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?"

on the floor with teary eyes, Hayley, under the sharp gaze of both Cyrus and Wilma, begrudgingly admitted, "Yes... it was

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 the only

"Cyrus, you don't need to explain

trust came with sarcasm - trust in his half-hearted

to leave it all

to Nancy, Cyrus should have felt relieved, but

unease.

wanted to surprise me by bringing Nancy here, look what happened. You see, you've caused

to shift blame while

himself. It wasn't like he hadn't tried to

honestly an accident. Maybe I should take another shower?" Cyrus suggested, still holding

dismissive words, Hayley's face turned deathly

"Then go. Ensure you

a shower could wash away the scent of betrayal. But Hayley's perfume had seeped into his skin, a reminder that

had seen through something. Cyrus felt his heart skipping beats, yet he indulgently nodded, "Alright, I'll go