Mr. Sallow's Sinful Wife by Maisie Chasey

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?” Nicholas 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?” Nicholas 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 place to say goodbye.

Let it end where it all began.

At least, it was an amicable parting.

However, Nicholas was quite surprised. He curiously asked, “You seem to have a special fondness for Pinnacle High School.”

“Yeah?” Nancy smiled but didn’t explain.

The sky turned dark much later 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.

A large 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.

“Nicholas, have you been back here since you graduated?” Nancy asked.

graduated, except for the time I came with you. Why do you ask? Have you dropped

sometimes as many as three or four times when I’m

“Why?”

Nicholas. At that moment, she faced the wind and laughed like a child. filled with youth and liveliness. She was flawlessly beautiful.

most beautiful and happiest

not

beautiful and happiest

first thing that came to Nicholas’ mind was “him”-the man she had silently loved and buried in her heart for ten

“Is…” Nicholas began.

it came to saying the words, he couldn’t bring himself to ask her the

that he was afraid. He

he feared hearing a definite one even

he would truly go mad with jealousy.

he could continue to deceive himself. As long as Nancy did not say anything, Nicholas could

way, it wouldn’t hurt so

eat?” Nicholas changed the subject.

the street. “I want pasta. How about you?”

have pasta with you.”

“Okay,”

went to the restaurant together. Since it was dinner time, there were quite a few people inside. Fortunately, the place was spacious, so even with many customers,

by

waitress quickly handed them menus and then, because she was so busy,

know what you want to

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Go ahead and do what you need to.”

for a small eatery. They couldn’t provide the same level of service as a high-end restaurant, but

about you? What do you want?” Nancy

the same.”

order that. I want chili garlic pasta. The carbonara one isn’t good at

truly adorable.

relent, “Okay. I’ll agree to it one more time, but no next time!”

couldn’t help but smile.

expected of a sweet young love-it was so

was someone who had been married for two years, she didn’t find it cloying at all. Instead, she

was all about-sweet and tender moments filled with

a bit of silliness, playful acting, clinginess, and impulsiveness, could it even be considered love?

was envious of

though. She had

any cuteness or sweetness

admiration grew even stronger.