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?"

gaze of both Cyrus and Wilma, begrudgingly admitted, "Yes... it

saying she twisted her ankle and asked me to take extra care of

need to explain so much. As your wife,

with sarcasm - trust in

the office, ready to leave it all

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

unease.

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

Cyrus' attempt to shift blame while Caleb's face

difficult position, he couldn't defend himself. It wasn't like he hadn't tried to

another shower?" Cyrus suggested, still holding Nancy's hand. "Don't let a minor actress ruin

dismissive words, Hayley's face

"Then go. Ensure you

of betrayal. But Hayley's perfume had

through something. Cyrus felt his heart skipping beats, yet he indulgently nodded,