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

Chapter 132

Nancy felt a shiver run down her spine as Judson's intense gaze bore into her. She instinctively looked away, only for his strong hand to firmly grasp her chin, turning her face back towards him.

"Nancy, look into my eyes!" Judson's voice was low and dangerous, his eyes narrowed.

Her jaw ached slightly from the pressure, and Nancy had no choice but to meet his gaze. "I'm looking, Judson, just let go..."

"Liar. You haven't been taking care of yourself at all!" Judson retorted, a note of frustration in his voice. "Nancy, you're my wife. If you don't care about yourself, I sure as hell do."

By the end of his sentence, Judson's eyes were glistening with unshed tears. "I don't want to be a widower before my time!"

Nancy chuckled and gave Judson a playful shove. "You're worrying too much, scaring yourself over nothing!"

Judson, now a little disgruntled, looked at her with a silent reproach, his deep eyes misty.

Seeing that expression, Nancy's heart softened. "Alright, don't be mad. After we finish the deal with Baldrick tomorrow, how about I take you to the charity auction?"

lit up

nodded, amused. "Yes, really. If there's anything you like there, I'll bid on it

you're taking me

of his kiss, a slight blush crept onto Nancy's cheeks. "Okay,

how habits formed. Ever since she'd met Judson, he would surprise her

quite different from how she had been with Cyrus. Even after they got

pleased, seemed to be looking forward to the

the tender moment. Nancy glanced at the caller ID, about to answer, when Judson quickly leaned in and picked up the call

Baldrick could get a word in, Judson snapped, "Baldrick, what do you want with my wife now?" Normally, Baldrick would have retorted back,

need to drive Nancy to the hospital

Nancy who was already on her feet, a look of worry etched on

moment. "Nancy, Alice is the model headlining the

Nancy's hands clenched into fists, a sinking feeling settling in her

took her hand in his, squeezing gently. "Nancy, don't worry. We'll handle this. Let's

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