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.

his injuries and reassure herself that

still be injured, and they’re not as

his shirt, 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

like this before. Their two years of marriage had not been filled with many intimate moments. Even when they were intimate,

her breath, trying not to disturb him. But when she was down to the last two buttons, Nicholas let out a

she held her breath, afraid of being discovered. After what felt like an eternity, she continued once she was sure he was deeply asleep. When

chest tightened. Why did she

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Cohen, when did you become so foolish? Don’t forget the real purpose here: you’re

shirt. With all the buttons undone, she gently started to open his shirt.

light, she could see clearly. When she saw his smooth chest free from any noticeable injuries, she finally breathed

heart finally calmed.

as she was about to button his shirt back up, she noticed something on his waist. There was a distinct, curving protrusion. Instantly,

At that moment, Nicholas shifted.

back, tears welled up in her eyes. The wounds crisscrossed and almost

broke down instantly.

stifled her sobs behind her hand, but her heart ached for him. The scars were a painful reminder, and she couldn’t help but imagine the extent of his injury

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

crisscrossing: scars. “I’m sorry, Nick. You were in so much pain and danger, and I couldn’t be there with you. It must have been excruciating when you got these… Do they

moment of carelessness, a tear dropped onto one

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