Mr. Sallow's Sinful Wife by Maisie Chasey

Chapter 178 Nancy, I Love You Too (2)

Nancy shook her head, resisting Nicholas. “Don’t tell me. Nicholas. I don’t want to hear it.”

Nicholas 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-

Nicholas 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.”

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 her composure. The next moment, she looked up, and her eyes instantly filled with tears. Soon, tears cascaded down her cheeks uncontrollably.

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

days and nights. She had thought that it would be like this for the rest of her life-that she would grow old and

say something wrong? Or did I upsci you in

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head. She earnestly explained, “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

reassuring. This is no longer unrequited love; it’s not just me giving anymore. I love him

However, after waiting for a while, he didn’t hear anything from her. He lowered

back into his embrace. She replied in a low voice, “It’s

really have nothing to say?” he asked.

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

“Nancy…” This time, it was his turn

Nancy responded, thinking he just wanted to call her name like she had

was wrong-Nicholas 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

“No, I’m not. I feel very comfortable.”

want to feel

Nancy looked up in puzzlement.