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.

'just happened to

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 a gesture of

as she felt Hayley's touch. "Oh?

in, patting Nancy's shoulder and reassuring her, "Nancy, please. Don't be petty. Though Hayley is with

now takes action against harassment within its walls? Mr. Gordon, you're quite

with Nancy to understand him. He had explained himself. What more

to respond,

is here! And

noise zeroed in on Hayley with almost tangible

could react, they got surrounded. Terrified, Hayley clung to Cyrus, pleading, "Mr. Gordon, I'm