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.

his breathing difficult, his grip loosening

had he spoken than Nancy had started walking away. Baldrick remained there. Even though Nancy was

Robertson, it's urgent. Your father is

room door slammed shut, leaving Nancy feeling completely drained. She sat on the

stopped until her limbs numbed, and her body

marriage turned out this way? Was staying together so

the brilliant fireworks lighting the night sky outside

message. "Hayley,

stunned, then laughed, but her laughter came with indescribable heartbreak and despair. Her husband was

that, how romantic! Cyrus, you're something

notification. It was a video

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

said, "Cyrus, you've treated me like a princess. I

child." Cyrus raised an eyebrow, his gaze filled with nothing but adoration for