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

Chapter 54

Nancy froze, puzzled. Gazing into Judson's worried and panicked eyes, the anger simmering within her gradually subsided.

"No needles, no hospital trip. I'll pop a pill," Nancy said, pulling her hand away and reaching into the drawer for a capsule, about to grab a glass of water.

Judson immediately grabbed her hand. "This water's too cold. Let me get you some warm water from the kitchen."

With those words, he dashed into the kitchen and returned within seconds, holding a glass, his face etched with concern.

"Babe, take your medicine. I'll watch you," he said, his demeanor resembling a child who'd done something wrong.

Nancy wasn't used to this kind of attention. Quickly, she downed her water and swallowed the medicine, giving a small cough to show Judson she'd taken it, all while noticing the worry still etched on his face. "Medicine's down. Now, let's get you to the police station," she said, trying to lighten the mood.

"No way! You're sick. I can't leave you." Judson took Nancy's hand, sitting beside her and holding her close.

"Nancy, you may not want to admit you're my wife, but in my heart, you're family. I'll go to the police station, but only if you're okay!"

but laugh at his earnestness. As she was about

we've got a problem! Some thugs are wrecking the place!" After her words, panicked

darkened instantly.

hanging up, she reached for her car keys, ready

"Babe, you're in no condition to drive. I'll take you!" Too urgent to argue, Nancy nodded grimly.

of breath and frantic. Just then, a mocking voice sliced through the air. "Lena, so you're the one trying to steal my man? You really have some nerve!" Nancy jerked her head up only to see a slap toward

her to dodge, a sharp pain spreading across her cheek, snapping her fully

brown-haired, doll-faced girl, Nancy surveyed the trashed surroundings, noting the absence of anyone

she faced

mockingly. "You don't deserve to know who I am. Lena, you seduced my man

two burly men in black emerged from

she glared at

What are you

Nancy with unmistakable

Nancy's expression turned grim. "I've called the police on my way here. You'd better

into laughter before Nancy could finish, and even the closest man scoffed, "So what? By the time they get here, we'll have had our fun with