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

Chapter 94

Baldrick said nothing and silently slapped a Band-Aid on Nancy's knee before standing up to shield her. At that moment, their proximity seemed to shrink significantly, not to mention Baldrick's scent fully enveloping her as it made its way into her nostrils.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed, Nancy stepped back to put some space between them. Looking hurt, Baldrick asked, "Nancy, am I just a colleague to you?"

"We can be friends, but nothing like what Miss Lucy imagines with her quid pro quo relationships."

Nancy's expression was serious. "Or is it your opinion that my creations aren't enough to impress you, Mr. Robertson?"

"That's not it. Working with you is about sharing a vision!" Baldrick quickly interjected.

Seeing Nancy's irritation, Baldrick hurried to clarify. "Nancy, I lied. My dealings with Lucy's father are strictly business, but they've become some debt to Lucy, who expects marriage in return. Refusing her doesn't seem to work. I swear she's out of her mind."

Nancy thought, 'Lucy must have lost her mind to have meddled in Baldrick's business like that, especially when there's nothing between them.'

Let me take you to the theater. The new set design is ready, and I promise

on discussing Lucy further, Nancy nodded, "Let's have a

better. Mixing

take Nancy out, a steady knocking

respectfully floated in from outside again. "Mr. Robertson, Designer Lenard is here. He says

narrowed suspiciously,

eyebrow. "Well,

time she had found

open, two

Lenard and Judson walk in, Baldrick's

of surprise also passed through Nancy's eyes. Why did Lenard

her thoughts, Judson pushed past Lenard and

before Judson wrapped his arms around her