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

or sad. Should he be happy because he had concealed his feelings well and she had never detected a hint of

name, his heart

“Yeah?”

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

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

“Really?”

reconciled. 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 for me. So,

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ten years. He’s thrilled about it, like

and soothing expression that

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

great.” He nodded, his emotions becoming even more

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

contagious

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

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

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 move. It not only failed to help you but put you in danger. Almost got

blame you? Nothing can

you’re safe. Otherwise, I’d

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

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

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished

almost done,” she

I’m waiting for you

added, “But

Nicholas said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive. Get

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