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.

Cyrus and Hayley dancing in

moving seductively like a serpent, especially with those inviting eyes fixed on Cyrus, Nancy watched, expressionless. It explained why everyone looked at her as

holding back,

stay out of trouble, can he? Hayley nearly miscarried, and he still brings her

"I'm sorry, Nancy. I had no idea Cyrus would bring

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

Anyway, Nancy was

you doing here? And with Baldrick?" Norton's voice sounded panicky as he approached from a corner. "I'll get Cyrus here right

coldly said, "Norton, aren't you worried? With Hayley carrying your child and dancing so closely with Cyrus, she

turned, baffled, "Hayley's

stood there, dumbfounded, a deep, cold voice interrupted, "Norton, are

looked up to see Cyrus approaching with

Norton quickly reassured Nancy, "Nancy, you're overthinking it. Hayley's carrying my child. How

replied coldly,

answer. Cyrus interjected sharply, "Nancy, what's that supposed to mean? You can be Baldrick's date, but I can't dance