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.

after saying it, she felt something was off. She only wanted to check his

still be

fell asleep. As she unbuttoned his shirt, her palms grew sweaty and her hands trembled slightly. On one

two years of marriage

disturb him. But when she was down to the

was sure he

did she feel so dry-mouthed?

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

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

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

finally

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

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

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

down

him. The scars were a painful reminder, and she couldn’t help

all to himself? The more she thought about it,

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

In a moment of carelessness, a tear dropped

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