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

Chapter 49

The heat of the moment swirled into Nancy's ears, sending invisible, tiny currents of electricity zipping through her from head to toe.

Nancy's face turned beet red as she spun around and stumbled backward, her foot snagging in the thick carpet. She couldn't regain her balance and began to fall backward uncontrollably.

But the expected pain never came. Before Nancy could even process what was happening, she found herself gently caught in Judson's arms.

"Babe, watch your step," Judson's resigned voice filled her ear. "Or were you hoping I'd catch you?" Nancy snapped, "Stop it!"

Facing Judson so closely, especially breathing in his unique scent, their proximity allowed her to feel the warmth radiating from his body.

Nancy's heart uncontrollably raced, realizing she had never been held like this by anyone but Cyrus. Anxious, she struggled. "Put me down."

Judson obediently complied, carefully setting Nancy down as she immediately took two quick steps back like fleeing from danger.

Watching her, Judson couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Babe, you're blushing. Are you shy?"

burn hotter, her

'babe.' I don't like it. I have things to do.

Nancy grabbed her car keys from the table and

her leave, a complex expression hidden in

there when Nancy arrived at

You're not late but will have to down

nodded, then noticed someone was

his name, the others couldn't help but laugh teasingly. Seeing their

lights dimmed, and a spotlight focused on the hotel's center stage. Even Nancy

and dressed in a handmade white suit that

intense gaze, Nancy's unease grew. Orlando wasn't

could settle her thoughts, Orlando walked toward her, his deep blue eyes brimming

was

simultaneously, the spotlight fell on Nancy, highlighting the stunning pair they made. The entire room turned its attention to