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?"

she added, "I wouldn't have known about the fireworks you set off across town for Hayley, the car, the

her lips, watching Cyrus, not quite believing he was

it?

Cyrus' gaze turned

Wilma was speechless.

getting impatient. "Mom, drop it. Hayley and I are just messing around. Nancy is the one I'll

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

his heart racing with an

know. I'm going to bed. Just leave my

corner on the second floor, Nancy watched Cyrus

heart couldn't quite name the feeling, but she had guessed Cyrus would react this

Hayley, why would he get involved

left, Wilma sat on the couch and sighed deeply, a shadow of concern

approached, standing respectfully

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