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

Chapter 16

"Nancy, you got my back on driving Hayley home, right?"

Nancy's gaze was on Cyrus, her voice carrying an indescribable mix of emotions. "So, is that what you want?"

"After all, Hayley's carrying Norton's child. I'm worried something might happen to her if I don't go. You know how long Norton and I have been friends," Cyrus explained.

So, it all boiled down to Cyrus wanting to take Hayley home.

A weight seemed to settle in Nancy's heart, but she managed a mocking smile. "Since you've made up your mind, why bother asking me? Just go. I don't care."

With that, Nancy couldn't even bear to spare Cyrus a glance. She turned and walked away.

As he watched Nancy's lonely and fragile figure walking away, Cyrus was overcome with a sudden,

as though something

Cyrus took a

then, Hayley clung to his arm, her pale face showing signs of distress. "Mr. Gordon, my stomach... it hurts.

No longer hesitating, he gently held Hayley by the shoulders. "Let's go,

from the shadows, watching their retreating backs, Cyrus' hand firmly on

so close, looking like he feared any harm befalling

them. The man who swore to

deep, magnetic voice came

divorce Cyrus. You're not someone to tolerate

turning slightly to

looked at her pale face. "Nancy, Cyrus has changed his heart. Or is

thought she wouldn't feel hurt again, but Baldrick's words still stung. Yes, Cyrus had changed. And she didn't need Baldrick

her lips together lightly. "Mr. Robertson, this is