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."

an item, someone had once remarked, 'Nancy's got a slim waist, must be a delight in bed.' Cyrus had lost it, beating

in an icy calm tone, "Pitying

drained of color as he hastily shook

All eyes, including Cyrus', turned to him. As Baldrick's gaze met

you said it yourself. If you despise her, I don't.

hearing Baldrick's words, but her smile froze as she looked toward Cyrus, waiting to see his enraged

"Baldrick, have you got

Baldrick remained calm, undisturbed by the threat. "I'd prefer to live so I can

Cyrus was livid.

for Nancy. Regardless of Cyrus' feelings toward Nancy,

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

sky had begun to drizzle at