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!"

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,

turning into a series of toasts and cheers. Before long, Cyrus seemed tipsy, handing Baldrick a cocktail

few more days this time. Call me anytime

downing the drink

to Nancy. "Nancy, try some of

a piece of the freshly cut fruit with a fork and handed it

the gaze of the others, Nancy reluctantly took a bite,

with pretending to enjoy the evening, she feigned tiredness.

instinctively offered, "I'll

I get home. You rarely get

hugged Cyrus' arm. "The lady has

to protest, but Nancy had picked up her

car, ready to leave, her

from an unknown number. [Nancy, come back to the

message had to be from Baldrick. Among Cyrus' circle, only she

Nancy felt her irritation surging inside, but she eventually stepped out

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

and she pushed the door open just