Seven Days Seven Nights (Nicholas and Nancy) novel Chapter 197

Chapter 197 Nancy’s Calls 

Nicholas awoke in the hospital. 

His injuries were serious, but thankfully, there were no internal injuries, only non-lethal external wounds. With the doctor’s treatment and the best medication, his condition improved significantly after two nights of rest. 

However, his upper body was still wrapped in layers of bandages, giving him a somewhat scary 

appearance. 

As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Madelline leaning over beside him. Nicholas gently moved his fingers, and Madelline immediately woke up. 

Seeing him awake, Madelline was overjoyed. “Nicholas, you’re awake? You’re really awake? I didn’t see wrong, did I?” 

“I’m fine, don’t worry.” 

After saying this, Nicholas thought of the events of that day and felt a heavy sense of guilt. Those scenes were so real that they almost suffocated him. 

He had to admit that he was able to come back from there alive this time because of her. 

It was her sacrifice that saved his life.. 

“Madelline, you… How are you?” 

Nicholas couldn’t finish his words, but Madelline quickly reached out and covered his mouth. “Nicholas, don’t speak. Don’t say anything. To save you, no matter what I have to give up, I think it’s worth it. It’s not just this. Even if they wanted my life, I’d give it up for you. As long as you’re alive, it’s enough for me.” 

Tears streamed down her face as soon as she finished speaking. 

Nicholas looked at her, feeling a slight heartache. After all, they were once closest to each other. But what he felt more was sympathy and guilt. It was a deep guilt, like threads, tightly entwining his heart. 

If he could, he would rather have perished in that night instead of her using that kind of method to save him. 

“I’m sorry, Madelline. You did all this to save me.” 

Madelline shook her head desperately. “No, Nicholas, don’t say that. I did all this willingly, and besides, if you died, they wouldn’t let me go either.” 

“But I’m not worth it, and you shouldn’t have saved me. You know, instead of seeing you like this, I’d rather have died there.” 

“No, Nicholas. I love you so much. How could I just watch you die? If you die, what meaning would my life have?” 

The more she spoke, the more agitated she became. Suddenly, she threw herself into his arms. 

As her movements were abrupt and a bit too rough, she hit his wound, causing him to grunt in pain. 

Madelline immediately looked at him nervously. “I’m sorry, Nicholas, I didn’t mean to do that. How are you? Are you okay? Do you want me to call the doctor?” 

“No need.” Nicholas shook his head. 

Madelline eased up this time. She turned to the side and leaned her head against his chest. 

Listening to his heartbeat, she gently spoke. “Nicholas, you don’t need to blame yourself or feel burdened. I told you I did all this willingly. I ask for very little. As long as you’re alive, I have no other requests.” 

As she said these words, a victorious smile played at the corner of her mouth. 

Deep down in her heart, she felt great satisfaction. 

After all, she had spent a year with Nicholas. 

She had some understanding of him. No matter if he still loved her or not, he wouldn’t be indifferent to her. 

Even if she comforted him a thousand times or ten thousand times, telling him not to blame himself, he would still blame himself. 

As long as she held onto this guilt of his, she could achieve whatever she desired. 

“Nancy, just wait, I won’t let you have what you want. I’ve said it before, I’ll never let you be with Nicholas.” 

However, Madelline didn’t anticipate that Nicholas would extend his hand and push her away. 

“Nicholas, what’s wrong?” 

Seeing him push her aside, Madelline asked in bewilderment. 

“Madelline, I appreciate what you’ve done. Thank you for saving me and for your sacrifices. Apart from anything related to me, I can compensate you with whatever you want.” 

Almost immediately, Madelline understood the hidden meaning behind Nicholas’ words. 

She bit her lip and promptly responded, “Nicholas, I don’t want to discuss these matters right now. We 

can talk about them later. Your health is the most important thing at the moment. Focus on recovering, and we can deal with everything else in due time.” 

“Madelline…” 

Nicholas wanted to continue speaking. But suddenly, his phone rang. 

He glanced at it. It was Nancy calling. 

A rush of tenderness surged through him, and he was about to answer right away. 

But then he remembered he was still in the hospital, covered in bandages. He sadly put the phone 

down. 

Now, he looked dreadful, and he didn’t want Nancy to see him like this. He always wanted to present his best self to her. 

Yet, he couldn’t bring himself to decline the call. 

The phone continued to ring. 

“Is it Nancy calling? Why don’t you answer? You’re injured now; she must be worried about you,” Madelline sympathetically suggested while biting her lip. 

“I don’t want her to see me like this or to worry about me,” Nicholas replied. 

Madelline bit her lip even harder. If she didn’t control herself, she might have even drawn blood.