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

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

one hand, she worried about the severity of his injuries. On the other hand, she couldn’t

mean 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. Even when they were intimate, he would undress himself. She was too

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.

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

tightened. Why did she feel so dry-mouthed?

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

all the buttons undone, she gently started to open his

free from any noticeable injuries, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like

heart finally

something on his

gently touched the protrusion with her fingers. At that moment, Nicholas shifted.

aside his shirt. As the fabric revealed the wounds on his back, tears welled up in her eyes. The wounds crisscrossed and almost covered his

broke down

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

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

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

of carelessness, a tear dropped

quickly wiped it away. Tears were liquid, and they

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