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?”

about

well, she replied, smiling gently

“Really?”

and we’ve confessed our feelings to each other. This time, he deliberately came back from abroad to save me from my kidnapping. He spent a lot of money to save me, and he even

1/4

years. He’s thrilled about it, like a

and soothing expression that radiated a

and contentment. It was the joy that could only come from deep within a person.

He nodded, his emotions becoming even more complex.

He wondered if there would have been a chance if he had stayed

was contagious to

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

have forgotten my profession. This wound isn’t a big

“Seeing you like this, I feel much more relieved. By the way, why

person who kidnapped you, Puck Wolfe, was an important lead we had been tracking for a long time. He was connected to a major case, but because of its extensive implications, 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 for extortion on the mountaintop. We all rushed there,. but it turned out to be a wrong move. It not only failed to

it’s not your fault, and why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a

relieved that you’re safe. Otherwise,

now. I’m fine. See?” She moved her limbs. “I’m like an active

a while, and

“Hey, Nick.”

finished your visit?”

almost done,”

waiting for

surprised and added, “But Christian had

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

2/4

had been longing for her. He decided it was too risky, so he asked Lynn to return to the hospital. He didn’t even go

the Christian they were talking about. He

now. Oh, your mom asked me to stay for lunch, and I’m afraid she might already be preparing the