Mr. Sallow's Sinful Wife by Maisie Chasey

Chapter 199 Don’t Go Missing Again

“Nancy, it’s me.”

When Nicholas’ familiar voice came through, Nancy burst into tears. The days of longing and worry finally found release in this moment.

“Nicholas…” She barely managed to say his name before her voice choked up.

On the other end of the line, all that could be heard were Nancy’s delicate sobs.

Nicholas felt his heart shatter, and he could only console her gently, “Nancy, don’t cry. I’m sorry for making you worry. Don’t worry, I’m fine. Everything is fine here.”

“Why didn’t you answer my calls? Do you know how many times I’ve tried to reach you?” Only now did Nancy finally let out her grievances and worries, letting them flow out freely and unrestrainedly.

“Nicholas, you scared me! Do you have any idea? Do you know how terrified I was? I was afraid something happened to you and I’d never see you again.”

After pouring out her heart, Nancy wiped away her tears, and in a softer tone, she said, “Turn on the camera. I want to see if you’re lying to me. Are you really okay?”

“Alright.”

As she switched to video call and saw Nicholas looking fairly well in a white shirt, Nancy felt a little

more at ease.

In an ironic turn of events, the person who was originally concerned now found herself being worried about.

Seeing her, Nicholas asked with concern, “Have you not been eating properly these past few days? Why do you look so thin?”

It was true that Nancy hadn’t been eating well these past few days; she’d been too worried about him. But she didn’t want to burden him with her concerns.

Smiling, Nancy tried to reassure him. “No, it’s probably just the beauty filter on the camera.”

“Whether it is or not, you still need to take care of yourself. It would be best if you become plump and rosy, so I can hug you comfortably when I’m back,” Nicholas insisted.

Nancy chuckled. “Then I’d look like a little pig! Too chubby, and I wouldn’t be nice to look at!”

“No, my Nancy is always the most beautiful, and I like you with some curves. It makes hugging you even more comfortable.”

“You’ve got such a sweet tongue.”

Meanwhile, Madelline sat in her wheelchair.

could, she wished she could find a hole

She was livid.

she had once loved deeply who was now being affectionate with another woman in front

painful, like being struck by a thousand arrows.

she finally understood how it felt.

they hung up, Nancy issued another

again. No disappearing acts, and no ignoring my calls. If you pull this stunt again, I’ll

Nancy. I

Nicholas noticed Madelline’s tear-streaked face.

It’s just… Listening to your conversation suddenly brought back memories. I miss the

are some things I think I should talk to you

about…”

Madelline suddenly fell

off guard, Nicholas couldn’t react in time, and Madelline, along with her wheelchair, toppled

“Madelline…”

up, urgently calling for a

in the hospital, the doctor arrived promptly.

she?” Nicholas asked

she tirelessly took care of you, not even getting a proper rest or meal. Now that you’re

care of her.”

thank you, doctor.”

the doctor turned to leave, she hesitated to

okay, just say what’s on your

contusions, with some in more private areas. I don’t know what she’s been through, but if she’s willing to sacrifice her own well-being to stay by your side and wait

her. She has endured a lot. Treat her well, and offer her

the doctor

peacefully

only that, but she had also lost a significant amount of

Nicholas felt an unprecedented weight on his shoulders. The guilt pressed on him like a rising tide, threatening to engulf him.

what the doctor had just revealed, he couldn’t hold back any

sleeves of her

up

arms covered in bruises, his heart ached even more. He examined the other arm, and

felt a growing sense of heaviness in

reconnected with Nicholas, Nancy finally felt

Each passing morning brought her closer to his return, or