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

looked at 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 his affection, or should he be

her name, his

“Yeah?”

was so rushed that I forgot to ask about both of you. He

smiling gently at

“Really?”

This time, 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

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

gentle and soothing expression that radiated a unique sense of peace.

one of genuine happiness and contentment. It

great.” He nodded, his emotions becoming

if he had

contagious to him.

I originally came to see you. How’s your recovery from the injury? Does it

seem to have forgotten my profession. This wound isn’t a

much more relieved.

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 but put you in danger.

it’s not your fault, and why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation.

relieved that you’re safe. Otherwise, I’d blame myself.”

her

while, and then

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished your

I’m almost done,” she replied.

for you at the hospital

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

said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive.

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