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?

"Nancy, are you that mad about my absence these past few

and our wedding ring at the auction? I was terrified

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

with sarcasm, "So, you're saying I'm

did you sell the wedding ring and

and looked down. Cyrus always claimed he knew her better than anyone else, that she always had her reasons for everything she did

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

what you seem to think. Why even talk to me about it? You know I hate

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

Inside were the priceless pink necklace 'Only

can buy

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

in this lifetime. The thought of being apart from

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 park? Now he's

hand away, sitting on the bed exhausted, "I'm tired. I need to rest. Please, leave." Cyrus quickly sat down beside her, his large frame seeming to overshadow her. The