Mr. Sallow's Sinful Wife by Maisie Chasey

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 Nicholas with a steadfast look in her eyes. She continued, “Thank you, Nicholas. Thank you for your gift.”

However, he furrowed his brow, a hint of displeasure in his voice. “Nicholas?”

“Nick,” she promptly corrected.

He remained tight-lipped, still not entirely pleased.

Nancy had an inkling of the name Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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.

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.

reassured her. He approached her, his hand resting on her shoulder. He leaned down and gently kissed her forehead, saying,

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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.

left, she received a call

you free today, Nancy? I want to talk to you about something.”

and

over to pick you up.”

“Okay, Dad.”

to see me out of the blue? He even prepared a ride for

arriving, she noticed that Sarah was present.

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.

sweet smile when she

waiting

“Okay.”

study, Nancy’s heart pounded nervously. She took a deep breath. before knocking on

a deep, authoritative

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

talk,” Albert said,

he said, “How has Nicholas

recent interactions had rekindled a glimmer of hope

heart

side, so you don’t need to be afraid.

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and downs in her relationship with Nicholas, she never considered

gazed at Nancy with a tender expression. “You’re such a