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

Chapter 19

After laying down the law with a glance that held more warning than words, Cyrus couldn't believe what he had just heard. Fighting for Hayley had gotten him into trouble with the police, and Caleb had spilled the beans to Nancy!

Caleb's face went ghostly pale as he vigorously shook his head, denying involvement. He wouldn't dare spill the beans to Nancy, no matter what.

Having overheard the conversation, Nancy interrupted with a frosty voice, "Just happened to pass by. If I hadn't come, I would've been none the wiser about your little scuffle over Ms. Grant here."

It seemed she was no longer the exception in Cyrus' eyes. Perhaps, to Cyrus, Hayley had become his priority.

Nancy's gaze softened as she looked at Hayley, who embodied an innocence and beauty that was hard to ignore. Even Nancy could admit she might have fallen for her if she were a man.

If Caleb hadn't told Nancy, how could she have 'just happened to pass by' the station? It was clear they

all wrong. If it weren't for Mr. Gordon stepping in, my baby and I would've been in danger," she said, taking Nancy's hand in

irony as she felt Hayley's touch. "Oh? And who's the better

in, patting Nancy's shoulder and reassuring her, "Nancy, please. Don't be petty. Though Hayley is with Norton, she's also one of my employees. Jack, the jerk from our office,

takes action against harassment within its

Nancy to understand him. He had explained himself. What more could Nancy possibly

was about to respond,

And Mr.

that followed the noise zeroed in on Hayley with almost tangible eagerness. "Hayley, could we have a moment? Rumors are

anyone could react, they got surrounded. Terrified, Hayley clung to Cyrus,