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

Chapter 35

Hayley's face tightened, and the next second, she caught the sharp glance Cyrus threw her way. "Am I wrong? You're not seriously thinking this baby will make me marry you, right?" Cyrus' voice was tinged with frost by the end.

Hayley immediately tensed up. "No, that's not what I meant. Mr. Gordon, I haven't forgotten our agreement.'

Cyrus had made it clear. He'd make her a star in Hollywood if she had a child with him.

"Good to know." Cyrus gently placed Hayley on the sofa and stood up.

"You've twisted your ankle. Rest for now, and you can make a big comeback after the baby's born." His tone was commanding, leaving no room for doubt.

If it weren't for Nancy refusing his touch, he wouldn't have to resort to having a child with another woman. As Cyrus turned to leave, Hayley grabbed his hand and looked at him pitifully. "Cyrus, are you leaving? It's rare for you to visit, and I've missed you..." She let her robe fall open to reveal her outfit underneath. Cyrus' gaze darkened, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

Hayley recognized that look immediately it was like a snake wrapping around its prey. She wrapped her arms tightly around Cyrus' neck, her breath sweet like orchids, and cooed, "Come on, Cyrus."

Though there was a hint of ambiguity in Cyrus' eyes, he still retained some sense of reason.

Nancy a text..." he said, pulling out his phone, only to find it was off. After hurriedly powering it on, Hayley's dissatisfaction was palpable, though she dared not voice

Hayley saw Cyrus' face cloud over, his expression

Cyrus was furious!

the phone screen, Hayley saw a photo of Baldrick with

man's

Cyrus hurled the phone to the ground and stormed out, looking every bit the husband who had caught

watching Cyrus leave in a huff. She looked down

the car outside the

thanks for helping me today. I owe you

for

Nancy would refuse, but thinking of Baldrick's assistance, she nodded,

you up from

at seven then," Nancy said, stepping out of the

car drive away, Nancy turned and walked into the villa, only to find Cyrus sitting on the sofa, his expression