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

Chapter 75

Nancy barely concealed her discomfort and replied, "That's not what I meant."

"Well, hop in then. Lenard was around earlier. It wasn't the time to talk," Baldrick said, sliding into the car with a swift motion that spoke of his athleticism.

Left with no choice, Nancy followed, taking her seat in the silence that followed the car door's sharp closure.

"Where do you live, Nancy?" asked Baldrick.

"Pinecrest Estates."

Only then did Baldrick give the driver a nod. "Let's go."

With apparent caution, the driver set the vehicle in motion, and a hush fell over the spacious interior. As Nancy stared out the window, lost in the view, she suddenly felt someone watching her. Without turning around, she caught Baldrick's reflection in the glass, and his gaze was more intense and eager than she'd ever seen.

Feeling a chill, she turned to meet his eyes, her expression cold. "Thanks for the ride home, Baldrick." Baldrick detected the distance in her voice, feeling a twinge of hurt, but his face remained impassive. "Don't mention it. Even if you weren't my junior, you're my partner."

Nancy acknowledged this with a slight nod.

been dying to know since he

from the wrong

observed Nancy's healthy complexion and relaxed demeanor, convinced she was speaking

with a hint of mystery, "Nancy, you asked me to delete the surveillance footage at the

slightly, her tone mocking as

Cyrus, she

but not sensing sadness, Baldrick

"You did the right thing by disappearing. Cyrus

flickered, catching on to

Sunhaven upside down looking for you, even going through your

he should

easy, Nancy." Baldrick's voice carried a

out about

deny it, only facing Baldrick. "So, what if Cyrus found out

into a fight with Norton, ended up in jail a few days

"Weren't he and Norton

much like you to Cyrus. Cyrus isn't stupid. He