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.'

The new set design

further, Nancy nodded, "Let's have a look

this over with, the better.

Baldrick was about to take Nancy out, a steady knocking came from the

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

suspiciously, sensing something

raised an eyebrow. "Well, let Lenard in

was the first time she had found

the door swung open,

Judson walk in,

stunned. A flicker of surprise also passed through Nancy's eyes. Why did

her thoughts, Judson pushed past Lenard and rushed toward her. "Babe, Lenard and I came to

had a moment to react before Judson wrapped his arms around her tightly, leaving no room for