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,

walking away. Baldrick remained there. Even though Nancy was out of sight,

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

he hurried off with the assistant. The hospital room door slammed shut, leaving Nancy feeling completely drained. She sat on the hospital bed,

have stopped until her limbs numbed, and

out this way? Was

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

a message.

with indescribable heartbreak and despair. Her husband was proclaiming

romantic! Cyrus,

a notification. It was a video from Hayley on

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

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

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

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