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?

you that mad about my absence these past

You' and our wedding ring at the auction? I was terrified you

from? It's not

"So, you're saying I'm making a fuss

seemed helpless. "Then why did you sell the wedding ring and Only You, not

always had her reasons for everything she

again, Nancy felt like she

think. Why even

Nancy's eyes, Cyrus suddenly felt an inexplicable panic. "I'm not

small square box from his pocket. Inside were the priceless

don't want the other jewelry. I can buy

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

you to madness in this lifetime. The thought of being

on feelings? Selling Only You and the wedding ring means trampling on feelings, but what about his fling in

away, sitting on the bed exhausted, "I'm tired. I need to rest. Please, leave." Cyrus quickly sat