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

had concealed his feelings well and she had never detected a hint of his affection, or should he be

He called her name,

“Yeah?”

are you and him now? Last time was so rushed that I forgot to ask about both of you. He seemed to have suffered a severe injury. How is his

recovering well, she replied, smiling gently at him.

“Really?”

resolved all 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

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

on her lips, a gentle and soothing expression that radiated a unique sense

genuine happiness and contentment. It was the joy that could only come from deep within a person.

great.” He nodded, his emotions

had stayed by her side.

was contagious to

I originally came to see you.

isn’t a big deal for me; I’ve recovered

feel much more

who kidnapped you, Puck 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

blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It was an accident.” She

safe. Otherwise,

She moved her limbs. “I’m like an active little bunny, feeling great.”

chat for a while, and then Nancy received a call from

“Hey, Nick.”

finished your visit?”

done,” she

for

added, “But Christian had

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

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