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

called her name, his

“Yeah?”

so rushed that I forgot to ask about both of you. He seemed to have suffered a severe injury.

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

“Really?”

We’ve resolved 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. So, I’m very sure now that he loves. me,” Nancy said.

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

and soothing expression that radiated a unique sense

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

great.” He nodded, his emotions

He wondered if there would have been a chance if he had stayed by her side. But now, all he felt was relief. As

was contagious to him.

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

forgotten my profession. This wound isn’t a big deal for me; I’ve recovered well.”

continued, “Seeing you like this, I feel much more relieved.

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

would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It was an

that you’re safe. Otherwise, I’d

She moved her limbs. “I’m like

two continued to chat for a while, and then

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished

almost done,” she

come out. I’m waiting for you at

surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged, and I’m

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

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