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

Chapter 34

Almost simultaneously, before Ogden could make sense of what was happening, a fist came flying toward his face.

"Ah!" Ogden stumbled backward from the blow, landing awkwardly on the ground a second later. He burst out with a string of curses. "Damn it! Who the hell? Mr. Robertson?"

Ogden's eyes widened in shock as he saw Baldrick holding Nancy protectively. When Baldrick passed by and heard voices inside, he pushed the door open to find Nancy in trouble. And there was Ogden, trying to tear Nancy's blouse, spewing insults at her!

Without hesitation, Baldrick draped his jacket over Nancy, his heart aching at the sight of her pale face. He gently touched her head.

"Don't be scared. I'm here. I'll handle this. You go ahead and step outside."

After that, Baldrick strode toward Ogden, his presence more menacing than ever. Everyone knew Baldrick always had a smile, but then, his handsome features were grim.

"Mr. Robertson, it was Mr. Gordon's idea, I swear. It... this has nothing to do with you. You can't possibly

a fierce kick. "Can't what? Continue. I'm listening." Ogden was seeing stars, especially from the sharp pain in his nose, and a metallic taste filled his mouth. Fear finally took hold

was drunk. I didn't mean to take advantage of Nancy. Please, have

want to hear," Baldrick

of breaking bones until

than the last

speak when he

number you have

hollow eyes, feeling

brought me here tonight to sign a contract. Midway through, I returned from the restroom to find Cyrus gone, and Ogden claimed Cyrus wanted me to

he didn't even feel the pain. "Cyrus, that fool! Everyone knows what Ogden is like. How could he leave you

more important."

After one thing after

contain himself and pulled Nancy into a tight embrace. "Nancy, it's okay. There will always be someone out there to cherish you wholeheartedly. Cyrus doesn't deserve you. You're too good for him. And you'll

nose tingled with emotion. This time, she didn't push Baldrick away. The person who had promised to protect and be with her forever had chosen someone else. Nancy couldn't help but wonder, 'Cyrus, what does commitment mean