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

He called her name,

“Yeah?”

Last time was so rushed that I forgot to ask about both of

replied, smiling gently at him. “And

“Really?”

our misunderstandings, and we’ve confessed our feelings to each other. This time, he deliberately came back from abroad to save me from my kidnapping. He spent a lot of money to save me,

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

smile remained on her lips, a gentle and soothing expression that radiated

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

emotions becoming even more

would often think about her and feel regret. He wondered if there would have been a chance if he had stayed by her

happiness was contagious

I originally came to see you. How’s your recovery

forgotten my profession. This wound isn’t a

continued, “Seeing you like this, I feel much more

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. 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

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

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

chat for a while, and then Nancy received

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished your

done,” she replied.

out. I’m waiting for you at the hospital

the hospital?” Nancy was quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged, and I’m

said before hanging

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