Seven Days Seven Nights

Chapter 220

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

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 his affection, or should he be sad that she never noticed

called her name, his

“Yeah?”

about both of

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

“Really?”

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,

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one I’ve loved for ten years. He’s thrilled about it, like a child dancing

her lips, a gentle and soothing

was one of genuine happiness and contentment. It was the joy that

his emotions becoming

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 long as

was contagious to him.

came to see you. How’s your recovery from the

to have forgotten my profession. This wound isn’t a big deal for me;

this, I feel much more relieved. By the way, why

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. Later, we received information that he had kidnapped someone for extortion on the mountaintop. We all rushed there,. but it turned out to be a wrong move. It not only failed to help you

not your fault, and why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It was an accident.” She comforted.

that you’re safe. Otherwise, I’d

I’m fine. See?” She moved her limbs. “I’m like an active

to chat for a while, and then

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished

almost done,”

waiting for

“But Christian had been discharged, and I’m

I’ll be there soon,” Nicholas said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive. Get there right

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