Chapter 220 Personally Witnessing Her Happiness

As they reached the second floor, Christian realized that he was still holding her hand. Nancy lowered her gaze and gently reminded him, “Christian?”

He immediately let go and apologized, saying, “I’m sorry.”

Even though he had released her hand, the warmth from their brief contact lingered in his palm, comforting and gentle. Nancy’s hand was petite and soft, even more delicate than he had imagined.

“My mom probably had a long conversation with you downstairs, and she might have misunderstood something. Please don’t take it to heart,” he explained.

“Hmm? What misunderstanding?” Nancy was puzzled, wondering what could have been misunderstood. She had only come to visit him and couldn’t think of any reason for

misunderstandings.

Christian cleared his throat and somewhat embarrassedly said, “Maybe… she misunderstood that there’s something between us, even mistook you for my girlfriend.”

Nancy’s eyes widened in surprise, “Really?”

“Absolutely,” he confirmed.

“Should I clarify it with your mother? It might be awkward when your real girlfriend visits.”

“No need,” he said. “I don’t have a girlfriend just yet.”

She considered for a moment and then blinked her long eyelashes at him, saying, “With your qualities, you must have plenty of girls pursuing you. When the time comes, don’t forget to invite me for coffee.”

“Alright.” He nodded.

The

Nancy was complicated. At that moment, he was unsure whether he should be happy or sad. Should he be happy because he had concealed his feelings well and she had never detected a hint of

called her name, his

“Yeah?”

Last time was so rushed that I forgot to ask about both of you. He seemed to have suffered a severe injury. How is his recovery?”

recovering well, she replied, smiling gently at him. “And we’ve

“Really?”

he deliberately came back from abroad to save me from my kidnapping. He spent a lot of money to save me, and he even took a bullet for me. So, I’m very sure now that he loves. me,” Nancy said. “Christian, I’m

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loved for ten years. He’s thrilled about it, like a child dancing with joy.”

smile remained on her lips, a gentle and soothing

smile was one of genuine happiness and contentment. It was the joy that could only come from

nodded, his emotions becoming even

he would often think about her and feel regret. He wondered if there would have been a chance if he had stayed by her side. But now, all he felt was relief. As

was contagious to

originally came to see you. How’s

isn’t a big deal for me; I’ve recovered

good.” Nancy continued, “Seeing you like this, I feel much more relieved. By the way, why were

you, Puck Wolfe, was an important lead we had been tracking for a long time. He was connected to a major case, but because of its extensive implications, it wasn’t easy to make a breakthrough. We considered him as one of the potential entry points.

would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It was

that you’re safe. Otherwise, I’d blame

relax now. I’m fine. See?” She moved her

two continued to chat for a while, and then Nancy received a

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished your

almost done,” she replied.

I’m waiting for you at

Nancy was quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been

soon,” Nicholas said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive. Get there

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