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

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

her name, his heart

“Yeah?”

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

well, she replied, smiling gently at him. “And we’ve

“Really?”

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

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

soothing expression that radiated a unique sense

this smile was one of genuine happiness and contentment. It was the

He nodded, his emotions becoming even more

if there would have been a chance if he had stayed by her

happiness was contagious

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

profession. This wound isn’t a big

Nancy continued, “Seeing you like this, I feel much more relieved. By the way, why were you there that day?”

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.

it’s not your fault, and why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It was an accident.”

you’re safe. Otherwise,

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

for a while, and then

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished your

I’m almost done,”

for you

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

me; I’ll be there soon,” Nicholas said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive.

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