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!"

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

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

this time. Call me

chuckled lightly and nodded, downing the

"Nancy, try some of this orange. It's

cut fruit with a fork and handed it to

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

done with pretending to enjoy the evening, she feigned tiredness. "Cyrus, I'm tired.

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 and enjoy yourself with Norton and

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

protest, but Nancy had picked

to leave, her phone buzzed with a

an unknown number. [Nancy, come back to

be from Baldrick. Among Cyrus' circle,

inside, but

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

raced, and she pushed the