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 tone edging

me 'babe.' I don't like it. I have things to do. You can find

that, Nancy grabbed her car keys from the table

her leave, a complex expression hidden

her colleagues were already there when Nancy arrived at the

late but will have to down a few drinks as punishment," Winnie said

noticed someone was

she mentioned his name, the others couldn't help but laugh teasingly. Seeing their reaction, Nancy had a sinking feeling in

the lights dimmed, and a spotlight focused on the hotel's center stage. Even Nancy couldn't help but look,

stood Orlando, holding a large bouquet of pink roses and dressed in a handmade white suit that made him look like a

intense gaze, Nancy's unease grew.

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

His voice was

pair they made. The