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?”

you and him now? Last time was so rushed that I forgot to ask about both of

gently

“Really?”

resolved all our misunderstandings, 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,

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that he’s the one I’ve loved for ten years. He’s thrilled about it, like

smile remained on her lips, a gentle and soothing expression

knew that this smile was one of genuine happiness and contentment. It was

He nodded, his emotions becoming even more complex.

have been a chance if he had stayed by her side. But now, all he felt was

contagious to

me? I originally came to see you.

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

that’s good.” Nancy continued, “Seeing you like this, I feel much more relieved. By the way, why were

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 help you but

it’s not your fault, and why would I blame you? Nothing can ensure a foolproof operation. It was an

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

fine. See?” She moved her

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

“Hey, Nick.”

finished your visit?”

almost done,” she replied.

out. I’m waiting for you at the

hospital?” Nancy was quite surprised and added, “But Christian had been discharged, and I’m at

Nicholas said before hanging up. He then urged Lynn,

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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

However, this was the Christian they were talking about. He genuinely admired

looked at Christian. “I’m glad you’re recovering well. I’ll head home now. Oh, your mom asked me to stay for lunch,