Mr. Sallow's Sinful Wife by Maisie Chasey

Chapter 220 Personally Witnessing Her Happiness

As they reached the second floor, Christian realized that he was still holding her hand. Nancy lowered her gaze and gently reminded him, “Christian?”

He immediately let go and apologized, saying, “I’m sorry.”

Even though he had released her hand, the warmth from their brief contact lingered in his palm, comforting and gentle. Nancy’s hand was petite and soft, even more delicate than he had imagined.

“My mom probably had a long conversation with you downstairs, and she might have misunderstood something. Please don’t take it to heart,” he explained.

“Hmm? What misunderstanding?” Nancy was puzzled, wondering what could have been misunderstood. She had only come to visit him and couldn’t think of any reason for

misunderstandings.

Christian cleared his throat and somewhat embarrassedly said, “Maybe… she misunderstood that there’s something between us, even mistook you for my girlfriend.”

Nancy’s eyes widened in surprise, “Really?”

“Absolutely,” he confirmed.

“Should I clarify it with your mother? It might be awkward when your real girlfriend visits.”

“No need,” he said. “I don’t have a girlfriend just yet.”

She considered for a moment and then blinked her long eyelashes at him, saying, “With your qualities, you must have plenty of girls pursuing you. When the time comes, don’t forget to invite me for coffee.”

“Alright.” He nodded.

The

way he looked at Nancy was complicated. At that moment, he was unsure whether he should be happy or sad. Should he be happy because he had concealed his feelings well and she had never detected a hint of his affection, or should he be sad that she never noticed a clue?

“Nancy?” He called her name, his heart heavy.

“Yeah?”

that I forgot to ask about both

well, she replied, smiling gently at him. “And we’ve

“Really?”

money to save me, and he even took a bullet for me. So, I’m very sure now that he loves. me,” Nancy said. “Christian, I’m very happy and content

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one I’ve loved for ten years. He’s thrilled about

on her lips, a gentle and soothing expression that radiated

genuine happiness and contentment. It was the joy

He nodded, his emotions becoming even more complex.

he would often think about her and feel regret. He wondered if there would have been a chance if he had stayed by her side. But now, all he felt was relief. As long as she was happy, it

contagious

much about me? I originally came to see you. How’s your recovery from the injury? Does

my profession. This wound isn’t a big deal for

I feel much more relieved. By the way, why were

it wasn’t easy to make a breakthrough. We considered him as one of the potential entry points. Later, we received information that he had kidnapped someone

you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It

relieved that you’re safe. Otherwise, I’d blame myself.”

can relax now. I’m fine. See?” She moved her limbs. “I’m like an active little bunny, feeling great.”

continued to chat for a while, and then Nancy received a call from Nicholas.

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished your visit?”

done,” she

come out. I’m waiting for

surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged, and

me; I’ll be there soon,” Nicholas said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn, “Drive. Get there right

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his way home, but halfway through, he couldn’t shake the feeling that his wife was visiting a man who had been longing for her. He decided it was too risky, so he asked Lynn to

he wouldn’t be this concerned if it was anyone else. However, this was the Christian they were talking about. He genuinely admired the excellence and determination of the

recovering well. I’ll head home now. Oh, your mom asked me to stay for lunch, and I’m afraid she might