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

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 she never noticed a clue?

her name, his

“Yeah?”

now? Last time was so rushed that I forgot to ask about both of you. He seemed to have suffered

smiling gently at him.

“Really?”

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

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for ten years. He’s

soothing expression that radiated a unique sense of peace.

It was the joy that

nodded, his emotions

wondered if there would have been a chance if he had stayed by her side. But now, all

happiness was contagious to

I originally came to see you. How’s your recovery from the injury? Does

forgotten my profession. This wound isn’t a big deal for

I feel much

considered him as one of the potential entry points. Later, we received information that he had kidnapped someone for extortion on the mountaintop.

you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It was an accident.”

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

She moved her limbs. “I’m

chat for a while, and then Nancy received a call from

“Hey, Nick.”

finished your

I’m almost done,” she replied.

come out. I’m waiting for you at the

hospital?” Nancy was quite surprised and added, “But Christian had

hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive. Get

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