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

Chapter 17

Nancy's frame wobbled, her face even paler.

Cyrus had arranged a city-wide fireworks display for Hayley. At that moment, Nancy's thoughts were all about their wedding night.

Cyrus looked at her with affection. "Nancy, I finally have you. If it weren't for Grandpa asking me to keep it low-key, I would have lit the night sky with fireworks for you. Don't worry. I'll make it up to you. I'll show you how romantic I can be."

Yet, Cyrus' promised compensation ultimately went to Hayley.

Nancy's face was full of self-mockery, uncertain if it was toward herself or Cyrus.

Baldrick looked at Nancy's bitter expression, feeling even worse. "Nancy, let him go. I can..."

"Baldrick, I need some space to think, okay?" she interrupted with a vacant look, her face void of emotion.

squeezed, his breathing difficult,

remained there. Even though Nancy was out of sight, he made

Robertson, it's urgent. Your father is critically ill! You

furrowed, setting his turmoil momentarily aside as he hurried off with the assistant. The hospital room door slammed shut,

until her limbs numbed, and her body

this way? Was staying together

Nancy turned to see the brilliant fireworks lighting the night sky

a message. "Hayley, I

with indescribable heartbreak and despair. Her husband was proclaiming his love

that, how romantic! Cyrus,

It was a video from Hayley

quickly opened the video and saw Hayley nestled in Cyrus' arms, with spectacular fireworks exploding in the

and joy, and she emotionally said, "Cyrus, you've treated me like

this because you're carrying my child." Cyrus raised an eyebrow, his gaze