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?

are you that mad about my absence these past few days? Do you

the 'Only You' and our wedding ring at the

coming from? It's not easy for your man

responded with sarcasm, "So, you're saying

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

looked down. Cyrus always claimed he knew her better than anyone else, that she always had her reasons for everything she did and wasn't just being emotional. But then, he was accusing her of making a fuss. Indeed, men's sweet nothings

up at Cyrus again, Nancy felt like she was looking at

seem to think. Why even

an inexplicable panic. "I'm not complaining. I'm upset you don't value

pocket. Inside

other jewelry. I can buy

please don't sell these. It would trample

love you to madness in this lifetime. The thought of being apart from you, even for a

for Nancy's hand with affection, forcefully sliding the wedding ring back 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 amusement

Please, leave." Cyrus quickly sat down beside her, his large frame seeming to overshadow her. The familiar scent