CHAPTER 261: CHAPTER 261: NANCY ALLEN PLAYS THE VICTIM

Nancy’s hand is very soft, and also very weak.

It’s not just Godfery Shaw; even Sophie Allen could easily break free if she tried.

Yet Godfery Shaw seemed to be firmly held, unable to move.

At this moment, Godfery Shaw was experiencing an intense internal conflict.

If he were in a state of losing control as Julius Shaw, upon seeing Nancy Allen, he would impulsively take her away, disregarding anyone who might try to stop him, forever hiding her.

But as the dominant personality, Godfery Shaw, during the five years of waiting, gradually transitioned from his initial obsession to fear, to painful self-reproach, thinking he had harmed Nancy. His approach, his so-called love for her, was hurting her.

The more he waited, the more afraid he became.

The sight of Nancy falling in a pool of blood became an enduring nightmare for Godfery Shaw over these five years.

Feeling the icy cold little hand now, Godfery Shaw seemed to return to that year when she, having lost too much blood, was equally cold.

Fear swept over Godfery Shaw, and he shook off Nancy’s hand. He had to escape.

The shock of seeing her this moment was as great as his guilt and fear.

This fear of hurting her made Godfery Shaw shake off Nancy.

But Godfery Shaw didn’t know that Nancy’s body was now so frail, like valuable porcelain already shattered and carefully repaired, yet inherently fragmented. Godfery’s push made Nancy fall backward.

Emma Lewis had been watching Nancy, and upon seeing this, she shouted, "Nancy."

Robert Reed glared angrily and yelled at Godfery Shaw, "How dare you push her!"

The moment Godfery Shaw shook off Nancy, he felt it; Nancy’s body was like a falling leaf, tumbling backward.

At that moment, his instincts overcame his urge to escape.

He suddenly turned around, lunged forward, and caught her in his arms.

They fell to the ground, with Godfery Shaw cushioning Nancy.

Nancy landed on Godfery Shaw’s chest, her head spinning, resting softly against his chest.

Emma Lewis quickly came over, nervously asked, "Nancy, how are you? Did you get hurt?"

Robert Reed hurriedly fetched medicine, asking, "Are you scared? Quickly, take some medicine."

Godfery Shaw held Nancy and sat up.

Nancy regained her senses and shook her head, indicating she was okay. Godfery Shaw had cushioned her fall; she was just dazed for a few seconds due to the impact.

Robert Reed still handed over the medicine, saying, "Better take the medicine first."

The Allen family had instructed that Nancy must take her heart medication on time, avoid excessive excitement, and avoid being startled. Otherwise, it’s easy for her condition to worsen.

Nancy waved, gesturing, "I’m really okay."

She was still gesturing when her shoulders were suddenly grabbed by Godfery Shaw.

Now, Godfery Shaw was sitting on the ground, with Nancy still on his lap.

Godfery Shaw held Nancy’s shoulders, asking incredulously, "What happened to your voice?"

Nancy wanted to take out her notebook to write, but Godfery Shaw didn’t let go, making it impossible for her to write.

She couldn’t force herself to speak through the tearing pain, which Sophie couldn’t notice, but Godfery and the others could see clearly.

Emma Lewis snorted coldly, "What else? She’s become a sacrifice in the Shaw family’s struggle, and was poisoned mute by Amos Shaw. You’ve seen her condition, barely surviving, but she’s broken beyond repair, and for the rest of her life, she can only live with medicine."

Godfery Shaw was filled with an uncontrollable fury, unable to believe what he was hearing.

Nancy indeed returned alive, but her already frail body had been destroyed.

In anger, Godfery Shaw unconsciously tightened his grip on Nancy’s shoulders.

Emma Lewis noticed and said, "You’re hurting her."

Godfery Shaw was startled and released his grip some panic.

Nancy finally freed herself and took out her notebook, writing: "Alas, I’m mute now, my body is ruined, we’re divorced anyway. Go, don’t worry about me."

After writing, she showed it weakly to Godfery Shaw, her pitiful appearance enough to stir sympathy.

Godfery Shaw read it, a painful heaviness in his voice: "We actually didn’t divorce. The divorce certificate never had the official stamp, and I got it revoked."

Nancy lowered her gaze, from Godfery Shaw’s angle, her eyes subtly seeing the realization.

She knew this man, once convinced, was obsessed to the end, unlikely to divorce easily.

She hadn’t expected him to secretly annul the divorce certificate, realizing only today through pretending to be pitiful that she had never actually divorced Godfery Shaw.

Nancy had a lot running through her mind, but outwardly she calmly continued writing: "Forget it, you should still leave, our wedding was a substitute marriage anyway. That relationship should be considered over. I’m like this now, a burden to everyone."

Emma Lewis was stunned nearby, thinking, "Wow, she played the pity card so fully!"

She believed Nancy was different after returning this time, more alive, joking, even occasionally mischievous.

But she didn’t expect Nancy to feign vulnerability to Godfery Shaw, and do it so convincingly.

Like a pitiable figure, dragging a sickly body, stranded and helpless.

Who wouldn’t feel sympathetic? Who wouldn’t want to protect her?

Sure enough, Godfery Shaw’s earlier avoidance vanished, replaced with determination: "No, you’re not a burden, we haven’t ended, we won’t end."

He couldn’t avoid her; Nancy was in her state now because of him. He must take her back and care for her, even if Nancy doesn’t love him, he can’t leave.

Emma Lewis watched Nancy foolishly, and Nancy winked at her.

Emma didn’t worry for Nancy anymore.

Robert Reed wasn’t angry anymore.

In that moment, Emma Lewis and Robert Reed realized the one tightly held in Nancy and Godfery’s exchange was Godfery Shaw himself.

They’d known this since the day Godfery nearly killed himself to accompany Nancy; they realized it.

But Godfery Shaw’s cold attitude in the past five years left them very critical of him.

Seeing how Nancy, with just a few words, drove this icy man to such a state, they didn’t know what to say.

Godfery Shaw softened his voice and tone: "Nancy, please come back to Imperial Garden with me."

This was Godfery’s thought; Nancy’s current frail, voiceless condition made him reluctant to leave her somewhere he couldn’t watch over.

But Godfery Shaw understood Nancy wouldn’t agree.

She had managed to leave him, gained her freedom; how could she go back to that cage in the Imperial Garden?

Yet, Nancy considered it, and nodded towards Godfery.

Godfery Shaw was stunned.

She agreed to go back with him?

She actually agreed to go back with him?

Why?

"Is it because I was so obsessed to die with you back then, that you pity me?"