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

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

name, his heart heavy.

“Yeah?”

that I forgot to ask about both of you.

gently at him. “And we’ve made up

“Really?”

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.

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

smile remained on her lips, a gentle and soothing expression that radiated

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

He nodded, his emotions becoming

regret. He wondered if there would have been a chance if he had stayed by her side. But now,

contagious to

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

wound isn’t a big deal for me; I’ve

feel much more relieved. By the

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

blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It was an accident.”

safe.

fine. See?” She moved her limbs. “I’m

and

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished

done,”

I’m waiting for

added, “But

be there soon,” Nicholas said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive. Get there

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