The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 11

Nancy felt an invisible pair of hands squeezing her heart when her gaze landed on Cyrus' face. Before she could have a moment to calm herself, Cyrus let out a cold, cruel laugh. "What, you want to fight for Nancy's affection when she's in my arms? Go ahead. After all, someone else has taken advantage of her, and I haven't even touched her yet."

Nancy's pupils shrank drastically, feeling like her whole body was in an ice-cold cellar, her breathing momentarily halting. She had suspected that Cyrus' heart was not with her, but how could he expose her deepest fears and humiliation before everyone? That was a dark chapter of her childhood!

Tears filled Nancy's eyes as she looked at Cyrus and saw only contempt on his handsome face. Pain surged through her heart, causing her straight posture to slump.

Overwhelmed by her emotions, Nancy turned and ran out of the room.

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The room fell into stunned silence, everyone shocked by Cyrus' words.

Looking at Cyrus' icy face, Norton sobered up considerably. Recalling Cyrus' harsh words, he couldn't help but say, "Cyrus, that was a bit much. Even if someone else has taken advantage of Nancy, it wasn't her choice."

lost it, beating the guy to a pulp. If it weren't for the Gordon family's wealth, Cyrus would have probably spent that Christmas behind

an icy calm tone, "Pitying Nancy? Got a soft spot for

color as he hastily shook his head. "No, that's not

heavy with tension when Baldrick suddenly stood up. All eyes, including Cyrus', turned to him. As Baldrick's gaze met Cyrus', the air seemed

a slight purse of his lips, Baldrick's gentle eyes sharpened. "Cyrus, you said it yourself. If you despise her,

but her smile froze as she looked

have you got

palpable, chilling the air around them. Anyone else would have cowered, but Baldrick remained calm, undisturbed

Cyrus was livid.

revelation that Baldrick had feelings for Nancy. Regardless of Cyrus' feelings toward Nancy, she was still his wife. And few

of rage, Cyrus pushed Hayley off his lap and threw a

begun to drizzle at some