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

or sad. Should he be happy because he had concealed his feelings well and she had

name, his

“Yeah?”

I forgot to ask about both of you.

smiling gently at him.

“Really?”

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

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

a gentle and soothing expression that

that this smile was one of genuine happiness and contentment. It was the joy that could only

his emotions becoming even more complex.

often think about her and feel regret. He wondered if there would have been a chance if he had stayed by her

was contagious to

to see you. How’s your recovery

profession. This wound isn’t a big deal

good.” Nancy continued, “Seeing you like this, I feel much more relieved. By the way, why

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

why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof

you’re safe.

See?” She moved her

a while, and then Nancy received a call from

“Hey, Nick.”

finished

almost done,” she replied.

come out. I’m waiting for

quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged,

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

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