Mr. Sallow's Sinful Wife by Maisie Chasey

Chapter 197 Nancy’s Calls

Nicholas awoke in the hospital.

His injuries were serious, but thankfully, there were no internal injuries, only non-lethal external wounds. With the doctor’s treatment and the best medication, his condition improved significantly after two nights of rest.

However, his upper body was still wrapped in layers of bandages, giving him a somewhat scary

appearance.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Madelline leaning over beside him. Nicholas gently moved his fingers, and Madelline immediately woke up.

Seeing him awake, Madelline was overjoyed. “Nicholas, you’re awake? You’re really awake? I didn’t see wrong, did I?”

“I’m fine, don’t worry.”

After saying this, Nicholas thought of the events of that day and felt a heavy sense of guilt. Those scenes were so real that they almost suffocated him.

He had to admit that he was able to come back from there alive this time because of her.

It was her sacrifice that saved his life..

“Madelline, you… How are you?”

Nicholas couldn’t finish his words, but Madelline quickly reached out and covered his mouth. “Nicholas, don’t speak. Don’t say anything. To save you, no matter what I have to give up, I think it’s worth it. It’s not just this. Even if they wanted my life, I’d give it up for you. As long as you’re alive, it’s enough for me.”

Tears streamed down her face as soon as she finished speaking.

Nicholas looked at her, feeling a slight heartache. After all, they were once closest to each other. But what he felt more was sympathy and guilt. It was a deep guilt, like threads, tightly entwining his heart.

If he could, he would rather have perished in that night instead of her using that kind of method to save him.

“I’m sorry, Madelline. You did all this to save me.”

Madelline shook her head desperately. “No, Nicholas, don’t say that. I did all this willingly, and besides, if you died, they wouldn’t let me go either.”

saved me. You know, instead of seeing you like this,

you so much. How could I just watch you die? If you die, what

became. Suddenly, she threw herself into his

were abrupt and a bit too rough, she hit his wound, causing him to grunt in

him nervously. “I’m sorry, Nicholas, I didn’t mean to do that. How are you? Are you okay? Do you want

need.” Nicholas shook

turned to the side and leaned her head against his

or feel burdened. I told you I did all this willingly. I ask for very little. As long as you’re alive, I

victorious smile played at the corner of her mouth.

her heart, she felt great satisfaction.

had spent a

some understanding of him. No matter if he still loved her

a thousand times or ten thousand times, telling him not to blame himself, he would still blame himself.

held onto this guilt of his, she could achieve whatever she desired.

what you want. I’ve

that Nicholas would extend his hand

“Nicholas, what’s wrong?”

push her aside, Madelline asked

appreciate what you’ve done. Thank you for saving me and for your sacrifices. Apart from anything related to

understood the hidden meaning behind

I don’t want to discuss

them later. Your health is the most important thing at the moment. Focus on recovering, and we can deal with everything

“Madelline…”

But suddenly, his phone

at it. It was Nancy calling.

surged through him, and he was about to answer

the hospital, covered in bandages. He sadly put the

down.

him like this.

himself

phone continued to

calling? Why don’t you answer? You’re injured now; she must be worried about