Seven Days Seven Nights

Chapter 216 Heartbroken

“It’s alright now.” Nicholas reassured. He still bore the scars from the knife attack and his injuries were not healing properly. He didn’t want Nancy to see them, knowing she would worry given her current

state.

“I don’t believe you. I have to see for myself,” she insisted. Her hand gripped his clothes, ready to unbutton them.

But he quickly grabbed her hand and smirked. “Nancy, you’re quite eager to undress me and examine my body. Why the rush? Once I’m discharged, I’ll find a time for you to slowly undress me and look as much as you want. You can touch wherever you desire.”

His words were suggestive, leaving much to the imagination.

Nancy blushed at his words. “Nicholas Sallow, you… stop talking like that.” She reached out and covered. his mouth. “You know I didn’t mean it that way.”

“Well, maybe my thoughts aren’t so innocent. When you mentioned helping me undress, that’s what came to mind,” he replied mischievously.

Embarrassed, she playfully warned him, “You… stop saying such things. I didn’t mean it like that.”

“Well, Miss Nancy Cohen, do you still want to undress me?”

“N-No,” she stuttered.

after saying it, she felt something was off. She only wanted to check his injuries and reassure herself that he was fine. Why did he

be a reason. No, it’s his injuries. He must still be injured, and they’re not as

her palms grew sweaty and her hands trembled slightly. On one hand, she worried about the severity of his injuries. On the other hand, she couldn’t help but remember his

undressed a man! Especially since she had never undressed him like this before. Their two years of marriage had not been filled with many intimate moments. Even when they were intimate, he would undress himself. She was

Nancy thought about this, her heart raced and her face grew redder. She held her breath, trying not to disturb him. But when she was down to the last two buttons, Nicholas let out a soft moan. Her heart skipped

an eternity, she continued once she was sure he was deeply asleep. When she lowered her head, she noticed her

did she

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become so foolish? Don’t forget the real

herself silently before continuing to unbutton his shirt. With all the

the room’s soft light, she could see clearly. When she saw his smooth chest free from any

heart finally

back up, she noticed something

gently touched the protrusion with her fingers. At that moment, Nicholas shifted. in his sleep, turning onto his

back, tears welled up in her eyes. The wounds crisscrossed and almost covered his entire back. Two particular scars were deep and long,

broke down instantly.

but her heart ached for him. The scars were a painful reminder, and

it all to himself? The more she thought about it, the more her

out, her gentle fingers lightly touching the crisscrossing: scars. “I’m sorry, Nick. You were in so much

continued to fall. In a moment of carelessness, a tear dropped onto one of his

away. Tears were liquid, and they were warm. She didn’t want to