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

Chapter 10

Norton watched Cyrus and Baldrick square off, a strange feeling of unease bubbling inside him. It almost felt like witnessing a showdown between love rivals, which was absurd, right?

Still, Norton played peacemaker. "Hey Cyrus, Baldrick, why don't you guys take a seat? Standing all this time must be tiring, and Nancy is in heels."

Cyrus immediately shifted his focus, taking Nancy's hand and guiding her to sit.

"Nancy, sorry for making you stand so long. Your feet must be killing you. Do you need a massage?"

Nancy's face flushed as Cyrus' large hands hovered over her legs, her body tensing in resistance. But feeling the eyes of the others on her, she suppressed her discomfort.

"No, it's fine. I haven't been standing that long. You guys go ahead and drink."

Hearing Nancy, Cyrus looked at her fondly and nodded, "Drinking can wait. Nancy, what's important is making sure you're comfortable."

He then handed her a glass of soda, cautioning Norton and the others. "We're only planning to stay a bit. Nancy isn't much for late nights."

Norton came over with a grin, holding his drink. "Don't worry, Cyrus!"

the soda but didn't seem interested in drinking, Cyrus' words echoing in her mind. "Nancy isn't much for late nights'? What hypocrisy. If he knew that, why

and cheers. Before long, Cyrus seemed tipsy, handing Baldrick a cocktail

time. Call me

nodded, downing

try some of

piece of the freshly cut fruit with a fork and

Nancy reluctantly took a bite, then stood up, placing a

feigned tiredness. "Cyrus,

offered,

I get home. You rarely get to hang out, so stay and enjoy yourself with Norton and the

lady has spoken, Cyrus! Let's drink for a few

wanted to protest, but Nancy had picked up her purse and

ready to leave, her phone buzzed

come back

Baldrick. Among Cyrus' circle, only she

surging inside, but she eventually stepped out

about to push the door open. "Cyrus, missed me in the few hours we've been apart? I've missed you so much that

she pushed the