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

head in 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

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

I want to hear," Baldrick said, delivering another brutal kick

followed the sound of breaking bones until he passed out from

see Nancy standing at the doorway, even thinner than the last time he saw her. His heart clenched at the

her side, he was about to speak when he

from the phone said, "The number you have dialed is currently unavailable. Please

hollow eyes, feeling his

Midway through, I returned from the restroom to find Cyrus gone, and Ogden claimed

the pain. "Cyrus, that fool!

me. Because someone else is more important."

one thing after another, I

embrace. "Nancy, it's okay. There will always be someone out there to cherish you wholeheartedly. Cyrus doesn't deserve you. You're

Baldrick away. The person who had promised to protect and be with her forever had chosen someone