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

he had concealed his feelings well and she had never detected a hint of his affection, or should

her name, his heart

“Yeah?”

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

she replied, smiling gently

“Really?”

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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years. He’s

soothing expression that radiated a unique sense of

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

nodded, his emotions becoming even more

he left, he would often think about her and feel regret. He wondered if there would 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

was contagious to

see you. How’s your recovery from the injury? Does it

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

I feel much more relieved.

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

your fault, and why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a

safe.

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

for a while, and then Nancy received a

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished your visit?”

I’m almost done,” she replied.

for

hospital?” Nancy was quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged, and I’m

wait for me; I’ll be there soon,” Nicholas said before hanging up. He then

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