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.

off. She only wanted to check his injuries and reassure herself that he

be a reason. No, it’s his injuries. He must still be injured, and they’re

On one hand, she worried about the severity of his injuries. On the other hand, she

it that way, it was natural for him to have naughty thoughts when a woman 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.

was down to the last two buttons, Nicholas let out a soft

was sure he was deeply asleep. When she lowered her head, she

chest tightened. Why did she feel so dry-mouthed?

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become so foolish? Don’t forget the real purpose here: you’re checking if

silently before continuing to unbutton his shirt. With all

room’s soft light, she could see clearly. When she saw his smooth chest free from any noticeable injuries, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like he was recovering well.

heart finally calmed.

to button his shirt back up, she noticed something

protrusion with her fingers. At that moment, Nicholas shifted.

on his back, tears welled up in her eyes. The wounds crisscrossed

down

scars were a painful reminder, and she couldn’t help but imagine the extent of his injury and the danger

he have kept it all to himself? The more

so much pain

a moment of carelessness, a tear dropped onto one of his scars.

it away. Tears were liquid, and