Chapter 106 Interrogating Nancy

“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 Nicholas seen these photos, Dad?”

“No,” he replied.

“Well, since he hasn’t seen them, I hope he never will,” she declared. 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 photos lay 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 Nicholas 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 day comes when we truly part ways, that would be the best ending.”

Albert could empathize with her words, understanding the pain of a loveless marriage,

particularly 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.

more docile this time than before, refraining from her usual sarcasm and mockery. Nancy speculated that Alice and her mother would struggle without the Sallows” support. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be this polite, even initiating

had come 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

because of you! I’d still be the highly respected Ms. Sallow if it

dumped the trash she had cleared

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pile, but her eyes widened, thinking, Isn’t that Madelline?That’s strange. Why would her pictures be here? She looked around

house like a thief. When she returned home and pieced the scraps together, she was shocked by what she saw.

have several photos of you from when you were abroad.”

immediate. She had a deep desire to conceal her life abroad, as it was a shadow

to you on

to race, and her emotions went haywire. She could not help but ponder, Nancy! How did she get these photos?! How dare she claim she’s not trying to snatch Nicholas away from me? She must’ve started planning this years ago! She couldn’t have gotten the photos otherwise. This revelation shattered Madelline’s understanding of Nancy. She couldn’t believe a seemingly gentle and frail woman could be this vicious. She thought, I see

on

Madelline. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have sent you these photos.”

do as I say. Share these photos with

believe what

Madelline, have you lost your mind? If the media finds out, it won’t be long before

the brink, one survives. I have no other

you sure, Madelline?” Alice was still hesitant.

Her eyes were determined and fierce. “You can trust me; this time, I’ll have Nicholas come and get me personally.” She added, “Nancy wants to tarnish my reputation, right? This time, I’ll make sure

felt emboldened. “Alright. I’m on

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

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