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.

Cyrus harshly

arrogantly. "Nancy,

ago. My heart belongs to Hayley.

agony, her pillow soaked

in her sleep,

entered, saw Nancy in bed, her face flushed

rushed over. "Nancy, what's wrong?

"Get the car ready! Why didn't

eyes to see Cyrus

Nancy's mind grew more muddled, catching the scent of Hayley's perfume on

"Nancy!"

her eyes again, it was

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!" Nancy said instinctively,

"Okay, Mrs. Gordon. If you feel unwell, press the bell on the wall,