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

Chapter 29

Cyrus' heart raced as he saw Wilma suddenly standing at the doorway, with Nancy behind her!

Panic took hold, and without a second thought, he pushed Hayley, who was in his arms, away and made a beeline toward Nancy. "Nancy, it's not what it looks like!"

Caught off guard, Hayley fell to the ground with a painful yelp. "Ouch..."

But Cyrus didn't glance her way as she clenched her fists, a mix of frustration and defiance in her eyes.

Observing Cyrus' disheveled appearance and their recent proximity, Nancy regarded him with a cold look. "Oh really? Then explain this."

More anxious, Cyrus tightened his grip on Nancy's hand. "Nancy, Hayley tripped, and I was merely helping her up. Please, don't get the wrong idea."

He knew Nancy well enough to realize that any infidelity would drive her away for good.

After his explanation, Cyrus shot Hayley a warning look. "Right, Hayley?"

Hayley, under the sharp gaze of both Cyrus

Hayley off at the office this morning saying she twisted her ankle and asked me to take extra care of her," Cyrus pleaded with puppy-dog eyes. "It was an accident. You know you're

you don't need to explain so much. As your

- trust in his

the office, ready to leave it all behind. Yet,

Nancy, Cyrus should have felt relieved, but instead, he felt an inexplicable sense

unease.

to Wilma with a blaming tone, "Mom, even if you wanted to surprise me by bringing Nancy here,

to shift blame while Caleb's face turned ashen, clearly understanding the jab

in a difficult position, he couldn't defend himself. It wasn't like he hadn't tried to communicate. But Cyrus hadn't answered

honestly an accident. Maybe I should take another shower?" Cyrus suggested, still holding Nancy's hand. "Don't

At Cyrus' dismissive words, Hayley's

sharply retorted, "Then go.

if a shower could wash away the scent of betrayal. But Hayley's perfume had seeped into

felt his heart skipping beats, yet he