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 of his affection, or should he be sad that

name, his heart

“Yeah?”

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

recovering well, she replied, smiling gently at

“Really?”

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 he loves. me,” Nancy said. “Christian, I’m very happy and content right now I’ve also shared my

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him that he’s the one I’ve loved for ten years. He’s

soothing expression that

and contentment. It was the joy that could

nodded, his emotions becoming even more complex.

would have been a chance if he had stayed by

happiness was contagious

much about me? I originally came to see you. How’s your

isn’t a big deal for me;

continued, “Seeing you like this, I feel much more relieved. By

Wolfe, was an important lead we had 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 move. It not only

and why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It was an accident.” She

relieved that you’re safe.

moved her

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

“Hey, Nick.”

finished

done,” she

waiting for you at the hospital entrance.”

surprised and added, “But Christian had been

before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive. Get there right

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