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.

check his injuries and reassure herself that he was fine. Why did

must still be

trembled slightly. On one hand, she worried about the severity of his injuries. On the other hand, she couldn’t help but remember his words about

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

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

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

Why did she feel

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forget

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

from any noticeable

finally calmed.

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

reached out and gently touched the protrusion with her fingers. At that moment, Nicholas shifted. in his

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

broke down instantly.

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

it all to himself? The more

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

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

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

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