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 of his affection,

He called her name, his heart

“Yeah?”

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

recovering well, she replied, smiling gently at him.

“Really?”

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

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years. He’s thrilled about

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

genuine happiness and contentment. It was the joy that

He nodded, his emotions becoming even more complex.

wondered if there would have been a chance if he had

contagious to

see you. How’s your recovery from

have forgotten my profession. This wound isn’t a big deal for me; I’ve recovered well.”

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

kidnapped you, 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 for extortion on the mountaintop. We all rushed

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

you’re safe. Otherwise, I’d blame

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

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

“Hey, Nick.”

finished your

done,” she replied.

I’m waiting for you

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

for me; I’ll be there soon,” Nicholas said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive. Get

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