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

say that.” Nancy shrugged.

actions

accusation, Hey, that’s slander. I didn’t do anything. Then she

her. He threw a little tantrum. “What I saw was that

struggled to contain his laughter, realizing how priceless this moment was. He thought, Oh, this trip was worth it. I’d never have seen this side of Mr.

beside Nicholas, contemplating for a moment, before asking, “Does your

hurt?”

pain’s gone,”

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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It wouldn’t hurt me,” Nicholas

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, but as long as they remained lodged in

grin, she playfully prodded, “Open your eyes, Nicholas. Open your eyes. Are you ignoring me?”

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

opened his eyes. Seeing her beaming smile deepened his internal turmoil. I was

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

lowering her hands, and regarded Nicholas with a more serious expression.

accuracy and retorted internally, Of course. You’re so stupid, you only realize it now? Aloud, he responded, “No. Do you

“I see. Then, you don’t need me to

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

to see me, I’ll just stay away from

You’re staying