The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 7

Before Nancy could calm her racing thoughts, Cyrus let go of her and slightly bent over to pick up his phone.

But before his fingers could graze it, Nancy had grabbed Cyrus' arm.

Cyrus turned to look at her, noticing her face betrayed nothing despite the panic swirling in her heart. She took the lead and said, "Cyrus, don't think a prank call can distract us from the real issue. How did you know I sold the 'Only You' and our wedding ring? Were you at the charity auction?"

As Nancy's voice faded, the call on the phone was disconnected.

When listening to Nancy, Cyrus couldn't focus on who was calling her. His face showed slight discomfort

and guilt.

"I missed our anniversary last night and got caught up with work today. I thought I'd buy you something to cheer you up."

Nancy's heart tightened. Was he trying to cheer her up or Hayley?

looked hurt. "Nancy, are you that mad about my

saw the 'Only You' and our wedding ring at the auction? I was terrified you didn't want me

can't you understand where I'm coming from? It's not easy for your man out

with sarcasm, "So,

the wedding ring and Only You,

Cyrus always claimed he knew her better than anyone else, that she always had her reasons for

felt like she was looking

Why even talk to me about it? You

felt an inexplicable

pocket. Inside

other jewelry. I can buy you new ones, but

can punish me anytime I mess up, but please don't sell these. It would trample on my

lifetime. The thought of being

onto her finger. 'Trampling on feelings? Selling Only You and the wedding ring means trampling on feelings, but what about his fling in the car? What about his buying Hayley a mansion and an

quickly sat down beside her, his large frame seeming to overshadow her.