapter 191 Nancy Faces Bullying


    Nancy barely slept the entire night, knowing that Nichs was on a flight for over ten hours and his


    phone was likely switched off. Still, she couldn¡¯t resist checking for any messages,


    Despite theck of rest, Nancy greeted her work at the hospital the next day with great energy. The


    morning was chaotic, leaving Nancy with hardly a moment to drink water.


    Finally catching her breath after a busy morning, Nancy received a call from the hospital office,


    informing her that Julian was looking for her.


    To be honest, Nancy felt a bit anxious. She knew she had been too straightforward with her


    words.


    As an employee, especially as an intern, she should never offend the boss, let alone the top boss. She


    wasn¡¯t sure if there would be any consequences for her actions.


    So, when Nancy went to meet Julian, her heart felt unusually heavy, and she was extremely


    cautious.


    Knock, knock¡­


    Nancy knocked on the office door, but there was no response for quite some time.


    She knocked a few more times, but still received no reply.


    Just as she turned around to leave, the door suddenly opened, and Julian¡¯s cold voice broke the


    silence. ¡°Come in.¡±


    Nancy had to turn around and re-enter the office.


    ¡°Ju¡­¡±


    Before Nancy could finish saying his name, her wrist was suddenly caught by a strong force. The next


    moment, she was thrown against the door, her back hitting it forcefully.


    ¡°Ouch¡­ That hurts¡­¡±


    In pain, Nancy couldn¡¯t help but cry out.


    She realized something terrible was about to happen, and just as she tried to leave, Julian had already


    grabbed both of her hands, pressed her against the door, and pinned her there.


    ¡°Julian, please let me go.¡± Nancy looked at him, her tone still rtively polite.


    ¡°Let you go?¡± Julian sneered.


    Then he looked at her and said, ¡°You¡¯re Nancy, right? I really underestimated you. You¡¯ve yed your


    cards well. If I hadn¡¯t seen it with my own eyes, you probably would havepletely fooled


    me.¡±


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    ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying. I¡¯ve rified the misunderstanding about liking you and clinging


    to you. It¡¯s just a misunderstanding. I have no feelings for you. Please, Julian, don¡¯t


    overreact.


    ¡°No feelings?¡± Julian sneered again. ¡°Is it because I¡¯m just an associate director and my status isn¡¯t


    noble enough? Is that why I¡¯m not as good as that man?¡±


    ¡°What man?¡± Nancy was puzzled by his words.


    ¡°The man who picked you up at the hospital entrance yesterday. I saw the car. It¡¯s a global limited.


    edition, and it¡¯s certainly not cheap.


    With Julian¡¯s words, Nancy instantly understood what he meant.


    ¡°Heh¡­ Now it was Nancy¡¯s turn to sneer. ¡°I never expected you to be so shallow.¡±


    ¡°What did you say? Shallow?¡± Julian was so enraged that he red at her. ¡°You¡¯re the shallow one


    here! You think I¡¯m inferior to that man in terms of power, so you immediately change your target. If I¡¯m


    not mistaken, your target certainly isn¡¯t just me and him.¡±


    Julian.¡± Nancy addressed him directly, watching him with exasperation. ¡°Please, don¡¯tbel others as


    shallow just because you are. Are you so certain it was the expensive car that caught my attention?¡±


    ¡°What else could it be? Love at first sight?¡± Julian scoffed.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry to disappoint you. Let me say it again, I have a boyfriend. The man you¡¯re talking about is my


    boyfriend, and I love him deeply. It has nothing to do with his influence, status, or wealth. Even if you


    were a thousand times or ten thousand times wealthier than him, I still wouldn¡¯t be interested in you.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡±


    This time, Julian was truly infuriated. He reached out, pinching Nancy¡¯s chin.


    His grip was strong, almost too forceful, and it caused tears to well up in Nancy¡¯s eyes. She even heard


    her bones creaking under the pressure.


    Julian was genuinely pushed to the brink of losing hisposure. No one had ever spoken to him like


    this before.


    She was too bold, constantly challenging his limits.


    ¡°You¡¯ve already left a bad impression on me. Do you really think I¡¯d believe anything you say? I¡¯m


    afraid even your so-called boyfriend is just a lie, made up to deceive me.¡± Julian pinched her chin,


    speaking harshly.


    ¡°I¡¯m not lying to you. He really is my boyfriend. If you don¡¯t believe me, I can prove it right now.¡±


    ¡°Prove it? How do you intend to prove it?¡±


    ¡°I can call him right now.¡±


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s see.¡±


    ¡°Please release me first,¡± Nancy said.


    Julian readilyplied, letting go of Nancy without a word.


    With some space, Nancy immediately took a few deep breaths, then dialed Nichs¡¯ number.


    As she made the call, Nancy still felt quite confident. Given the timing, he should have arrived by


    now.


    However, when the first call and the second call both went unanswered, Nancy started to feel


    anxious.


    ¡°So, the lie unravels so quickly?¡± Julian stood aside, mocking.


    Nancy held her phone tightly and continued to make the call.


    However, after three calls, the results were all the same. The calls all went to voicemail.


    Julian¡¯s mockery grew. ¡°I told you it was a lie, and lies are bound to be exposed.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t lie. He really is my boyfriend.¡± Nancy stubbornly resisted.


    She bit her lip, looking at Julian with determination, her gaze unwavering.


    Julian, however, grew increasingly angry at this look. He reached out, once again gripping Nancy¡¯s


    chin. ¡°Staring at me won¡¯t change anything. A lie is still a lie.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll say it again, I didn¡¯t lie.¡±


    This time, Nancy¡¯s tone was even more resolute and unyielding, without any trace of retreat.


    This statement enraged Julian.


    This woman!Clearly, she wants to attract my attention and climb up the socialdder. She used so


    many schemes, even pretending to be superior. The more I look at her, the angrier I be. Fine. You


    want to pretend to be superior?


    Now, he was interested. He was going to expose her lies and her true nature, then witness her pitiful


    appearance when she failed.


    With this in mind, Julian felt his heart pounding with excitement.


    He reached out, tugging at the cor of his shirt. Suddenly, he took a step, heading towards Nancy with


    a dangerous intent.


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    Nancy quickly sensed his abnormality and cautiously retreated.


    However, she was cornered, with the door right behind her. There was no way for her to retreat further.


    Julian continued to approach, his eyes growing even more menacing. The expression on his face.


    made Nancy feel terrified.


    Nancy clutched herself tightly, unable to suppress the slight tremble. ¡°Julian, please step Take a


    moment to calm down, I implore you.¡±


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    Chapter 192 Heartache


    ¡°Ha, calm down?¡±


    Julian sneered, extending his hands to block the door, effectively trapping Nancy between it and


    himself.


    Nancy grew even more fearful, her breathing bing faint.


    ¡°Julian, this is the office. You can¡¯t do this.¡±


    ¡°Well, let me tell you, I¡¯m definitely going to.¡±


    With those words, Julian reached out, forcefully tilting Nancy¡¯s chin, and kissed her.


    Nancy¡¯s eyes widened in shock. In that moment, she didn¡¯t have time to think too much. She shouted


    for him to stop while also raising her hand and pping him.


    A loud p rang through the quiet office, resounding with unusual rity.


    For an instant, both were stunned.


    Julian¡¯s eyes were wide with disbelief, staring at Nancy in utter shock.


    I got pped?She actually pped me?


    Nancy looked at her own hand, feeling a bit scared after the fact.


    Without waiting any longer, she swung open the door and hurried out.


    As soon as she escaped Julian¡¯s office, her phone started ringing.


    Nancy didn¡¯t have the time to pay attention to it. She just kept running. She went down several flights of


    stairs, then took an elevator back to the lounge. Finally, she locked the door behind her, and only then


    did she heave a sigh of relief.


    Her phone started ringing again. Nancy took it out and realized it was a call from Nichs.


    But in her current state, after what had just happened, how could she face him?


    Though she felt wronged and miserable, she didn¡¯t want Nichs to worry about her.


    Moreover, it was dishonorable of her, and she didn¡¯t want him to know.


    Nancy¡¯s heart still hadn¡¯t settled after the bout of fear. Her hand trembled, and her phone slipped. from


    her grasp, falling to the floor.


    After she picked it up, she looked at herself on the screen, only to realize how utterly disheveled. she


    was. Tears had unconsciously streaked down her cheeks.


    Nichs called again, and she didn¡¯t want to keep him waiting. However, she also didn¡¯t want him. to


    see her crying. She wiped away her tears, tidied her hair, and quickly answered the video call.


    At that moment, Nancy had tucked away all her unhappiness and was smiling happily.


    Then, with a cheerful tone, she greeted Nichs, ¡°Nichs, have you arrived?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve just arrived, Nichs replied. ¡°Nancy, did something happen?¡±


    Nancy smiled, shaking her head, ¡°No, why do you ask?¡±


    ¡°Because you¡¯ve called me several times, and I tried to video call you just now, but you didn¡¯t answer.


    I¡¯m really worried.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I saw that you hadn¡¯t contacted me even though you¡¯ve arrived, so I was worried. That


    was why I made a few calls. There was a patient with a special condition that dyed me a bit, but


    everything¡¯s fine. Don¡¯t worry too much.¡±


    Nancy clenched her hand tightly, trying to feignposure.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, there was some turbulence on the flight, which caused a dy. I arrived a bitter than


    expected.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I figured you hadn¡¯t arrived yet since you didn¡¯t call me. Don¡¯t worry, I know you¡¯d call once


    younded.¡±


    Even though Nancy appeared perfectly fine in the video call, without tears or a trembling voice, and


    was even smiling throughout. Nichs, with his keen perception, sensed something was off from the


    moment she picked up.


    He couldn¡¯t quite put his finger on it at that moment. Now, he was certain. Her eyes were red. There


    were traces of tears on her cheeks. If he guessed correctly, she had definitely been crying. Her hair


    was obviously just tidied. All signs pointed to something having happened just now.


    ¡°Nancy, are you really okay?¡± Nichs asked with deep concern.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m fine, really. Don¡¯t worry about me. Everything is fine here. Just focus on your work. I¡¯ll be


    waiting for you toe back.¡±


    Nancy finished speaking and smiled once again.


    But the more she smiled, the harder she tried to appear strong, and the more she tried to stop him from


    worrying, the more ufortable he felt.


    He had never felt so powerless before.


    However, what could he do for her through a phone call? Besides offeringfort, there was nothing


    more he could provide. He couldn¡¯t even give her a hug.


    At that moment, he realized just how luxurious a hug could be for two people separated by


    distance.


    ¡°Nancy, if something happened, please don¡¯t keep it from me. Tell me, I¡¯ll face it with you, and I¡¯ll bear it


    with you.¡±


    ¡°I know.¡± Nancy nodded, then added, ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m feeling a bit tired. I want to rest for a while.¡±


    ¡°Alright, then get some rest.¡±


    Although he wanted to see her a bit longer and hear her voice a bit more, he could only agree to end


    the call after seeing her in this worn-out state.


    After hanging up, Nancy felt like all her strength had been drained from her. She slumped against the


    door, sliding down along it until she was sitting on the floor.


    It was only then that she allowed herself to cry, letting the tears flow freely.


    Fortunately, she had hung up the call. Otherwise, she feared she wouldn¡¯t have been able to hold back.


    If she had waited just a bit longer, she wouldn¡¯t have been able to stop herself. She would have poured


    out all her fears and grievances to him.


    But what could he do now, being so far


    away?


    Telling him wouldn¡¯t solve anything. It would only make him worry more.


    She didn¡¯t want to be a burden to him, and she wanted to be someone who could face storms


    with him.


    It would be a lie if she imed not to feel wronged or sad.


    Who wouldn¡¯t want their beloved by their side in such moments?


    But she had to learn to be strong.


    On the other end, as soon as Nichs hung up, he immediately called Lynn. ¡°Something seems to


    have happened to Nancy at the hospital. Go find out what happened. Be discreet and don¡¯t disturb her.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Sallow?


    Lynn worked quickly. After all, there were surveince cameras all over the hospital.


    She asked around casually, and Nancy¡¯s activities in the hospital that morning were quickly mapped


    out.


    Throughout the morning, despite being tired, her emotions had been normal. She worked energetically.


    The change urred in the afternoon-after she went to Julian¡¯s office.


    Lynn reported this information to Nichs promptly.


    ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, I¡¯m very sure.¡±


    On the other end of the call, Nichs remained in a rigid position for a long, long time after hearing


    this. His face was devoid of warmth, and he exuded a chilling and terrifying aura. His entire being was


    overwhelmingly serious.


    Julian? It¡¯s him again.


    What made it even more intolerable for him was that Julian had tried to hurt Nancy.


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    As Nichs reflected on Nancy¡¯s smile during their video call, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a deep ache in


    his heart.


    It was evident that she had been hurt, frightened, and upset. She had even shed tears. However, not


    only was she unable to express her emotions to him, but she also had to put on a forced smile to


    reassure him and prevent him from worrying.


    This is entirely my fault. I am solely responsible.


    In such a critical moment, he was unable to be by her side and provide her with the support she


    needed.


    Nichs could no longer maintain hisposure. Without hesitation, he immediately initiated a video


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    Chapter 193 Women In Love


    Nancy had just changed into her clothes and was getting ready to leave work when she received.


    the call.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± Nichs called gently, his tone unusually soft.


    Nancy blinked. She had to admit that her throat immediately tightened upon hearing his voice.


    She missed him a lot. She wished she could rush to his side immediately, hold him tightly, and curl up


    in his arms. In fact, she even wished she could nestle in his embrace and say his name at thousand or


    even ten thousand times.


    But she didn¡¯t want to make him worry! So, she had to endure it.


    ncing at the time, Nancy smiled lightly, pretending as if nothing had happened. She asked, ¡°Why


    are you calling me on video at this hour? It should bete at night there. You must be exhausted from


    work. Rest well.¡±


    Hearing these words, Nichs felt his heart ache even more, especially when he saw her forcing a


    smile. He felt even worse then.


    His beloved had clearly suffered so much and endured so much pain, yet she hadn¡¯t mentioned a word


    to him. Instead, every word was filled with concern for him.


    Unable to hold back any longer, Nichs said with tender anguish, ¡°Silly, why didn¡¯t you tell me when


    something so serious happened?¡±


    Hearing this, Nancy first froze, then, after realizing what he meant, she softly asked, ¡°You already


    know?¡±


    As the words left her mouth, tears streaked down her face like rain.


    She covered her lips, desperately trying not to make a sound while crying. Tears rolled down her


    cheeks, falling slowly into her mouth. They tasted salty and bitter.


    ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t cry! It¡¯s my fault; I didn¡¯t protect you.¡±


    Seeing her cry, Nichs felt terrible heartache, especially when she was trying so hard to keep it


    together and not even letting out a sob. The more he looked, the more uneasy he felt.


    But right now, besides verbalfort, he couldn¡¯t offer her even a single hug!


    The more he thought about it, the more self-reproachful he felt. His brows remained deeply furrowed.


    Nancy cried, and he could only quietly watch from the side, keeping herpany.


    Every tear felt searing hot as eachnded on his heart.


    After a while, Nancy raised her head and wiped her face.


    Thinking of something, she asked in a small voice, ¡°Do I look really ugly like this?¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Nichs shook his head,forting her with a smile. ¡°My Nancy is always the most beautiful


    woman, no matter when.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Hearing him say this, Nancy felt a bitforted. She broke into a smile through her tears and


    asked, ¡°You¡¯re not lying to me, are you?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯m not. My Nancy is beautiful when she smiles, and she¡¯s beautiful when she cries too.¡±


    Hearing this, Nancy felt much better in her heart, and she physically felt a bit relieved.


    ¡°But¡­ I still prefer to see you smile,¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Nancy nodded vigorously, then wiped away her tears and smiled again.


    When he saw her smile, his lips curved up slightly.


    ¡°Silly girl, let me ask you, who am I?¡± Suddenly, Nichs raised the question.


    Nancy was a bit puzzled as she answered, ¡°You¡¯re Nichs!¡±


    ¡°No, I mean my identity, and what¡¯s our rtionship?¡±


    ¡°M-My¡­¡±


    Nancy knew the answer, but she felt a little shy, so she answered hesitantly.


    But Nichs couldn¡¯t wait any longer.


    anything like this happene


    He let out a sigh and indulgently said, ¡°Nancy, remember, I¡¯m your boyfriend. From now on, if


    you must not go through it alone. No matter what happens, good or bad, you have to tell me. We¡¯ll


    share good things together. We¡¯ll solve bad things together.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nancy nodded, adding, ¡°I¡¯m feeling much better now. Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s veryte there, so


    get some rest.¡±


    After ending the video call, Nancy washed her face, fixed her hair, and prepared to go home. But just


    as she reached the hospital¡¯s entrance, she heard someone call her name.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    This voice sounded somewhat familiar.


    Nancy turned around, and upon seeing Julian, she immediately felt as if she¡¯d encountered a fierce


    beast. She walked away without looking back, her steps quickening with each stride as she


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    was desperate to escape.


    ¡°Nancy, I¡­¡± Julian called again, but he found that she was already running.


    He smirked bitterly. Am I the one who left a scar on her?


    He had actually wanted to apologize just now. However, it seemed that she saw him as a terrifying


    monster now.


    Indeed, he was facing the consequences of his own actions.


    Back at home, Nancy was just about to open the door when she found that it was already ajar.


    ¡°Linda? You¡¯re back?¡± Nancy was surprised to see Linda.


    Without a word, Linda walked up and hugged Nancy tightly. ¡°Silly girl, why didn¡¯t you tell me about


    something like this? If it weren¡¯t for Nichs telling me, were you nning to keep it from


    me?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t want to worry you.¡±


    ¡°Not telling us would have made us even more worried. I¡¯d love to charge up there right now and give


    that guy a beating. Nancy, do you want to resign?¡± Linda worriedly asked.


    Nancy thought for a moment and furrowed her brows. ¡°You know, I hadn¡¯t actually thought about it.


    While I really want to continue my internship at this hospital, if he keeps harassing me, I might have to


    reconsider.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, just don¡¯t think too much about it. Leave this matter to Nichs when hees back. Let him


    handle it for you. It¡¯s time for him to show his boyfriend skills. If he doesn¡¯t help now, when will he?¡±


    With Linda¡¯s words, Nancy let out a sigh and hugged her. ¡°Linda, do you think I¡¯ve be too


    emotional? When I¡¯m upset, I really want him to be with me and hold me.¡±


    ¡°Silly girl, how can that be called emotional? Women in love are all like this. Our Nancy is just like any


    other woman.¡±


    ¡°Besides,¡± Linda yfully pinched Nancy¡¯s cheek, saying suggestively, ¡°Nichs might actually enjoy


    your ¡¯emotions? So, just don¡¯t overthink it. I guarantee you, when hees back, he¡¯ll pounce on you


    like a wolf, eager to¡­¡±


    Linda deliberately didn¡¯t finish her sentence.


    More importantly, her teasing had made Nancy blush.


    ¡°Oh, you¡¯re blushing. You¡¯re so shy¡­ It seems Nichs isn¡¯t doing a good enough job!¡±


    Naturally, Nancy had to defend her man, so she immediately retorted, ¡°No way! W-We just h-


    haven¡¯t¡­¡±


    The more she spoke, the redder her face became. ¡°Anyway, he¡­ I think he¡¯s really amazing, and he¡¯s


    really good.¡±


    Linda chuckled yfully. ¡°Haha, alright, alright. He¡¯s incredible, and you¡¯ve witnessed his greatness.¡±


    The two of them exchanged banter for a while, and Nancy¡¯s mood improved significantly.


    After she fell asleep, Linda snapped a picture and sent it to Nichs,


    Nichs responded immediately. ¡°Is she feeling better now?¡±


    ¡°Much better.¡±


    ¡°You should go sign the contract for that advertisement from Sallow Group tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°Come on, do you really think I came back just for your so-called advertisement? I came back to be


    with Nancy, and it¡¯s a responsibility I couldn¡¯t avoid. Do you think my friendship with her is fake? Even


    without your advertisement, I would havee back. If you ever dare to hurt Nancy again, I won¡¯t let


    you off the hook, Nichs.¡±


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    Just as Linda finished speaking, she heard urgent knocking from the other end of the phone.


    If she wasn¡¯t mistaken, it was currently 2.00 AM where Nichs was.


    Who would visit him in a hotel at this hour?


    For some reason, Linda suddenly had a very uneasy feeling, but she forcefully suppressed it.


    ¡°Why are you here again?¡± On the other end, it seemed Nichs had opened the door, and he spoke


    impatiently.


    ¡°Take care of her for me. I still have some business to attend to. After speaking to Linda, Nichs hung


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    Chapter 194 Surrounded


    Nichs nced at Madelline, who hade to find him, and furrowed his brow.


    Upon seeing Nichs, Madelline bit her lip, appearing delicate and vulnerable.


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯m sorry. I know you don¡¯t want to see me, but I really miss you.¡±


    ¡°Madelline, I think I¡¯ve made myself clear. Since I decided to send you abroad, there has been not


    connection between us.¡±


    ¡°No¡­¡± Madelline shook her head, tears streaming down her face. ¡°How can there be no connection? I


    was your first love, and we spent so many years together. I believe you still have feelings for me. It¡¯s


    only because Nancy is your wife that you feel obligated to her.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re mistaken.¡± Nichs¡¯ gaze remained remarkably calm. ¡°The person I love now is Nancy. I care


    for her not out of obligation, but because I genuinely want to make her happy and give her a fulfilling


    life. So, Madelline, please let go. It¡¯s better for you, for me, and for Nancy.¡±


    Madelline clutched her chest, waves of pain coursing through her.


    She refused to believe a single word Nichs said. How could he no longer be in love?


    She was his first love, his true love. How could he just say he didn¡¯t love her anymore and turn around


    to fall in love with the woman who ruined their rtionship?


    ¡°Nichs.¡± Madelline looked at him, teary-eyed. ¡°How can you treat me like this? I can ept that you


    might not love me anymore and that you could fall in love with someone else. But why Nancy? Have


    you forgotten? She¡¯s the one who ruined us. If it weren¡¯t for her, we wouldn¡¯t have separated.¡±


    ¡°Madelline.¡± Suddenly, Nichs raised his voice.


    His gaze pierced through her, unusually sharp. ¡°I won¡¯t allow you to nder her.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re defending her like this?¡±


    ¡°Our separation had nothing to do with her. We broke up long before I married Nancy. Have you.


    forgotten? You were the one who initiated the breakup. You used me of not caring for you or looking


    after you?


    As Nichs spoke, Madelline¡¯s face turned bright red, and she struggled to find words.


    ¡°But at the time, I was just acting on impulse, Nichs, I never actually wanted to break up with you. I


    love you so much. How could I leave you? It was just a test. It was a way to get you to pamper me. I


    never imagined that after we split, your grandfather would arrange another marriage for you. Nichs,


    I¡¯m sorry. I was wrong. I truly regret it now. If I had known all this would happen, I would never have let


    us break up.¡±


    Madelline grabbed Nichs¡¯ arm, crying in a pitiful and heart-wrenching manner.


    Nichs sighed, reaching out to pull down Madelline¡¯s hand from him. ¡°Madelline, sometimes things


    happen, and once they do, they¡¯re all in the past. Why hold on to something that¡¯s already gone?¡±


    ¡°I love you so much. How can I not hold on? Nichs, I¡¯m begging you, don¡¯t leave me. I¡­¡±


    Her eyes were swollen, and her voice trembled. ¡°I ask for nothing. I don¡¯t want an official rtionship


    status. I don¡¯t want any recognition. Just let me stay by your side, please?¡±


    ¡°Impossible,¡± Nichs answered without a second thought.


    ¡°I won¡¯t hurt Nancy like this. Also, don¡¯t make me look down on you. I¡¯ve said it before, let¡¯s not stay in


    touch. Let¡¯s treat each other as strangers. It¡¯s better for both of us. Now, please leave.¡±


    Nichs finished speaking and moved to close the door.


    Madelline bit her lip, her heart feeling like it was being torn apart.


    Even after she poured out her heart like this and pleaded desperately with him, he remained unmoved.


    At the moment when the door was about to close, Madelline suddenly reached out to stop it. ¡°Alright, I


    promise you. From now on, I won¡¯t bother you anymore. I know you won¡¯t let me stay in the same hotel


    as you, but it¡¯s sote. Can you bear to let me go back alone?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll arrange for someone to take you back, Nichs said, reaching for his phone.


    Madelline immediately declined, ¡°No need. If it¡¯s someone else, I¡¯d rather go back on my own.¡±


    ¡°Nichs, this is thest stretch. After tonight, we may never see each other again. Could you please


    see me off onest time?¡± Madelline earnestly requested.


    Seeing that Nichs didn¡¯t immediately refuse and seemed to be hesitating, Madelline seized the


    opportunity, saying, ¡°This is my final wish.¡±


    Finally, Nichs nodded.


    Madelline¡¯s face lit up with a smile, overjoyed. ¡°Really, Nichs? You¡¯ve actually agreed?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Can you wait for me? I need to use the restroom first.¡±


    In the restroom, the pitiful look on Madelline¡¯s face disappeared without a trace. In its ce was a face


    filled with cunning and malice.


    She looked in the mirror, her lips curling into a sinister expression. ¡°It¡¯s all because of you, Nancy. Just


    you wait. I¡¯ll definitely be back. Nichs is mine. No one can take him away.¡±


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    Before leaving the restroom, she took out her phone and made a call, her tone dripping with sinister


    intent. ¡°Execute n B.


    Then, she removed the SIM card and tossed it into the trash can.


    The streets were exceptionally quiet at 3.00AM.


    When Nichs escorted Madelline outside, the temperature was extremely low, and the wind was


    howling.


    He nced at Madelline, who was only wearing a long dress. She had already curled shivering ball,


    her face devoid of color.


    In the end, he couldn¡¯t bear it and took off his coat, offering it to her.


    ¡°Which way do you need to go?¡± Nichs asked.


    up


    into a


    Since Madelline said her ce wasn¡¯t far from here and would only take about a fifteen-minute walk, he


    hadn¡¯t brought his car.


    ¡°To the right. Go past two traffic lights, turn right, and then go past two more traffic lights. We¡¯ll be there,


    she replied.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Just as they walked a short distance, they suddenly heard the roaring noise of engines from behind.


    Soon after, motorcycles sped past them, their noise grating and disruptive.


    This kind of situation was quitemonte at night, so Nichs didn¡¯t pay it much attention, thinking


    it was just people racing.


    However, two minutester, he realized something was seriously wrong.


    His keen intuition made him immediately sense danger.


    ¡°Madelline,e over here!¡± Shouting loudly. Nichs promptly moved Madelline behind him.


    Sure enough, in the next moment, as if pre-nned, the motorcycles quickly surrounded them. forming


    an imprable circle.


    Nichs and Madelline werepletely surrounded.


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, it¡¯s quite a challenge to find you in this ce. If my brothers hadn¡¯t kept a watchful eye all


    night, we might have missed you,¡± a man with scars stepped forward from the crowd.


    Nichs noticed him and immediately narrowed his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s you?¡±


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    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Mr. Sallow? Surprised to see me?¡± The man burst intoughter. I understand


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    that back in your home country, you¡¯re untouchable, always surrounded by a horde of bodyguards. But


    here, it¡¯s a different story. You¡¯re all alone, and I have a whole gang with me. You didn¡¯t expect me to go


    to such lengths, did you? As they say, revenge is a dish best served cold. And now, I¡¯ve finally caught


    up with you, haven¡¯t I?¡±

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    Chapter 195


    Chapter 195 Be Careful


    ¡°Nichs, I¡¯ll give you one chance. If you obediently beg me for mercy and kneel down to call me


    ¡®master. I¡¯ll let you go.¡±


    Perry grinned arrogantly, his expression exuding extreme arrogance.


    ¡°Who do you think you are?¡± Nichs sneered.


    ¡°You have some backbone. Let¡¯s see if you can still be so arrogant when the sticknds on you and


    breaks your bones.¡±


    Perry sneered and waved his hand. ¡°Brothers, get him!¡±


    Instantly, therge circle they had formed split into several smaller circles, surrounding Nichst and


    Madelline from all sides.


    Madelline, trembling, tugged on Nichs¡¯ sleeve. ¡°Nichs, how did ite to this? I¡¯m scared.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Nichsforted her.


    He raised his gaze, and his cold, sharp eyes met Perry¡¯s gaze. ¡°This is between us. Don¡¯t make things


    hard for a woman.¡±


    Perry let out a coldugh and walked forward with determined


    Soon, he stopped next to Madelline.


    steps, whistling casually.


    After observing her for a moment, he whistled again with a sinister smile, reaching out to lift Madelline¡¯s


    chin and forcing her to look at him. ¡°Look up and let me see you.¡±


    ¡°Nichs¡­¡± Madelline called out timidly, her voice trembling


    With fear.


    ¡°Let her go. Nichs¡¯ voice was stern andmanding.


    Not only did Perry not release his grip, but he became even more insolent.


    Once again, he lifted Madelline¡¯s chin, then leaned down, his gaze falling onto her crippled legs as he


    sneered, ¡°Not bad at all. You¡¯re delicate and fair-skinned. I love your slim arms and legs. If I were to


    have you, it¡¯d be quite enjoyable. Look at this skin; it¡¯s so fair. Even after being with so many women,


    I¡¯ve never encountered one like you before. It¡¯s just a pity that such a beautiful woman is disabled. Tsk,


    tsk¡­¡±


    Due to fear, Madelline was trembling all over.


    Nichs stepped forward, gripping Perry¡¯s arm. He warned in a cold, threatening voice. ¡°Let go of her.


    Don¡¯t touch her.¡±


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    ¡°Oh, you¡¯re feeling protective, huh! If I remember correctly, you have a beautiful wife at home,


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    Nichs. You¡¯re truly living the high life surrounded by beauties, and every one of them is so


    gorgeous.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you a chance. If you¡¯re willing to let my brothers have a turn with this beauty, I¡¯ll let you go.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll say it again, let her go.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ eyes were locked onto him. His fists clenched tightly and the veins on his forehead pulsated.


    Perry paid no attention, as if he hadn¡¯t heard a word. He continued to grab Madelline¡¯s arm.


    Not only that, but he reached out to touch Madelline¡¯s cheek, slowly moving downward. Suddenly, he


    grabbed Madelline¡¯s chin, his voice as cold as a demon¡¯s. ¡°Are you worried about him?¡±


    Madelline was immediately frightened and burst into tears. She nodded vigorously, her voice trembling.


    ¡°Yes. Please, let us go!¡±


    ¡°Oh, pretty girl, don¡¯t cry. You won¡¯t look good if you cry. I feel so sorry for you.


    Perry reached out and wiped away the tears from Madelline¡¯s face.


    Madelline became even more terrified. She sat tightly in her wheelchair, trembling uncontrobly.


    ¡°Pretty girl, I will give you a way out. If you obedientlye with me and my brothers, I¡¯ll let him go.


    How about it? Do you want to consider it?¡±


    Madelline was now consumed by fear.


    She tried to speak, but her lips trembled so much that she couldn¡¯t form a coherent sentence.


    ¡°Consider what? There¡¯s no need to consider. At this moment, Nichs¡¯ voice rang out.


    In the next moment, Nichs grabbed Perry¡¯s arm and twisted it behind his back.


    Perry instantly howled in pain, screaming in agony, ¡°What are you all waiting for? Get him! I¡¯m going to


    take his life today!¡±


    Nichs pushed Perry away, and at the same time, his sharp gaze swept over the faces of everyone


    present. Finally, a faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips.


    Then he reached out, loosened his tic, and undid his buttons.


    Taking off his suit, he handed it to Madelline with just two words of instruction. ¡°Hold this.¡±


    In an instant, his slender fingers meticulously rolled up his sleeves.


    With a slight parting of his thin lips, he uttered, ¡°If you don¡¯t value your lives,e at me.¡±


    ¡°Bring it on!¡± Perry roared, and in an instant, everyone swarmed toward Nichs.


    Some were barehanded, others wielded sticks, and a few brandishedrge knives. They all charged


    toward Nichs.


    The early morning was quiet, but the noise here was deafening. Shouts, yells, and cries pierced.


    through the otherwise tranquil night, shattering its peace.


    The wind howled, while the temperature dropped steadily.


    Over an hour passed, and a group of peopley on the ground, groaning in pain. Various agonized


    sounds echoed relentlessly.


    Theyy scattered around, except for Nichs and Perry, who stood in the center, their gazes locked


    on each other.


    Perry sneered, surveying the fallen. ¡°Nichs, I underestimated you. But do you think I¡¯d dare venture


    out alone if I didn¡¯t have some skills?¡±


    Perry pulled out his phone and gave it a few taps.


    Suddenly, a fleet of a dozen ck cars arrived, parking in perfect formation.


    The upants, all dressed in ck, alighted from the cars, each one exuding a menacing aura.


    They quickly formed ranks, standing behind Perry.


    Adjusting his clothes, Perry swaggered toward Nichs, prodding him. ¡°Nichs, my boy, I admit


    you¡¯re quite impressive. It¡¯s a pity that fate envies the talented. Today, you¡¯ll meet your end at the


    hands of me, Perry Henderson.¡±


    ¡°Perry, are you this despicable?¡± Nichs clenched his fists.


    He anticipated that what followed would result in heavy casualties, and it was still uncertain whether


    he¡¯d make it out alive. Yet, his indomitable spirit kept himposed.


    His face remained unchanged, disying hardly a trace of emotion.


    Perry, however, was further incited by Nichs¡¯posure. ¡°Nichs, deceit is fair in war. How could I


    not have a few tricks up my sleeve when dealing with someone like you? How would I daree


    knocking at your door?¡±


    What followed was another intense sh. No one could recall how long itsted, only that the first


    wave fell, only to be reced by another.


    They just kepting, wave after wave, seemingly without end. All around were cries of pain and roars


    of anger.


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    The ground was covered with blood, one pool after another, until it became impossible to discern which


    blood was whose.


    Nichs¡¯ strength and stamina were gradually diminished by the prolonged battle. As the battle neared


    its end, he struggled to keep up.


    Out of nowhere, a staff was swung forcefully towards him. Madelline¡¯s heart skipped a beat. With


    clenched fists, she cried out, ¡°Nichs, be careful!¡±

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    Suddenly, seeing Nichs faint, she couldn¡¯t bear it anymore. She rose from her wheelchair, intending


    to reach his side.


    However, due to her crippled legs, she fell to the ground with a thud when she had just stood up. The


    ground was covered in blood, and as Madelline fell, she was sshed with more and more blood.


    Her hands pressed into the blood, staining them as she crawled forward, shouting, ¡°Nichs, wake up!


    Please wake up. I beg you, hold on! You must hold on. Nichs!¡±


    On the side, Perry sneered. ¡°What a pair of devoted lovebirds, Tsk, tsk, even I¡¯m touched!¡±


    The night wind was bitterly cold, and Madelline shivered uncontrobly.


    Yet, she continued to crawl forward with clenched teeth until she reached Nichs.


    Finally, she grasped his hand. She immediately exerted force and crawled toward him.


    ¡°Nichs, wake up! Please wake up!¡± Madelline cried with tears streaming down her face.


    After a while, Nichs finally opened his eyes.


    However, he was too exhausted. He had no strength left in him. Even with his eyes open, he was


    utterly limp.


    Madelline gripped his hand, crying with deep sorrow and heartbreak. ¡°Nichs, hold on. We will be


    fine.¡±


    ¡°Madelline, we¡¯ve known each other for so long, and I¡¯ve never asked you for anything. But now, I want


    to ask for a favor,¡± Nichs said weakly.


    ¡°Alright, say it. Whatever you ask, I promise you, as long as you hold on.¡±


    ¡°I-If you survive¡­¡± Nichs tore off the ne from his chest that was mixed with blood and ced


    it solemnly in Madelline¡¯s hand. He said with effort, ¡°Give this ne to Nancy for me. Tell her that I


    love her, but I¡¯m sorry I can¡¯t grow old with her. If there¡¯s a next life, I promise, I will protect her well and


    make her happy.¡±


    Having said this, Nichs seemed to have no strength left. His hand drooped.


    ¡°Nichs, Nichs!¡± Madelline shouted loudly. ¡°Is this all you want to say? Don¡¯t you have anything to


    say to me? Nichs, wake up! Don¡¯t ignore me.¡±


    Perhaps these cries had an effect. Nichs forced his eyes open again, weakly looking at Madelline.


    ¡°Don¡¯t forget, you m-must deliver these words to her for me. I don¡¯t want her to be sad.¡±


    Madelline cried even more sadly, clutching Nichs¡¯ hand. ¡°Don¡¯t you have anything you want to say to


    me?¡±


    She meant words that were meant for her alone.


    too, were stained with blood. Where hey had formed arge pool of blood.


    Madelline clenched her fists, crying uncontrobly.


    Suddenly, seeing Nichs faint, she couldn¡¯t bear it anymore. She rose from her wheelchair, intending


    to reach his side.


    However, due to her crippled legs, she fell to the ground with a thud when she had just stood up. The


    ground was covered in blood, and as Madelline fell, she was sshed with more and more blood.


    Her hands pressed into the blood, staining them as she crawled forward, shouting, ¡°Nichs, wake up!


    Please wake up. I beg you, hold on! You must hold on, Nichs!¡±


    On the side, Perry sneered. ¡°What a pair of devoted lovebirds. Tsk, tsk, even I¡¯m touched!¡±


    The night wind was bitterly cold, and Madelline shivered uncontrobly.


    Yet, she continued to crawl forward with clenched teeth until she reached Nichs¡­


    Finally, she grasped his hand. She immediately exerted force and crawled toward him.


    ¡°Nichs, wake up! Please wake up!¡± Madelline cried with tears streaming down her face.


    After a while, Nichs finally opened his eyes.


    However, he was too exhausted. He had no strength left in him. Even with his eyes open, he was


    utterly limp.


    Madelline gripped his hand, crying with deep sorrow and heartbreak. ¡°Nichs, hold on. We will be


    fine.¡±


    ¡°Madelline, we¡¯ve known each other for so long, and I¡¯ve never asked you for anything. But now, I want


    to ask for a favor,¡± Nichs said weakly.


    ¡°Alright, say it. Whatever you ask, I promise you, as long as you hold on.¡±


    ¡°I-If you survive¡­¡± Nichs tore off the ne from his chest that was mixed with blood and ced


    it solemnly in Madelline¡¯s hand. He said with effort, ¡°Give this ne to Nancy for me. Tell her that I


    love her, but I¡¯m sorry I can¡¯t grow old with her. If there¡¯s a next life, I promise, I will protect her well and


    make her happy.¡±


    Having said this, Nichs seemed to have no strength left. His hand drooped.


    ¡°Nichs, Nichs!¡± Madelline shouted loudly. ¡°Is this all you want to say? Don¡¯t you have anything to


    say to me? Nichs, wake up! Don¡¯t ignore me.¡±


    Perhaps these cries had an effect. Nichs forced his eyes open again, weakly looking at Madelline.


    ¡°Don¡¯t forget, you m-must deliver these words to her for me, I don¡¯t want her to be sad.¡±


    Madelline cried even more sadly, clutching Nichs¡¯ hand. ¡°Don¡¯t you have anything you want to say to


    me?¡±


    She meant words that were meant for her alone.


    Why? Why are all your words meant for Nancy? At this critical moment of life and death, your heart


    only holds her! Nichs, do you know how cruel you are? How cruel you are! In this life-and-death


    battle, it¡¯s clearly me who apanies you and fights side by side with you. Why do you only think of


    Nancy? Why?


    At this moment, hatred had almost distorted Madelline¡¯s heart. She clenched her fists, her entire being


    filled with hatred.


    But Nichs couldn¡¯t see any of this. He closed his eyes, utterly exhausted.


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    He was mumbling lightly at the corner of his mouth, but it was still that familiar name. ¡°Nancy, Nancy¡­¡±


    At the sound of that name, Madelline¡¯s heart brimmed with even more hatred.


    The raging wind howled, while the entire street seemed to have returned to silence. At this moment, the


    night was terrifyingly quiet.


    Nancy, I once said that even in death, I won¡¯t let you have an easy life. Even if I die, I won¡¯t let you


    have Nichs.


    Madelline tightened her fists. Looking at Perry, she made a decision. For victory, she could give up


    everything. She could spare no expense.


    The night grew even darker. Suddenly, cries of despair pierced through the silence of the night. In the


    air, mixed with sinisterughter and a heavy, degenerate scent, the sound of shattering echoed


    incessantly. The whole city seemed to be shrouded in darkness, filled with sorrow.


    Listening to those cries, Nichs widened his eyes. His pupils were bloodshot and his fists were


    clenched. He cried out in pain, but it was futile.


    He wanted to stand up, but the situation simply wouldn¡¯t allow it. His body could only lie defeated on


    the ground, devoid of any strength.


    One staff after another fell upon him as fresh blood once again sprayed into the air.


    The night was long and torturous. It was especially dark and cold.


    Soon, the break of daylight arrived. The sun slowly ascended from the horizon, emitting a gentle glow.


    In the vicinity, the sound of police sirens drew near, prompting the group of individuals to disperse


    hastily. The air was filled with the strong scent of blood and an unidentified odor.


    At the sight of the police cars, Madelline¡¯s attention was solely focused on them. She hurriedly crawled


    towards them, her hands trembling. She swiftly lifted Nichs, eximing, ¡°Nichs, help has arrived.


    Thank goodness, we are rescued!¡±

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    Chapter 197 Nancy¡¯s Calls


    Nichs awoke in the hospital.


    His injuries were serious, but thankfully, there were no internal injuries, only non-lethal external


    wounds. With the doctor¡¯s treatment and the best medication, his condition improved significantly after


    two nights of rest.


    However, his upper body was still wrapped inyers of bandages, giving him a somewhat scary


    appearance.


    As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Madelline leaning over beside him. Nichs gently moved his


    fingers, and Madelline immediately woke up.


    Seeing him awake, Madelline was overjoyed. ¡°Nichs, you¡¯re awake? You¡¯re really awake? I didn¡¯t


    see wrong, did I?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    After saying this, Nichs thought of the events of that day and felt a heavy sense of guilt. Those


    scenes were so real that they almost suffocated him.


    He had to admit that he was able toe back from there alive this time because of her.


    It was her sacrifice that saved his life..


    ¡°Madelline, you¡­ How are you?¡±


    Nichs couldn¡¯t finish his words, but Madelline quickly reached out and covered his mouth. ¡°Nichs,


    don¡¯t speak. Don¡¯t say anything. To save you, no matter what I have to give up, I think it¡¯s worth it. It¡¯s


    not just this. Even if they wanted my life, I¡¯d give it up for you. As long as you¡¯re alive, it¡¯s enough for


    me.¡±


    Tears streamed down her face as soon as she finished speaking.


    Nichs looked at her, feeling a slight heartache. After all, they were once closest to each other. But


    what he felt more was sympathy and guilt. It was a deep guilt, like threads, tightly entwining his heart.


    If he could, he would rather have perished in that night instead of her using that kind of method to save


    him.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Madelline. You did all this to save me.¡±


    Madelline shook her head desperately. ¡°No, Nichs, don¡¯t say that. I did all this willingly, and besides,


    if you died, they wouldn¡¯t let me go either.¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯m not worth it, and you shouldn¡¯t have saved me. You know, instead of seeing you like this, I¡¯d


    rather have died there.¡±


    ¡°No, Nichs. I love you so much. How could I just watch you die? If you die, what meaning would my


    life have?¡±


    The more she spoke, the more agitated she became. Suddenly, she threw herself into his arms.


    As her movements were abrupt and a bit too rough, she hit his wound, causing him to grunt in pain.


    Madelline immediately looked at him nervously. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nichs, I didn¡¯t mean to do that. How are


    you? Are you okay? Do you want me to call the doctor?¡±


    ¡°No need.¡± Nichs shook his head.


    Madelline eased up this time. She turned to the side and leaned her head against his chest.


    Listening to his heartbeat, she gently spoke. ¡°Nichs, you don¡¯t need to me yourself or feel


    burdened. I told you I did all this willingly. I ask for very little. As long as you¡¯re alive, I have no other


    requests.¡±


    As she said these words, a victorious smile yed at the corner of her mouth.


    Deep down in her heart, she felt great satisfaction.


    After all, she had spent a year with Nichs.


    She had some understanding of him. No matter if he still loved her or not, he wouldn¡¯t be indifferent to


    her.


    Even if sheforted him a thousand times or ten thousand times, telling him not to me himself, he


    would still me himself.


    As long as she held onto this guilt of his, she could achieve whatever she desired.


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    ¡°Nancy, just wait, I won¡¯t let you have what you want. I¡¯ve said it before, I¡¯ll never let you be with


    Nichs.¡±


    However, Madelline didn¡¯t anticipate that Nichs would extend his hand and push her away.


    ¡°Nichs, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Seeing him push her aside, Madelline asked in bewilderment.


    ¡°Madelline, I appreciate what you¡¯ve done. Thank you for saving me and for your sacrifices. Apart from


    anything rted to me, I canpensate you with whatever you want.¡±


    Almost immediately, Madelline understood the hidden meaning behind Nichs¡¯ words.


    She bit her lip and promptly responded, ¡°Nichs, I don¡¯t want to discuss these matters right now. We


    can talk about themter. Your health is the most important thing at the moment. Focus on recovering,


    and we can deal with everything else in due time.¡±


    ¡°Madelline¡­¡±


    Nichs wanted to continue speaking. But suddenly, his phone rang.


    He nced at it. It was Nancy calling.


    A rush of tenderness surged through him, and he was about to answer right away.


    But then he remembered he was still in the hospital, covered in bandages. He sadly put the phone


    down.


    Now, he looked dreadful, and he didn¡¯t want Nancy to see him like this. He always wanted to present


    his best self to her.


    Yet, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to decline the call.


    The phone continued to ring.


    ¡°Is it Nancy calling? Why don¡¯t you answer? You¡¯re injured now; she must be worried about you,¡±


    Madelline sympathetically suggested while biting her lip.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want her to see me like this or to worry about me,¡± Nichs replied.


    Madelline bit her lip even harder. If she didn¡¯t control herself, she might have even drawn blood.


    ¡°Ha¡­ He doesn¡¯t want Nancy to worry. Does he love and care for that woman so much? Nichs, I


    was the one who saved you. How can you be so cruel to me? You didn¡¯t even show concern for me.


    Your heart is filled only with that woman. Where does that leave me?¡±


    One missed call ended, followed by the second and the third¡­


    It continued until the fifth call, when his phone finally returned to silence.


    Picking up the phone, he was met with over a hundred missed calls. His heart felt like it was being torn


    apart.


    ¡°With so many missed calls, Nancy must be heartbroken and worried sick.¡±


    ¡°She must be so anxious. She¡¯s been trying to reach me for two whole days.¡±


    Suddenly, Nichs noticed another important piece of information.


    Looking at the date, he stared fixedly at it. If he hadn¡¯t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn¡¯t have


    believed it.


    ¡°What¡¯s today¡¯s date?¡± he asked Madelline, his voice suddenly rising.


    ¡°It¡¯s the 18th. Why?¡±


    ¡°The 18th? I¡¯ve been unconscious here for two days?¡±


    As he asked this, his body suddenly went limp, and he leaned heavily against the bed. It was as if all


    the strength had been drained from him.


    No wonder Nancy had called him over a hundred times.


    It had been more than two days, nearly three full days had psed, and Nancy still hadn¡¯t been able to


    contact him. She must be extremely worried.


    Upon realizing this, Nichs couldn¡¯t endure it any longer. He immediately threw off the covers and


    rose to depart.

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    Chapter 198 They Finally Connected On The Phone


    ¡°Nichs, where are you going?¡±


    ¡°Your wounds haven¡¯t healed yet, Nichs. Slow down.¡± Madelline hurriedly followed him in her


    wheelchair.


    On the other side, Nancy was extremely worried. She had called five times, but there was no answer.


    She sadly put down her phone, her face filled with concern and disappointment.


    Seeing Nancy¡¯s expression, Linda understood everything. ¡°Still no answer?¡±


    Nancy nodded, feeling even more discouraged. She didn¡¯t know what to do.


    ¡°Linda, it¡¯s been two days. No one is answering the calls, and there has been no response to my texts


    or messages. Do you think something has happened to him?¡±


    As soon as this thought crossed her mind, Nancy became even more frantic. Her anxiety was


    escting, and she couldn¡¯t calm down.


    ¡°He has always been responsible and diligent in his work. But disappearing like this without a word for


    so long¡­ It¡¯s unlike him,¡± Linda remarked.


    ¡°Have you tried contacting anyone else who is close to him? Or has Nichs contacted someone


    else?¡± she suggested.


    ¡°I tried reaching out to Lynn, but she said she couldn¡¯t get in touch either. As for Mom and Dad, I¡¯m


    even more afraid to ask. If, by any chance, something did happen to him, I¡¯m afraid they won¡¯t be able


    to handle it. The situation will only get worse,¡± Nancy exined.


    She added, ¡°No, Linda, I can¡¯t just sit here and wait any longer. I¡¯m going abroad. I have to find him.¡±


    Nancy stood up, ready to start packing for her trip.


    Linda ced her hand on Nancy¡¯s shoulder, trying to calm her down. ¡°Alright, Nancy, don¡¯t rush. Being


    anxious won¡¯t solve anything. Let¡¯s go over it again. When was thest time you couldn¡¯t reach


    Nichs? Were there any strange signs at that time?¡±


    Nancy thought hard and then answered, ¡°It was two days ago in the afternoon. He knew about Julian


    bothering me, so he video-called me tofort me. We had a good conversation, and then I took a


    nap. When I woke up, I couldn¡¯t reach him anymore.¡±


    A sudden realization hit Linda. This meant she was thest person to have contact with Nichs that


    night.


    For some reason, her mind immediately went back to the sound of the knock on Nichs¡¯ door that


    night, and the words he had spoken on the phone.


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    At that time, he said, ¡°Why are you here again?¡± Who was he talking to back then?


    In that moment, Linda felt like she was trying to untangle aplicated web of threads. Moreover, as


    she thought about the knock on the door that night, she had a very bad feeling.


    However, she didn¡¯t dare to tell Nancy about this. If Nancy found out, she would only be more


    anxious and start imagining things.


    That was thest thing Linda wanted.


    ¡°Nancy, calm down. I¡¯m going to call Luke. He might have more ideas than us.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    After helping Nancy sit down on the couch, Linda dialed Luke¡¯s number.


    ¡°Still no luck?¡± Luke was surprised.


    Yesterday, Linda had asked him about Nichs¡¯ situation. He had also tried calling but received no


    answer..


    Considering their encounters with difficult clients and intense contract negotiations, it was not unusual


    for Nichs to work for more than ten hours straight. Blocking all signals during sensitive negotiations


    was also standard procedure¡­


    So, he hadn¡¯t thought much of it.


    However, now that he learned Nichs was still unreachable, he realized the seriousness of the


    situation.


    ¡°Alright, have Nancy wait. I¡¯ll have someone check on the situation right away.¡±


    ¡°Okay, hurry. Nancy is extremely worried.¡±


    After ending the call, Luke immediately dialed Nichs¡¯ number.


    He half-expected it to go unanswered. But to his surprise, it connected right away.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on over there, Nichs? Linda and the others are worried sick, thinking you¡¯ve


    disappeared. Nancy has been desperately looking for you.¡± Luke got straight to the point.


    ¡°I¡¯ve run into a bit of trouble. My phone just started working again. I¡¯ll call Nancy back immediately.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Ending the call, Nichs quickly put on the white shirt he had borrowed from the hospital. However,


    with all the bandages on him and his hands trembling, it took longer than usual.


    But Nichs couldn¡¯t bear the slowness. He needed to call Nancy back as soon as possible, or she


    would be even more worried. The thought of her being anxious tore at his heart.


    Beside him, Madelline couldn¡¯t/stand it any longer and offered, ¡°Nichs, let me help you put it on.¡±


    He had already refused once when she tried to give him the shirt, but now, seeing how he was


    struggling and using too much force, she couldn¡¯t just stand by and watch. Soon, some of the


    bandages hade loose, and the wound had reopened, allowing some bright red blood to seep


    through the white bandage.


    The sight of the red against the white was particrly striking and rming.


    Though his injuries were only superficial, they still required proper rest for recovery.


    ¡°No need, I can do it myself,¡± Nichs refused again.


    This time, Madelline insisted. She wheeled herself right up to Nichs and looked up at him, saying, ¡°I


    understand why you want to put on the shirt. You don¡¯t want Nancy to see that you¡¯re hurt and worry


    about you.¡±


    ¡°But with the bandages bleeding like this, if you keep struggling, even if you get the shirt on, blood will


    still seep through. She¡¯ll still notice. It¡¯ll all be in vain. Rest assured, I¡¯ll just help you put on a shirt. I


    won¡¯t do or think anything else.¡±


    Hearing this, Nichs softened. He handed the shirt to Madelline.


    ¡°Sit on the chair,¡± Madelline instructed.


    With her help, Nichs was soon dressed in a white shirt. Though it couldn¡¯t be perfectly neat due to


    the bandages underneath, his good physique meant that it wasn¡¯t noticeably different, especially when


    viewed through a phone screen.


    After onest check, Nichs immediately called Nancy back.


    He didn¡¯t choose a video call because he was afraid that Nancy might notice something. A phone call


    was more reliable. But having not seen each other for two days, he was sure Nancy would be eager to


    see his face. If she requested a video call, he was prepared and could switch seamlessly.


    On Nancy¡¯s end, seeing Nichs¡¯ calling in, she could hardly believe her eyes.


    Clutching her phone, she almost thought she was dreaming.


    ¡°Linda, it¡¯s Nichs¡­ H-He¡¯s calling,¡± Nancy said, her voice trembling violently as she stared at the


    name on her phone.


    Linda acted quickly. ¡°Answer it! Why aren¡¯t you answering?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m scared¡­ I¡¯m scared that someone else is using his phone, and it¡¯s not really him.¡±


    She was more afraid that the call would bring bad news.


    Linda fully empathized with Nancy¡¯s emotions. It wasmon for families to receive calls from the


    police, rather than the missing person, after several days of disappearance, usually to identify a body.


    Nancy was likely fearful of that possibility.


    When one is desperate, caution tends to prevail as they fear jinxing the situation.


    The phone continued to ring persistently.


    Taking a deep breath, Nancy answered the call.


    Before responding, she fervently prayed in her heart. Nichs, let it be you. It must be you. You must


    be safe!


    Trembling, she slid to answer and pressed the phone against her ear.

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    ¡°Nancy, it¡¯s me.¡±


    When Nichs¡¯ familiar voice came through, Nancy burst into tears. The days of longing and worry


    finally found release in this moment.


    ¡°Nichs¡­¡± She barely managed to say his name before her voice choked up.


    On the other end of the line, all that could be heard were Nancy¡¯s delicate sobs.


    Nichs felt his heart shatter, and he could only console her gently, ¡°Nancy, don¡¯t cry. I¡¯m sorry for


    making you worry. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m fine. Everything is fine here.¡±


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you answer my calls? Do you know how many times I¡¯ve tried to reach you?¡± Only now did


    Nancy finally let out her grievances and worries, letting them flow out freely and unrestrainedly.


    ¡°Nichs, you scared me! Do you have any idea? Do you know how terrified I was? I was afraid


    something happened to you and I¡¯d never see you again.¡±


    After pouring out her heart, Nancy wiped away her tears, and in a softer tone, she said, ¡°Turn on the


    camera. I want to see if you¡¯re lying to me. Are you really okay?¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    As she switched to video call and saw Nichs looking fairly well in a white shirt, Nancy felt a little


    more at ease.


    In an ironic turn of events, the person who was originally concerned now found herself being worried


    about.


    Seeing her, Nichs asked with concern, ¡°Have you not been eating properly these past few days?


    Why do you look so thin?¡±


    It was true that Nancy hadn¡¯t been eating well these past few days; she¡¯d been too worried about him.


    But she didn¡¯t want to burden him with her concerns.


    Smiling, Nancy tried to reassure him. ¡°No, it¡¯s probably just the beauty filter on the camera.¡±


    ¡°Whether it is or not, you still need to take care of yourself. It would be best if you be plump and


    rosy, so I can hug youfortably when I¡¯m back,¡± Nichs insisted.


    Nancy chuckled. ¡°Then I¡¯d look like a little pig! Too chubby, and I wouldn¡¯t be nice to look at!¡±


    ¡°No, my Nancy is always the most beautiful, and I like you with some curves. It makes hugging you


    even morefortable.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve got such a sweet tongue.¡±


    Meanwhile, Madelline sat in her wheelchair.


    If she could, she wished she could find a hole to hide in.


    She was livid.


    To witness the man she had once loved deeply who was now being affectionate with another woman in


    front of her¡­ What kind of feeling was this?


    It was painful, like being struck by a thousand arrows.


    This time, she finally understood how it felt.


    Before they hung up, Nancy issued another stern warning.


    ¡°Nichs, remember, you¡¯re not allowed to do this again. No disappearing acts, and no ignoring my


    calls. If you pull this stunt again, I¡¯ll ignore you.¡±


    ¡°Got it, Nancy. I promise,¡± Nichs replied.


    After ending the call, Nichs noticed Madelline¡¯s tear-streaked face.


    Seeing his gaze, Madelline instinctively turned away. She wiped her tears, apologizing, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I


    couldn¡¯t control myself. It¡¯s just¡­ Listening to your conversation suddenly brought back memories. I


    miss the time when we were still together.¡± Shortly after that, she quickly realized her slip. ¡°I¡¯m sorry; I


    shouldn¡¯t have brought up our past. Now, Nancy is your girlfriend.¡±


    ¡°Madelline¡­¡± Nichs sighed and approached her. ¡°There are some things I think I should talk to you


    about¡­¡±


    But before he could finish, Madelline suddenly fell to the side.


    Caught off guard, Nichs couldn¡¯t react in time, and Madelline, along with her wheelchair, toppled to


    the ground.


    ¡°Madelline¡­¡±


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    He quickly picked her up, urgently calling for a doctor.


    Since they were in the hospital, the doctor arrived promptly.


    ¡°How is she?¡± Nichs asked the doctor.


    After examining Madelline, the doctor stood up. ¡°She fainted from exhaustion. I remember this woman.


    While you were unconscious, she tirelessly took care of you, not even getting a proper rest or meal.


    Now that you¡¯re awake, she¡¯s probably at her limit. Women have delicate constitutions. Take good


    care of her.¡±


    ¡°Alright, thank you, doctor.¡±


    As the doctor turned to leave, she hesitated to say something.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, just say what¡¯s on your mind,¡± Nichs encouraged.


    The doctor finally spoke up. ¡°During my examination, I found bruises and injuries all over her body. It¡¯s


    shocking to see so many marks and contusions, with some in more private areas. I don¡¯t know what


    she¡¯s been through, but if she¡¯s willing to sacrifice her own well-being to stay by your side and wait for


    you to wake up¡­ I believe you must be very important to her. She has endured a lot. Treat her well,


    and offer herfort.¡±


    With that, the doctor left.


    Approaching Madelline, Nichs found her peacefully asleep on the bed.


    She looked extremely weary, her face pallid. Not only that, but she had also lost a significant amount of


    weight.


    Standing beside her, Nichs felt an unprecedented weight on his shoulders. The guilt pressed on him


    like a rising tide, threatening to engulf him.


    Thinking about what the doctor had just revealed, he couldn¡¯t hold back any longer. He gently pushed


    the sleeves of her shirt.


    up


    When he saw her arms covered in bruises, his heart ached even more. He examined the other arm,


    and it was even worse.


    Nichs felt a growing sense of heaviness in his heart.


    Having reconnected with Nichs, Nancy finally felt some relief.


    When she left her apartment that morning, she was in rtively good spirits. Each passing morning


    brought her closer to his return, or so she believed.


    Little did she know that as soon as she stepped out, she would face a nightmare.


    Felix was crouched outside the building, and upon seeing Nancy, he took a big bite of his bread,


    washed it down with some water, and then dashed toward her like a madman.


    Nancy almost instinctively tried to keep her distance from him.


    But Felix, like a whirlwind, rushed up to her and directly blocked her way.


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    With her path blocked, Nancy had no choice but to stop, looking at him with irritation.


    After all these years, she had be ustomed to it.


    Whenever Felix sought her out, it was either for a favor or because he was in serious trouble.


    Most often, it was for money.


    Never once had he approached her for the sake of being a father.


    Yet, this time, when Nancy asked him what he wanted, Felix unexpectedly shook his head.


    Then, from inside his coat, he pulled out a tightly wrapped package and, with a cheerful grin, handed it


    to Nancy. ¡°I remembered that you used to love the bread from this ce when you were a kid. The


    lines were so long I had to wait for ages to get them. I¡¯ve been carrying it around, and it¡¯s still warm. Go


    on, try it.¡±


    Nancy gazed at him, astonished, trying toprehend what was unfolding before her.


    Felix was actually offering her food?


    Her beloved bread?


    This couldn¡¯t possibly be real.


    It all seemed like a figment of her imagination.


    Nancy remained rooted to the spot, lost in a daze, and for a considerable amount of time, she refrained


    from reaching out to ept it.


    Felix chuckled. ¡°What are you doing, standing there like a statue? It¡¯s chilly in the morning. If you don¡¯t


    eat it now, it will be cold.¡±


    Without waiting for her response, he promptly ced the warm bread in Nancy¡¯s hand.


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    As Nancy gazed at the warm bread in her hand, her eyes filled with emotion.


    The bread was still steaming hot, cradled in her palm.


    From childhood to adulthood, she had never felt any warmth from her father. The title of ¡°father¡± was


    merely a formality,cking any real meaning.


    Yet, in this unexpected moment of affection, she realized that deep down, she was still a child. Like


    everyone else, she longed for the warmth of a father¡¯s love.


    She didn¡¯t ask for much. Even this warm bread from him brought her contentment.


    Her eyes welled up with tears.


    Nancy took a deep breath and eagerly took a bite of the bread. It tasted delicious, just like it did when


    she was a child.


    Seeing her eat, Felix immediately stood beside her, cautiously asking, ¡°How is it? Is it good?¡±


    ¡°Not bad.¡±


    ¡°Good, good. Have some more.¡±


    Nancy took a few more bites. However, halfway through, Felix suddenly spoke up. ¡°Nancy, if you still


    consider me your father, please help me this once. I¡¯m truly desperate.¡±


    Hearing this, Nancy stopped eating.


    Help him this once? Ah, here he goes again. I¡¯m still naive, after all.


    ¡°So, you bought this bread today not to make up for theck of paternal love, but just to achieve goal?


    You just want to soften my heart and get some money from me, right?¡±


    your


    ¡°Nancy, you can¡¯t put it like that. After all, I am your father. Isn¡¯t buying you breakfast a normal thing to


    do?¡±


    ¡°Normal?¡± Nancy scoffed. ¡°You¡¯re my father, yet in over twenty years, you¡¯ve only bought me breakfast


    once. Do you think that¡¯s normal? Felix, anyone can call you a father, but you don¡¯t deserve the title.


    You want money, right? Fine, how much this time?¡±


    Felix perked up, extending two fingers to indicate.


    ¡°20 thousand?¡± Nancy asked.


    He shook his head and cautiously said, ¡°200 thousand.¡±


    ¡°Heh¡­¡± Nancy sneered, immediately tossing the bread into the nearby trash can.


    At the same time, she said, ¡°Listen carefully, Felix. I don¡¯t even have 2 thousand, let alone 20 thousand


    or 200 thousand.¡±


    Upon hearing Nancy¡¯s refusal, Felix immediately became upset.


    ¡°Nancy, no matter what, I am still your father. Are you really going to abandon me?¡±


    ¡°Do you have to use this against me every time? Felix, ask yourself, have you ever fulfilled the


    responsibilities of a father? Every time youe to me, it¡¯s always about money. Am I wrong?¡± Nancy


    couldn¡¯t help but shout in anger.


    ¡°Nancy, I know I owe you, but ever since the Sallows took you away, they¡¯ve been providing you with


    good food and afortable life every day. I, as your father, don¡¯t have the means to give you such a


    luxurious life!¡±


    ¡°What I want is not money. I want a father¡¯s love. Your love. Do you understand?¡±


    The more Nancy spoke, the angrier she became.


    ¡°I understand, but I¡¯m dirt poor now. If I bring you back, you¡¯ll have to endure a tough life with me.¡±


    ¡°Even if it¡¯s a tough life, I would be willing.¡±


    After her outburst, Nancy had no intention of lingering around anymore. She walked away with


    determination.


    But Felix once again followed her. Nancy took the opportunity to hail a cab and quickly left.


    However, she didn¡¯t expect that Felix was determined to find her this time.


    She had just arrived at the hospital when a flustered nurse from the front desk approached her. ¡°Nancy,


    there¡¯s an old man causing a scene at the information desk. He insists on seeing you. He ims to be


    your father and won¡¯t leave until he meets you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for the trouble. I¡¯ll go over right away.¡±


    Taking a short leave, Nancy immediately rushed over.


    When she saw Felix, she pulled him away immediately.


    It wasn¡¯t until they reached an empty space with no one around that Nancy looked at him angrily. ¡°Felix,


    what are you trying to do? I¡¯ve already said, if you¡¯re looking for money, I don¡¯t have a penny, let alone


    200 thousand.¡±


    Felix tried to be ingratiating. ¡°Nancy, I know you don¡¯t have it, but Nichs, my good son-inw, does.


    200 thousand is nothing to him, and he¡¯d be more than willing to help me out.¡±


    Huh? He¡¯s targeting Nichs again.


    ¡°Regardless of whose money it is, I won¡¯t give you any. Stop dreaming.¡±


    ¡°Nancy, you heartless girl, do you know what situation I¡¯m in right now? I owe someone 200 thousand,


    and they¡¯ve threatened to harm me if I don¡¯t pay up in the next two days.¡±


    ¡°Then let them,¡± Nancy said without hesitation.


    Felix gnashed his teeth,unching into a tirade. ¡°You heartless thing, you¡¯re actually leaving your own


    father to fend for himself. What¡¯s wrong with you? How can you be so ruthless?¡±


    ¡°Even if I start my life over and die, I still wouldn¡¯t have any money, not a single penny. So, don¡¯t bother


    coming to me again.¡±


    ¡°Fine!¡± Felix gritted his teeth. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go to my son-inw for it. Just 200 thousand! It¡¯s pocket change


    for him; he has plenty of money.¡±


    ¡°Felix, how shameless can you be? Why should Nichs give you money for no reason? How can you


    have the audacity to ask him for it? He¡¯s already supported you more than enough.¡±


    ¡°Why? Because he¡¯s my son-inw. I don¡¯t have a son. Isn¡¯t it only right for him to give me some


    money?¡±


    Nancy looked at him and couldn¡¯t hold back any longer. ¡°You can go find him, but it won¡¯t work. We¡¯re


    already divorced.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Felix abruptly stopped in his tracks. Then he quickly turned around, looking at


    Nancy in disbelief. ¡°You heartless girl, what did you just say? Say it again. Divorced? When did that


    happen?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to know about that. Just know that we¡¯re already divorced. So, he won¡¯t, and can¡¯t,


    give you any money. Give it up.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s words hit Felix like a thunderbolt.


    He stood there, stunned, for a long while beforeing back to his senses.


    ¡°Nancy, I don¡¯t care what your rtionship with Nichs is now. I only have one demand, 200


    thousand, and you muste up with it by tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s impossible.¡±


    Felix scoffed, ¡°I haven¡¯t disclosed certain things to you because I wanted to benefit from Nichs. But


    now that I can¡¯t gain any money from him, I don¡¯t care anymore. Since you¡¯re so eager to see me suffer


    and have no concern for my well-being, there¡¯s no need for me to keep anything hidden. Do you know


    why your beautiful mother married a man who was both a drunkard and a gambler like me? Do you


    know why I¡¯ve never liked you?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Nancy¡¯s chest heaved with intensity.


    She had a premonition that a horrifying truth was about to be unveiled.


    ¡°Why?¡± Her voice trembled.


    ¡°Your wretched mother was already pregnant with you when she married me. She was carrying you, a


    little b*tch! No one wanted her, so she had to marry me.¡±

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    ¡°Impossible.¡±


    Nancy balled her fists and red at Felix. Her eyes were zing as she growled, ¡°Don¡¯t nder my


    mom.¡±


    ¡°nder?¡±


    Felix sneered, ¡°Why would I stoop so low as to nder a woman of questionable virtue like her? Think


    about your name. You¡¯re Nancy Cohen, and your mother is Eunice Cohen. You took herst name.


    You¡¯re not a Hugo. Do you think I would let you take thest name Cohen if you were my daughter?¡±


    His words shattered Nancy¡¯s defensespletely.


    She understood Felix all too well. If she were his child, he would have wanted her to have hisst name


    Hugo, not Cohen.


    When Nancy was a child, she once asked her mother, ¡°Mom, why do my ssmates have their father¡¯s


    last name, but I have yours?¡±


    At the time, Eunice hugged Nancy tenderly and exined, ¡°It¡¯s because myst name is special to me,


    and your dad is an easygoing and generous man. He doesn¡¯t care about such formalities, so that¡¯s why


    you have myst name, Nancy. Do you not like it?¡±


    ¡°No. I love it.¡±


    Nancy was a naive child back then. She believed her mother¡¯s exnation.


    Later on, even in college, she found out that some kids took their mother¡¯sst names too, so she


    didn¡¯t think much about it.


    Unfortunately, things were not as simple as she had thought.


    ¡°Mom¡­¡± Nancy raised her head, her heart filled with pain.


    All along, she longed for a father¡¯s love and yearned for a father figure, but fate had yed a cruel trick


    on her.


    If she wasn¡¯t Felix¡¯s daughter, then whose daughter was she?


    ¡°Who is my biological father?¡± Nancy looked at Felix.


    ¡°How should I know?¡±


    ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t you know? I¡¯m begging you-considering we¡¯ve been a family for over two decades,


    please tell me who my father is.¡±


    Felix waved her off impatiently. ¡°Even if you beg me, I can¡¯t tell you. I really don¡¯t know. When your


    mom met me, she was alone. There was no information about her family either. I¡¯m starting to suspect


    that even her name was fake.¡±


    ¡°Then¡­ After all these years, weren¡¯t you curious at all? Didn¡¯t my mom ever say anything?¡± Nancy


    asked, eager to find out more information.


    ¡°Nope. Before we got married, we made an agreement. I was not allowed to ask any questions about


    your father. She would give me money, and I would pretend to be your father so that everyone would


    think you were a legitimate child.¡±


    Felix¡¯s words extinguished thest glimmer of hope in Nancy¡¯s heart.


    She staggered on her feet, almost falling to the ground if she didn¡¯t have something to support her.


    However, Felix only grew more impatient and annoyed. ¡°I didn¡¯te here today to help you reunite


    with your father. I¡¯m telling you again, Nancy¡ªif you don¡¯t gather 140 thousand by tomorrow, I don¡¯t


    know what I¡¯ll do.¡±


    ¡°What will you do?¡± Nancy asked, a sense of foreboding washing over her.


    ¡°I have been forced to be a father to someone else¡¯s child for over twenty years now. I¡¯m fed up. If you


    don¡¯t get the money, don¡¯t me me for tarnishing your mother¡¯s reputation. I¡¯ll let all her old neighbors,


    colleagues, and friends know just how promiscuous she was. Since you love your mother so much,


    Nancy, I¡¯m sure you don¡¯t want her name to be disgraced after her death. She¡¯ll never rest in peace!


    And you. If the entire hospital finds out that you¡¯re a b*stard child who doesn¡¯t even know who your


    father is, how do you think they will view you?¡± Felix sneered.


    He no longer had any reason to pretend.


    He was a malicious demon, spewing his venom with every word he uttered. He was repulsive and


    terrifying.


    Nancy felt even more helpless because she had no choice.


    She could ignore what might happen to herself. She was willing to give up her job and move


    somewhere else.


    But she couldn¡¯t let her mother suffer disgrace. Her mother had worked so hard to give birth to her and


    raise her.


    How could she allow her mother¡¯s reputation to be ruined and be the subject of everyone¡¯s scorn


    after her death?


    Nancy couldn¡¯t ept that.


    Felix knew exactly how to push her buttons.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have any decency, Felix? Even if I¡¯m not your daughter, my mother lived with you for


    decades. You two were married for so long. How could you be willing to destroy her reputation?¡±


    Nancy was so furious that her eyes turned red.


    Her whole body trembled.


    ¡°Married?¡± Felix scoffed. ¡°Have you ever seen a married couple who sleeps in separate bedrooms?


    Yeah, we were married in the eyes of thew, but throughout those twenty-odd years, she never let me


    touch


    her. What kind of wife was she?¡±


    ¡°Even so, you lived under the same roof for so long. My mom paid for all your bills and expenses. She


    didn¡¯t use any of her own money. She gave it all to you.¡±


    ¡°She didn¡¯t do it willingly. She was forced to do so because she didn¡¯t want me to expose the fact that


    you¡¯re an illegitimate child.¡±


    Felix stepped forward and grabbed Nancy¡¯s chin.


    ¡°Your mother is no saint, Nancy. Do you think she¡¯s so great? She only did it to protect you. I¡¯m telling


    you onest time. If you don¡¯t get me 140 thousand by tomorrow, I¡¯ll expose your identity and your


    mother¡¯s sordid past.¡±


    With that, Felix turned on his heel and left.


    ¡°Felix¡­ you heartless man!¡±


    Nancy screamed in anger at his retreating figure.


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    One hundred and forty thousand?


    She couldn¡¯t gather that much money, not even if she sold herself.


    But she would never let Felix ruin her mother¡¯s reputation.


    No matter who her father was, her mother was still the best mother in the world to her.


    Nancy was not going to let her mother suffer such disgrace after her death.


    Unfortunately, she didn¡¯t have that much money.


    What should I do?


    Nancy hugged herself, unable to hold back any longer as tears streamed down her face.


    After work, Nancy checked her funds. She tried to borrow money, but she could only raise


    approximately 30 thousand. That was far from 140 thousand.


    There were only two people she could borrow money from-Linda and Nichs.


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    Linda had returned to work yesterday. She said there was an uing performance, and she needed


    to focus on her dance training for a month. During that time, she would be cut off from all outside


    communication. She wouldn¡¯t even have ess to her phone.


    Nancy found herself unable to contact Linda due to the circumstances.


    Regarding Nichs¡­


    Nancy raised her head and let out a sigh. They had recently reconciled, and she didn¡¯t feelfortable


    asking him for such arge,sum of money.


    Furthermore, it was Felix who needed the money.


    Prior to marrying Nichs, he had warned her, ¡°Nancy, your father is addicted to gambling¡­ He will


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    What had Nancy promised that day?


    She nodded in response.


    She assured Nichs that she would never ask him for money on Felix¡¯s behalf.


    Previously, Nichs had discovered the situation himself and volunteered to handle it.


    But this time, if she asked him for money, it would be apletely different situation.


    Should I borrow money from him?


    Nichs was her only source of support.


    For the sake of her mother, she had to borrow the money.


    Nancy clenched her jaw and dialed Nichs¡¯s number.


    The call connected almost immediately. ¡°Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Nick, it must be the middle of the night over there. I¡¯m sorry for calling sote. Did I wake you?¡±


    ¡°No. I haven¡¯t slept yet.¡±


    ¡°Oh, that¡¯s good. Nick, I actually called to¡­¡± askif you could lend me some money.


    But before Nancy could finish her sentence, she heard a soft voice calling out, ¡°Nichs¡­¡±


    The first time Nancy heard the voice, she thought she was imagining things.


    ¡°Nichs¡­¡± Madelline continued to call out hazily from the bed with her eyes closed.


    The second time Nancy heard the voice, she froze.


    It felt as if her blood was flowing in the wrong direction. Her head felt heavy, and her knees grew weak.


    She didn¡¯t know what she was doing or what she was hearing.


    She stood there in a daze, holding her phone.


    It was such a weak and pitiful voice. Clearly, it belonged to a woman.


    He has a woman in his room.


    If a woman¡¯s soft cries rang out from a man¡¯s room in the middle of the night, Nancy wouldn¡¯t be the


    only woman who couldn¡¯t resist jumping to unsavory conclusions.


    Moreover, the voice sounded familiar to her.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± Nichs called out when Nancy fell silent.


    Nancy smiled helplessly. ¡°I¡¯m here.¡±


    ¡°You called for what? I didn¡¯t hear you just now.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s grip tightened. Thank goodness you didn¡¯t hear clearly. It¡¯s good that you didn¡¯t hear me. What


    am I to him?


    Now that she thought about it, they were only in a rtionship. They had only started dating recently.


    Even when they were married, Nichs wasn¡¯t willing to deal with Felix¡¯s matters. He would be even


    less willing now!


    What gave her the right to borrow 140 thousand from him?


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I just called to say good night and sweet dreams,¡± Nancy said bitterly, clutching her phone.


    ¡°Is that all? Don¡¯t you have anything else to say?¡± Nichs asked abruptly.


    He didn¡¯t sound pleased.


    Nancy thought she had handled the call well. Even though she heard another woman¡¯s voice, she


    chose to ignore it and pretend she hadn¡¯t heard it.


    Why is he still unsatisfied?


    ¡°Nope,¡± Nancy replied.


    Nichs became even angrier.


    Gripping his phone, he walked out to the balcony and locked the door behind him.


    Then, he asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear another voice just now?¡±


    ¡°I did.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have anything you want to say or ask?¡± Nichs checked again.


    Nancy squeezed her phone. Her palm was sweating.


    She felt as if her heart had been stabbed with needles. The stinging pain made it hard for her to


    breathe.


    She had decided to ignore the voice. She kept telling herself not to think about it, so why did he insist


    on reminding her?


    What did he want from her?


    Did he want her to say it was fine? That she understood him? That it was normal for men to have


    desires?


    Did he want her to say she didn¡¯t mind?


    s, Nancy couldn¡¯t say any of that.


    She couldn¡¯t pretend not to mind.


    Nancy didn¡¯t want to lie, so she remained silent and acted as if nothing had happened.


    Perhaps it wouldn¡¯t hurt as much if she didn¡¯t see it herself.


    ¡°I have nothing to say. You¡¯re free to do whatever you want,¡± Nancy replied.


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    Nichs¡¯ veins were starting to bulge at this point. ¡°Are you sure you have nothing to say?¡±


    ¡°If I do, it¡¯s what I said earlier. Good night. Sweet dreams.¡±


    Nichs threw his phone in a fit of anger.


    His phone shattered into pieces. Just then, Madelline struggled to get into her wheelchair and picked


    up the pieces with great difficulty.


    She kept bending down and picking everything up.


    It took her a long time and a lot of effort.


    Still, she picked up the broken pieces of Nichs¡¯ phone and held them up to him with both hands.


    ¡°What made you so angry? Nothing is worth jeopardizing your health.¡±


    Nichs nced at her coldly and grabbed his shattered phone before leaving.


    He barely even looked at her.


    Madelline felt ignored, and her heart burned with resentment.


    When she was in bed earlier, she couldn¡¯t hear what he said. However, from the gentle look on his


    face. when he answered the call, she was certain it was Nancy who had called.


    That was why she purposely called out to Nichs in a soft voice.


    She wanted to see Nancy¡¯s reaction.


    She never would¡¯ve thought that Nancy would remain unaffected while Nichs would be the one


    feeling furious.


    Out in the hallway, Nichs smoked cigarette after cigarette.


    He held his phone to his ear with one hand while the other brought the cigarette up to his lips.


    The smoke enveloped his face.


    Upon closer inspection, one would find that his face was as cold as ice right now.


    Meanwhile, Luke couldn¡¯t take it anymore. ¡°Nichs, from the way you kept calling me just now, I


    thought it was an emergency. Well? You haven¡¯t said a word since the call connected.¡±


    If it weren¡¯t for the sound of Nichs smoking, Luke would have thought the call had ended.


    ¡°I want to ask you something.¡± After a while, Nichs finally spoke.


    ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    ¡°If a woman knows you¡¯re with another woman in the middle of the night but doesn¡¯t care at all and


    doesn¡¯t show any jealousy, what does that mean?¡±


    Nichs felt relieved to get the words out, and he anxiously awaited the answer.


    ¡°If something like that doesn¡¯t make her jealous, I suppose there could be two reasons.¡±


    ¡°What are the two reasons?¡± Nichs impatiently asked.


    ¡°The first possibility is that she loves him too much, so she lets the man do whatever he wants because


    she¡¯s too afraid that he would get tired of her and leave. She doesn¡¯t want to lose the rtionship. The


    other possibility is that she doesn¡¯t love him at all, so she doesn¡¯t care whether he¡¯s with another


    woman or even ten women, for that matter. Hey, man. Are you talking about Nan-¡±


    Before Luke could finish speaking, Nichs interrupted him to say, ¡°I¡¯m ending the call.¡±


    He then hung up.


    There are two possibilities: either she loves me excessively or not at all. Nancy, which one is it? Why


    do you show no concern whatsoever? Which category do you fall into?

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    Chapter 203


    Chapter 203 Crazed With Jealousy


    Nichs lifted his head, feeling a tightness in his chest and a sharp pain squeezing at him. It was as if


    something was about to burst out of him. In the past, he had heard of people losing sleep and appetite


    over rtionship troubles, but he had thought they were exaggerating. It didn¡¯t seem necessary. Now,


    experiencing it himself, he realized just how tormenting and unbearable it was.


    When Nichs closed his eyes, his mind was flooded with visions of Nancy. He saw her smiles, her


    adorable self, her fits of anger, and even the cuteness of her drunken state. She was all he could see.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t you care, Nancy?¡± The more he thought about it, the more his heart throbbed with pain.


    He recalled the scene when they had confessed their feelings. Nancy had only said she liked him. ¡°Is


    that enough? Isn¡¯t there another man in her heart, one she has loved for ten years? Who is he?¡±


    Nichs desperately wanted to know who this man was. He wanted to take a knife and cut him out of


    Nancy¡¯s heart. He would do anything, even if it meant sacrificing his own heart.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± Nichs muttered her name, his heart aching even more. He couldn¡¯t forget the day they


    went to Pinnacle High School, the day they got a divorce. She sat on the field and told him about her


    obsession and infatuation. Her smile was full of love and joy. It was a shy, youthful love that was


    beyond words. It had been so real and perfect, but it had nothing to do with him. Those feelings


    belonged to another man. It was only now that Nichs realized just how jealous he was. He was


    crazed with jealousy.


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    Nancy had mentioned that even though that man didn¡¯t remember her, just seeing him from a distance


    made her d and happy. She said she threw herself into her studies so that she could attend the


    same college as him. She said she didn¡¯t want much and that she was satisfied with silently harboring


    her one-sided love for him. There were so many stories between Nancy and that man. But now, as


    Nichs thought about it, it seemed like he hadn¡¯t done anything to leave a memorable impression on


    Nancy. ¡°How much of a failure are you, Nichs Sallow? You brought this upon yourself.¡± Nichs


    barely got any sleep that night. He couldn¡¯t fall asleep.


    Meanwhile, Nancy wasn¡¯t doing any better. After ending the call with Nichs, her heart was in her


    throat. She would be lying if she said she didn¡¯t care or feel hurt. She cared far too much. Still, no


    matter how many times the words reached the tip of her tongue, she


    dn¡¯t dare to say them. She wanted to ask Nichs why there was a woman¡¯s voice in his room at this


    hour of the night. Perhaps she could have even been more direct by asking who the woman in his room


    was. However, she swallowed her words back down before they escaped her mouth. Nancy admitted


    to being a coward.


    She had loved Nichs for so many years now. She was like a lone leaf drifting endlessly in the ocean


    of her love for him, loving him even when she couldn¡¯t expect anything in return. She never felt


    confident. In fact, she was very scared. Therefore, when something like this happened, she couldn¡¯t be


    like other women who could confidently interrogate him. ¡°Nichs, you have a girlfriend, so why are


    you with another woman? Do you have any respect for your girlfriend?¡± Nancy couldn¡¯t express her


    feelings or start a fight with him. All she could do was curl up into a ball and hug herself, quietly licking


    her own wounds. She had to calm herself down and slowly tend to her injured heart. ¡°How pitiful.¡±


    Nancy thought she was pitiful.


    Ever since Eunice died, no one had held Nancy in her times of sorrow and stroked her head while


    saying, ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, Nancy. Mom¡¯s here. Mom will always be with you.¡± ¡°Mom¡­¡± Nancy curled up


    in bed and held herself as she softly cried out. She kept squeezing herself tighter. ¡°If only you were


    here with me, Mom. Mom, tell me what I should do.¡± She had no way of gathering 140 thousand. How


    could she stand by and watch as her mother¡¯s reputation got ruined?


    That night, Nancy had a dream. In her dream, her mother descended from the sky. Dressed in white,


    Eunice looked like an angel as shended beside Nancy. Eunice gently stroked Nancy and hummed


    Nancy¡¯s favorite luby as sheforted her. ¡°Nancy, my darling, I¡¯ll be looking out for you from above.


    Don¡¯t be sad, and don¡¯t be scared. When ites to love, have a little more courage. Failure doesn¡¯t


    mean anything. You can always start again.¡± Thanks to Eunice¡¯s luby, Nancy slept soundly. Even


    though she only got a few hours of sleep, she wasn¡¯t tired.


    After washing up, Nancy took out her phone and encouraged herself. ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, Nancy. You can


    do it. Mom¡¯s right. You need to be braver. You¡¯re his girlfriend now. Don¡¯t back down, and don¡¯t worry.


    You have every reason to question him about that woman fromst night. You can do it!¡± Nancy looked


    at herself in the mirror and cheered herself on. When she was ready, she was just about to make the


    call when her doorbell rang. It kept ringing incessantly, the noise bing overwhelming. Nancy had


    no choice but to put her phone down and open the door.


    When she saw Felix¡¯s face, she instinctively tried to close the door. However, it was toote. Before


    she could close the door, Felix grabbed it and forced his way in. ¡°This is my house, Felix. What are you


    doing? Leave at once.¡± But no matter how loudly Nancy screamed, it had no effect on Felix. He


    continued to shove his way in. Nancy wasn¡¯t strong enough to overpower a man, and after two


    minutes, she had exhausted all her energy. In the end, Felix forced his way into her house. ¡°Leave!


    Leave right now!¡± Nancy red at Felix. But the man ignored her. ¡°Stop pretending, Nancy. I told you¡ª


    you need to give me 140 thousand today.¡± ¡°I¡¯m telling you again, I don¡¯t have any money, Felix.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t


    care. You need to give me the money!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have any money, Felix! I don¡¯t! What do you want me to


    do, huh?¡± Nancy broke down and shrieked. Felix simply eyed her coldly and menacingly. ¡°Why are you


    screaming at me? You¡¯re not my daughter, but even if you were, I wouldn¡¯t fall for this trick. Give me the


    money now.¡±

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    Chapter 204


    Chapter 204 Nancy¡¯s Abduction


    Nancy couldn¡¯t bear it any longer as she stared at Felix¡¯s outstretched hands.


    She grabbed a broom from the balcony and tried to strike him with it.


    Felix was far from being a prince.


    He snatched the broom from Nancy and stomped on it, shattering it into pieces.


    ¡°You¡¯re insane!¡±


    Nancy quickly searched for her phone to call the police.


    In a situation like this, she had to contact the authorities.


    Initially, she believed that despite Felix¡¯s depravity, he wouldn¡¯t-stoop so low. She had memorized her


    mother¡¯s final words and wanted to be kinder to him.


    After all, when they had no one else to rely on and no other way out, he had saved them.


    In reality, it hadn¡¯t been out of the goodness of his heart, but rather for his own selfish desires.


    Nevertheless, Eunice had taught Nancy to repay a debt of gratitude with utmost sincerity.


    Regardless, if it hadn¡¯t been for Felix, Eunice wouldn¡¯t have been able to give birth to Nancy. She might


    have died a long time ago.


    That was why Nancy never considered calling the police.


    She believed that things could be resolved privately, but now it seemed impossible.


    She had to report this to the authorities.


    However, as soon as Nancy grabbed her phone, Felix snatched it away from her.


    ¡°Give it back! Give me my phone back!¡±


    Nancy fought to retrieve her phone.


    Felix, of course, wouldn¡¯t let her. He shoved Nancy.


    There was a coffee table behind her.


    Nancy couldn¡¯t dodge in time, and her head collided with the corner of the table.


    She immediately started bleeding.


    Felix widened his eyes. He was a little taken aback, but it was the oue he desired.


    ¡°You¡­¡± Nancy was in excruciating pain and could barely stay conscious. She pointed at Felix. ¡°Are you


    even human? Even though I¡¯m not¡­ your daughter, you can¡¯t kill¡­¡±


    Before Nancy could finish speaking, she cked out and slumped onto the floor.


    Felix panicked.


    After standing in a daze, he stumbled over and pushed Nancy while saying, ¡°Nancy? Wake up, Nancy.¡±


    There was no response.


    The blood on her head made Felix even more afraid.


    ¡°Wake up, Nancy. Don¡¯t try to scare me. It won¡¯t work on me, do you hear me?¡±


    Still, Nancy didn¡¯t respond.


    Felix was terrified. He reached out and put his finger under Nancy¡¯s nose.


    When he realized she was still breathing, he finally exhaled in relief.


    Thank goodness. As long as she¡¯s not dead.


    He was a gambler, but he never wanted to harm anyone


    ¡°I told you all I wanted was the money. You¡¯re the one who forced my hand. If you had just gathered the


    money like I asked and didn¡¯t try to call the police, I wouldn¡¯t have done this to you.¡±


    Felix said these things to Nancy in an attempt to console himself.


    Just then, someone banged on the door.


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    An angry voice shouted, ¡°Are you finished yet?¡±


    ¡°I just need a little more time, Mr. Wolfe.¡±


    ¡°Felix, remember that you only have ten minutes left. If you can¡¯t get me the money, you¡¯ll lose your


    limbs.¡±


    ¡°I understand, Mr. Wolfe. Don¡¯t worry. I guarantee you¡¯ll be satisfied.¡±


    Felix nced at Nancy again before sighing. ¡°It¡¯s just as well that you¡¯re unconscious. Since you


    couldn¡¯t get me $140,000, you¡¯ll have to pay the money back yourself. I raised you for over two


    decades. All I¡¯m asking for is a bit of repayment. I¡¯m already being generous enough.¡±


    Soon, Felix opened the door.


    A few burly men stormed in, making the house feel even smaller.


    ¡°Where¡¯s the money?¡± the leader of the men asked.


    When he saw Felix empty-handed, he flew into a rage and grabbed Felix by the cor. ¡°Where¡¯s the


    money? Where¡¯s the $140,000? Do you still want your limbs?¡±


    Felix immediately cowered. He was so scared that he pleaded for mercy. ¡°P-Please, Mr. Wolfe, calm


    down. I still want my limbs, of course. Even though I didn¡¯t get the $140,000, I know a way for you to


    get much more. You could get a million, or even five million. Do you want to hear it, Mr. Wolfe?¡±


    Puck Wolfe¡¯s interest was piqued.


    ¡°Go on.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Wolfe. You see, this woman¡­¡± Felix pointed at the unconscious Nancy. ¡°She¡¯s my adopted


    daughter. Do you know who her husband-my son-inw-is? He¡¯s the president of the Sallow Group.¡±


    However, the moment Puck heard that, he burst intoughter.


    He pped Felix multiple times in the face while saying, ¡°Felix, that¡¯s quite a lovely dream, but I


    suggest you wake up now. The president of the Sallow Group? Can your lie get any more absurd? Why


    don¡¯t you im she¡¯s married to royalty, huh?¡±


    The other men behind Puck also chuckled..


    Felix tried his best to exin. ¡°I¡¯m not lying, Mr. Wolfe. I swear.¡±


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯ll believe that the mighty Mr. Sallow wouldn¡¯t have the money to pay off his father-in-


    law¡¯s debt of $140,000?¡±


    ¡°You have to believe me, Mr. Wolfe. What about this? You can use her phone and make the call to


    check for yourself.¡±


    Felix immediately held Nancy¡¯s phone out to Puck.


    ¡°Do you


    know the password?¡± Puck raised an eyebrow.


    ¡°That¡¯s easy. She only ever uses either her mom¡¯s or her birthday. Of course, I know her


    password.¡±


    After thinking for a moment, Felix entered Eunice¡¯s birthday. True enough, the phone unlocked.


    Initially, Puck wasn¡¯t the least bit interested. He didn¡¯t believe Felix at all.


    However, when Felix showed that the name Nichs Sallow was at the top of Nancy¡¯s contact list, his


    interest was piqued.


    Felix had unlocked the phone and opened the contacts list in front of Puck, so it was unlikely that Felix


    had managed to pull a trick somehow


    There was only one possibility-the contact already existed on this phone.


    Considering its cement, the owner of the phone did have a close rtionship with this person.


    Nichs Sallow?


    Puck remembered that being the name of the Sallow Group¡¯s president.


    Is Felix telling the truth? Is this woman really Nichs Sallow¡¯s wife?That makes things a lot more


    interesting.


    After all the difficulty, an easy solution had presented itself.


    ¡°Make the call.¡±


    Upon hearing Puck¡¯smand, Felix immediately took the phone back and anxiously dialed the


    number.


    Everyone waited with bated breath as the phone rang.

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    Chapter 205


    Chapter 205 Hardening His Heart Against Madelline


    ¡°Hello. Is that you, Nancy?¡±


    When a woman¡¯s crisp voice rang out, Puck pped Felix in the face and red at him.


    Puck was about to throw the phone when Madelline continued, ¡°Nancy, are you looking for Nichs?


    Hang on. I¡¯ll call him over.¡±


    However, Madelline ended the call.


    Call him over? Why would I ever do that?


    Meanwhile, Felix was cupping his face while pleading, ¡°Mr. Wolfe! You heard her, Mr. Wolfe. That


    woman said the name Nichs. It really is his number. My daughter really is his wife.¡±


    ¡°So what? A man who would leave his wife alone at home and have an affair with another woman


    would want nothing more than for his wife to die so that he could marry his mistress.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not true, Mr. Wolfe. It¡¯s not what you think!¡±


    Felix tried his best to exin. ¡°My daughter and her husband love each other very much. All the


    Sallows love my daughter. Men sometimes have to put on a show for work. After all, the Sallows are a


    prominent family. They won¡¯t abandon my daughter.¡±


    Seeing that Puck didn¡¯t say anything, Felix continued, ¡°As long as you have my daughter in your hands,


    Nichs Sallow will definitely give you money. He¡¯ll even give you 1.4 million, let alone 140 thousand.


    I¡¯m begging you, Mr. Wolfe. Please have mercy on me just this once!¡±


    Puck frowned as he looked at the ceiling.


    He seemed to be deep in thought. After three minutes, he released Felix¡¯s cor and personally


    smoothed out the wrinkles.


    ¡°Listen carefully-I can call it even between us. My only request is that you give her to me.¡±


    Felix was overjoyed upon hearing that. ¡°Yes, of course, Mr. Wolfe. That¡¯s great. You have to mean it,


    okay? You can¡¯t ask me for 140 grand or get people to harm me.¡±


    ¡°Of course. I¡¯m a man of my word.¡±


    ¡°Alright, then. I¡¯ll leave her to you. I¡¯ll get going, Mr. Wolfe.¡±


    ¡°Sure. Go on.¡±


    Once Felix left, Puck¡¯s men looked at Puck. ¡°Are you sure this is fine, Mr. Wolfe? Kidnapping is a


    serious crime.¡±


    Puck smirked coldly. ¡°Remember this-if it works, we¡¯ll make a huge profit. If it fails, the kidnapping and


    ckmail have nothing to do with us. It¡¯s that woman¡¯s father who greedily kidnapped his own daughter


    to ask his son-inw for money.¡±


    ¡°Think about it. Won¡¯t this news cause a stir if it


    gets


    out?¡±


    ¡°I see. Hahaha! You¡¯re so smart, Mr. Wolfe. You¡¯ve got the best mind ever.¡±


    Puck smacked the guy on the head. ¡°You should learn a thing or two, then. Don¡¯t be such a fool.¡±


    ¡°Yes, of course, Mr. Wolfe.¡±


    As soon as Nichs returned to the room, he sensed something was wrong before even picking up his


    phone.


    He looked at Madelline, who was lying on the hospital bed, with an icy expression. ¡°Did you touch my


    phone?¡±


    ¡°What? I didn¡¯t.¡± Naturally, Madelline refused to admit it.


    Nichs picked up his phone and checked it carefully.


    Madelline¡¯s heart raced with fear.


    Thankfully, she had deleted the call record.


    That way, even if he suspected her, he couldn¡¯t use her of anything without proof.


    Just when Nichs failed to find anything suspicious, and Madelline let her guard down, he said, ¡°Don¡¯t


    try to lie to me, Madelline. I¡¯m going to ask you one more time-did you touch my phone?¡±


    Since there was no evidence, Madelline denied it even more firmly.


    Nichs furrowed his brows. His voice washed over Madelline like a bucket of cold water..


    ¡°Madelline, I gave you two chances, but you refused to tell the truth. I¡¯m extremely disappointed in you.¡±


    Madelline bit her lip and made a pitiful expression.


    However, that only made Nichs even more irritated.


    All he could think about right now was Nancy.


    Ever since the call yesterday, it had been over twelve hours since theyst spoke.


    Ever since they got back together, they had never gone this long without contacting each other, except


    when he was unconscious.


    Not only did she not call him, but she didn¡¯t even send a text.


    ¡°I¡¯m not lying, Nichs. I was resting on the bed the whole time.¡±


    Nichs knew that if he didn¡¯t present the evidence, Madelline wouldn¡¯t admit to anything.


    He unlocked his phone while saying firmly, ¡°I left my phone to charge when it had 1% battery left. Up


    until earlier, when I took it off, it had been charging for two minutes. Usually, my phone¡¯s battery


    would be at about 36%, but now it¡¯s less than 30% charged. It¡¯s obvious that someone took it off the


    charger. Do you still insist on sticking with your lie?¡±


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    Now that Madelline had been confronted with clear evidence, she bit her lip and pleaded pitifully, ¡°I¡¯m


    sorry, Nichs. I just took your phone to check the time. I didn¡¯t want you to misunderstand me, so I


    was too afraid to admit the truth.¡±


    Nichs stared at her. ¡°Madelline, I¡¯m thankful that you willingly put yourself in harm¡¯s way to save me.


    I admit that I owe you and that I have no way of repaying you, but I told you this before-I¡¯ll repay you in


    any other way except with myself.¡±


    He took out a card from his wallet and ced it on the table. ¡°There¡¯s 1.4 million in here. Whether it¡¯s


    cars or houses, as long as you like them, I¡¯ll buy them for you. If you like dancing and want to start a


    dance school, I¡¯ll help you do it. But¡­¡± Nichs¡¯ voice was low and serious. He looked at Madelline


    solemnly. He meant every word he was saying. ¡°That¡¯s all I can give you. Nancy is going to be my


    She¡¯s the only one I¡¯ll marry. I won¡¯t let her suffer because of you. That would be unfair to her. I won¡¯t


    owe her because of you. I won¡¯t hurt her.¡±.


    wife.


    Nichs handed the card to Madelline and said, ¡°You can take your time to consider what you want.¡±


    Then, he got up and left.


    When he waspleting the paperwork to discharge Madelline from the hospital, the doctor informed


    him that she was well enough to leave.


    However, before Nichs could leave the room, Madelline screamed, ¡°Nichs!¡±


    He didn¡¯t even turn around to look at her.


    ¡°Is this truly your desire? Are you truly requesting that I keep my distance from you?¡±


    Nichs remained steadfast, refusing to turn back towards Madelline. The morning light illuminated


    half of his face as his back remained turned.


    With unwavering determination, he replied, ¡°Indeed. Stay away from me. Keep your distance, as far as


    possible.¡±

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    Chapter 206 Finding Out That Nancy Has Been Kidnapped


    ¡°I havepleted the necessary paperwork for your discharge from the hospital. You are free to leave


    whenever you wish.¡±


    With those words, Nichs left the hospital ward.


    His departing figure exuded pride and determination.


    There was no hint of lingering emotions or reluctance.


    Madelline couldn¡¯t help butugh cynically.


    He wants me to stay away from him as much as possible? Ha! That¡¯s what he desires. Very well, then.


    I will grant his wish.


    At that moment, there was a knock on the door. Two middle-aged men-and-women entered.


    They stood respectfully in front of Madelline and said, ¡°Ms. Madelline, Mr. Sallow has hired us to take


    care of you. If you need anything, please let us know.¡±


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    Both women assisted Madelline into her wheelchair.


    After leaving the hospital, Madelline returned home.


    Once they brought her to the bedroom, she dismissed them from the room.


    Alone in the room, she locked the door.


    She then wheeled herself to the bathroom and filled the bathtub.


    When the water was ready, she attempted to enter the bathtub.


    Since she had no one to help her, it was quite challenging. Fortunately, she still had some strength in


    her legs, although she was still quite weak.


    After great effort, Madelline finally managed to get into the bathtub.


    She took out the knife she had prepared, gritted her teeth, and made a cut on her wrist.


    Blood began to flow.


    Drop by drop, the fresh blood fell into the water in the tub.


    When Madelline saw the red ripples, she weakly smiled.


    Perfect. That¡¯s exactly the effect I want.


    Madelline knew Nichs had apassionate heart.


    He may appear cold, but he possesses warmth within. Once he sees this, his heart will soften. He


    won¡¯t let me die.


    I¡¯m certain he won¡¯t.


    Blood continued to flow. Madelline nced down. The water in the bathtub had turned red.


    She smiled with satisfaction.


    Then, she picked up her phone and deliberately recorded a video of herself.


    ¡°I love you, Nichs. If you want me to leave, don¡¯t worry. No matter how difficult it may be, I will fulfill


    your wish. I love you, Nichs. I love you so much that I am willing to sacrifice everything. I will use my


    life to fulfill your wish. I wish you and Nancy the best, Nichs. Goodbye forever!¡±


    Madelline pretended to identally expose her bloody wrist and the blood-filled water in the bathtub.


    After finishing her words, her phone slipped from her hand into the bathtub as she closed her eyes and


    lay there in silence.


    The water had turned cold.


    It was very cold.


    She had lost a significant amount of blood, and she had little strength left.


    She was in pain, but she was unafraid.


    Madelline was taking a gamble. She was betting that Nichs would save her and that he wouldn¡¯t


    bear to let her die.


    When Nichs received the call, he had just finished signing the contract. He didn¡¯t anticipate the


    impending crisis.


    His phone beeped, indicating that he had received a message from Madelline.


    After ncing at it, he pocketed his phone without opening it.


    Since he had already made his intentions clear, he believed it was best to sever any unnecessary ties.


    It was not in anyone¡¯s best interest, and it was unfair to Nancy.


    He had allowed Nancy to be hurt once. He couldn¡¯t hurt her again.


    However, ten minutester, Nichs¡¯ emergency ringtone red.


    He answered the call. ¡°Hello?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, we are the ones responsible for looking after Ms. Madelline. Ms. Madelline is behaving


    very strangely. As soon as she arrived home, she chased us all out. She is alone in the room now.


    Furthermore, water keeps flowing out of the house. I checked the water, and it is red. It is all bloody. Mr.


    Sallow, do you think something happened to Ms. Madelline?¡±


    Nichs immediately checked Madelline¡¯s message.


    He was shocked when he saw Madelline¡¯s video.


    She had attempted to take her own life.


    He never expected her to do such a thing.


    Is it because I told her to stay away from me?


    Nichs hurriedly got into his car and raced to Madelline¡¯s ce..


    When he arrived at the door, hemanded, ¡°Break down the doors.¡±


    All the doors were shattered, and when Nichs entered the bathroom, it was already filled with bloody


    water.


    Madelliney in the bathtub. Blood continued to drip from her wrist into the bathtub. The bathtub was


    filled with blood, and the room was permeated with the stench of blood.


    ¡°Madelline? Wake up, Madelline! Answer me, Madelline!¡± Nichs shouted.


    The woman in the bathtub did not respond.


    Nichs gently tapped her face before lifting her out of the bathtub while shouting, ¡°Call an ambnce!


    Quickly!¡±


    The ambnce arrived promptly, Nichs ced Madelline on the stretcher without hesitation.


    He was drenched in bloody water.


    It was a chaotic sc¨¨ne.


    The paramedic called out, ¡°Are you riding in the ambnce?¡±


    ¡°I¡­¡±


    Just as Nichs was about to enter the ambnce, his phone rang.


    It was a call from Nancy.


    Excitedly, he answered the call and greeted, ¡°Nancy¡­¡±


    Instead, he heard a man¡¯s voice. ¡°I am not your wife.¡±


    Nichs was stunned, and his heart raced. He clenched his phone as his demeanor became imposing.


    ¡°Who are you? Why do you have my wife¡¯s phone?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to know that. All you need to know is that if you want your wife to stay alive, you must


    do as I say. In exchange for her life, have 7.5 million ready by 9.00 AM tomorrow. Otherwise, your wife


    is as good as dead. Do you understand? I want 7.5 million in cash. I have given you ample time. I will


    not ept anything less. If you dare to involve the police, I will kill her. You will never see your wife


    again.¡±


    The call ended before Nichs could even think or respond.


    Silence filled the air.


    However, Nichs felt as though his head was spinning.


    His mind was unusually clear.


    What did I just hear?


    Nancy had been kidnapped. She was in the hands of ruthless men. The money¡­ She needs me to


    save her. Otherwise, I will never see her again.


    Nichs felt his heart constrict with agony.


    The pain was so intense that he struggled to breathe.


    My Nancy. How can such a fragile young woman survive a kidnapping?


    Nichs longed to confront her kidnappers.


    Just then, the emergency responder called out once more, asking, ¡°Are you going toe or not?¡±

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    Nichs was on the verge of speaking, but at that moment, Madelline¡¯s eyes fluttered open. She


    looked at him, her eyes filled with despair and heartbreak. In a weak voice, she uttered, ¡°Nichs¡­¡±


    Normally, he would have hurried to her side, but this time, he remained rooted in ce. The darkness


    of the night surrounded them, creating an eerie stillness. He stood motionless, like a statue, as if time


    and space had frozen around him. She cried, shaking her head in disbelief that he hadn¡¯t apanied


    her in the ambnce on the way to the hospital.


    He had intended to go with her, but then he received a phone call. She wondered what kind of call


    could have made him change his mind. ¡°Nichs¡­¡± she whispered feebly, though it took all her


    strength to do so. Yet, it seemed to fall on deaf ears as he continued to stand there, unmoving.


    As the ambnce¡¯s doors slowly closed, Madelline summoned her remaining strength to reach out to


    Nichs, her hand wing at the air, her eyes filled with sorrow. ¡°Nichs¡­¡± Her cries of anguish


    echoed into the night.


    ¡°Take care, Madelline. I believe you¡¯ll survive,¡± he said as he waved his hand.


    The ambnce¡¯s door closed, and it quickly sped off to the hospital. Nichs turned around and


    addressed his assistant, who had just arrived. ¡°Take care of herter.¡± He called Lynn. ¡°Get me my


    private jet. I¡¯m going home right now.¡±


    ¡°Sir, we found a small malfunction during thest checkup. It¡¯s still not fixed. It might be dangerous if


    you fly it right now.¡±


    ¡°Lynn, I¡¯ll repeat myself. I want it right now.¡± Nichs became furious.


    ¡°Of course, sir. I¡¯ll make the necessary arrangements.¡±


    ¡°I want to board the flight in half an hour. And call the bank. I¡¯m withdrawing 7.5 million in cash. Tell


    them to prepare it. Do it right now as well,¡± Nichs emphasized thest part of the sentence.


    This time, Lynn, understanding the seriousness, acted promptly without questioning. He worked


    quickly, ensuring everything was in order.


    In just half an hour, Nichs was already on the flight home, the clock ticking-it was ten at night with


    only 11 hours remaining before nine in the morning. It was a race against time, even against death


    itself. Yet, with unwavering determination, Nichs firmly believed he could make it back in time to


    save Nancy.


    Haunted by past failures, he couldn¡¯t shake off the guilt. He remembered the previous time she was in


    danger, how he had failed to rescue her. He had even doubted her sincerity, believing she was seeking


    sympathy. That stormy night when she had a car ident and fell into despair, he wasn¡¯t there for her.


    He med himself for not protecting her and their baby. Acknowledging his past mistakes, he was


    determined this time. No matter the challenges, he vowed not to back down. ¡°Hang on, Nancy. I¡¯m


    coming home. I promised I¡¯d never leave you alone again. This time, I¡¯ming to you. I¡¯ll protect you.


    Wait for me.¡±


    The jet soared into the clouds. Nichs looked at the darkness outside, a frown appearing on his face.


    He didn¡¯t sleep for the entire night.


    When Nancy woke up, she realized something was covering her head. Her legs and hands were tied


    up. The car was moving unsteadily, and men wereughing and taunting around her. She knew she


    was in a dangerous situation.


    A man in the front row said, ¡°Mr. Wolfe, do you think her husband wille to rescue her?¡±


    ¡°I think so. She¡¯s the wife of a wealthy man. It doesn¡¯t matter if they have no love between them. If


    anything happens to her, they would be devastated.¡±


    The men were speaking loudly. From their conversation, Nancy understood what was happening.


    These men had kidnapped her to threaten Nichs, and they demanded 7.5 million as ransom.


    Suddenly, a wave of despair washed over her; Nichs was currently overseas. How could he possibly


    return in time? She pondered on the unpredictability of life-how quickly things had changed, her


    abduction coinciding with Nichs¡¯ absence.


    After a bumpy ride, the car came to a stop, and she was taken to a certain location. The blindfold was


    removed from her head. When the kidnappers realized that she was already awake, Puck raised an


    eyebrow. ¡°Not a bad-looking woman. No wonder she managed to marry Mr. Sallow.¡±-


    ¡°Who are you? I don¡¯t think we have any grudge between us. Why did you kidnap me?¡±


    Puck wiped the knife in his hand and sneered. ¡°No grudge? You¡¯re right. There is no grudge between


    us, but your gambler of a father owed me money. He promised to sell you to me and let me do


    whatever I wanted with you.


    Nancy couldn¡¯t believe her ears. She knew Hugo was a useless, deadbeat father, but she couldn¡¯t


    imagine he would go this far. Even if they weren¡¯t rted by blood, even if she wasn¡¯t his biological


    daughter, they had at least lived together for decades. How could he sell me to these people? Has he


    ever considered what might happen if Nichs can¡¯t make it in time? They¡¯ll kill me. They¡¯ll kill me, and


    no one will find


    out.


    She lifted her head and blinked as hard as she could. I won¡¯t cry. I won¡¯t. I will not shed tears because


    of that b*stard. But her heart ached. Before the truth was revealed, she genuinely thought of Hugo as


    her father, but all she received in return was exploitation and cruelty. That¡¯s not what a father does. Not


    even the cruelest man is as terrible as him. She blinked her eyes and looked at Puck. ¡°Don¡¯t talk about


    him. I¡¯m not his daughter. He has no right to call himself my father.¡±


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t matter. I don¡¯t care about the rtionship you share with him. I only care about money.¡± Puck


    shrugged.


    She sneered. He sensed that something was hidden behind that sneer. He narrowed his eyes and


    sharply asked, ¡°What¡¯s so amusing?¡±


    ¡°Let me guess. He must have told you that you could get the money if you kidnapped me, but have you


    ever wondered why he told you to get the money if he could have gotten it himself?¡±


    Puck knew something was amiss. Quickly, he inquired, ¡°What does that mean? Exin.¡±


    Nancy looked at him. Slowly, she enunciated, ¡°It means Nichs and I are divorced. You won¡¯t single


    cent even if you¡¯ve kidnapped me.¡±


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    ¡°That¡¯s impossible,¡± Puck eximed, visibly agitated, as he stared at Nancy in disbelief.


    Nancy continued, ¡°But it¡¯s true. Nichs and I are divorced. Do you think they would leave a small debt


    like this unresolved? Nichs¡¯ family is wealthy. That¡¯s why it¡¯s pointless to take me.¡± Her heart raced.


    She knew she couldn¡¯t turn back now. If she couldn¡¯t save herself, she would die. She understood that


    her survival depended on her wit.


    Desperately hoping to wear down her captors, she aimed to portray herself as worthless, in the hope


    that they might release her. She knew the chances of that happening were slim, but she wanted to take


    a chance.


    Just as she finished speaking, she could sense the man wavering. Just when she thought there was


    hope, he abruptly turned around and red at her.


    ¡°You¡¯re ten years too early to engage in psychological warfare with me, girl. I don¡¯t care if you¡¯re


    divorced. Either the Sallows pay me, and I let you go, or¡­¡± Puck raised his hand and swung it down


    towards her neck. ¡°I get rid of you and pretend this never happened.¡±.


    Panic surged through her. Her only escape route was blocked, and she thought to herself, Am I really


    going to die here?


    It was a long night. Nancy was tied to a pole, her limbs tightly bound. The ground was icy, and she sat


    on it, her entire body cold and stiff. The back of her head throbbed in pain. She remembered how it got


    hit. Hugo shoved her when he tried to snatch her phone away, and she collided with the coffee table.


    The bleeding had stopped, but the pain persisted. Every time the pain red up, her head felt like it


    would explode. With each wave of pain, she leaned against the pir and took deep breaths, trying to


    alleviate the agony.


    Once again, the pain surged. She gripped the hay on the ground as tightly as she could. Her fingernails


    dug into her flesh, but the pain in her body was still more intense. Sweat covered her face and soaked


    her shirt.


    And then, the moon rose into the sky. Nancy stared at it, stunned, and thought, What a beautiful moon.


    Look, Nichs. The moon is so big. So beautiful. Can you see it where you are, too?


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    The thought of Nichs filled her with longing and regret. She regretted never asking him who the


    woman on the call was. She regretted not being braver and stronger. If she had asked him that


    question. that night, perhaps things would have turned out differently.


    Thoughts raced through her mind. You¡¯ve been gone for a week, Nichs. I miss you, you know. Do


    you


    me?


    miss


    The more she dwelled on it, the sadder she felt. Something squeezed her heart, suffocating her.


    Eventually, she drifted off to sleep, but then a basin of cold water sshed over her, jolting her awake


    and drenching herpletely.


    The bone-chilling temperature brought her back to consciousness. Shivering, she snarled, ¡°What do


    you want?¡±


    Puck sneered at her. ¡°Time to see what happens to you. Let¡¯s see if you¡¯ll live or die.¡±


    ¡°No, I won¡¯t go.¡± Nancy resisted immediately, but her strength was no match for her abductors.


    A short whileter, she was taken to the top of a mountain. There was a small teau, but jagged


    stones surrounded them, and below them were cliffs leading to an endless abyss. One nce was


    enough to fill anyone with horror. They arrived in a cable car.


    ¡°Take her over there,¡± Puck ordered. She was dragged to the edge of a cliff. The winds howled.


    Nancy¡¯s clothes billowed, and she trembled in fear. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.


    Her heart pounded so fiercely that it felt like it could burst out of her chest. She could feel death


    standing right beside her, gripping her arm.


    Yes, she was scared. She was terrified. Even though her mother couldn¡¯t spend any more time with


    her, she still wanted to live. She still wanted to be in Nichs¡¯ embrace once more. Shecked the


    courage to look behind her. She closed her eyes, and as her heart urged her, she shouted, ¡°Nichs!


    Nichs, save me! Where are you? I¡¯m scared! Nichs, I don¡¯t want to leave you!¡±


    She never expected that Puck had Nichs on the call.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, Nancy. I¡¯ming right away. I won¡¯t leave you alone.¡±


    Wait? I recognize that voice. Her eyes snapped open, and she looked ahead in disbelief. When she


    saw that Puck had used her phone to call Nichs, she was filled with surprise and fear.


    She was surprised that he woulde, but she feared for his life. Nichs was risking everything for


    her. She was about to say something, but someone covered her mouth. She struggled and tried to


    speak, but her abductors kept her mouth tightly sealed, refusing to let her talk.


    Panicked, Nancy widened her eyes and looked ahead. She heard Puck say, ¡°You have ten minutes, Mr.


    Sallow. Listen closely to the sounds.¡± And then Puck reloaded his


    gun.


    Nichs¡¯ eyes turned red, and he roared, ¡°I¡¯ming right away! I¡¯m warning you, if she¡¯s harmed, I¡¯ll


    kill you!¡±


    ¡°Calm down, Mr. Sallow. Getting so angry over a woman. Oh, just a friendly reminder. She¡¯s on the


    edge of a cliff. If you don¡¯t give me enough money, I might get a bit too angry, and your wife might just


    die.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m warning you, don¡¯t touch her!¡± Nichs roared.


    ¡°You have ten minutes. Do your best, Mr. Sallow.¡± Puck hung up.


    Nichs climbed up the mountain path as fast as he could. Despite being drenched in sweat and


    breathing heavily, he continued climbing. He knew Nancy was there. If he failed to reach her, he would


    never see her again. He would save her even if it meant risking his own life. ¡°I¡¯ming, Nancy. Hold


    on. You must hold on,¡± Nichs said, reassuring himself.


    And then, he ascended the final slope and reached the peak. Nancy was held on the edge of a cliff by


    two men, her clothes billowing. The sight shattered Nichs. ¡°Nancy!¡± he cried, his heart breaking for


    her.


    ¡°Nichs, is it really you?¡± Nancy¡¯s eyes widened, and she looked at Nichs in disbelief.

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    Nancy¡¯s heart raced with hope and thought, It¡¯s really Nichs. He came. He came to save me. At that


    moment, fear and the reality of her abduction faded into the background. His presence provided an


    immediate sense of security. ¡°Nichs¡­¡± she uttered, her voice trembling with emotion.


    He looked at her with deep tenderness and reassured her, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, Nancy. I¡¯m here with you.¡±


    Tears streamed down her cheeks as she nodded. ¡°Okay, I¡¯m not scared. I¡¯m not scared as long as


    you¡¯re here.¡±


    Puck, growing impatient, interrupted with a menacing tone, ¡°Alright, enough with the romantic drama!


    You can kiss all you want once I get my money, or you¡¯re both going to die!¡±


    Nichs went ahead and tossed the suitcase to Puck. ¡°Here¡¯s 150 grand. Get someone to check it.¡±


    Puck flew into a rage. He whipped out a gun and cocked it against Nichs¡¯ head. His tone turned


    malicious as he sneered, ¡°Are you ying with me, Mr. Sallow? Or have you lost your memory? I


    asked for 7.5 million.¡±


    ¡°Nichs¡­¡± Nancy¡¯s heart nearly stopped at the sight of Nichs with a gun pointed at his head. Her


    worry surged uncontrobly.


    However, he remained oddlyposed. ¡°Calm down, Nancy. I¡¯ll be fine,¡± he assured her with a


    confident smile..


    His attempt at reassurance did little to ease her fears. The threat of a gun loomed heavily. If Puck were


    to lose his temper and misfire, the consequences would be catastrophic. Her anxiety was entirely


    warranted.


    Despite the dire circumstances, Nichs remained seemingly unaffected, standing tall, his demeanor


    unwavering in the face of the gun.


    This apparentck of fear infuriated Puck, prompting a sneer. ¡°I see you don¡¯t fear death, Mr. Sallow.¡±


    Nichs smiled and looked at Puck. ¡°If I¡¯m right, you¡¯ve never seen so much cash before.¡±


    ¡°And what of it?¡± Puck retorted.


    Nichs maintained a wry smile as he spoke, ¡°You have no idea how heavy 7.5 million in cash can be.


    A thousand 100-dor bills weigh about 2.2 pounds. Multiply that by seventy-five, and you¡¯re looking at


    approximately 165 pounds. It¡¯s quite a burden. Do you think I could climb a mountain carrying that kind


    of cash?¡± With a deliberate motion, he gently guided Puck¡¯s gun downward.


    Puck yed along and tucked his gun away. His henchman came with the suitcase. ¡°It¡¯s 150 grand, Mr.


    Wolfe?¡±


    ¡°Real cash?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


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    Puck looked at Nichs. ¡°Where¡¯s the rest of the money?¡±


    ¡°At the base of the mountain. Send your men to retrieve it.¡±


    ¡°Fine. You wait here.¡± Puck sent a group of men down. Ten minutester, he received a reply.


    ¡°Mr. Wolfe, there¡¯s 4.5 million here.¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s the rest of the money?¡± Puck looked at Nichs.


    Nichs approached Nancy. He said, ¡°Give me back my wife, and I¡¯ll tell you the location of the


    remaining money.¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Puck refused.


    Nichs¡¯ demeanor underwent a dramatic shift, turning cold and unwavering. With an icy re, he


    issued a stern warning to Puck. ¡°Choose wisely. You have my wife. I won¡¯t lie to you. And even if I am


    lying, you¡¯ve already gotten most of the money. That¡¯s enough. If it really is a lie, you can alwayse


    back to catch us. There are two of us. We can¡¯t run far. But¡­¡± His tone shifted to a sterner warning. ¡°If


    any harmes to my wife, you won¡¯t see a penny of my money.¡±


    Puck¡¯s irritation red. He had been the one delivering threats, not on the receiving end. The sudden


    reversal of roles unnerved him, prompting him to draw his gun and press it against Nancy¡¯s head. This,


    he believed, was the smartest course of action.


    Nichs quickly said, ¡°Put your gun down, Puck, or you¡¯re not getting any money!¡±


    Puck sneered. ¡°Do you want your wife alive, Mr. Sallow?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you again. If anything happens to her, none of you are getting away. I¡¯ll make sure I kill all of


    you. The dead can¡¯t spend any money.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re trying to threaten me, Mr. Sallow?¡± Puck might look nonchnt, but he was getting scared.


    ¡°I am not. Let my wife go, and you get all the money, or all of you are going to die here. Choose.¡±


    Everyone on the mountain heard that, and Nichs¡¯ eyes scanned everyone sharply.


    Before Puck could say anything, hisckeys said, ¡°That¡¯s enough, Mr. Wolfe. We don¡¯t want to die.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Mr. Wolfe. We still want to have fun.¡±


    Puck pouted and moved his gun from Nancy¡¯s head to Nichs¡¯. ¡°How will you give me the rest of the


    money?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take my wife and leave. For every minute, you get 150 grand. You¡¯ll get all the money once we¡¯re


    20 minutes away from this ce.¡±


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll give you a chance.¡± Puck put his gun down and looked at the men holding Nancy. ¡°Untie her


    and let her go.¡±


    The moment she was untied, she sprinted toward Nichs. He rushed toward her as well. The winds


    howled, but they hugged each other tightly as if they had just escaped a life-threatening crisis.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± He hugged her tightly, almost as if he wanted to merge her into his body. ¡°Are you hurt? Did


    they hurt you?¡± he whispered, his voice trembling.


    Nancy could see the fear in his trembling form, his chest rising and falling rapidly as his heart pounded


    in his chest. She recognized his fear, but he was making a conscious effort to remain calm, knowing


    that only then could he engage in any negotiations.


    In the midst of her fear and terror, she clung to him, her arms encircling his waist. Tears streamed down


    her face, rendering her speechless. The shock of her near-death experience had left her shaken and


    terrified, the thought of never seeing him again haunting her every moment. When she embraced him,


    inhaling his scent and listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat, she finally felt a sense of safety


    andfort.


    The howling winds whipped around them, causing Nancy¡¯s hair and clothes to billow and dance in the


    air.


    ¡°Are you cold?¡± Nichs leaned lower, asking gently.


    She nodded. In response, he gantly removed his jacket and draped it around her shoulders. The


    jacket was long and thick, providing ample warmth. It extended all the way down to her ankles,


    enveloping her in his lingering warmth, and she instantly felt the chill dissipate as she embraced the


    comforting embrace of his jacket.


    ¡°Better?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Hold me. We¡¯re going home.¡±

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    As the couple descended the mountain, Nichs tightly held Nancy¡¯s hand, finding sce in its


    delicate,forting touch.


    The kidnappers watched them leave. One of Puck¡¯sckeys went ahead. ¡°Are we letting them go just


    like that, Mr. Wolfe?¡±


    Puck¡¯s response was brief and cold. ¡°Yes.¡±


    Anotherckey came forward. ¡°Are you sure he¡¯ll give us the remaining money, Mr. Wolfe?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Puck said.


    ¡°What should we do? Don¡¯t worry. Give us the word, and we¡¯ll capture them.¡±


    Puck turned around and smacked the head of theckey who just spoke. ¡°You idiot. We can¡¯t capture


    them now. Didn¡¯t you hear Sallow? If we didn¡¯t let the woman go, he¡¯d kill us.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to be scared of them, Mr. Wolfe. We¡¯ve gotten a lot of money, so why don¡¯t we¡­¡± The


    lackey drew his hand across his throat, implying the sinister notion of killing the couple.


    Puck smacked his head again. ¡°Is murder all you can think of? Once I do that, the whole nation will be


    after me. I¡¯ll be living in the shadows forever like a rat. Even if I don¡¯t get the remaining money, I have


    enough to spend. And besides, the boss told us toy low for a while. If it weren¡¯t for the gambling debt,


    I wouldn¡¯t have done this. This was risky. Listen here, if anyone tells the boss about this operation, I¡¯ll


    skin him alive.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Wolfe.¡±


    Just then, they received a message. It was the location of the hidden money sent by Nichs. They


    quickly dug it out, discovering 150 grand in the hole. Ten minutester, Nichs and Nancy were


    already one-quarter of the way to safety. Puck secured another 150 grand.


    The couple kept looking behind them, but they saw no pursuers. She finally heaved a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Are we safe now, Nichs?¡±


    ¡°Not yet. Ten more minutes,¡± he said.


    ¡°How did you know they would let us go?¡±


    ¡°Given the choice between a pile of money and certain death, no one would choose thetter. That¡¯s


    human nature. And I¡¯ve asked Lynn to look into that guy. He has aplex background, but he fears


    death. A lot. So, I gambled on the possibility that he would want to live.¡±


    ¡°What if he did shoot?¡± She was still shuddering from the memory of having a gun pointed at their


    heads.


    Nichs held Nancy tightly, and he breathed quickly. ¡°I¡¯m not afraid of death, but I¡¯m terrified of losing


    you. I won¡¯t let that happen.¡±


    Touched by his words, she gently caressed his face. ¡°But I¡¯m scared for your life too, you dummy.¡±


    ¡°Alright, you don¡¯t have to worry, Nancy. I¡¯m alive and well, aren¡¯t I?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± She nodded.


    With a loving look exchanged between them, Nichs kissed Nancy¡¯s hand and continued leading her


    down the path. It was at that moment that shouts erupted from behind them.


    ¡°Get them! Get them!¡±


    ¡°Get them!¡±


    ¡°You called the police? I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Puck shouted.


    ¡°You called the police, Nichs?¡± she asked.


    ¡°No time to exin.¡± Nichs grabbed Nancy¡¯s hand tightly and ran down as fast as he could. ¡°Hold


    on, Nancy. We have to leave this mountain as soon as possible.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± She nodded and followed him without asking.


    However, the kidnappers were familiar with this terrain, routinely navigating the mountain. Running


    down the path was effortless for the couple, and the kidnappers swiftly closed in on their trail.


    Puck¡¯s eyes were red with fury. ¡°Open fire! Open fire!¡±


    Gunshots erupted through the woods, and fear gripped Nancy. She clutched Nichs¡¯ hand with one


    hand and her head with the other, sprinting at full speed. Suddenly, a bullet whizzed past her ear. Her


    grip on her head tightened, and she began to tremble. He shielded her, lifting her into his arms as he


    continued to race downhill.


    The pursuers relentlessly pursued them. A few minutester, he came to a sudden stop, still holding


    her hand. As she looked ahead, she realized there was only a cliff before them. It wasn¡¯t a bottomless


    abyss, but the ridge was almost a sheer drop, with jagged rocks protruding from all angles, a truly


    terrifying sight. A wide ravine yawned beneath the cliff.


    The pursuer¡¯s were closing in. ¡°That¡¯s a cliff! They have nowhere to go! Get them! I need them alive!¡±


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    ¡°Nancy,e here,¡± Nichs said gently.


    She stood shoulder to shoulder with him.


    ¡°Are you scared?¡± He looked at her.


    ¡°I was,¡± Nancy said. She then smiled. ¡°But I¡¯m not scared now, as long as you¡¯re here.¡±


    ¡°Good. Hold tight.¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± She held Nichs tightly. He extended his hand and held her in his embrace, covering her


    head at the same time.


    ¡°They can¡¯t escape. Get them!¡±


    As the thugs closed in, Nichs made a split-second decision, leaping off the cliff with Nancy in his


    arms. The couple tumbled down the stone wall, prompting Puck to charge forward and unleash a


    barrage of gunfire in their direction.


    ¡°Open fire!¡±


    Themand echoed, and the thugs began shooting at the falling couple.


    Nichs, his eyes widened with fear, spotted a bullet hurtling straight toward Nancy. Without a second


    thought, he pulled her even closer, sacrificing his arm to shield her. His face contorted in pain, and he


    let out a stifled groan.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Nichs?¡±


    ¡°I broke my finger, but I¡¯m alright now.¡± He shook his head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡±


    The gunfire poured like rainfall, relentlessly targeting the couple. Determined to keep moving, she was


    unable to focus on anything else amidst the relentless barrage of bullets. However, the unending


    gunfire eventually wore her down. Clutching him tightly, she couldn¡¯t help but ask; ¡°Are we going to die,


    Nichs?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Nichs responded firmly. He was determined not to let her die.


    At the crescendo of the gunfire, a squadron of police suddenly surged forward, their weapons


    unleashing a cacophony of shots. The intense exchange continued for about ten minutes until the


    entire woods fell into an eerie silence.


    Some time passed before Nancy cautiously peered out from Nichs¡¯ embrace. She whispered, ¡°Are


    we out of danger now?¡±


    Nichs shook his head. ¡°Our reinforcements haven¡¯t arrived.¡±


    Surprised, she asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you call the police, and they came to save us?¡±

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    ¡°No.¡± Nichs shook his head solemnly. He wouldn¡¯t risk taking such drastic actions. The sum of three


    million meant little to him financially, and his sole concern was Nancy¡¯s safety. His n involved


    ensuring that the remaining sum would satisfy the thugs, preventing them from further pursuing


    them.


    His intended course was clear-within twenty minutes, he would have brought her to a safe house he


    had designated earlier. He had arranged for his men to be present, providing protection should Puck


    and his men show up. However, the unexpected arrival of the police threw a wrench in his ns.


    Nancy looked at Nichs, confused. ¡°Maybe they came to save us after they found out I was


    kidnapped.


    ¡°Not necessarily. There might be another reason.¡± He continued, ¡°But I can be sure about one thing¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°I believe the police stumbled upon them while they were in hiding. The thugs likely suspected that I


    had alerted the authorities, so they havee to kill us.¡±


    She took a deep breath. ¡°Good thing we came out in one piece.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, fortunately,¡± he replied, and his face twisted in pain.


    Nancy immediately noticed his distress and urgently inquired, ¡°Nichs, what-¡± Her question was cut


    short when she saw the blood staining Nichs¡¯ clothing, leaving her utterly bewildered. She


    wondered. where the blood came from or when he had sustained the injury. ¡°Hang on, Nichs. You


    said our men areing, right? Please don¡¯t scare me. Please be alright.¡± Her voice trembled with


    fear.


    With a reassuring gesture, he reached out, gently patting her head, and managed a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t be


    scared, silly. It¡¯s just a shallow wound. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t die. I¡¯m tough.¡±


    Despite his attempt to downy the situation, she was still distraught. The sight of the bloody wound.


    on his arm brought tears to her eyes. ¡°This isn¡¯t even a shallow wound. It¡¯s a gunshot wound, Nichs,


    Why didn¡¯t you tell me you got shot?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯d cry like a baby if I did.¡± He smiled.


    Struggling topose herself, she wiped away her tears and took a deep breath, determined to regain.


    herposure. As a doctor, she was trained to handle such situations, yet when it involved Nichs,


    her panic intensified. Attempting to reassure herself, she repeated in her mind, ¡°I¡¯m a doctor. This is my


    specialty. I can save him. Despite being an amateur and an intern who had never performed.


    operations or witnessed such traumatic scenes, she refused to sumb to fear.


    ¡°Stay with me, Nichs. I¡¯ll bandage your wound and stop the bleeding, Nancy assured Nichs, her


    voice steady.


    ¡°Okay.¡± He nodded. ¡°But it¡¯ll hurt a lot, Dr. Cohen. What should I do?¡± he asked, furrowing his brow.


    His mention of the pain flustered her. ¡°Sorry, Nichs. I don¡¯t have any painkillers with me. Just hang


    on. You¡¯re bleeding too much. I have to stop your bleeding.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need your apology silly. If I get a kiss now, maybe it won¡¯t be so painful anymore.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s actions were swift and without hesitation. She leaned in to kiss Nichs, surprising him with


    her boldness. He had expected her to feel embarrassed, but her eyes held a determined resolve.


    Rather than pulling away after their kiss, she looked at him intently. ¡°Feel better now?¡±


    ¡°Yes, but I¡¯m only at 30% power. They say it¡¯s best if I¡¯m at 100%,


    With a mischievous smile, she leaned in for two more kisses before standing up to face him. ¡°How


    about now? Fully charged yet?¡±


    He responded with a yful tone, ¡°Yes, but I¡¯m leaking. I need constant recharge.¡±


    This quip agitated her, leading her to pinch his arm yfully, yet a trace of nervousness lingered in her


    actions. ¡°You¡¯re joking even now, Nichs?¡±


    Nichs grunted, unintentionally hurting Nancy. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll stop talking. You lie down.¡±


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    ¡°Yeah.¡± He closed his eyes.


    She hastily tore a strip from her sleeve, using her clothing to bind the wound. Her trembling hands


    worked frantically, yet the persisting presence of the lodged bullet left her feeling perpetually anxious.


    Amidst her efforts, a voice cut through the tension. ¡°Mr. Sallow.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, are you hurt?¡± the person asked nervously.


    Nichs extended his hand. Calmly, he said, ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯m fine. Don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Nancy, already on edge, felt her anxiety heighten at the evident unease of those around her.


    ¡°Sorry, we arrivedte, Sir.¡±


    ¡°Not your fault. No one thought this would happen.¡±


    ¡°Yeah. We had no idea a group of police were hiding in the mountains. They seemed to be after those


    guys.¡±


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    of police arrived with the captured kidnappers. As they approached Nancy and Nichs, one of the


    officers halted before them, concern etched on his face. ¡°Are you the victims? Have


    you been injured? Do you need medical assistance?¡± He inquired, stepping closer.


    She nodded. ¡°Yes, Nichs has been shot. It¡¯s a bit serious. We would appreciate it if you could help.¡±


    After all, she knew that using a police car to transport Nichs to the hospital would expedite his


    treatment and minimize his suffering.


    ¡°Okay. Once everything is better, we will need you toe with us to give your statement.¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s your name? And give me your number.¡±


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    Christian nodded, his pallor and disheveled appearance not diminishing his gentle smile as he lookert


    at Nancy. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me. So, they kidnapped you? How are you feeling? His voice carned concern and


    urgency.


    I¡¯m fine. Really good now,¡± she responded promptly, her worry evident as her gaze shifted to him ¡°Are


    you hurt? You look pale.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just a small wound. Don¡¯t worry,¡± he reassured her with a smile.


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    However, the officer beside him muttered, ¡°Small wound? Sir, that¡¯s a gunshot wound, and you¡¯re not


    looking so good.¡±


    ¡°You talk too much,¡± Christian chided the officer, his eyes fixed on him.


    Nancy approached, her concern evident as she asked, ¡°Where are you hurt? Let me see.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯ll go to the hospital and have it bandaged,¡± Christian said.


    ¡°I¡¯m a doctor, remember? I¡¯ll check your wound,¡± she asserted, turning to the arriving team. ¡°Does


    anyone have a medical kit?¡±


    ¡°We have one, Ms. Nancy.¡± Justin stated. He was among the individuals who had arrived to assist


    Nichs. As Nichs¡¯ other assistant, Nancy hadn¡¯t interacted with him much, but she had seen him


    on a few asions. Lynn typically handled daily tasks, while Justin was responsible for security. He


    had a reputation as a skilled fighter, or so Nancy had heard.


    ¡°Good. Get one for me, please.¡±


    Justin promptly handed her the medical kit. However, upon his return, he felt an icy stare fixed on him,


    following him wherever he moved. The atmosphere grew chilly, and he warily nced at Nichs. ¡°Did


    I do something wrong, Mr. Sallow? I gave it to her because she needed it.¡±


    ¡°You weren¡¯t that proactive when I got shot,¡± Nichs remarked,


    Justin said nothing, but his thoughts raced. Oh no. I did something stupid. Mr. Sallow is mad, and as for


    the reason¡­ He looked at Nancy, thinking, Mr. Sallow was jealous again. Ugh, why did I do that? He


    scolded himself internally, careful not to voice his thoughts in front of Nichs. Initially unaware of the


    couple¡¯s divorce, Justin had since referred to her as ¡°Ms. Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Where are you hurt? Lie on the gurney, and let me see it. She opened up the medical kit and looked at


    Christian.


    As she expressed her serious intent, heplied and reclined while pointing at the side of his thigh.


    She immediately went around to his side. Concern washed over her as she noticed blood seeping


    through his pants. She contemted the situation and then said, ¡°I¡¯ll cut the fabric open to assess the


    wound.¡±


    Christian nodded. Gently, he said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m counting on you.¡±


    Nancy held up a pair of scissors and proceeded to cut through the fabric.


    The morning sunlight filtered through the woods, creating a mottled effect. Some of it illuminated the


    ground around her. while the rest bathed her in a soft, enchanting glow.


    Nichs watched her attentively, his heart swelling with love. However, a sense of jealousy welled up


    within him as he observed how seriously she was tending to Christian.


    The fabric was cut open, revealing the wound on Christian¡¯s leg, which left Nancy gasping. ¡°How did


    this happen?¡± Her brow furrowed as she observed the injury. ¡°It doesn¡¯t look like a new wound. Is there


    an old wound mixed in?¡± Since she knew he wouldn¡¯t tell her the truth, she asked the people around


    him.


    The officer answered, ¡°Good eye, Ms. Cohen. His leg was injured in hisst mission. Someone stabbed


    him with something sharp. And we weren¡¯t in the best environment, so the wound got infected. It was a


    serious infection, and he refused to rest, so he never fully healed. And he got shot earlier while saving


    one of us.¡±


    Touched by the revtion, she felt a surge of emotions, her heart skipping a beat. Tears welled in her


    eyes, but after a moment, sheposed herself. ¡°I¡¯m not surprised.¡±


    ¡°How are you not surprised, Ms. Cohen? Do you know our captain?¡± the officer asked, surprised.


    Nancy looked down. Quietly, she said, ¡°Because from what I know, your captain is a kind man. He¡¯d


    charge into danger if it meant he could save someone.¡±


    ¡°You know him well, Ms. Cohen.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know him a lot, but he did save me a few times.¡±


    ¡°I see. So, you have a past with him. So, are you still single? Why don¡¯t you consider dat-


    Before the officer could finish, Nichs coughed violently, causing Nancy¡¯s heart to squeeze with


    worry. However, she was still in the middle of treating Christian, and she couldn¡¯t pause immediately.


    ¡°Christian, your infection is serious. I need to disinfect it and stop your bleeding. I¡¯m not skilled enough


    to remove the bullet; we¡¯ll have to get you to the hospital for that. The disinfection. may be painful, so


    please bear with me. Let me know if it bes too much.¡±


    ¡°Sure,¡± he replied.


    Nichs, on the other hand, was left speechless. He watched as Nancy dedicated all her attention to


    Christian, seemingly ignoring his coughing. This made him feel miffed and somewhat depressed. He


    coughed a few more times, but Nancy remained focused on Christian.


    Only after she had treated Christian¡¯s wound and bandaged it did she finally look up and smile. ¡°Done,


    Christian.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, thanks.¡± Christian smiled as well.


    The sun shone on them, and they exchanged gentle smiles. It could have been a picturesque scene if it


    were just the two of them standing together.


    However, Nichs saw it differently; he found it to be an eyesore. To divert attention, he clutched his


    wound and eximed, ¡°Ow, it hurts.¡±

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    As Nancy approached, she found Nichs lying beneath a tree with his eyes closed. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?


    Let me take a look,¡± she asked, concerned.


    However, he remained silent, keeping his eyes shut.


    She persisted, ¡°Are you in pain? Is it the wound or the bullet bothering you?¡±


    Nichs didn¡¯t respond. Sensing his difort, Nancy pressed her lips together and chose to stay


    quiet.


    Eventually, unable to bear the silence, he reluctantly opened his eyes, his expression filled with


    discontent. He spoke, almost like a wounded puppy, ¡°So, you still care about me?¡±


    ¡°Of course, I care about you.¡±


    ¡°I was coughing and in agony from my wound. I called out, but you didn¡¯t bother to check on me,¡± he


    grumbled.


    ¡°But I¡¯m here now.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s different now. You only came because you were already done treating Christian.¡±


    ¡°But I bandaged your wound first, and he was hurt worse than you, and his wound wasn¡¯t bandaged. It


    was a critical moment just now. I couldn¡¯t get distracted. I had to focus,¡± said Nancy.


    Nichs looked away and grunted. ¡°In the end, you think he¡¯s more important. He¡¯s number one, I¡¯m


    number two.¡±


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    ¡°I didn¡¯t say that.¡± Nancy shrugged.


    ¡°But your actions proved it.¡±


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    She immediately countered inwardly, dismissing the usation, Hey, that¡¯s nder. I didn¡¯t do


    anything. Then she rified, ¡°He has a name. Christian. You shouldn¡¯t call him Zayn. It sounds bad.¡±


    Nichs¡¯ face fell, and he became frustrated. He closed his eyes and leaned on the tree, refusing to


    look at her. He threw a little tantrum. ¡°What I saw was that you only cared about him and not me. I¡¯m


    mad, Nancy.¡±


    Justin struggled to contain hisughter, realizing how priceless this moment was. He thought, Oh, this


    trip was worth it. I¡¯d never have seen this side of Mr. Sallow.


    Nancy stood beside Nichs, contemting for a moment, before asking, ¡°Does your wound still


    hurt?¡±


    ¡°The pain¡¯s gone,¡± he said.


    ¡°I see.¡± Nancy nodded. She said, ¡°They¡¯re already gone. Why don¡¯t we leave right now? You should get


    that bullet removed soon.¡±


    ¡°Nah. It¡¯s just one bullet. It wouldn¡¯t hurt me,¡± Nichs replied sarcastically.


    Perplexed by his sudden change in behavior, her thoughts raced. Huh? What¡¯s wrong with him?


    Everything was fine just now. What happened? She realized he had changed after she had bandaged


    Christian. Then, it struck her-jealousy. Nichs was jealous because she had shown concern for both


    of them. The bullets may not have hit their vital organs, but as long as they remained lodged in their


    bodies, she couldn¡¯t help but worry.


    With a mischievous grin, she yfully prodded, ¡°Open your eyes, Nichs. Open your eyes. Are you


    ignoring me?¡±


    Nichs remained seated like a statue, unresponsive. Nancy tilted her head and plucked a long leaf.


    She used it to tickle his face, teasingly saying, ¡°Open your eyes, Nichs.¡±


    After a few minutes of yful teasing, he couldn¡¯t resist the tickling sensation, so he finally opened his


    eyes. Seeing her beaming smile deepened his internal turmoil. I was already annoyed, and she didn¡¯t


    even notice why. She¡¯s still smiling like nothing¡¯s happened.


    She leaned in closer, gently pressing her hands against the corners of his lips, and then yfully


    tugged them upward. She teased, ¡°Come on, Nichs. Show me that smile. You look so tense, not


    cute at all.


    With his arms crossed, he maintained his icy demeanor. ¡°Well, I can¡¯t muster a smile as effortlessly as


    your Christian.¡±


    Nancy couldn¡¯t help but suppress a quietugh, realizing his jealousy. She dropped the act, lowering


    her hands, and regarded Nichs with a more serious expression. ¡°You are jealous, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    He was caught off guard by her uracy and retorted internally, Of course. You¡¯re so stupid, you only


    realize it now? Aloud, he responded, ¡°No. Do you think I¡¯m that petty?¡±


    She looked at him and said slowly, ¡°I see. Then, you don¡¯t need me to cheer you up.¡±


    As Nancy began to step back, Nichs swiftly extended his arms like a striking leopard, seizing her by


    the arms and pulling her into a tight embrace. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going?¡± he growled softly.


    holding her firmly.


    ¡°Since you don¡¯t want to see me, I¡¯ll just stay away from you.¡±


    ¡°No. You¡¯re staying here.¡±


    She beamed with sweetness. ¡°So, you¡¯re not mad at me?¡±


    ¡°Not when my girlfriend¡¯s trying to run away.¡±


    Chuckling, she looked down.


    ¡°But I¡¯m still mad that you ignored me, Nichs stated.


    They say women change easily, but men do too.


    He turned Nancy around and said seriously, ¡°Do not ignore me ever again.¡±


    She nodded in response.


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    do that. Nichs. That¡¯s too demanding,¡± she protested.


    I can¡¯t help it. I be demanding when I love someone. I¡¯m not the gentle, generous guy you knew


    After I started dating you, I became petty and narrow-minded. I get easily annoyed, and I¡¯m bony Now


    that I have all these ws, do you still like me?¡±


    Nancy reached out, gently touching Nichs lips, her eyes welling up. ¡°You¡¯re being silly. Do you think I


    love you just because of your ws? I love everything about you. Theplete Nichs. No matter


    what, as long as you¡¯re being yourself, that¡¯s who I love¡±


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    As Nichs leaned in for a kiss, Nancy didn¡¯t pull away this time. Instead, she embraced him.


    reciprocating his affection. Those around them discreetly averted their eyes. Although she usually felt


    self-conscious in such situations, she disregarded the onlookers. She simply yearned to share her love


    with him, reveling in the warmth of his embrace. Her entire being seemed to dissolve in his arms, her


    strength fleeting in the intensity of the moment.


    Yet, as she nestled closer, something sticky caught her attention, jolting her back to reality. With


    sudden concern, she gently pushed him away, her eyes reflecting worry. ¡°You¡¯re still injured. We must


    go to the hospital to remove the bullet.¡±


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t want this moment to end so soon,¡± Nichs replied, wincing from the pain in his wound. but


    savoring the moment. ¡°I didn¡¯t want it to slip away, and now that you¡¯re kissing me willingly, I¡¯m not


    letting this opportunity go.¡± He touched his forehead to hers and exhaled.


    Nancy blushed, finally feeling a hint of embarrassment. ¡°You still need medical attention.¡±


    ¡°Will I get another kiss after I get treated?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Lowering her head, she leaned in and kissed him again, her courage growing. ¡°And you might


    get something even better.¡±


    Passion red in his eyes. He held his arm and smiled bitterly. ¡°I hope I can recover soon.¡±


    Once they arrived at the hospital, Nichs was promptly taken to the operating theater. Nancy


    anxiously waited outside. She knew it was a minor surgery, and the bullet hadn¡¯t struck any vital


    organs. However, all surgeries carried inherent risks, and she couldn¡¯t help but feel worried.


    Meanwhile, Christian¡¯s situation was more critical than Nichs¡¯. Christian¡¯s surgery required


    meticulous attention due to the risk of infection, which couldplicate his recovery. Since their


    surgeries were simr, the operating theaters were situated in close proximity.


    When the sign above Nichs¡¯ operating theater dimmed, Nancy hurried forward, her voice trembling


    with anxiety. ¡°How¡¯s the surgery, Mr. Zimmer?¡±


    ¡°It went well. Just a small surgery, so there¡¯s nothing to worry about.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Mr. Zimmer.¡±


    Soon, the sign for Christian¡¯s operating theater dimmed. She quickly went over. She heard the doctor


    telling the police that the surgery went well, and she was relieved. She heaved a sigh..


    Since she had to take care of Nichs, she chatted with the officer who had taken care of Christian


    earlier. ¡°Hi, I¡¯m Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Henson.¡±


    Nancy extended her hand and handed two pieces of candy to Henson. ¡°Give these to Christian. Tell


    him to rest up. I¡¯ll see him when I have time.¡±


    ¡°Sure. Thank you, Ms. Nancy.¡± He looked at Nichs. ¡°Oh, right, Ms. Cohen, pardon me, is he your


    boyfriend?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± She nodded.


    Nancy¡¯s subtle nod extinguished the spark in Henson¡¯s eyes. Initially thrilled by Christian¡¯s evident


    interest in Nancy, Henson¡¯s excitement faded upon realizing her unavability. ¡°I¡¯ll inform Captain Zayn


    about your message, Ms. Cohen,¡± he said with a tinge of disappointment.


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    ¡°Thanks,¡± she replied before heading off to attend to matters with Nichs. Approximately an hour


    later, as the anesthesia wore off, Nichs regained consciousness. Unaware that she had stepped


    away momentarily to fetch hot water, he awoke to find himself alone, which left him feeling despondent.


    Nancy had not anticipated that he would wake up just as she had stepped away to get hot water. As


    Nichs grasped her hand, his countenance betrayed his unhappiness. ¡°Where did you go?¡±


    Softly caressing his hair, she reassured him, ¡°Just went for some hot water.¡±


    ¡°I thought you left me alone.¡±


    She paused briefly and yfully pinched him. ¡°Someone¡¯s acting like a little child.¡±


    ¡°Men always turn into little kids when the women they love are around. They like to act cute.¡±


    ¡°I see,¡± Nancy said. She looked at him and smiled. ¡°So, you were acting cute, then, Mr. Sallow?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t


    I?¡± Nichs asked. He added, ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m asking for your love too.¡±


    She paused, her hand lightly resting on her chest. In that fleeting moment, she felt her heart flutter and


    soften. Naturally, she couldn¡¯t resist that.


    As the night settled in, he felt much better after a brief moment of rest. However, the gravity of her


    abduction weighed heavily on his mind.


    At that moment, Justin entered the room.


    ¡°Found anything?¡± Nichs asked.


    Justin nodded. ¡°Yes. Puck Wolfe was the ringleader. He kidnapped Ms. Cohen.¡±


    ¡°Have we encountered him before?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Justin said honestly. He added, ¡°He wasn¡¯t the one who kidnapped her, but¡­¡± Before he could


    finish his sentence, he nced at Nancy.


    ¡°I¡¯ll tell him,¡± Nancy said.


    Justin said, ¡°I¡¯ll be going now, Sir.¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Her reluctance to revisit the past couldn¡¯t be ignored, but she steeled herself to face it. ¡°A few days


    ago, while you were abroad, Hugo came to see me. He wanted 150 grand, but I said no. But he was


    adamant. Really adamant, and¡­¡±


    Nancy hesitated, her thoughts burdened by the truth about her parentage. ¡°He told me I am not his real


    daughter. My mother married him after she got pregnant with me. I have an unknown father out there. It


    shattered me. It was so unexpected. He threatened me with that information, telling me he would tell


    everyone that I was born out of wedlock if I didn¡¯t give him money. He threatened to smear my mother¡¯s


    name even after her death. I had no choice but to raise the funds. Linda was in closed training during


    those days. I couldn¡¯t contact her, so I called you, but¡­¡±


    Her voice trailed off as certain details were overshadowed by the gravity of the abduction, making


    everything else seem inconsequential in the face of life and death. Even their unresolved


    communication breakdown, a mutual silence they maintained, became palpable when mentioned,


    casting a chilling silence upon the room.


    She hesitated, nervously fidgeting with her fingers, attempting to voice her thoughts several times.


    However, an overwhelming ache in her heart restrained her from speaking.


    Finally, Nichs broke the silence. ¡°But you heard the voice of another woman when you called me, so


    you didn¡¯t say anything, right?¡±


    Nancy responded with a solemn nod. ¡°Yes.¡±


    He regarded her intently. ¡°So, what now? Do you still want to ask me? Or do you still want to hear my


    exnation?¡±

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    Nancy nodded in agreement. ¡°Uh-huh.¡±


    Nichs gently held her hand. ¡°Nancy, I want to bepletely honest with you and not keep any.


    secrets. That was indeed a woman¡¯s voice, but we were at the hospital, not at home. I was injured, and


    she saved me. She didn¡¯t have any family around, and I felt grateful for her help. So, I stayed at the


    hospital for two more days until she had mostly recovered before leaving.¡±


    His exnation was sincere and detailed. The only thing he kept from Nancy was the woman¡¯s name,


    ¡®Madelline¡¯.


    It was at this moment that Nancy looked at him, and tears started streaming down her cheeks.


    Seeing her cry, Nichs became flustered. He reached out and gently wiped her tears away with his


    fingertips. ¡°Why are you crying? Did I exin something poorly?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± she shook her head. ¡°You exined everything very well. But why didn¡¯t you tell me about it on


    the phone? Do you know how heartbroken I was when I heard a woman¡¯s voice in your room? My heart


    shattered, and I couldn¡¯t sleep well all night. I couldn¡¯t stop thinking about you and her. My mind was.


    filled with wild thoughts,¡± she spoke, tears still welling up in her eyes. She vividly remembered the


    loneliness and fear she felt while huddled under the nket.


    ¡°Don¡¯t cry, Nancy. Please don¡¯t cry, Nichs¡¯s heart broke seeing her in tears. He lowered his head and


    gently kissed away the tears on her face.


    He was so tender and caring: how could he possibly be involved with another woman? In that moment,


    Nancy found peace in her heart. She smiled and let out a lightugh.


    Seeing her smile, Nichs felt a sense of relief. However, he also felt devastated when he thought


    about that day. ¡°Nancy¡­¡± He reached out and cradled her face, speaking earnestly, ¡°Do you know why


    I didn¡¯t exin over the phone?¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    He lowered his head, and his nose lightly touched hers as he spoke in a soft, endearing voice,


    ¡°Because I was waiting. I wanted to hear you ask me. I wanted to know that you cared and were


    concerned about me. So, I waited. But in the end, the call got disconnected, and I never heard your


    question.


    ¡°Silly girl, did you know? I really wished you had boldly asked me, ¡®Nichs Sallow, why is there a


    woman¡¯s voice in your room in the middle of the night?¡¯ I would have exined myself. At least, it


    would have shown that you love and care about me.


    ¡°But you didn¡¯t, so I thought you didn¡¯t care.¡±


    As he said these words, Nichs felt a significant weight lifted from his heart. After falling in love with


    her, his thoughts became both simple andplex.


    Upon hearing his words, Nancy reached out to him. She couldn¡¯t resist any longer and tightly wrapped


    her arms around his waist, pressing her whole body against him. ¡°Silly Nick, you¡¯re the silly one. I love


    and care about you so much, how could I not care? You¡¯re the silly one. A silly goose.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯m the silly goose, and you¡¯re the cutie pie.¡± He grabbed her hand and brought it to his lips,


    giving it a gentle kiss.


    Seeing her soft, rosy lips again and remembering their unfinished kiss, he immediately captured the


    back of her head. ¡°Nancy¡­¡± he whispered as he looked at her.


    ¡°Hmm?¡± She blinked, looking at him in confusion.


    ¡°I want to kiss you. Is that okay?¡± When he earnestly sought her opinion, his gaze was tender.


    Nancy blushed slightly. This time, she wasn¡¯t shy and didn¡¯t hesitate. ¡°No, you can¡¯t,¡± she suddenly


    replied.


    Nichs¡¯s expression froze for a moment. He felt a bit hurt. However, in the next moment, her soft


    hands hooked around his neck, gently pulling his head down. And then, her soft lips covered his


    without any warning.


    In an instant, his mind wentpletely nk. It took him a moment to react, and as excitement


    washed over him, his chest heaved like the waves of a rough sea.


    So, this is what she meant by ¡®No, you can¡¯t.¡¯ She wanted to kiss him first. She wanted to initiate it.


    ¡°That¡¯s what it meant, right? I didn¡¯t misunderstand, did I?¡± Nichs felt as though his heart had been


    coated with honey. His Nancy always managed to surprise him.


    Her kiss was a bit awkward and inexperienced, but he wasn¡¯t concerned about any of that. His mind


    was filled with only one thought. Nancy kissed me. She initiated the kiss.


    However, just as Nichs was getting lost in his excitement, she suddenly pulled away from him.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± he asked.


    Nancy looked at him with uncertainty, like a timid rabbit. ¡°I¡­I have very little experience. It seems like


    I¡¯m not as good at kissing as you.¡±


    It wasn¡¯t just that she had little experience; in fact, all of her experience was with him alone. After


    saying that, her face turned as red as a tomato. She couldn¡¯t believe she had been bold enough to say


    something so embarrassing!


    ¡°Nancy Cohen, you¡¯re embarrassing yourself!¡± she scolded herself internally.


    Nichs, on the other hand, wore a slow smile. His lips curled, and a seductive expression appeared


    on his handsome face, clearly indicating he was in an excellent mood. ¡°In that case, let me teach you.¡±


    With those words, he cupped her head and kissed her forcefully. The temperature in the ward


    continued to rise.


    Nancy held onto his clothes with both hands, tilting her head back. She stopped thinking altogether as


    she followed his lead, allowing herself to sink deeper and deeper. After the kiss, she leaned against his


    chest and softly caught her breath.


    In contrast, Nichs remainedposed. More importantly, he deliberately whispered into her car, ¡°Do


    it a few more times, and you won¡¯t get tired¡±


    The temperature on her face rose even further. It wasn¡¯t until her breathing steadied and she left his


    embrace that she realized an important issue. ¡°Where¡¯s your injury? Why didn¡¯t you tell me?¡±


    ¡°Remember those two days when we lost contact? I was recovering in the hospital.¡±


    Upon hearing this, she immediately became anxious. ¡°Nick, why didn¡¯t you tell me you were injured?


    Don¡¯t you know that I would worry?¡±


    ¡°I was afraid you would, which is why I couldn¡¯t bring myself to tell you.¡± He held her hand, his


    expression filled with concern.


    ¡°But you worried me even more when you kept it a secret. I thought something terrible had happened


    to you when you didn¡¯t answer my calls for an entire day. Do you know how scared I was? I must warn


    you that no matter what happens in the future, you are not allowed to keep things from me. If I find out,


    I won¡¯t be able to forgive you.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I promise.¡±


    As Nichs looked into her eyes, he lowered his gaze, appearing downcast. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. Please


    forgive me for not telling you her name. I was too weak. I couldn¡¯t help but be afraid. Please forgive me


    for not having the courage to tell you.¡±


    She was still shaken, and it took her a while to gather her thoughts. Eventually, she reached out to


    unbutton his clothes. ¡°Where were you injured? Have you fully recovered? Let me take a look.¡±

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    ¡°It¡¯s alright now.¡± Nichs reassured. He still bore the scars from the knife attack and his injuries were


    not healing properly. He didn¡¯t want Nancy to see them, knowing she would worry given her current


    state.


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe you. I have to see for myself,¡± she insisted. Her hand gripped his clothes, ready to


    unbutton them.


    But he quickly grabbed her hand and smirked. ¡°Nancy, you¡¯re quite eager to undress me and examine


    my body. Why the rush? Once I¡¯m discharged, I¡¯ll find a time for you to slowly undress me and look as


    much as you want. You can touch wherever you desire.¡±


    His words were suggestive, leaving much to the imagination.


    Nancy blushed at his words. ¡°Nichs Sallow, you¡­ stop talking like that.¡± She reached out and


    covered. his mouth. ¡°You know I didn¡¯t mean it that way.¡±


    ¡°Well, maybe my thoughts aren¡¯t so innocent. When you mentioned helping me undress, that¡¯s what


    came to mind,¡± he replied mischievously.


    Embarrassed, she yfully warned him, ¡°You¡­ stop saying such things. I didn¡¯t mean it like that.¡±


    ¡°Well, Miss Nancy Cohen, do you still want to undress me?¡±


    ¡°N-No,¡± she stuttered.


    But after saying it, she felt something was off. She only wanted to check his injuries and reassure


    herself that he was fine. Why did he keep stopping her?


    There must be a reason. No, it¡¯s his injuries. He must still be injured, and they¡¯re not as harmless as he


    imed.


    This time, she decided to be smart and wait until Nichs fell asleep. As she unbuttoned his shirt, her


    palms grew sweaty and her hands trembled slightly. On one hand, she worried about the severity of his


    injuries. On the other hand, she couldn¡¯t help but remember his words about her eagerness to see his


    body.


    Although she didn¡¯t mean it that way, it was natural for him to have naughty thoughts when a woman


    undressed a man! Especially since she had never undressed him like this before. Their two years of


    marriage had not been filled with many intimate moments. Even when they were intimate, he would


    undress himself. She was too shy to look at him, let alone unbutton his clothes.


    As Nancy thought about this, her heart raced and her face grew redder. She held her breath, trying not


    to disturb him. But when she was down to thest two buttons, Nichs let out a soft moan. Her heart


    skipped a beat, and her fingers froze on his skin.


    Startled, she held her breath, afraid of being discovered. After what felt like an eternity, she continued


    once she was sure he was deeply asleep. When she lowered her head, she noticed her fingers had


    stopped on his toned waist.


    Her chest tightened. Why did she feel so dry-mouthed?


    Nancy Cohen, when did you be so foolish? Don¡¯t forget the real purpose here: you¡¯re checking if


    he¡¯s injured.


    She scolded herself silently before continuing to unbutton his shirt. With all the buttons undone, she


    gently started to open his shirt.


    In the room¡¯s soft light, she could see clearly. When she saw his smooth chest free from any noticeable


    injuries, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like he was recovering well.


    Her heart finally calmed.


    But just as she was about to button his shirt back up, she noticed something on his waist. There was a


    distinct, curving protrusion. Instantly, her heart sank.


    She reached out and gently touched the protrusion with her fingers. At that moment, Nichs shifted.


    in his sleep, turning onto his side.


    This angle was better for Nancy, and she brushed aside his shirt. As the fabric revealed the wounds on


    his back, tears welled up in her eyes. The wounds crisscrossed and almost covered his entire back.


    Two particr scars were deep and long, winding and curving like centipedes crawling on his skin.


    She broke down instantly.


    To avoid waking him, she stifled her sobs behind her hand, but her heart ached for him. The scars were


    a painful reminder, and she couldn¡¯t help but imagine the extent of his injury and the danger he had


    faced.


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    If she hadn¡¯t asked him today, would he have kept it all to himself? The more she thought about it, the


    more her heart hurt.


    Unable to hold back any longer, she reached out, her gentle fingers lightly touching the crisscrossing:


    scars. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nick. You were in so much pain and danger, and I couldn¡¯t be there with you. It must


    have been excruciating when you got these¡­ Do they still hurt?¡±


    Her tears continued to fall. In a moment of carelessness, a tear dropped onto one of his scars.


    Panicked, Nancy quickly wiped it away. Tears were liquid, and they were warm. She didn¡¯t want to


    wake him.


    But the more she wiped, the more her tears flowed. They seemed endless.


    She felt heartbroken, overwhelmed by her emotions. And so, her tears continued to drip onto his


    wounds.


    Suddenly, Nancy made a decision. She leaned down, her lips getting closer to him, and gently kissed


    his scars one by one, as if her kisses could ease his pain.


    up


    when she


    As the warmth of her kisses washed over Nichs, he shuddered. In reality, he had woken touched his


    wounds earlier. But he was afraid that if he woke up, she would ask about what happened. And if she


    knew, it would only break her heart even more.


    So he pretended to be asleep, like a clueless sleeping beauty.


    But he never expected Nancy to lean down and kiss his scars. He had seen those winding and deep


    or, some not very aesthetically pleasing. Yet, she didn¡¯t seem to mind at all. The


    moment her lips touched his scars, his heart felt a fiery warmth, like a zing fire.


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± Unable to hold back any longer, he softly called out her name.


    Her tears welled up even more upon hearing his voice. ¡°You fool, why didn¡¯t you inform me about your


    severe injury? Are you in pain? Do you still experience difort?¡±

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    Chapter 217 You Dummy, You¡¯re The Man I¡¯ve Loved For Ten Years!


    It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore. I¡¯m perfectly fine now. I¡¯m not in pain at all. Upon seeing Nancy¡¯s frown.


    Nichs confidently stated, ¡°I swear I don¡¯t feel any pain. If you don¡¯t believe me, I can move around to


    show you.¡±


    He attempted to move his arm, but Nancy quickly grabbed hold of him and stopped him. ¡°Alright, I


    believe you.¡±


    He gently cupped her face and kissed her on the lips. ¡°Do you feel reassured now?¡±


    ¡°Mhm.¡±


    ¡°But¡­¡± Nancy continued to delicately trace the scars on his back with her fingers. ¡°You need to take


    care of yourself from now on. Never get injured again. Do you know how much it hurts me when you¡¯re


    injured?¡±


    Nichs suddenly thought of someone and without thinking, he asked, ¡°Hurts you more than that


    person did?¡±


    Nancy was momentarily confused. ¡°Who are you talking about?¡±


    ¡°That person¡­¡± he said somewhat awkwardly. ¡°The person you secretly loved and had a crush on for


    ten years.¡±


    Nancy was briefly stunned and immediately understood who he was referring to. As she bit her lip, a


    bright smile crept onto her face.


    Dummy. Nick is a big dummy. How can he not realize that ¡®that person¡¯ is him all along? But I guess I


    can¡¯t entirely me him. It¡¯s my fault. I tried to tell him the first time at the field, but he didn¡¯t listen. I


    tried the second time in the bathroom, leaning on the bathtub, but he left without even hearing me. The


    third time¡¯s supposed to be the charm, but I¡¯d only said I liked him.>


    Indeed, she had never explicitly told him that he was the one she had loved for ten years, so it made


    sense that he was unaware and had misunderstood all along.


    Since he was clueless, she would use that to make him anxious. After all, he had made her sad and


    upset many times too.


    For once, she would have a little fun watching him go crazy.


    Seeing Nancy¡¯s smiling face, Nichs felt increasingly uneasy. As a man, he should not be too


    concerned, especially since he was the one she loved now and the one she was with. He should be


    content. Furthermore, he was not even in her life back when she had a crush on someone else, so how


    could he me her?


    But after falling in love with her, he became possessive and petty.


    He cared


    Nancy propped her chin with one hand, her clear eyes gazing at Nichs. They were like stars,


    sparkling and dazzling. Her lips always carried a faint smile, making her look enchanting.


    All the questions Nichs had wanted to ask were now stuck in his throat.


    It seemed he did not need to ask anymore. Her actions had already revealed everything.


    Finally, consumed by jealousy, he huffed. ¡°If you care so much about that person, why do you like me,


    and why do youe to me? Nancy, I¡¯ll give you a chance now. I won¡¯t stop you. You can go see him if


    you want.¡±


    She chuckled at that. At that point, her heart was already bubbling with happiness. She felt like she


    was floating on cloud nine, and her life was sweet like honey. On the surface, however, she kept up her


    act by intentionally not saying anything.


    Nichs turned away, not wanting to look at her because he needed some time to himself.


    Just a moment ago, she was so caring, and he was blissfully happy. But now, as excited as he was


    before, he felt equally miserable and deste.


    Nancy did not leave; she only quietly watched a certain someone sulk. After turning away, he regretted


    his outburst.


    In truth, he had only wanted to test her reaction, hoping she would coax him and not actually make her


    leave. He could not bear to do that! Moreover, he had mentally prepared himself. As long as she was


    willing to console him, he would not mind anything else. He would continue to live with her and, from


    then on, never mention that killjoy of a man.


    However, he miscalcted.


    She did not even call his name, let alone console him.


    In the end, he could not hold it in any longer. He intentionally bumped into his wound and then


    pretended to let out a groan.


    As expected, when Nancy heard him cry out in pain, her heart softened. She got up, poured a ss of


    water, and handed it to him. ¡°Would you like some hot water?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± he grumbled petntly and turned his head away.


    She did not say anything at first. As she held the ss and lightly tapped her fingers against it, she


    asked again, ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    How could she not know that he was sulking?


    In the end, Nichs,cking backbone, took the water ss and drank a few sips before he handed it


    back to her. ¡°If you miss that person so much, why don¡¯t you go see him?¡±


    ¡°How do you know I haven¡¯t looked for him?¡± Nancy asked in return.


    Upon hearing this answer, he instantly felt a lump in his chest.


    She had actually gone to find that man! Just the thought of it made him want to re up. When he got


    angry, his chest hurt again. But this time, he was not as tolerant as before.


    He reached out and pulled her into his arms. ¡°I don¡¯t care. Since you¡¯ve already seen him, and you


    haven¡¯t reconciled, the person you like now is me. I won¡¯t let go, and I won¡¯t give you to him. If he dares


    toe looking for you again, I won¡¯t spare him.¡±


    Nancy, with a hint of a smile, asked, ¡° What are you going to do to him?¡±


    ¡°This is a matter between us men, and there will be a man-to-man way of settling it. Besides, I


    remember you said he got married and remarried, so in terms of market value or economic power, he


    can¡¯tpare to me.¡±


    She had to suppress augh, suddenly finding the man in front of her incredibly adorable.


    so cute.>


    ¡°Nick, he hasn¡¯t remarried. And didn¡¯t you get divorced too? The way you say it sounds like I¡¯m buying


    something.


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    ¡°Well, let¡¯s pretend that¡¯s the case. I have a high price-to-value ratio, so you¡¯re buying me. Besides,


    how can I be the same as him? My first marriage and remarriage will only ever be with you.¡±


    Nancy couldn¡¯t resist reaching out and yfully pinching his check. ¡°When did you be so


    shameless?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve always been shameless with you.¡±


    ¡°Do you hate him, then?¡± she asked again.


    ¡°Absolutely.¡±


    ¡°And you don¡¯t like him either?¡±


    He nodded. ¡°Nope.¡±


    ¡°Good.¡± She nodded and then suddenly looked at him, giving a sincere response. ¡°I don¡¯t like him either


    because he¡¯s so, so, so dumb. It¡¯s been such a long time, and he still hasn¡¯t realized he¡¯s that person.


    He¡¯s even getting jealous of himself. He¡¯s so foolish, not cute at all.¡±


    Wait a moment.


    Nichs¡¯ mind was spinning rapidly.


    Jealous of himself? Jealous of¡­ myself? Is Nancy suggesting that the man is¡­


    In that moment, he was so excited that he could hardly believe it. So, the person wasn¡¯t someone else


    but¡­ him?

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    Chapter 218 Nancy, I Will Love You Twice As Much


    ¡°Nancy,¡± Nichs called out to her, his excitement palpable. ¡°So, is it me? Are you saying that the


    person you¡¯ve loved all along is me?¡±


    Until now, he had thought it was all a dream. If he hadn¡¯t heard it directly from her, he would have found


    it hard to believe.


    ¡°No,¡± she deliberately denied.


    Of course, he wasn¡¯t epting a ¡®no¡¯ for an answer. He cupped her cheeks, looking as thrilled as an


    awkward child. ¡°No, Nancy, you can¡¯t lie to me. I heard it; I heard it loud and clear.¡±


    As the words left his lips, he kissed Nancy over and over. He was simply overjoyed. This was, by far,


    the happiest moment he had experienced in a long time.


    Bowing his head, he seized her lips and kissed her passionately. All his excitement, happiness, tion,


    and emotion were encapsted in that kiss. If he could, he wished he could melt her with his kiss.


    It wasn¡¯t until Nancy could hardly catch her breath and her whole body turned into mush in his arms.


    that Nichs finally, reluctantly released her.


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    ¡°Nancy, thank you.¡± He genuinely thanked her, grateful that the person she loved happened to be him,


    not someone else.


    ¡°Thank me for what?¡± She raised her head, her whole being still rosy like the morning sun because of


    their earlier passion.


    ¡°I¡¯m already on cloud nine that you like me, but I never expected to be even happier than that. Nancy,


    thank you for giving me this unique surprise.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s your fault for being so slow to realize it.¡±


    This time, Nichs didn¡¯t deny it at all. ¡°Yes, I was an idiot for taking so long to realize your feelings.


    and I¡¯m sorry-


    Before he could finish his sentence, she suddenly reached out and covered his mouth. ¡°No, don¡¯t say


    that.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I won¡¯t.¡±


    Still, he was puzzled about one thing. ¡°But why ten years? We haven¡¯t known each other for that long


    ¡°Silly.¡± Nancyughed, delicately brushing his brow with her fingertip. ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask me why I¡¯ve


    always had a soft spot for high school? Even on the day we got divorced, I purposely went there.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Because that¡¯s where I first met you, and it¡¯s also where I fell in love with you at first sight.¡±


    That year, she was 14 years old, just starting her first year of high school. Now, she was 24 and had


    graduated from graduate school. It had truly been a long journey. The most precious and beautiful


    years of her life and youth. she gave to him without hesitation or reservation.


    Nichs quietly listened, his heart filled with waves of emotion. He didn¡¯t want to speak now; he just


    wanted to listen to Nancy¡¯s quiet words.


    ¡°The first time we met wasn¡¯t the day I went to the Sallow Residence to find Grandpa with the jade


    bracelet. It was during my freshman year of high school, during boot camp. I fainted, and you carried


    me to the infirmary, she recounted. ¡°I remember. You were so radiant back then, like the brightest star


    in the universe. My heart trembled, and from that moment on, I couldn¡¯t see any other boys. But¡­..¡±


    Her gaze gradually became despondent. ¡°Later, I recovered, and once, I tried to approach you and say


    hello. I realized that you hadpletely forgotten me. You didn¡¯t even remember who I was.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy.¡± He held her tenderly, his heart aching.


    Even after all these years, he seemed to be able to feel her pain through her eyes at that time. If he


    was happy, excited, and thrilled when he first learned about all this, he felt even more heartache and


    regret


    now.


    His heart ached for all the love she poured into him at that time but never received any response, and


    he regretted taking so long to realize it.


    Nancy was right; he was truly quite foolish. His memory quickly returned to the night of their divorce. At


    that time, she stood on the high school field, calmly recounting the past.


    She said, ¡°You know, he was like a brilliant star that identally fell into my heart, shining brightly and


    dazzling. But at that time, he didn¡¯t even remember me.¡±


    She said, ¡°After knowing how outstanding his academic performance was, I worked even harder on my


    studies. I studied desperately, almost madly, just to be as excellent as him one day, to attend the same


    school. That way, I could still see him and think about him.¡±


    She said, ¡°Even if he didn¡¯t know me, I was content. I didn¡¯t ask for much. My desires were simple. As


    long as I could see him, I was satisfied.¡±


    Only then did he realize that the person she spoke of was not someone else but him. She even went all


    the way to ask him, ¡°Nichs, do you want to know who that person is?¡±


    But he had stubbornly refused, saying he didn¡¯t want to know,


    Only then did he understand just how foolish he had been back then and how much time they had


    missed together.


    ¡°Nancy. He held her again, his throat choked with emotion and his hands trembling.


    He wanted to speak, to say something, but suddenly found himself unable to utter a single word, even


    though he had opened his mouth. In the end, all he could do was hold her tightly with all his strength


    After a while, he whispered into her ear, ¡°Nancy, from now on, I will love you twice as much. I¡¯ll make


    up for all those years of our youth that I didn¡¯t love you, okay?¡±


    ¡°Okay¡± Nancy nodded and couldn¡¯t hold back her tears any longer.


    len years ago, she had silently, wordlessly loved him, never imagining their paths would cross one day.


    Two years ago, she married him, bing Mrs. Sallow and his wife. But now, this was the happiest


    and sweetest moment for her because she knew she had not loved in vain; her love had found its


    response.


    After a decade of unrequited love, her feelings were finally reciprocated. It was at that moment that


    Nancy felt all the past heartaches and affections had been worth it.


    Although Nichs had undergone surgery, his physical condition was rtively good, and he


    recovered quite quickly. Two dayster, the doctor said he could be discharged.


    In the morning, Nancy packed their things, and Lynn came to pick them up in a car. They helped


    Nichs into the vehicle first while she stood outside the car, hesitating, and then spoke, ¡°Nichs, let


    Lynn take you home first, and I¡¯lle see youter.¡±


    You¡¯re visiting Christian, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    As he spoke, she immediately widened her eyes, quite surprised. ¡°How did


    Your thoughts are written all across your face.¡±


    ¡°Will you be mad?¡± she asked.


    ¡°Go ahead.¡±


    you know?¡±


    With that, a smile instantly appeared on her face. She leaned in and nted a kiss on his cheek. Thank


    you, Nichs. You¡¯re amazing. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯lle back to you after my visit.¡±


    ¡°Of course.¡±


    After Lynn drove away, Nancy made a few purchases before heading to the hospital. ¡°Excuse me,


    could you please tell me which room Christian Zayn is in?¡± she asked the nurse at the reception desk,


    her tone gentle.


    ¡°Christian Zayn? Is that the correct name?¡±


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡±


    ¡°He was discharged this morning, not too long ago.¡±


    Discharged? I suppose I¡¯m a bit toote.


    Luckily, she had Henley¡¯s phone number from the other day, so she immediately dialed ut. ¡°Hey,


    Henley, where can I find Captain Zayn now?¡±

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    ¡°Captain Zayn informed me that he¡¯s back at the station,¡± Henley replied.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go check on him.¡±


    He hung up the phone and noticed Christian looking at him. Without dy, he immediately. exined,


    ¡°That was Ms. Cohen on the phone, sir. She said she¡¯ll visit you at the station.¡±


    ¡°Hmm.¡± Christian nodded. After a brief pause, he added, ¡°Escort her here.¡±


    ¡°But, sir, our station is easy to find. Are you worried that Ms. Cohen won¡¯t be able to locate it?¡± Henley


    said, but he quickly changed his tone when he saw Christian¡¯s deep, intense gaze. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll pick up


    Ms. Cohen right away.¡±


    Henley went to get another car and then called Nancy, saying, ¡°Ms. Cohen, please stay at the hospital;


    I¡¯lle to pick you up.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Since they had just left the hospital not long ago, he quickly arrived to pick her up. She had only just


    gotten into the car when he received a phone call.


    ¡°Captain Zayn has been picked up by his family. Please take Ms. Cohen to Captain Zayn¡¯s house,¡± the


    voice on the other end said.


    ¡°Alright, copy that.¡±


    After taking care of Nichs for the past couple of days, Nancy was feeling a bit tired, so she fell


    asleep shortly after getting into the car. When she opened her eyes again, she looked at the winding


    mountain road ahead and felt something was off. Although it felt strange, she did not say anything


    about it.


    A few minutester, she became more certain that something was amiss. ¡°Henley, is this the way to the


    station? It seems a bit different from what I remember.¡±


    Immediately, Henley pped his forehead in frustration. ¡°Oh, Ms. Cohen, I forgot to inform you when


    you fell asleep. Captain Zayn has been taken back home by his family. If you want to visit him, you


    should go to his house.¡±


    Home?


    She felt a pang in her heart. Visiting someone¡¯s home without prior notice seemed improper to her. Just


    as she was about to speak up, Henley stopped the car. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived, Ms. Cohen. He got out of the


    driver¡¯s seat, walked around, and personally opened the door for her.


    When Nancy stepped out of the car and saw the scene in front of her, she was taken aback and


    surprised.


    The mansion before her was undeniably luxurious, but not in the opulent and ostentatious way that


    exuded extravagance and wealth. Instead, it had an understated and tasteful air about it. The whole


    estate was imbued with a serene and elegant style.


    Still, visiting someone¡¯s home like this made her feel somewhat uneasy. However, Henley had already


    taken the items she brought and warmly invited her inside, saying, ¡°Ms. Cohen, Captain Zayn is inside.


    Let me take you in.¡±


    ¡°Oh¡­ Alright.¡± She was already at the doorstep at this point, which seemed inappropriate not to go


    inside and pay a visit.


    As soon as she entered the living room, she was left stunned.


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    Several women were sitting in the room, and when they saw her enter, all their eyes turned toward her.


    Especially the older woman, elegant and poised, who looked at Nancy with a hint of surprise and


    delight in her eyes. Her smile was warm andforting, which added to Nancy¡¯s sense of ease. She


    asked, ¡°Henley, who did you bring with you?¡±


    The woman seemed a bit excited, quickly setting down her teacup, not even noticing a few drops of tea


    spilling from the cup.


    All eyes were now on Nancy, who had flowing, silky hair and appeared gentle and demure. Herrge.


    clear eyes were as pristine as water, making her exceptionally appealing. Her skin was indeed fair, like


    snow, with a rosy blush, and her appearance was exquisite.


    Henley knew exactly what was going on in Be Turner¡¯s mind, so he quickly exined to the madam.


    ¡°This is Nancy, Captain Zayn¡¯s friend who came specifically to visit him after learning that he got


    injured.¡±


    ¡°Oh. Be nodded with a slight disappointment in her eyes. Quickly, she regained her said, ¡°Ms. Nancy,


    if you don¡¯t mind, please have some tea in the living room. I¡¯ll have someone fetch


    Nancy did not know how to refuse, so she nodded and took a seat on the nearby couch.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be shy, Ms. Nancy. What kind of tea do you prefer? I¡¯ll have it prepared for you,¡± said Be.


    ¡°Chamomile tea will do, Mrs. Zayn.¡±


    Be nodded and immediately turned to the butler, saying, ¡°Please prepare a cup of chamomile tea for


    Ms. Nancy¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your hospitality, Mrs. Zayn. Sorry to trouble you.¡±


    Taking this opportunity, Cynthia quickly rushed upstairs. In her haste, she did not even knock on the


    door but pushed it open and called out, ¡°Chris-¡±


    As she spoke, she found her brother in the midst of changing his shirt, with the buttons still undone.


    Immediately, she turned around


    Her brother had obsessivepulsive tendencies and did not allow anyone to see hun changing his


    clothes. Even if he had already changed and was just buttoning a button, it was not allowed. He had to


    bepletely dressed, neat, and ndy


    Cynthia hadined about thus more than once to her mother and sister, who pointed at her head


    and saui, ¡°Cynthia Zayn you¡¯re too narrow-minded. If he wants to keep his body for his future wife, to


    remain pure for her, why are you jealous?


    all amazing body. Besides, I haven¡¯t done anything. I just wanted to appreciate it.¡±


    Admire your own husband¡¯s physique.¡±


    ¡°Well, in the future, I¡¯ll find a man who¡¯s even more handsome and has a better body than Chris, hmph


    As she was lost in her thoughts, a voice came from behind.


    ¡°How can you barge in like this without even knocking? You¡¯re lucky it¡¯s me. What if it was someone


    else?¡± Christian had just fastened thest button on his shirt.


    Cynthia turned around, stuck out her tongue, and mischievously said, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to this time. I was


    just too anxious; I barged in for your sake.¡±


    ¡°For my sake?¡± He quirked a brow. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Well, that girl you met at the mountaintop¡­ The one you¡­. met,¡± she stuttered, probably due to her


    anxiety.


    ¡°You mean Nancy came?¡± His response was quick.


    She immediately nodded and said, ¡°Yes, yes, it¡¯s that girl. She¡¯se to our house. Mom left her in the


    living room to have tea. You haven¡¯t seen Mom¡¯s expression, Chris; she can hardly wait¡­¡±


    Before she could finish her sentence, Christian had already hurried downstairs.


    She observed her brother¡¯s eager demeanor and couldn¡¯t help but remark, ¡°Hmm, he ims not to like


    that girl, yet he¡¯s in such a rush. He¡¯d rather endure suffering than lose his dignity.¡± She was curious to


    see if her brother would still maintain a cold and distant attitude when he had a wife in the future.


    As Christian descended the stairs, Nancy found Be already in the living room, keeping herpany


    as they enjoyed a cup of tea. Be wore a gentle smile, which had not faded since Nancy¡¯s arrival.


    ¡°Nancy, it¡¯s lunchtime. Let me know your favorite dishes, and I¡¯ll have them prepared for you. Please


    stay for lunch, Be kindly offered.


    Overwhelmed by the warm hospitality, Nancy couldn¡¯t bring herself to decline the kind-hearteddy¡¯s


    invitation.


    Just then, Christian approached from behind, took the teacup from Nancy¡¯s hand, and gently ced it


    on the table. He then looked at Be and said, ¡°Mom, I¡¯m taking her with me. Enjoy your tea.¡± With


    those words, he directly took Nancy¡¯s hand and led her upstairs.

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    Chapter 220 Personally Witnessing Her Happiness


    As they reached the second floor, Christian realized that he was still holding her hand. Nancy lowered


    her gaze and gently reminded him, ¡°Christian?¡±


    He immediately let go and apologized, saying, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    Even though he had released her hand, the warmth from their brief contact lingered in his palm,


    comforting and gentle. Nancy¡¯s hand was petite and soft, even more delicate than he had imagined.


    ¡°My mom probably had a long conversation with you downstairs, and she might have misunderstood


    something. Please don¡¯t take it to heart,¡± he exined.


    ¡°Hmm? What misunderstanding?¡± Nancy was puzzled, wondering what could have been


    misunderstood. She had onlye to visit him and couldn¡¯t think of any reason for


    misunderstandings.


    Christian cleared his throat and somewhat embarrassedly said, ¡°Maybe¡­ she misunderstood that


    there¡¯s something between us, even mistook you for my girlfriend.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely,¡± he confirmed.


    ¡°Should I rify it with your mother? It might be awkward when your real girlfriend visits.¡±


    ¡°No need,¡± he said. ¡°I don¡¯t have a girlfriend just yet.¡±


    She considered for a moment and then blinked her long eyshes at him, saying, ¡°With your qualities,


    you must have plenty of girls pursuing you. When the timees, don¡¯t forget to invite me for coffee.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± He nodded.


    The


    way he looked at Nancy wasplicated. At that moment, he was unsure whether he should be happy


    or sad. Should he be happy because he had concealed his feelings well and she had never detected a


    hint of his affection, or should he be sad that she never noticed a clue?


    ¡°Nancy?¡± He called her name, his heart heavy.


    ¡°Yeah?¡±


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    ¡°How are you and him now? Last time was so rushed that I forgot to ask about both of you. He seemed


    to have suffered a severe injury. How is his recovery?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s recovering well, she replied, smiling gently at him. ¡°And we¡¯ve made up


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Yes, we¡¯ve reconciled. We¡¯ve resolved all our misunderstandings, and we¡¯ve confessed our feelings to


    each other. This time, he deliberately came back from abroad to save me from my kidnapping. He


    spent a lot of money to save me, and he even took a bullet for me. So, I¡¯m very sure now that he loves.


    me,¡± Nancy said. ¡°Christian, I¡¯m very happy and content right now I¡¯ve also shared my secret with him,


    told him that he¡¯s the one I¡¯ve loved for ten years. He¡¯s thrilled about it, like a child dancing with joy.¡±


    Her smile remained on her lips, a gentle and soothing expression that radiated a unique sense of


    peace.


    Christian knew that this smile was one of genuine happiness and contentment. It was the joy that could


    onlye from deep within a person.


    ¡°That¡¯s great.¡± He nodded, his emotions bing even moreplex.


    When he left, he would often think about her and feel regret. He wondered if there would have been a


    chance if he had stayed by her side. But now, all he felt was relief. As long as she was happy, it was


    the best oue.


    Her happiness was contagious to him.


    ¡°Why are we talking so much about me? I originally came to see you. How¡¯s your recovery from the


    injury? Does it still hurt?¡±


    ¡°You seem to have forgotten my profession. This wound isn¡¯t a big deal for me; I¡¯ve recovered well.¡±


    ¡°Well, that¡¯s good.¡± Nancy continued, ¡°Seeing you like this, I feel much more relieved. By the way, why


    were you there that day?¡±


    ¡°The person who kidnapped you, Puck Wolfe, was an important lead we had been tracking for a long


    time. He was connected to a major case, but because of its extensive implications, it wasn¡¯t easy to


    make a breakthrough. We considered him as one of the potential entry points. Later, we received


    information that he had kidnapped someone for extortion on the mountaintop. We all rushed there,. but


    it turned out to be a wrong move. It not only failed to help you but put you in danger. Almost got you


    hurt.¡±


    ¡°Christian, it¡¯s not your fault, and why would I me you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It


    was an ident.¡± Sheforted.


    ¡°I¡¯m relieved that you¡¯re safe. Otherwise, I¡¯d me myself.¡±


    ¡°Well, you can rx now. I¡¯m fine. See?¡± She moved her limbs. ¡°I¡¯m like an active little bunny, feeling


    great.¡±


    The two continued to chat for a while, and then Nancy received a call from Nichs.


    ¡°Hey, Nick.¡±


    ¡°Have you finished your visit?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m almost done,¡± she replied.


    ¡°Alright,e out. I¡¯m waiting for you at the hospital entrance.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re at the hospital?¡± Nancy was quite surprised and added, ¡°But Christian had been discharged,


    and I¡¯m at his house now.¡±


    ¡°Okay, wait for me; I¡¯ll be there soon,¡± Nichs said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, ¡°Drive.


    Get there right away.¡±


    In reality, he was on his way home, but halfway through, he couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that his wife was


    visiting a man who had been longing for her. He decided it was too risky, so he asked Lynn to return to


    the hospital. He didn¡¯t even go home, stayed there waiting, and would only be at ease when he saw his


    wife.


    Truth be told, he wouldn¡¯t be this concerned if it was anyone else. However, this was the Christian they


    were talking about. He genuinely admired the excellence and determination of the men in the Zayns,


    and that made him even more cautious.


    Nancy hung up the phone and looked at Christian. ¡°I¡¯m d you¡¯re recovering well. I¡¯ll head home now.


    Oh, your mom asked me to stay for lunch, and I¡¯m afraid she might already be preparing the meal.¡±


    ¡°No worries. I¡¯ll talk to her.¡±


    ¡°Alright, thank you, Christian.¡±


    With that, the two headed downstairs together. As soon as they arrived, Be eximed, ¡°Nancy,e


    and sit here with me. I¡¯ve already had the kitchen prepare-


    Before she could finish her sentence, Christian interrupted, ¡°Mom, Nancy has something to attend to,


    so she won¡¯t be able to have lunch with us. I¡¯ll join you for the meal.¡±


    ¡°Oh, but just now¡­¡± Be¡¯s smile faded, and she seemed a bit disappointed. He spoke to her for a


    moment, calming her down, and she managed to regain her cheerful demeanor. ¡°Alright, next time,


    Nancy, I¡¯ll invite you for a meal another time.¡±


    ¡°Sure, Mrs. Zayn. I¡¯ll join you for a meal next time.¡±


    ¡°Great.¡±


    When Christian walked Nancy out, Be still sighed reluctantly.


    Luciana had long seen through her mother¡¯s feelings, and as she peeled a grape without missing a


    beat, she asked, ¡°Mom, do you like that girl?¡±


    ¡°I do,¡± Be replied. Suddenly, her gaze shifted as a thought crossed her mind. ¡°Lucy, I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s


    just me getting older or what, but I was instantly drawn to that girl when I first saw her. She exuded


    elegance andposure, radiating a sense of dignity. However, the more I ponder on it, the more I feel


    like she resembles someone, like a remarkable resemnce. I can¡¯t tell if my eyes are deceiving me or


    if my memory is failing me.¡±


    ¡°Mom, I don¡¯t think you¡¯ve ever met her,¡± Luciana said.


    ¡°Well, this is the first time I¡¯veid eyes on her, so perhaps I¡¯m remembering incorrectly. Lucy, could you


    go outside and bid her farewell?¡±


    ¡°Cynthia, please take care of Mom. I¡¯ll go outside.¡±


    ¡°Of course, go ahead, sis. I¡¯ll stay with Mom.¡±


    Luciana, wearing high heeis, stepped outside and immediately noticed a familiar luxury car. It was


    identical to her own, except for the license te. There were only two cars like that in the entire city, so


    she recognized it instantly.

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    Chapter 221 Christian Learns About Nancy¡¯s Divorce


    After seeing Nancy off in the car, Christian turned and walked back.


    As he reached the front door of his home, he noticed Luciana leaning against the gate, calmly looking


    at him.


    ¡°Was it Nichs who picked her up?¡±


    Although it was a question, Luciana¡¯s tone was certain.


    ¡°Do you know him?¡±


    ¡°There are only two cars like that in the whole city. One is at the Sallow Residence, and the other one I


    gave you on your birthday. You thought it was too shy, so you usually keep it in the garage. If it


    weren¡¯t for the dust gathering on it, I wouldn¡¯t have driven it out.¡±


    Christian understood. ¡°What are you trying to say?¡±


    Luciana raised an eyebrow.


    Unable to hide it any longer, she approached and grabbed his clothes directly. ¡°Are you ying hide


    and seek with me? You¡¯re a bit too naive. I¡¯ve seen through your thoughts a thousand times.¡±


    ¡°Well, keep it to yourself then and pretend you don¡¯t know,¡± Christian said.


    Luciana looked at him and responded in a cool tone, ¡°That birthday party at the Sallows and thete-


    night request for me to contact a gynecology professor was all for her, right?¡±


    Christian looked up at the moonlit sky and remained silent.


    ¡°Now that her husband hase and they¡¯re all lovey-dovey and sweet, youe back all


    crestfallen?¡±


    ¡°Lucie¡­¡± He got angry but suppressed his anger as he muttered, ¡°I just want some peace.¡±


    She suddenly punched him. ¡°Christian, you are my brother. What are you hesitating about? So what if


    it¡¯s the Sallows? The Zayns have never been afraid of anyone, not even the Sallows. If you like her, go


    after her. How would she know if you stay here alone and don¡¯t say anything?¡±


    ¡°Lucie¡­¡± Christian looked at her again, and his gaze was filled with deep sadness. ¡°They are husband


    and wife. Are you encouraging me to break up their marriage?¡±


    ¡°They¡¯re not. I found out that they got divorced a month ago. Since that girl is already single, you


    should have the right to fairpetition.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± He looked up at Luciana, disbelief coloring his eyes. ¡°Lucie, say that again.¡±


    I¡¯ll say it again, then. I can assure you and tell you responsibly that she has already divorced Nichs


    After saying that, she expected Christian to be ecstatic. However, the situation waspletely


    unexpected.


    He walked toward her and suddenly hugged her. ¡°Lucie, thank you for understanding. I thought you


    would mind.¡±


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    Luciana smiled softly. ¡°Why would I mind? Should I mind that she has been married, or mind that she


    had a miscarriage? Silly boy, why would I mind if you really like her and love her? Besides, most girls


    have been in rtionships, so why should they remain pure and marry you? I¡¯m not that old- fashioned.


    I have never cared about who the other person is or where theye from. As long as it¡¯s the person


    you have chosen, it¡¯ll be the person I choose.¡±


    Tears welled up in Christian¡¯s eyes when he heard that.


    The greatest pain in his life was losing his father, and the greatest happiness in his life was having a


    sister who treated him wholeheartedly, protected him, and stood by his side.


    When he wanted to join the police force, his mother strongly objected, but he was determined to go.


    Later, it was his sister who stepped in and stood against all opposition to let him join the police force.


    She also took over all of the Zayns¡¯ businesses, transforming from a carefree heiress into a formidable


    female president.


    Her sacrifices protected his dreams and his original intentions.


    The two siblings entered the house hand in hand, with Luciana¡¯s arm around Christian.


    Upon seeing the two siblingse in, Be got up while still wearing a gentle smile. ¡°You¡¯re back so


    soon?¡±


    However, she felt a bit regretful that she couldn¡¯t keep Nancy here for dinner.


    Luciana went over and hooked her arm around the older woman¡¯s. ¡°Mom, I know you¡¯re eager for a


    daughter-inw, but love is something that can¡¯t be rushed. You know your own son well enough, don¡¯t


    you?¡±


    ¡°s, I know him too well. I¡¯m old and going to die soon. Those who are the same age as him already


    have children. How can I not be anxious?¡±


    Christian walked over to support Be and said, ¡°Mom, don¡¯t say these unlucky things.¡±


    ¡°Christian, be honest with me. Do you like that girl or not?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re just friends,¡± he replied.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t ask about your rtionship. I¡¯m asking if you like her or not


    ¡°Mom, this soup is delicious! It¡¯s really tasty. Let me serve you some. Come and have a sip Luciana


    immediately scooped a bowl of soup for Be.


    Be red at her ¡°Don¡¯t change the topic. It¡¯s all your fault, you¡¯ve spoiled hum since he was little and


    now, he¡¯s almost thirty and still doesn¡¯t have a guliniend


    ¡°Mom, you¡¯re being unreasonable You ve spoiled hum just as much How can you say I spoiled ham


    excessively?¡±


    Be was at a loss for words.


    At that moment, Cynthia came over and hugged Be. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry. I promise you that Christian


    will definitely find a beautiful, gentle, and elegant wife.¡±


    ¡°I love it when you say that.¡±


    Back at home, Nancy had just opened the door.


    In the next moment, Nichs dragged her into the foyer and pinned her against the wall, where they


    kissed passionately for several minutes. It left her weak and almost powerless. Only then did he stop.


    Then, he smiled contentedly.


    ¡°Crafty man.¡± Nancy leaned against his chest while yfully poking him.


    ¡°Oh? How am I crafty?¡± Nichs pretended not to know.


    ¡°Who¡¯s the one who said he would go home and wait for me but waited for me at the hospital¡¯s


    entrance? Are you worried I won¡¯te back?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I was.¡± Nichs nodded and pinched her cheek. ¡°My girlfriend is so lovely. If she were taken


    away by another man, I¡¯d have no tears to cry.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not as exaggerated as you¡¯re making it out to be.¡±


    ¡°Anyway, you can¡¯t be alone with other men in the future.¡± He became domineering again.


    She reached out and pinched his cheek too. ¡°Nichs, even though your concern and jealousy make


    me feel valued, I still hope you can trust me more. I¡¯ve said it before-I¡¯m just friends with Christian, and


    my concern for him is purely tonic. Since I¡¯ve decided to be with you, I will be responsible to


    everyone.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t doubt you,¡± Nichs said. ¡°I just don¡¯t trust him.¡±


    Nancy was speechless upon hearing that.


    The helpers at home had prepared a scrumptious meal, consisting of all the duo¡¯s favorite dishes.


    As soon as the food was served, it appeared and smelled incredible.


    Nancy cast a nce at it and instantly felt her hunger grow.


    Luckily, she hadn¡¯t mentioned Be¡¯s invitation for her to stay for lunch, or a certain someone would


    be jealous once more.


    The two of them settled down at the dining table. Just then, Nichs¡¯ phone began to ring.


    He nced at it and promptly ended the call.


    However, his phone started ringing again within a few seconds.


    Nancy looked perplexed and inquired, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you answering it?¡±

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    Nichs¡¯ gaze darkened as he spoke, ¡°It¡¯s not urgent. I¡¯ll take the call after we finish eating.¡±


    Nancy hummed in response.


    After they finished their meal, Nichs¡¯ phone rang again while Nancy went to the kitchen.


    He frowned and reluctantly answered the call.


    On the other end, his assistant¡¯s voice came through quickly. ¡°Mr. Sallow, Ms. Madelline¡¯s condition is


    not looking good. She has been in aa, and it doesn¡¯t seem like she¡¯s willing to wake up.¡±


    ¡°What did the doctor say?¡±


    The doctor said that if she doesn¡¯t wake up in the next two days, there might be no hope of recovery.


    They suggested we find people who can touch her and spend time with her, talk to her, call out to her,


    and try to awaken her will to live. This might be her only chance.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Nichs leaned against the railing.


    His heart felt heavy, and he could hardly catch his breath.


    After some hesitation, he called Lynn. ¡°Get me a ne ticket for tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, your wounds haven¡¯t fully healed yet. You need rest,¡± Lynn said.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Just buy the ticket.¡±


    Nichs lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.


    As he was about to take the second puff, he suddenly felt a tightening around his waist. Nancy had


    wrapped her arms around him from behind.


    ¡°What are you doing standing here?¡± She held him and smiled happily.


    ¡°The weather is nice, so I¡¯m enjoying the view here,¡± Nichs responded.


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    She nodded and suddenly moved closer before gently snitting.


    Then, she turned her head and immediately saw Nichs¡¯ hand hanging by his side and the cigarette


    he was holding


    She reached out and took the cigarette from his hand unabashedly.


    At the same time, she pouted and said. ¡°Your wounds haven¡¯t fully healed, and you¡¯re smoking¡¯ Do you


    want to harm your own body?¡±


    Nichsughed and replied. ¡°You¡¯re such a busybody¡±


    ¡°Oh. So, you don¡¯t want me to manage things. Okay, then. I won¡¯t.¡± Nancy finished speaking and


    deliberately turned around while pretending to be angry.


    Sure enough. Nichs immediately grabbed her and pulled her into his arms effortlessly.


    At the same time, he lowered his head and his beard lightly brushed against Nancy¡¯s head as he


    chuckled. ¡°I¡¯ll only let you manage things, not anyone else. You¡¯re my little busybody.¡±


    ¡°That works.¡±


    Nichs used his beard to brush against her head again, and she immediately burst intoughter while


    avoiding his yful advances.


    He hadn¡¯t shaved in the past two days because he had been in the hospital, and his beard was indeed


    a bit prickly.


    However, as soon as he teased her, Nancy couldn¡¯t resist andughed while yfully pleading. ¡°Ah! It¡¯s


    tickling me. Nichs, it tickles! Let me go!¡±


    ¡°Is it really itchy?¡±


    After teasing her for a while, he finally let go.


    She immediately grabbed his hand and said, ¡°The view is nice here, but the balcony is quite windy and


    you¡¯ve just been discharged from the hospital. It¡¯s not good to be out here in the wind. Let¡¯s go inside.


    and rest.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Nichs nodded.


    During the afternoon nap, he lifted the covers and pulled Nancy into the bed.


    Her face instantly turned red and she said, ¡°Nichs, your body hasn¡¯t fully recovered yet. You need


    rest. It¡¯s not appropriate to-¡±


    Upon hearing her words and seeing the expression on her face, he immediately understood that she


    was thinking in a different direction.


    However, he didn¡¯t exin right away and instead teased her. ¡°Not appropriate for what?¡±


    ¡°Not¡­ not appropriate for¡­ physical activity.¡±


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    Nichs hugged her tightly and his sensual voice whispered in her ear gently. ¡°Oh? I just wanted to


    take a nap while holding you. You¡¯re thinking of something else, huh? It seems like you¡¯re already a bit


    impatient.¡±


    Once he said those words, Nancy¡¯s face turned even redder.


    She reached out and yfully punched him with her small fist while saying. ¡°You¡¯re such a bad boy. It¡¯s


    not like I¡¯m in a hurry.¡±


    ¡°Who was the one talking about physical activities just now?¡±


    ¡°I I-L. L.¡± Nancy stammered as she was unable to find the right words.


    In the end, she could only tug at his clothes and bury herself shyly in his embrace. Above her head,


    she could hear his heartyughter once again.


    A momentter, she felt Nichs hugging her tightly and saying, ¡°Let¡¯s take a nap.¡±


    She opened her eyes only when she heard his steady breathing from above.


    She looked at him and closed her eyes again. Then, she quickly fell asleep in his arms.


    When they woke up, it was already afternoon.


    The wind outside moved the curtains gently.


    Soft sunlight streamed into the room, casting a golden glow over everything.


    On the bed, the two of them were quietly embracing each other. It was a picture of exquisite beauty.


    Nancy tried to get up, but Nichs held tightly onto her waist. ¡°Stay with me for a little longer.¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you slept enough?¡±


    ¡°Well, it¡¯sfortable holding you and I want to sleep a bit more.¡± Nichs¡¯ voice was slightly hoarse


    and very sensual.


    She hugged his waist and said sweetly, ¡°Yes, sir. I¡¯ll stay with you a little longer.¡±


    ¡°Good girl.¡±


    The two of them lingered in bed for a while, and when they finally got up, it was already around 4.00PM


    or 5.00PM.


    Nichs checked his phone and saw that he had received Lynn¡¯s message a while ago.


    Lynn said that the ne tickets had been booked for 9.00PM..


    With Nancy in his arms, Nichs rested his head on her shoulder and whispered, ¡°I want to eat the


    cake you made for me.¡±


    Does he want to eat cake?


    She was a bit surprised. ¡°But you said you don¡¯t like desserts, right?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t love them, but when I¡¯m holding you, it feels sweet and I want to taste something sweet that you


    love.¡±


    ¡°Okay. Get up quickly then, and we¡¯ll go buy the ingredients. I¡¯ll make it for you.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t we have the ingredients at home?¡± Nichs asked.


    ¡°We do, but they¡¯ve been sitting for a while. Let¡¯s get some fresh ones from the supermarket.¡±


    ¡°That might not leave us with enough time,¡± he said reluctantly, even though he didn¡¯t want to.


    Nancy asked with confusion, ¡°Not enough time? How can there not be enough time? I can make it


    quickly. I promise you¡¯ll have it tonight.¡±


    ¡°Nancy¡­¡± Nichs began to speak, his gaze heavy. ¡°I mean, I might not have enough time to make it


    to the airport.¡±


    Nancy¡¯s heart sank when she heard the word ¡°airport.¡±


    ¡°Are you going to the airport? Where are you going and why?¡± It took her a moment to find her voice.


    Nichs held her tightly, clearly in pain. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy. I need to take a trip.¡±


    ¡°When are you leaving?¡±


    ¡°In a while. My flight is at 9.00PM,¡± Nichs replied.


    She felt as if her heart had shattered.


    He had only just returned to be with her for a short time, and his injuries hadn¡¯t even fully healed, yet he


    was already eager to go abroad.


    ¡°Do we really have to go? Can¡¯t you stay?¡± It was difficult for her to express her thoughts.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Nancy.¡±


    ¡°Then¡­ at least goter, once you¡¯ve fully recovered. You still have injuries. How can you expect me to


    be at ease?¡±


    ¡°And besides, I don¡¯t want you to go at all.¡± Nancy clung tightly to Nichs¡¯ clothing, filled with


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    ¡°Be good. I promise I¡¯ll be back in no more than three days, Nichs assured Nancy.


    Nancy, upon hearing this, didn¡¯t want to keep nagging and simply nodded, saying, ¡°You can¡¯t lie to me.


    ¡°I won¡¯t.¡±


    After getting up, she went to the kitchen to bake a cake.


    In the evening, they had dinner together. Since they had eaten too much, she packed the cake to be


    eaten on the ne.


    As Nichs and Nancy walked out of the neighborhood, Nancy felt a sense of reluctance.


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    The wind outside was quite strong, so Nichs immediately tightened Nancy¡¯s clothes and said. ¡°It¡¯s


    cold outside. Don¡¯t send me off. Go back quickly.¡±


    She shook her head and replied, ¡°I want to see you off. At least until Lynn¡¯s car arrives.¡±


    ¡°Okay¡±


    While they talked, he put a hat on her head and secured her bag.


    Nancy teased, ¡°You¡¯re practically wrapping me up like a burrito.¡±


    ¡°Burritos are good; you won¡¯t catch a cold, Nichs said.


    They walked a little farther and after a few minutes, Lynn¡¯s car arrived.


    Upon seeing the car, Nancy naturally felt deeply reluctant. However, no matter how reluctant she was,


    she had to say goodbye.


    ¡°Please take care of yourself over there. Don¡¯t take unnecessary risks and don¡¯t go off the grid,¡± she


    advised earnestly.


    ¡°Okay¡± Nichs nodded in agreement and asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you have anything else to say to me?¡±


    ¡°Goodbye. I¡¯ll be waiting for you toe back.¡± Nancy waved.


    The next moment, he tugged on her hand and she was instantly pulled into his embrace


    Nichs lips came down firmly upon hers.


    Not far away, Christian, who had just approached, froze when he saw the mummate and beautiful


    scene


    in front of him


    His hands were in his pockets, and his eyes were fixed on the intimate and beautiful scene before lum


    He suddenly forgot how to react


    He had been conflicted about whether toe here to Bud Nancy


    In the end, he couldn¡¯t resist his inner feelings, so he had his driver take him around a few times. He


    couldn¡¯t have expected toe across this.


    Under the night sky, the duo held each other tightly, looking like the most affectionate and lingering


    lovers.


    They were intertwined with each other.


    Their feelings were so passionate and fiery.


    In fact, Christian never really had a chance upon careful reflection.


    Originally, he had thought about burying this emotion deep in his heart and not letting anyone know


    because he knew that there was no possibility for the two of them.


    But a few words from his sister had given him encouragement and strength.


    When he came here, he had even thought about whether he might have a fair chance topete with


    Nichs.


    But at this moment, he felt like he had lost.


    He was defeated without a fight.


    In the end, he and Nancy could only be friends.


    Well¡­ Friends it is, then!


    At least it was better than not being able to see each other again andpletely losing contact.


    He was satisfied with it.


    With a lonely smile, Christian turned around, and his figure quickly blended into the night, without


    anyone knowing that he had ever been there.


    When he got in the car, he called Luciana. ¡°Lucie, I hope you can help me keep this secret.¡±


    Luciana didn¡¯t ask many questions. Since her younger brother was asking this, it probably meant that


    this trip wasn¡¯t going smoothly and wasn¡¯t pleasant. She didn¡¯t need to ask many questions, all she


    needed to do was to support and trust him unconditionally.


    Due to the time difference, when Nichs arrived, it was the middle of the night where Nancy was. As


    such, he didn¡¯t call her but sent a WhatsApp message instead. Nancy, I¡¯ve arrived. I miss you


    His assistant immediately took him to the hospital. Madelline was still in the intensive care unit, lving in


    bed with tubes attached all over her body. From a distance, she appeared lifeless,


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, everything is ready. You can change into a sterile suit and go in


    ¡®Okay¡¯


    After talking to the doctor. Nichs changed into the suit and entered the room


    She was lying there, herplexion pale. Her wrists were wrapped in thick bandages, and her entire


    body looked almost lifeless.


    At this point, the doctor came in and patiently instructed, ¡°Mr. Sallow, you can talk to her more. Say


    things that can spark her fighting spirit and hope. This way, there may be a glimmer of hope¡±


    ¡°Okay. I understand.¡±


    In the end, Nichs stayed there for several hours.


    He called her name and told her not to sleep. He urged her to wake up, and he made sure that she


    would wake up.


    However, the effect was not very obvious. Madelline continued to lie quietly on the hospital bed without


    any response.


    At this point, the doctor entered again and asked, ¡°Mr. Sallow, if I may ask, what is your rtionship


    with her?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re friends.


    ¡°But from what I know, Ms. Madelline seems to really like you. She admires you all the time. I suggest


    you say some words she likes to hear. For example, you can say that you like her too, that you love


    her, that


    you¡¯ll


    marry her as long as she¡¯s willing to wake up, and so on. These words can motivate her to wake up,


    the doctor said confidently.


    However, Nichs looked directly at the doctor and firmly refused without thinking. ¡°Sorry, I have a


    girlfriend and I love her very much. I don¡¯t want to make promises about marriage to any woman


    besides her.¡±


    other


    ¡°Mr. Sallow, what I said were just expedient measures. It¡¯s not the truth. I only said that to wake M


    Madelline up. Don¡¯t take it too seriously, the doctor exined.


    ¡°Even so, I can¡¯t bring myself to say those words. Nancy is the woman I love. I will only marry her¡± Just


    as Nichs finished speaking, the instruments on the bed suddenly emitted intense sounds.


    It was clear that Madelline¡¯s emotions had fluctuated.


    The doctor checked the situation and said excitedly. ¡°Mr. Sallow, keep going. ording to what just


    happened, Ms. Madelline must have reacted to some of the words you said. That¡¯s why the machine


    made such loud noises.¡±


    ¡°Which sentence was it?¡± Nichs was puzzled


    Im not exactly sure, but you can repeat the few sentences you said just no


    ¡°Okay¡±


    ¡°Nancy is the girl I love and I will only marry her As he said this, the machine suddenly made tuleuse


    sounds again


    The doctor rushed over excitedly andmented, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, Ms. Madelline must have had a


    strong reaction and stimtion to this sentence, which is about you marrying someone else. She¡¯s


    conscious now and she can hear some of the words you¡¯re saying. Mr. Sallow, you have to continue to


    stimte her. Do it fiercely.¡±


    of my


    ¡°I am deeply in love with Nancy. Despite having hurt her in the past, I am determined to spend the rest


    life making it up to her. Madelline, I only owe you, but my feelings for Nancy are genuine and profound.


    I hope you canprehend this. Please stop being stubborn and cease causing harm to yourself.


    Nancy is the love of my life, and you are merely a passing acquaintance. Once a rtionship is over,


    there is no point in clinging onto it any longer.¡±


    Madelline¡¯s machine suddenly started shing and emitting intense sounds.


    In a sudden outburst, she cried, ¡°No, Nichs. Please¡­ please don¡¯t marry her.¡±

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    Chapter 224


    Chapter 224 There¡¯s No Possibility Between Us


    ¡°All right. Ms. Madeline is awake!¡± the doctor eximed excitedly from the side.


    Upon seeing Nichs, Madeline immediately threw herself into his arms.


    ¡°Nichs, is it really you? I didn¡¯t make a mistake, did I? Sob¡­ You¡¯re finally here. Do you know how


    scared I was?¡±


    Madeline sobbed heavily in his arms, and she seemed like she might faint at any moment.


    After spending another day in the hospital, Madeline¡¯s health improved considerably. Nichs then


    took her out of the hospital and found a short-term apartment for her to rest.


    In the evening, as she slept, he got up and was about to leave.


    Suddenly, Madeline sat up from the bed and hugged him tightly.


    Nichs pushed her away, his gaze turning cold. ¡°Madeline, I¡¯ve made it very clear. There¡¯s no


    possibility between us. I am in love with Nancy now, and I will never betray her or do anything to hurt


    her. As for you, I will do my best to make amends, but I can¡¯t promise you anything more.¡±


    He pulled away from her grasp without hesitation and left the room.


    At that moment, Madeline cried out in sorrow from behind. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid I¡¯ll try to kill myself again?


    Aren¡¯t you afraid I¡¯ll die?¡±


    Nichs turned around. His gaze was filled with sadness and sorrow as he looked at her.


    ¡°Your life is your own, and each person only has one. You saved me, and I will naturally save you, but


    we all should take responsibility for ourselves. Madeline, I can¡¯t save you every time, so you need to


    think carefully.¡±


    With that, he left without any further hesitation.


    The room turned cold.


    She watched him leave while hugging herself tightly.


    Tears flowed silently down her face.


    With each tear, her resentment toward Nancy deepened.


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    ¡°Nancy, it¡¯s all because of you If it weren¡¯t for you, Nichs would still be mine. It¡¯s all your fault! You


    took away the man I loved the most, and you took everything that belonged to me. Nancy Cohen, 1


    won¡¯t let you get away with it! I won¡¯t let you have an easy life!¡±


    Madeline¡¯s face was once again filled with burning anger as she wiped away her tears.


    After leaving the room, Nichs immediately made a phone call ¡°How is the progress on what I asked


    you to look into?¡±


    His assistant replied excitedly, ¡°Mr. Sallow, I was just about to inform you. We¡¯ve made contact.


    Professor Lott¡¯s team will be taking a flight back to the country tomorrow at noon, so we can


    communicate with them in the morning. I¡¯ve already set up the meeting location for you.¡±


    ¡°Good. Tell me the location.¡±


    The next day, after meeting with Professor Lott and seeing him off, Nichs breathed a sigh of relief.


    The burden that had weighed on his heart for so long had finally been lifted.


    After finishing his coffee, he immediately video-called Nancy.


    Upon seeing him, Nancy naturally felt a sense of longing.


    ¡°Are you tired from work? Have you been sleeping well? Do you miss me?¡± Nichs bombarded her


    with questions as soon as he saw her.


    ¡°You¡¯re asking me so many questions at once. I don¡¯t even know which one to answer,¡± she replied with


    a smile.


    ¡°All right. I¡¯ll ask the most important one, then. Do you miss me?¡±


    Nancy, however, replied with a question of her own. ¡°What about you? Do you miss me?¡±


    Nichs held up his phone and blew a kiss to the screen. ¡°Yes, I miss you very much.¡±


    ¡°I miss you too.¡±


    As soon as she finished speaking, she heard Toni calling out to her. ¡°Nancy,e on. I¡¯ve already set


    the table for you.¡±


    ¡°Toni is calling me for dinner, so I¡¯ll hang up now,¡±


    ¡°All right. Go ahead.¡±


    After ending the call, Nancy was in high spirits, and her dinner with Toni was especially delightful.


    ¡°Is your boyfriend on a business trip again?¡± Toni asked.


    Nancy nodded helplessly. ¡°Yes. He¡¯s been really busytely.¡±


    I envy you so much¡± Toni propped her chin in her hands, her face filled with longing


    Nancy smiled. There¡¯s nothing to envy. Both of us are so busy that sometimes we don¡¯t even see each


    other for a week¡±


    ¡°Both of you are so busy, but you¡¯re still able to be in a rtionship and can even publicly disy


    affection. It¡¯s so envy-inducing that it¡¯s heart-wrenching How can I not be envious?


    Really Nancy didn¡¯t think so herself


    Toni immediately pointed at her face ¡®Of course! Look at you. Your whole face is practically screaming.


    Tim in love and very happy, and you look radiant full of joy, and swaying in the breeze of


    spring.


    ¡°Is it that obvious?¡±


    Toni nodded vigorously. ¡°It can¡¯t be more obvious. Ms. Nancy, please spare a thought for a single


    person like me.¡±


    Nancyughed upon hearing that. Her smile was charming and captivating.


    ¡°Toni, you¡¯re so lovely. Someday, you¡¯ll meet your own prince charming.¡±


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll take your words as a blessing. I hope it¡¯s a prince charming and not one who¡¯s not charming¡±


    With a snort, Nancy burst intoughter.


    She covered her lips. Herughter was bright and alluring, and she looked at Toni. ¡°Don¡¯t me me.


    It¡¯s just that you¡¯re so funny.¡±


    Toni hummed before she sighed. ¡°If only someone could be just like you and understand my interesting


    soul.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re wrong,¡± Nancy said. ¡°I think your beautiful appearance far surpasses your interesting soul. Miss


    Bailey, your beauty is too good to go to waste without taking advantage of it.¡±


    ¡°Ah, Nancy. I love you. You¡¯re simply an angel.¡±


    Thanks to Nancy¡¯s praise, Toni was in a great mood for the rest of the day.


    After dinner, the two girls left while chatting andughing.


    Theypletely didn¡¯t notice that, not far behind them, Julian was earnestly listening to their


    conversation.


    It seemed like Nancy really had a boyfriend.


    She hadn¡¯t lied to him.


    It appeared he had misunderstood her.


    Just after dinner, Toni received a call from the hospital¡¯s administrative office, saying that Julian wanted


    to see her.


    Julian?


    Toni was momentarily taken aback as she wondered how she, a lowly staff member, could have


    anything to do with a deputy director.


    With an uneasy heart, she knocked on Julian¡¯s office door.


    ¡°Mr. Jadin, you¡­ you wanted to see me?¡± After all, he was the deputy director of the hospital, and she


    was a little nervous.


    ¡°Rx. I just want to talk to you. It¡¯s not work-rted.¡±


    Only then did she finally rx. She pondered whether she had made a mistake at the hospital, which


    had led to her being summoned by the deputy director.


    Her heart was pounding, making it almost unbearable.


    Upon learning that it was not work-rted, Toni felt much more at ease.


    ¡°Are you Toni Bailey?¡± Mr. Jadin asked.


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Jadin,¡± Toni replied.


    ¡°Your rtionship with Nancy seems quite strong, Julian remarked.


    Nancy? Does he want to know about Nancy¡¯s situation? Does he actually have an interest in Nancy?


    Toni¡¯s mind began to race.


    Julian let out a soft snort, prompting Toni to quickly nod. ¡°Yes, we¡¯re friends.¡±


    ¡°I heard you mention that Nancy has a boyfriend now. Do you know him? What¡¯s his name?¡±


    Julian¡¯s consecutive questions left Tonipletely stunned.


    After a moment, she widened her eyes in disbelief and said, ¡°Mr. Jadin, does this mean you actually


    have feelings for Nancy?¡±

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    Chapter 225


    Chapter 225 Nancy, You Look Like Someone


    Julian quickly interrupted her. ¡°Who said I have feelings for her?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you?¡± Toni asked, confused. ¡°Why are you so concerned about Nancy¡¯s situation, then?¡±


    Julian frowned and eventually came up with a weak excuse. ¡°I was asking for a friend.


    ¡°Oh.¡±


    ¡°So, do you know her boyfriend?¡±


    She immediately shook her head. ¡°No. Nancy hasn¡¯t formally introduced us yet, but her boyfriend came


    to the hospital once to see her, and I saw him briefly. He¡¯s incredibly handsome, has a great


    temperament, and also a great physique. Mr. Jadin, I think your friend probably doesn¡¯t have much of


    a chance.


    Julian was speechless.


    I¡¯m just asking her to gather information, but she¡¯s started analyzing it¡­


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing else. You can go now.¡±


    Toni was still puzzled as she left Julian¡¯s office.


    Why did he suddenly ask me about Nancy¡¯s situation?


    It was very unusual, and Toni thought about it for a long time before deciding to tell Nancy about it.


    Nancy was also shocked and puzzled when she heard it. ¡°He asked you about my situation? And he


    asked about my boyfriend?¡±


    ¡°Yes. Toni nodded honestly.


    Upon thinking back to their past conflicts, Nancy felt somewhat confused. She couldn¡¯t quite put her


    finger on it, but she couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that Julian was a strange person.


    In the evening, Nancy couldn¡¯t wait to leave the hospital after work. When she reached the hospital¡¯s


    entrance, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    However, just as she rxed, a car pulled up beside her, and Julian¡¯s face slowly appeared as the car


    window rolled down. ¡°Heading home? I¡¯ll give you a ride.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Jadin.¡± Nancy declined without hesitation.


    As they stood on a narrow road with many vehicles passing by, car horns began to re in rapid


    session behind them.


    ¡°Get in the car!¡± Julian insisted.


    Feeling cornered by the honking cars, she reluctantly got into Julian¡¯s car. Julian sat in the back, and


    Nancy also took a seat in the back.


    Oddly, once in the car, Julian closed his eyes and appeared to be sleeping, not saying a word.


    After about ten minutes, Nancy nced at him, then out the window at the shing neon lights. She


    spoke as she couldn¡¯t contain herself. ¡°Mr. Jadin, if I¡¯ve offended you in any way, I sincerely apologize


    and hope you can forgive me. I genuinely didn¡¯t try to attract your attention. I just want to focus on


    doing my job properly. My mother is also in the medical field. She used to be a nurse, and bing a


    doctor is a shared dream of hers and mine. I just want to excel in my chosen profession. If you can


    forgive me, please let me work in a peaceful environment. If you can¡¯t forgive me, that¡¯s okay too. I¡¯ll


    consider moving to another hospital.


    Nancy felt a sense of relief after expressing herself.


    At least there was no need to be on edge anymore.


    However, Julian remained leaning back with his eyes closed.


    He didn¡¯t say if he wanted to forgive her or not.


    The longer he remained silent, the more Nancy felt anxious.


    If it wasn¡¯t necessary, she really didn¡¯t want to leave this hospital.


    First of all, it was because of her mentor and his wife, who had been very good to her and had


    entrusted her with important tasks. She couldn¡¯t let down their efforts and dedication.


    Secondly, as she had mentioned before, entering this hospital was a shared goal and dream between


    her and her mother, and she hoped to fulfill her mother¡¯s dream.


    Of course, there was another very important reason. This hospital was one of the most famous and


    prestigious hospitals in the city and even the entire country. It had the most professional and


    authoritative teams and the most renowned professors. This was what she aspired to do.


    The car continued to drive forward, but the person in the car remained silent.


    At that moment, a sense of destion filled Nancy¡¯s heart, and she was already contemting how to


    write her resignation letter.


    Suddenly, the man in the car opened his eyes, and his voice rang out. ¡°How do you know that I wanted


    to find fault with you? Why can¡¯t it be because of an apology?


    An apology? She had already sincerely and earnestly apologized to him.


    She was confused. How does he expect me to apologize?


    Upon seeing her bewildered expression. Julian sighed and said. ¡°What I meant was, I want to


    apologize to you¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    A-Apologize to me?


    This time, Nancy waspletely stunned


    ¡°Yes, Nancy. I want to sincerely apologize to you. I¡¯m sorry for being shallow and for wrongly assuming


    things about you.¡±


    Nancy was genuinely shocked, and she felt like she was frozen in ce. She forgot how to react.


    It was just too unexpected.


    She was utterly astonished.


    An apology from him? Julian is apologizing to me? Is this real?


    ¡°Mr. Jadin, are you¡­ are you really apologizing to me?¡±


    Julian looked at her and nodded seriously. ¡°You can rest assured. I am different now. If you have some


    time, could you listen to my exnation?¡±


    Nancy had not yet replied, but he had already started talking again. ¡°My previous impression of you


    wasn¡¯t good. I repeatedly made things difficult for you. I even pushed you, ridiculed you, and tried to


    make you reveal your true nature.¡±


    ¡°What true nature?¡± Nancy was genuinely surprised. She wasn¡¯t a mythical creature, so why did she


    need to reveal her true nature?


    ¡°I¡¯ve encountered and known too many women who were attracted to me because of my identity and


    status, and they tried to get close to me in various ways. Seeing this type of woman too often made me


    automatically assume that any woman approaching me had the same intentions. That¡¯s why I


    categorized you as one of them. And because of this, I said some hurtful things and did some unkind.


    things to you. I apologize.¡±


    Nancy hadn¡¯t expected Julian to apologize to her. While she still had some lingering difort from


    their past encounters, hearing his exnation helped her understand him better, and she felt less


    resentful.


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    ¡°That¡¯s one reason, but it¡¯s not the most important reason,¡± Julian suddenly added.


    Nancy stared at him and asked, ¡°What is the most important reason?¡±


    He looked at her with a deep and almost vortex-like gaze.


    After a long pause, he spoke in a heavy tone. ¡°The most important reason is that you look very much


    like someone.¡±


    Do I look like someone?


    Nancy¡¯s initial reaction was to think of her own background when she thought of this.


    Can it be that I resemble my father, and Julian happens to know him?


    This thought thrilled her, and she eagerly seized Julian¡¯s garments, inquiring. ¡°Who do I resemble?¡±


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