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!"

As she was about to respond, her

thugs are wrecking the place!" After her

instantly. "I'm on

hanging up, she reached for her car keys,

in no condition to drive.

"Lena, so you're the one trying to steal my man? You really have some nerve!" Nancy

too fast for her to dodge, a sharp pain spreading across her cheek,

the trashed surroundings,

turned icy as she

don't deserve to know who I am. Lena, you

her fingers, two burly men in black emerged

with jealousy as she glared at

now! What are you waiting

with unmistakable lust in

grim. "I've called the police on my way here.

closest man scoffed, "So what? By the time they get here, we'll have had our