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!"

in drinking, Cyrus' words echoing in her mind. "Nancy isn't much for late

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

a few more days this time. Call me anytime if you

nodded, downing the drink in one

Nancy. "Nancy, try

a piece of the freshly cut fruit with

took a bite, then stood up, placing a hand on Cyrus'

the evening, she feigned tiredness.

offered, "I'll

outside. I'll text you when I get home. You rarely get to hang out, so stay and enjoy

hugged Cyrus' arm. "The lady has spoken, Cyrus! Let's

wanted to protest, but Nancy had picked up her

ready to leave, her phone buzzed with a new

number. [Nancy, come back to the booth.

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

felt her irritation surging inside, but she eventually stepped out of the car and headed

inside as she was about to push the door open. "Cyrus, missed me in the

raced, and she pushed the door open