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!"

drinking, Cyrus' words echoing in her mind. "Nancy isn't much for late nights'? What hypocrisy. If

a group of friends surrounded Cyrus, their gathering turning into a series of toasts and cheers. Before long, Cyrus seemed tipsy, handing Baldrick a cocktail with a high

this time. Call me anytime if

downing the drink in one

"Nancy, try some of this

freshly cut fruit with a fork and handed

reluctantly took a

with pretending to enjoy the evening, she feigned tiredness.

instinctively offered, "I'll come

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

the gesture, Norton hugged Cyrus' arm. "The lady

wanted to protest, but Nancy had picked up her

the car, ready to leave, her phone buzzed with

[Nancy, come back

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

to push the door open. "Cyrus, missed me in

and she pushed the door open