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

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

He called her name, his heart

“Yeah?”

Last time was so rushed that I forgot to ask about both

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

“Really?”

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

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

on her lips, a gentle and soothing expression that radiated a unique

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

great.” He nodded, his emotions becoming even

had stayed by her

contagious to him.

talking so much about me? I originally came to see you. How’s your recovery from the injury? Does it still

wound isn’t a

you like this, I feel much more relieved.

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.

would I blame you? Nothing can ensure

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

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

continued to chat for a while, and then Nancy received a call

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished

almost done,” she

out. I’m waiting for you at the

and added, “But

Nicholas said before hanging up. He then

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