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 a
He called her name, his heart heavy.
“Yeah?”
to ask about both of you. He seemed to
gently at him.
“Really?”
spent a lot of money to save me, and he even took a
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loved for ten years. He’s
a gentle and soothing expression that radiated a
It was the joy that could
his emotions becoming even more complex.
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 she was happy, it was the best outcome.
contagious to him.
we talking so much about me? I originally came to see
wound isn’t a big deal for me; I’ve
much more relieved. By
wasn’t easy to make a breakthrough. We considered him as one of the potential entry points. Later, we received information that he had
your fault, and why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It was an accident.” She comforted.
relieved that you’re safe. Otherwise, I’d blame
moved her limbs. “I’m like an active little
two continued to chat for a while, and then
“Hey, Nick.”
finished your visit?”
almost done,”
out. I’m waiting for you at
was quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged, and I’m at his house
before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive. Get
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