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

Chapter 13

Baldrick's heart ached unbearably, and he could no longer hold back his emotions, finally voicing the feelings he had suppressed for so long.

Nancy listened to Baldrick's confession, but her laughter carried an indescribable irony. "So, Baldrick, would you marry me then?"

"I would, in a heartbeat, if you'd give me the chance!" Baldrick's eyes sparkled with joy, yet his face looked serious.

"Nancy, I met you first. I wanted to confess to you back in college. Thankfully, it's not too late. I promise I won't let you down."

"Really? But Cyrus had broken his promises. What makes you think you won't?" Nancy reached out again, grabbing Baldrick's wrist with a firm tug. "Do you think you're particularly passionate, Baldrick? If you were, you'd have confessed in college. But you weighed your options and loved yourself more." "So, stop pretending. Maybe you do like me. After all, I'm not completely oblivious. But more than liking me, Baldrick, you love power more!"

the car door

someone who truly matches your heart," Nancy said, looking back at Baldrick seated in the car. Then, without lingering, she walked away, intending to leave Sunhaven and

rejecting me is your right, but pursuing you is mine!" He was adamant about

bitter but his determination unwavering.

stormy, so much so that they dared not even breathe too loudly, considering the broken beer bottles scattered on the floor. They had hoped

eyes, Hayley gently touched Cyrus'

paused, looking down at Hayley's tearful face. He then thought of Nancy's coldness toward him and Baldrick's evident desire

her, turning to Norton. "Don't let someone as insignificant as Baldrick ruin our

vigorously, understanding the