Mr. Sallow's Sinful Wife
Chapter 156

Chapter 156

Chapter 156 Let’s Not Be Friends After The Divorce

Nancy’s mind raced as she couldn’t help but ponder, “Nicholas? Is it him? Wasn’t he in Swania? Howdid he return so quickly?” Stunned by this unexpected encounter, she had barely uttered a word whenthe door swung open, and Nicholas’ tall figure strode inside.

“Why didn’t you inform me and come back on your own?” His pitch-black eyes bore into her with apuzzled expression.

The directness of his question took her aback. After a moment, she gazed at him. She respondedcalmly, “If I’m not mistaken, we obtained our divorce certificate a few days ago. We are no longermarried. I believe I have no obligation to report to you.”

Her words left him momentarily dumbfounded, his mouth agape, lost for words.

Nancy thought to herself, “That’s right, Nicholas. We’re divorced, remember? We don’t have anyobligations to each other anymore.”

However, Nicholas quickly found his words. “You’re right; we are indeed divorced, but does that meanwe can’t be friends?”

She couldn’t help but laugh. In her lifetime, she could be friends with anyone, but the idea of beingfriends with him was simply out of the question. It was often said that one couldn’t be friends withsomeone they truly loved. She had only come to understand this after the divorce. She looked at himand firmly stated, “No.”

Nicholas hadn’t anticipated such a response, and he found himself momentarily stunned, promptinghim to inquire, “Why not?

“There’s no specific reason. I just believe that even post-divorce, it’s best for us to maintain ourdistance. Mr. Sallow, you and Linhabit different worlds. Yours is one of opulence and grandeur, while Ilead a simple, ordinary life. I’m not an heiress, nor do I come from a wealthy family. I simply wish to livea modest life. If it weren’t for Grandpa, we might never have crossed paths in the first place. Now thathe’s gone, it’s only fitting for us to return to our respective paths.”

Nicholas’ eyes darkened as Nancy mentioned Jacob, and he promptly responded, “You’re right.Despite our divorce, you are still the person entrusted to me by Grandpa. I should bear responsibilityfor you, shouldn’t I?”

Her smile remained gentle as she replied, “There really is no need, Nicholas. Now that we’re divorced,let’s part on amicable terms. Moreover, it’s getting rather late, and it’s not. appropriate for a man and awoman to be alone together. I would appreciate it if you could leave soon.” Her rejection was decisive,and she didn’t hold back.

Nicholas clenched his fist, his gaze fluctuating with a mix of emotions. “Nancy, do you

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truly believe this is necessary?”

“Mr. Sallow, please!” Nancy’s persistence was unwavering, and her stance remained resolute.

He knew that pushing the matter further would only strain their relationship. Het reluctantly rose fromhis seat and, after a resigned sigh, made his exit. Once he walked out, she stood by the door, preparedto close it.

Nicholas rested his hands against the closed door, his deep eyes fixed on her. “Nancy, regardless ofour marital status, you are still a part of the Sallow Family. I will continue to take care of you and beresponsible for you. Don’t be angry. I’ll come to see you again in a few days.”

The door closed with a resounding thud, a physical barrier that separated the two of them. It was onlyat that moment that Nancy pressed her hand to her chest and took a deep breath. She knew that if ithad been a moment later, she might not have been able to hold herself together.

The next day, Nancy was preoccupied with preparations for her new job at the hospital. Evelyn Yancyhad contacted Nancy, indicating her return to the country the following Monday. This signified thebeginning of Nancy’s official employment at the hospital. Despite having Evelyn’s recommendation,Nancy wanted to ensure she made a strong and positive impression.

At the Sallow Group.

Nicholas was immersed in a lengthy meeting that had lasted for four grueling hours, commencing at8.00A.M. and concluding at noon. When he returned to his office, Lynn. approached him carrying anexquisite box.

Nicholas couldn’t help but feel a sense of familiarity when he saw the box, so he asked, “What’s inthere?”

Lynn carefully placed the box on Nicholas’ desk and said respectfully, “Mr. Sallow, this is something Ms.Nancy wanted me to give you. However, due to your unexpected trip abroad, it was delayed untiltoday.”

Nicholas opened the box nonchalantly, but his face darkened almost instantly upon seeing its contents.His expression turned visibly furious, and he asked through gritted teeth, “Are you sure she asked youto give this to me?”

Lynn, aware of Nicholas’ anger but committed to honesty, nodded and replied, “Yes, Ms. Nancy wantedme to personally deliver these to you. She said she felt guilty.”

“What else did she say?”

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“She mentioned that the rightful owner should have these and that she wanted you to keep them…”

Without waiting for the last words to escape Lynn’s mouth, Nicholas abruptly left, carrying the box withhim. He made his way to the underground parking garage and headed straight to Nancy’s location.Upon arriving, he rang the doorbell forcefully.

Nancy had been busy tidying up until noon and hadn’t even had time to prepare a meal. She wasgetting hungry, so she ordered takeout. When she heard the doorbell ring, she didn’t think much of itand assumed it was the delivery, so she opened the door. Unexpectedly, she saw him standing at thedoor with a furious expression. Startled by his unannounced arrival, she uttered, “Didn’t you say youwouldn’t come these few days-”

Her words were cut off as Nicholas suddenly slammed the box on the table and, with a sense ofurgency, opened it. “Lynn told me you instructed him to give me these items.”

“Yes.”

“Nancy…” He clenched his fists, his eyes slightly red as he glared at her with anger. “Do you have aheart at all? Do you know the value of these things? Do you understand what these

things symbolize?”

“I understand.” Nancy reached out and picked up a necklace from inside. She furrowed. her brow andsaid, “Nicholas, throughout our two-year marriage, you always gave me gifts for every occasion, andthey were all quite expensive. However, none of those gifts were personally prepared by you; Lynnarranged them all. Do you think I desired these types of gifts? Never mind. Discussing this now ispointless. I’ve mentioned it before-during our marriage, I never wanted to accept anything from you.

These jewels are priceless, and I cannot afford any of them. It’s better to return them to their rightfulowner.”

“Alright.” Nicholas abruptly picked up the gold bracelet and its matching earrings, placing them in frontof her. “Even if you put it that way, one was a gift from Grandpa and the other from my Grandma. Howcan you simply give them away like that?”

“I didn’t give them away; I just returned them to their rightful owner.”

Nicholas sneered and commented, “Heh… Originally, these were gifts from my grandparents to you. Byreturning them to me, it’s no different from saying you’ve discarded them.”

“Nicholas, please don’t make a scene. And besides…” Nancy lowered her voice. She enunciated eachword with great seriousness. “Your grandparents may have given me these items, but they alsobestowed them upon their granddaughter-in-law. With our divorce, these two pieces of jewelry nolonger rightfully belong to me, and I cannot, in good conscience, keep them.”