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

he 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 sad that she never noticed a clue?

name,

“Yeah?”

was so rushed that I forgot to ask about both of you. He seemed to have suffered a severe injury. How is his

replied, smiling gently at him. “And

“Really?”

money to save me, and he even took a bullet for me. So, I’m very sure now that he loves. me,” Nancy said. “Christian, I’m

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

soothing

genuine happiness and contentment. It was the

emotions becoming even more complex.

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,

was contagious to him.

came to see you. How’s your recovery from the injury? Does it still hurt?”

have forgotten my profession. This wound isn’t a big deal for me; I’ve recovered well.”

I feel much more relieved.

a breakthrough. We considered him as one of the potential

and why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation.

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

moved her limbs. “I’m like an active

continued to chat for a while, and then Nancy received a call from Nicholas.

“Hey, Nick.”

finished

done,” she

waiting for you

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

Nicholas said before hanging

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