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.

to check his injuries and reassure

injuries. He must still be injured, and they’re not as harmless as he claimed.

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

two years of marriage had not been filled with many intimate moments. Even

him. But when she was down to the last two buttons, Nicholas let out a

held her breath, afraid of being 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 feel so dry-mouthed?

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when did you become so foolish? Don’t forget the

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

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

finally

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

with her fingers. At that moment, Nicholas shifted. in his sleep, turning onto his side.

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 scars were deep and long, winding

broke down instantly.

a painful reminder, and

it all to himself? The more

to hold back any longer, she reached out, her gentle fingers lightly touching the 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…

carelessness, a tear dropped onto one of

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