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!"

she was about to respond, her phone rang.

broke in. "Lena, we've got a problem! Some thugs are wrecking the place!" After her words, panicked screams from other staff members sounded

instantly. "I'm

hanging up, she reached for her car keys, ready to

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

studio, out 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

sharp pain spreading across her cheek,

the brown-haired, doll-faced girl, Nancy surveyed the trashed

she faced

to know who I am. Lena, you seduced my man with that face,

burly men in

with jealousy as she glared at Nancy's delicate features. "So desperate for men,

satisfy you right now! What are you waiting for? Take good

two men approached Nancy with unmistakable lust in

grim. "I've called the police

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