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?”

I forgot to ask about both of you. He seemed to have suffered

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

“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 took a bullet for me. So, I’m very sure now that he

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him that he’s the one I’ve loved for ten years. He’s thrilled about it, like a child dancing with joy.”

lips, a gentle and soothing expression that radiated

that this smile was one of genuine happiness and contentment. It was the joy that could only come

his emotions

regret. He wondered if there would have been a chance if he had stayed by her side. But now, all he felt

was contagious to him.

see you. How’s your

my profession. This wound isn’t a big deal for me; I’ve recovered well.”

I feel much more relieved.

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

your fault, and why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It was an accident.”

you’re safe. Otherwise, I’d

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

to chat for a while, and then Nancy

“Hey, Nick.”

you finished

done,”

come out. I’m waiting for you at

Nancy was quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged, and

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

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for her. He decided it was too risky, so he asked Lynn to return to the hospital. He

he wouldn’t be this concerned if it was anyone else. However, this was the Christian they were talking about. He

recovering well. I’ll head home now. Oh, your mom asked me to stay