Mr. Sallow's Sinful Wife by Maisie Chasey

Chapter 101 Rare Warmth

It’s her? She’s cooking? Is it to thank me for sparing Felix?

As the thought crossed his mind, Nicholas felt inexplicably disappointed, but then he quickly dismissed that thought and comforted himself. You have to learn to be content, Nicholas. 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 Nicholas appear before her and so close at that, she jumped in shock.

She was a split second away from shouting when Nicholas reached out and embraced her, holding her securely in his arms.

“Did I scare you?” Nicholas asked.

“Yeah. Nancy nodded, quietly slipping out of his embrace. “Why did you walk so quietly?”

Nicholas had originally wanted to say, “You were too focused. That’s why you didn’t notice me coming 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, accompanied by some other side dishes.

“Steak and pasta?” Nicholas 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 placed on the table and the lighting highlighted the vibrant colors of the steak, Nancy looked at the table with a sense of accomplishment.

“Would you like some red wine?” Nancy offered.

“Sure.” Nicholas nodded.

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on the table. His cuffs were slightly rolled

faint smile played on his lips, and

red wine, prepared wine glasses, and

ready, she said, “Let’s eat!”

his glass and then back at Nancy, who didn’t have a glass in front of her.

going to have

of the baby in her belly, Nancy immediately shook her head. “I’ll pass. It’s easy for me

took the first bite of

so tough! What happened to it being tender and delicious? This taste is completely out of line with tender and delicious meat. And the sauce… Even a kid can do better than this! Alas, not being able to cook is truly a bright kind of sadness.

that Nicholas had just cut a piece of the steak and was about

at her with confusion.

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

bad, can it? Nicholas thought and insisted, “Let me

really don’t think you should,” Nancy advised.

had already put a piece into his mouth, and after just one bite, his expression froze. It was even tougher than he had imagined.

immediately said, “How about I take

down his knife and fork, took off his

bought quite a few.”

moment, her hand was held by Nicholas, and he led her into the

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you doing?”

you help me thaw the steaks and cook the

slow on the uptake, understood. She looked at Nicholas with disbelief

“Yeah!”

to cook?” Nancy’s

own wife, Nicholas rolled up his sleeves with determination and said, “Wait and see.”

took charge as the chef while

over, this meal

hour later, Nicholas’ steak and pasta were served. Nancy felt

His gaze turned to

it in her mouth. When the tenderness of the beef and the deliciousness of the sauce merged perfectly on her

delicious.”