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

that moment, 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

name,

“Yeah?”

forgot to ask about both of you. He seemed to have suffered a severe injury. How is his

well, she replied, smiling gently at

“Really?”

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

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I’ve loved for ten years. He’s thrilled about it, like a

her lips, a gentle and soothing expression that radiated a

contentment. It was the joy that could only come from deep

nodded, his emotions

if he had stayed by her side. But now,

contagious to him.

about me? I originally came to see you. How’s your recovery from the

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

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

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 for extortion on the mountaintop. We all rushed there,. but it turned out to be a wrong move. It not only failed to help you but put you in danger. Almost got

you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It

that you’re safe. Otherwise, I’d

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

chat for a while, and then Nancy received a call

“Hey, Nick.”

finished your

almost done,” she

come out. I’m waiting for you at the

quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been

be there soon,” Nicholas said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive. Get there

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