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

or sad. Should he be happy because he had concealed his feelings well and she had never

called her name, his heart heavy.

“Yeah?”

about both

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

“Really?”

money to save me, and he even took a bullet for me. So, I’m very sure now that

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

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

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

nodded, his emotions becoming even

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

happiness was contagious

much about me? I originally came to see you.

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

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

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

I blame you? Nothing

relieved that you’re safe.

her limbs. “I’m like an active little bunny,

for a while, and then Nancy received a call

“Hey, Nick.”

finished

I’m almost done,”

I’m waiting for you at

quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged, and I’m at his house now.”

be there soon,” Nicholas said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn,

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