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

Chapter 151

Listening to Cyrus' blunt words, Nancy's face turned even more sour, but before she could say something, Judson stepped in front of her, wearing a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes as he stared Cyrus down. "If I weren't Nancy's man, would I be the one holding her every night? You're yesterday's news, buddy. Open your eyes and see it's me and Nancy who are meant to be together."

Cyrus' pupils contracted sharply, and he seemed to stop breathing for a moment. His attention snapped back to Nancy, his gaze almost pleading. "You've been with this pretty boy?"

Nancy's expression was calm. "What does it matter to you?"

Cyrus emitted a noise that was somewhere between a shout and a groan, as all rational thought seemed to evaporate from his mind.

"Nancy, how could you do this to me? This has to be a lie you and Judson must be making this up... right?"

He couldn't believe it. Nancy with another man? It had to be a ploy to get under his skin.

As Cyrus grew more hysterical, Nancy remained composed. "Think whatever you want, but I don't want to see you in my studio again."

With that, Nancy tugged Judson along, deciding that out of sight was out of mind.

as he saw

Judson

punch landed squarely on Judson's

Nancy's eyes narrowed. "Judson!"

almost instantly, and his lip was split. Seeing Nancy's worried expression, he quickly reassured her, "Nancy, it doesn't hurt,

for another man only fueled Cyrus' anger. "Nancy, do you really think this is fair to me? You know I'm your husband, don't

Smack-

finish, Nancy slapped Cyrus hard

there, stunned, his cheek stinging unbearably. He looked at Nancy

against anyone before, not since they

in a grim expression. "Yes, I hit you! Cyrus, you've tried my patience long enough. I am done with your tricks. Let me be clear: I'm not Nancy, I'm Lena! I will never be your wife again. As for the

wanted him completely out of

filled with nothing but disdain, devoid of any past affection, Cyrus was at a loss. He felt

before he could

"Freeze, law enforcement!"