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, his grip

Nancy had started walking away. Baldrick remained there. Even though Nancy was out of sight, he made no move to look

then, an assistant rushed over, "Mr. Robertson, it's urgent. Your father is critically ill! You need

off with the assistant. The hospital room door

until her

their marriage turned out this way? Was

Nancy turned to see the brilliant fireworks lighting the night sky outside

a message. "Hayley, I love

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

at that, how romantic! Cyrus, you're

with a notification. It was a video

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

all sweetness and joy, and she emotionally said, "Cyrus, you've treated me like a princess. I love you

Cyrus raised an eyebrow, his gaze filled with