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 be sad that she

called her name, his heart

“Yeah?”

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

recovering well, she replied, smiling gently at him.

“Really?”

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, I’m very sure now that

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loved for ten years. He’s thrilled about

soothing expression

that this smile was one of genuine happiness and contentment. It was the joy that could only come

He nodded, his emotions becoming even

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

happiness was contagious

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

wound isn’t a big deal for me;

good.” Nancy continued, “Seeing you like this, I feel much more relieved. By the way, why

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

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

safe. Otherwise, I’d blame myself.”

See?” She moved her limbs. “I’m like an active

continued to chat for a while, and then Nancy received a

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished your visit?”

almost done,” she replied.

out. I’m waiting for you at the hospital entrance.”

“But Christian had been discharged, and I’m at his house now.”

Nicholas said before hanging

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