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 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

He called her name, his heart heavy.

“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

smiling gently at him. “And we’ve made

“Really?”

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 very happy and content right now I’ve also shared my secret

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years. He’s thrilled about it, like a child dancing

smile remained 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

his emotions becoming

if he had stayed by

contagious to him.

are we talking so much about me? I originally came to see you. How’s your

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

this, I feel much more relieved. By the way, why were you there that day?”

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

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

relieved that you’re safe. Otherwise,

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

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

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished

done,” she replied.

I’m waiting for

quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged, and I’m at his house

me; I’ll be there soon,” Nicholas said before hanging

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