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

Chapter 14

On the first day of summer break, she sipped the milk passed to her by her uncle through marriage. As she awaited clarity, she found her clothes stripped away.

The man gazed at her with voracity, "Awake so soon? Well, that's fine, you little temptress. Did you know I wanted you the moment I saw you?"

With that, he lunged toward the girl on the bed.

"No... don't... get away..." Nancy twisted in pain, murmuring in her sleep, "Get away..."

Yet, the twisted face of her uncle in her dream morphed into Cyrus' handsome but disdainful visage.

"She's been taken advantage of. If you like her, go after her!"

Tears streamed down Nancy's face. She longed to confront Cyrus about his treatment.

speak, Cyrus harshly pushed her

his arm around Hayley, Cyrus laughed arrogantly. "Nancy,

Hayley. You're

in agony, her pillow soaked with tears,

murmured intermittently in her sleep,

who had just entered, saw Nancy in bed,

by instant panic as he rushed

ready! Why didn't anyone tell me my wife has been

opened her eyes to see Cyrus hovering over her, his face etched with genuine

fever. I'm taking you to the hospital now." Nancy's mind grew more muddled, catching the scent of Hayley's perfume on Cyrus. She wanted to push him away, but her eyelids grew heavy, and she passed out again before

"Nancy!"

her eyes again, it was

Gordon, you're finally awake. Mr. Gordon has been by your side for two days and nights. He just stepped out for a smoke. Shall I call him in?" "No need!"

the nurse didn't understand why, she nodded, "Okay, Mrs. Gordon. If you feel unwell, press the bell on the wall, and