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 proved it.”

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

and he became frustrated. He closed his eyes and leaned on the tree, refusing to look at her. He threw a little tantrum.

realizing how priceless this moment was. He thought, Oh,

for a moment, before asking, “Does your wound

hurt?”

pain’s gone,” he said.

already gone. Why don’t we leave right now?

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just one bullet. It wouldn’t hurt me,”

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, but as long

your eyes, Nicholas. Open your eyes.

unresponsive. Nancy tilted her head and plucked a long leaf. She used it

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

then playfully tugged them upward. She teased, “Come on, Nicholas. Show me that smile. You look so tense, not

“Well, I can’t muster a smile as effortlessly as

act, lowering her hands, and regarded Nicholas with a more serious expression. “You are jealous,

by her accuracy and retorted internally, Of course. You’re so stupid,

see. Then, you don’t need me

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

see me, I’ll just stay away from

You’re staying here.”