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

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 noticed

her name, his

“Yeah?”

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

she replied, smiling gently at him. “And

“Really?”

He spent a lot of money to save me, and he even took

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

smile remained on her lips, a gentle and soothing expression

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

great.” He nodded, his emotions becoming

if he had

was contagious to him.

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

to have forgotten my profession. This wound isn’t a big deal for

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

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

and why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof

safe. Otherwise,

moved her limbs. “I’m like

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

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished

done,” she replied.

come out. I’m waiting for you

Nancy was quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged,

before hanging up.

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