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

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

He called her name, his heart

“Yeah?”

and him now? Last time was so rushed that I forgot to ask about both of

well, she replied, smiling gently at him.

“Really?”

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

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loved for ten years. He’s thrilled about it, like a child

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

contentment. It was the joy that could only

He nodded, his emotions becoming even more

feel regret. He wondered if there would have been a chance if he had stayed by her

happiness was contagious

came to see

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

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

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 kidnapped someone for extortion on the mountaintop. We all rushed there,. but it turned out to

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

relieved that you’re safe.

relax now. I’m fine. See?” She moved her limbs. “I’m

for a while, and then Nancy received a call from

“Hey, Nick.”

finished your visit?”

done,” she

for you at the hospital

hospital?” Nancy was quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged, and I’m at

wait for me; I’ll be there soon,” Nicholas said before hanging up. He then

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