Seven Days Seven Nights

Chapter 155 Nicholas, Did You Come Here On Purpose?

Nancy asked angrily, “Why did you lie to me?” Her face was pouting, and Luke, sensing the situation, tactfully excused himself.

“Please have a seat,” Nicholas said calmly.

His composure was in stark contrast to her anger, as he appeared unfazed by the situation, almost as if he found everything inconsequential. Yet, strangely, the calmer he seemed, the more infuriated she became.

“I won’t sit down,” Nancy asserted, rejecting Nicholas’ offer and persisting in her inquiry. “I just want to know why you lied to me.”

As she pressed the issue, he lifted his gaze, and his deep, jet-black eyes locked onto hers. Then, in a hushed tone, he uttered, “Fear.”

It was a single word, yet it left Nancy momentarily stunned. She couldn’t understand why Nicholas would be afraid, prompting her to ask, “Why would you fear? Fear of what?” She couldn’t believe the response she was hearing.

He abruptly stood up and took her hand, guiding her to a more secluded area within the hotel. There, he held her frail shoulders with a touch of desperation in his voice,

confessing, “Because I was afraid that you would distance yourself from me once you found out the truth.”

Nancy, her emotions in turmoil, pushed him away, asserting, “You shouldn’t have lied to me then. Your deceit has only driven us further apart. Do you know how terrified I was. when I believed I had lost my sanity and was dragging a stranger to rest with me? I even thought… thankfully…” At this point, she fell abruptly silent, her realization gradually sinking in.

“What are you thankful for?” he inquired.

mind,” Nancy said and cast her eyes down. She thought, Thankfully it wasn’t someone else, but him. Did he know how scared I was at the time? While pondering Linda’s words, Nancy felt a growing need to seek clarity,

“Go ahead.”

to find me. Is that true?” Despite her reservations, a glimmer of hope lingered within her. Her heart raced as she waited for

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happened that I had some business to attend. to here. Luke mentioned coming to visit Linda

not align with what Nancy had been hoping for. Her eyes, which had momentarily brightened, quickly dimmed as a wave of bitterness and disappointment washed over her. It was a reminder that expectations often led to

bore heavily on her chest, creating an unsettling discomfort. Resolute in her efforts to maintain composure, she raised her head and mustered a smile. “Thank you for your honest answer.” She continued, “It’s reasonable for friends to travel together. I understand.” With that,

stayed any longer. Nancy imagined that, at that moment, Nicholas would merely regard her as a spectacle, a source of amusement. She had overthought a seemingly straightforward trip, forgetting that both of them were divorced and moving on separate paths. Inwardly, she chastised herself, Nancy, you fool. You’re divorced. What were

the airport. It was only upon her arrival at the airport that

asked, “What? You’ve only been here for two days. Weren’t you supposed to leave tomorrow? I’ll send you off.”

declining Linda’s offer. She continued, “Actually, I know that you have a busy schedule on the set, and you took leave specifically for me. I’m sure you’ll be working all night after this and…” Her voice trailed off as she contemplated the next point, her

suddenly filled with regret. She blamed herself, thinking that if she hadn’t mentioned it, Nancy might not have inquired, sparing her from another emotional blow. “I’m sorry, Linda. I…” She tried to explain and console Nancy, but the right words eluded her.

blame you? I just don’t want to see him right now. Once you’ve finished filming and returned, there’s still plenty of time

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up the phone. “All right, Nancy. You must take care and stay safe

I

call, Linda sighed with sorrow as she left

who overheard the conversation, asked, “What happened?”

Linda muttered through gritted teeth.

he do to upset

but in the end, it’s not true. He came here on a business trip and happened to run. into her.” Linda’s frustration and regret grew with each word. “Scoundrel! He infuriates. me.” The