Chapter 21 Nancy Fell Into The Swimming Pool

“Yeah, it’s quite urgent,” Nicholas said..

Nancy tightened her grip on her hand, and it seemed there was no need to continue speaking.

“Madelline had a check-up today, and her condition isn’t looking good. Her emotions…”

Nancy immediately tilted her head and said coldly, “Fine, then go quickly!”

She wanted to avoid hearing a word of the reasons.

Why explain when he has already chosen?

After Nicholas left, Nancy was helping to greet family and friends as a regular member of the Sallows.

Because of her pregnancy, Nancy felt tired after standing for a while.

Her feet hurt a little to stand on.

She was wearing a new pair of shoes today, but they were unexpectedly causing blisters.

Nancy took a momentary break, seating herself in a nearby chair to apply a band-aid to her heel to relieve the pain and discomfort caused by blisters.

As soon as she sat down, she heard a sharp and mocking voice in her ear.

“Oh

my,

how disappointing. We could meet Nicholas’ wife today, but she didn’t attend. Do you think she must be incredibly ugly or fat, so she’s too afraid to show herself?”

Nancy vaguely remembered the girl who was speaking. She seemed to be Nicholas’ distant. cousin, but Nancy couldn’t recall her name.

“I don’t think so. Jacob would never arrange such a terrible woman for Nicholas. She’s not coming out because she’s too embarrassed. I heard her family is in an inferior condition. Her mom is at nurse, and her dad is a gambler. If it weren’t for her mom saving Grandfather’s life, with her background, she could never match up to the Sallows.”

“Children from small and humble families are just pitiful. They look poor and shabby, not to mention their unimpressive appearance. That’s why Nicholas hasn’t brought her out. He’s afraid of becoming a laughingstock.”

the side, discussing and

fists. They could make fun of her, but they couldn’t make fun

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trouble but would

“Seeing that you two are so pretty, gossiping about others

look at her

they grunted coldly, “Who are you? It’s

who I am. What matters is that I’m not used

the Sallows, and it’s my turf. I can say whatever I want.

course, you can talk. It’s your freedom of speech, but you can’t

mean?” The girl clutched her arms and stared at her incredulously. “How dare you contradict me! I think you’re tired of living.”

behind her

off guard, not expecting that they would dare to cause trouble in front of so many people

She can’t swim.

the pool

fell

her mouth, about to shout for help, but the pool water instantly choked

flutters, Nancy

to cause a

“Please help!”

two girls started shouting

pulled her out of the pool when Nancy was on the

the cries for help, Sarah rushed over and instructed the security guards to handle the

situation

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the entire birthday celebration on her own, from start

leaving even his father’s birthday celebration behind. He had said he’d be

Oh, right. Nancy.

the entire hall and realized she hadn’t seen Nancy.

seen Nancy? I haven’t seen her for a while.

as she stopped talking, she realized that

who just

Uncle Joe, where did the person fall into the

“She is upstairs.”

you’re wearing high heels, be careful,” Uncle Joe said, following

rushed into

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