Seven Days Seven Nights

Chapter 213 Jealous (2)

As Nancy approached, she found Nicholas lying beneath a tree with his eyes closed. “What’s wrong? Let me take a look,” she asked, concerned.

However, he remained silent, keeping his eyes shut.

She persisted, “Are you in pain? Is it the wound or the bullet bothering you?”

Nicholas didn’t respond. Sensing his discomfort, Nancy pressed her lips together and chose to stay quiet.

Eventually, unable to bear the silence, he reluctantly opened his eyes, his expression filled with discontent. He spoke, almost like a wounded puppy, “So, you still care about me?”

“Of course, I care about you.”

“I was coughing and in agony from my wound. I called out, but you didn’t bother to check on me,” he grumbled.

“But I’m here now.”

“It’s different now. You only came because you were already done treating Christian.”

“But I bandaged your wound first, and he was hurt worse than you, and his wound wasn’t bandaged. It was a critical moment just now. I couldn’t get distracted. I had to focus,” said Nancy.

Nicholas looked away and grunted. “In the end, you think he’s more important. He’s number one, I’m number two.”

while

that.” Nancy shrugged.

actions

Then she clarified, “He has a name. Christian. You shouldn’t call him Zayn.

he became frustrated. He closed his eyes and leaned on the tree, refusing to look at her. He threw a little tantrum. “What I saw was that you only cared about him and not me. I’m mad, Nancy.”

laughter, realizing how priceless this moment was. He thought, Oh, this trip was worth it. I’d never have seen this side

contemplating for a moment, before asking, “Does your wound

hurt?”

gone,” he said.

see.” Nancy nodded. She said, “They’re already gone. Why don’t we leave right now? You should get that bullet removed soon.”

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wouldn’t hurt

change in behavior, her thoughts raced. Huh? What’s wrong with him? Everything was fine just now. What happened? She realized he had changed after she had bandaged Christian. Then, it struck her-jealousy. Nicholas was jealous because she had shown concern for both of them. The bullets may not have hit their vital organs,

eyes, Nicholas.

tilted her head and plucked a long leaf. She used it to tickle his

he finally opened his eyes. Seeing her beaming smile deepened his internal turmoil. I was already annoyed, and she didn’t even notice why.

hands against the corners of his lips, and then playfully tugged them upward. She teased, “Come on, Nicholas. Show me that smile. You look so tense,

icy demeanor. “Well, I can’t muster a smile as effortlessly as your Christian.”

act, lowering her hands,

so stupid, you only realize it now? Aloud, he responded, “No. Do

see. Then, you don’t need

leopard, seizing her by the arms and pulling her into a tight embrace. “Where do you think you’re going?”

don’t want to see me, I’ll just stay away from

You’re staying here.”