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

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 a

He called her name, his heart heavy.

“Yeah?”

so rushed that I forgot to ask about both of

replied, smiling gently

“Really?”

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

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

and soothing expression that radiated a unique

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

his emotions becoming even more

left, he would often think about her and feel regret. 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 best outcome.

contagious

see you. How’s your

profession. This wound isn’t

that’s good.” Nancy continued, “Seeing you like this, I feel much more relieved. By

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,

why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation.

safe. Otherwise, I’d blame

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

for a while, and then Nancy

“Hey, Nick.”

finished your visit?”

almost done,” she

come out. I’m waiting for

quite surprised and added, “But Christian

hanging

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