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.

wanted to check his injuries

it’s his injuries. He must still be injured,

she unbuttoned his shirt, her palms grew sweaty and her hands trembled slightly. On one hand, she worried about the severity of

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

her breath, trying not to disturb him. But when she was

discovered. After what felt like an eternity, she continued once she was sure he was deeply asleep. When she lowered her head, she noticed

did she

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

continuing to unbutton his shirt. With all the buttons undone, she gently

the 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

heart finally calmed.

shirt back up, she noticed something on his waist. There was a distinct, curving protrusion. Instantly, her heart

fingers. At that moment, Nicholas shifted. in his sleep,

the fabric revealed the wounds on his back, tears welled up in her eyes. The wounds crisscrossed and almost covered his entire back. Two particular

down

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

asked him today, would he have kept it all to himself? The more she thought

so much pain and danger, and I couldn’t be there with you. It must have

of carelessness, a tear

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