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

looked at Nancy was complicated. 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 she never noticed

called her name,

“Yeah?”

about both of you. He seemed to

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

“Really?”

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

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for ten years. He’s thrilled about it, like

soothing expression that radiated

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

emotions becoming even more complex.

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 contagious to

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

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

this, I feel much more relieved. By

of the potential entry points. Later, we received information that he had kidnapped someone for extortion on the mountaintop. We all rushed there,. but

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

safe. Otherwise,

She moved her limbs. “I’m like an

while, and then Nancy received a call

“Hey, Nick.”

finished your

done,” she replied.

out. I’m waiting for you

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

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

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