Chapter 26

Nancy nodded, waiting to finish dinner before Wilma took her hand for a heart-to-heart. Only then did Nancy stand up and head back to her bedroom to sleep.

Cyrus watched everything unfold, quickly gulping down his cup of coffee, about to follow her.

But Wilma suddenly spoke up, "Cyrus, sit down. We need to talk about the business."

Cyrus stopped mid-step. Since his parents stepped back from the company, he had kept his distance from business matters.

Seeing Wilma's serious expression, Cyrus sat down, puzzled. "Mom, what's going on?"

Wilma didn't answer immediately. Instead, she waited until Nancy was out of earshot, her smile fading. She then turned a chilly gaze toward Cyrus. "What's the deal with you and Hayley?"

Cyrus was shocked, then slightly annoyed. "Mom, are you spying on me?"

even got arrested." Wilma's brows knitted tightly as she added, "I wouldn't have known about the fireworks you set off across town

Cyrus,

it? Aren't you afraid it will get back

foolish!" Cyrus' gaze turned fierce,

Wilma was speechless.

just

if Nancy finds out?" Wilma's face fell, "You know how she is. She won't forgive

tone suddenly rose, his heart racing

as you don't tell Nancy, no one else will know. I'm going to bed. Just leave my

on the second floor, Nancy watched Cyrus pass

quite name the feeling, but she had guessed Cyrus would react

he didn't have feelings for Hayley, why would he get involved

Wilma sat on the couch and

butler approached, standing respectfully before

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