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?

about my absence these

our wedding ring at the auction? I

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

words, Nancy responded with sarcasm, "So, you're saying I'm making a

you sell the wedding ring and Only You, not to mention other jewelry I gave

reasons for everything she did and wasn't just being emotional. But

Nancy felt like she was looking at a

what you seem to think. Why even talk to me

an inexplicable

a small square box from his pocket. Inside were the priceless pink necklace 'Only You' and their

it's okay if you don't want the other jewelry. I can buy you new ones, but

but please don't sell these. It would trample on my feelings

lifetime. The thought of being apart from you, even

means trampling on feelings, but

sat down beside her, his large frame seeming to