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

Chapter 24

That meant Nancy was ready to go all the way with him.

Before Cyrus could revel in his elation, his phone suddenly rang.

He answered immediately, and Caleb's voice came through.

"Mr. Gordon, Mr. Robertson's visit to the police station should have nothing to do with Mrs. Gordon. Farley Robertson got locked up last night for assault, and Mr. Robertson was there to bail him out. He was there to pick up Farley from the station."

Cyrus' pupils dilated, realizing Nancy and Baldrick's meeting was accidental.

"Alright." Cyrus couldn't hide his joy, quickly turning to Nancy. "Nancy, I misunderstood you."

Nancy's face was a picture of scorn. "Oh really? Wasn't I sneaking around with Baldrick?"

Cyrus knew Nancy was angry and apologized swiftly, "Nancy, I'm sorry. You don't know that Baldrick still has his sights set on you. That's why I panicked."

you mean to me. I'm terrified of

were red, his voice tinged with an indescribable

her fists, feeling as if Cyrus' words

fixed on Cyrus.

care about me from your heart?" asked

do. No one cares about you more than

you left me behind to whisk her away." Nancy scoffed, "A reporter even asked me

doesn't mean I care about her." Cyrus blurted out, his voice tinged with urgency and a touch of anger at being exposed. "Nancy, can't you see how I feel about you? Everyone might cheat, but I never would. You are my life!" Nancy clenched her teeth, thinking that if she really were the love of Cyrus' life,

yet, Cyrus was still lying to her

want, but don't forget to hold a press

we need a press conference? Innocent

between me and Hayley. She's Norton's woman. Otherwise, as just an actress, I wouldn't even spare

that before. I got it."

conference to deny his

Nancy's cold demeanor, Cyrus suddenly felt an indefinable sense