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

Chapter 15

Nancy was engulfed by a chilling emptiness, as if her heart had been violently ripped out, leaving a deep ache that threatened to overwhelm her.

Hayley was pregnant!

Deep down, Nancy had anticipated this day, yet the reality of it cut deep.

She watched Cyrus tenderly support Hayley, his eyes filled with unprecedented concern and fear, terrified of any harm befalling her.

Attempting to lighten the mood, Hayley chuckled, "Cyrus, don't be so overprotective. I'm not that weak..." Visibly annoyed, Cyrus retorted, "How can you say that? You're carrying our future now."

As Hayley basked in the sweetness of Cyrus' words, her gaze inadvertently caught Nancy standing not

too far away, causing her smile to falter instantly, "Mrs. Gordon, what brings you here?"

her gaze only to find Nancy looking pale and frail, her eyes devoid of their usual

his hand and rushed over. "Nancy, when did you wake up? The nurse

irony was palpable. Had the nurse informed Cyrus

coldly swept over Hayley before settling on Cyrus again. "Aren't you

with Norton's child. Norton couldn't make it today, so he asked me

pregnant with Norton's child, huh? Was Norton even

calm, her face giving nothing away as she said, "Is that

course, it's true!" Cyrus' voice grew louder, and his eyes darted warningly

her belly affectionately and smirked, "Mrs. Gordon, you and Mr. Gordon

year. Don't you think it's time

Hayley's insinuation but remained composed, her

known about the pregnancy, Ms. Grant? The waters

can climb their ranks

the Patel family doesn't matter much to me as long as my baby's father loves me and accepts this