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?"

face burn hotter, her tone

like it. I have things to do. You can find instant noodles in the kitchen

Nancy grabbed her car keys from the

her leave, a complex

were already there when Nancy arrived at the Twilight

You're not late but will have to down a few drinks as punishment," Winnie

nodded, then noticed someone

help but laugh teasingly.

and a spotlight focused on the hotel's center stage. Even Nancy couldn't help

dressed in a handmade white suit

gaze, Nancy's unease grew. Orlando

walked toward her,

was tender as

they made. The