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

gathering turning into a series of toasts and cheers. Before long, Cyrus seemed

this time. Call me

downing the drink in one

Cyrus turned to Nancy. "Nancy, try some of this orange.

of the freshly cut fruit with a fork and

a bite, then stood up, placing a hand on

pretending to enjoy the evening, she feigned tiredness.

offered, "I'll come

need. The driver is waiting outside. I'll text you when I get home. You rarely get to hang out, so stay

gesture, Norton hugged Cyrus' arm. "The lady has spoken, Cyrus! Let's drink for a few more

wanted to protest, but Nancy had

the car, ready to

an unknown number. [Nancy, come back to the booth. Cyrus

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

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

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

pushed