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 never detected a hint of his affection, or should he be sad that she never noticed

called her name, his

“Yeah?”

you and him now? Last time was so rushed that I forgot to ask about both

replied, smiling gently at

“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. “Christian, I’m very happy and content right now I’ve also shared my secret

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years. He’s thrilled about it, like a child dancing with joy.”

smile remained on her lips, a gentle and soothing expression

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

emotions becoming even

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

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

This wound isn’t a big deal for me; I’ve

feel much more relieved. By the way, why were you there

Puck Wolfe, was an important lead we 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

would I blame you? Nothing

relieved that you’re safe. Otherwise, I’d blame myself.”

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

a while, and then Nancy

“Hey, Nick.”

finished

I’m almost done,” she replied.

out. I’m waiting for you at the

Nancy was quite surprised and added, “But Christian

before hanging up. He then

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