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.

until she saw Cyrus and Hayley dancing in the

looking as stunning as a scarlet rose and moving seductively like a serpent, especially with those inviting eyes fixed on Cyrus, Nancy watched, expressionless. It explained why everyone looked at her as if she

wasn't holding back,

he? Hayley nearly miscarried, and

sorry, Nancy. I

come. Why apologize?" Nancy's tone

fell silent. Anyway,

Norton's voice sounded panicky as he approached from a

aren't you worried? With Hayley carrying

words, Norton turned, baffled,

deep, cold voice interrupted, "Norton,

to see

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

replied coldly,

was short yet dripping with sarcasm, but she didn't require Norton's answer. Cyrus interjected sharply, "Nancy, what's that supposed to mean? You can