Seven Days Seven Nights

Chapter 211

Meeting Christian Again

“No.” Nicholas shook his head solemnly. He wouldn’t risk taking such drastic actions. The sum of three million meant little to him financially, and his sole concern was Nancy’s safety. His plan involved ensuring that the remaining sum would satisfy the thugs, preventing them from further pursuing

them.

His intended course was clear-within twenty minutes, he would have brought her to a safe house he had designated earlier. He had arranged for his men to be present, providing protection should Puck and his men show up. However, the unexpected arrival of the police threw a wrench in his plans.

Nancy looked at Nicholas, confused. “Maybe they came to save us after they found out I was kidnapped.

“Not necessarily. There might be another reason.” He continued, “But I can be sure about one thing”

“What?”

“I believe the police stumbled upon them while they were in hiding. The thugs likely suspected that I had alerted the authorities, so they have come to kill us.”

She took a deep breath. “Good thing we came out in one piece.”

“Yeah, fortunately,” he replied, and his face twisted in pain.

Nancy immediately noticed his distress and urgently inquired, “Nicholas, what-” Her question was cut short when she saw the blood staining Nicholas’ clothing, leaving her utterly bewildered. She wondered. where the blood came from or when he had sustained the injury. “Hang on, Nicholas. You said our men are coming, right? Please don’t scare me. Please be alright.” Her voice trembled with fear.

With a reassuring gesture, he reached out, gently patting her head, and managed a smile. “Don’t be scared, silly. It’s just a shallow wound. Don’t worry, I won’t die. I’m tough.”

Despite his attempt to downplay the situation, she was still distraught. The sight of the bloody wound. on his arm brought tears to her eyes. “This isn’t even a shallow wound. It’s a gunshot wound, Nicholas, Why didn’t you tell me you got shot?”

if I did.” He smiled.

Attempting to reassure herself, she repeated in her mind, “I’m

stop the bleeding, Nancy assured Nicholas,

lot, Dr. Cohen. What should I do?” he asked, furrowing his brow.

the pain flustered her. “Sorry, Nicholas. I don’t have any painkillers with me. Just hang on. You’re bleeding too much. I have to stop your bleeding.”

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don’t need your apology silly. If I get a kiss now, maybe it won’t be so painful

to kiss Nicholas, surprising him with her boldness. He had expected her

pulling away after their kiss, she looked at him intently.

I’m only at 30% power. They say it’s

two more kisses before standing up to face

tone, “Yes, but I’m leaking. I need constant

her to pinch his arm playfully, yet a trace of nervousness lingered in

Nancy. “Okay, I’ll stop talking. You

closed his eyes.

her sleeve, using her clothing to bind the wound. Her trembling hands worked frantically, yet the persisting presence of the lodged bullet left her feeling perpetually anxious.

voice cut through the tension. “Mr. Sallow.”

are you hurt?” the person asked nervously.

hand. Calmly, he said, “It’s alright. I’m fine. Don’t

her anxiety heighten at the evident unease of those around

we arrived late,

one thought this

group of police were hiding in the mountains. They seemed to be after those

guys.”

A group