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

Chapter 38

Nancy hummed, "Yeah, it's been a while since I've dressed up."

Baldrick noticed Nancy's sour mood, especially when he saw the dark circles under her eyes, hinting he might have guessed something. Nancy must have had a row with Cyrus.

Changing the topic, Baldrick stood up with a smile. "Let's head to the party then. Traffic's a bit of a nightmare today."

An hour later, as Baldrick escorted Nancy into the venue, they drew everyone's attention.

"Goodness, Mr. Robertson brought a knockout to this birthday bash. And I was hoping to introduce my sister to Mr. Robertson."

"Doesn't that stunner look familiar? Wait, isn't that Mrs. Gordon?"

"And where's Mr. Gordon? He didn't bring Mrs. Gordon himself but let Mr. Robertson do the honors? I get it. Mr. Gordon wants it all."

The last comment sent a wave of knowing laughter through the group, their gazes toward Nancy filled with mockery and amusement.

saw Cyrus and Hayley dancing in the ballroom

with those inviting eyes fixed on Cyrus, Nancy watched, expressionless. It

holding back,

stay out of trouble, can he?

"I'm sorry, Nancy. I

Hayley's decision to come. Why apologize?" Nancy's tone was calm, her demeanor

silent. Anyway, Nancy was

Norton's voice sounded panicky as he approached from a corner. "I'll get Cyrus here

Hayley carrying your child and dancing so

Nancy's words, Norton turned, baffled, "Hayley's baby is

dumbfounded, a deep, cold voice interrupted, "Norton, are you

up to see Cyrus approaching with

gaze, Norton quickly reassured Nancy, "Nancy, you're overthinking it. Hayley's carrying my child. How could there be anything between her

replied coldly, "Is

she didn't require Norton's answer. Cyrus interjected sharply, "Nancy, what's that supposed to