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

called her name, his

“Yeah?”

that I forgot to ask about both of you. He seemed to have suffered a severe

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

“Really?”

We’ve 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 save me, and he even took a bullet

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

a gentle and soothing expression that radiated a

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

He nodded, his emotions becoming even more complex.

if he had stayed by her side. But now, all he felt was relief. As long as she was happy, it was the best

was contagious

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

profession. This wound isn’t a

like this, I feel much more relieved. By the way,

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

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

safe.

relax now. I’m fine. See?” She moved her limbs. “I’m like an active little bunny,

chat for a while, and then Nancy received

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished

I’m almost done,”

waiting for you at

and added, “But Christian

before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive. Get there right

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