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!"

Cyrus' words echoing in her mind. "Nancy isn't much

Cyrus, their gathering turning into a series of toasts and

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

and nodded, downing the drink in

try some of

speared a piece of the freshly cut fruit with a

the gaze of the others, Nancy reluctantly took a bite, then stood up,

to enjoy the evening, she feigned

instinctively offered, "I'll

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

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

wanted to protest, but Nancy had

in the car, ready to leave,

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

Cyrus' circle, only she and Baldrick were

felt her irritation surging inside, but

to push the door open. "Cyrus, missed me

pushed the door