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.

wave of disbelief, especially as he saw their hands

his fist toward Judson. Judson could have easily dodged, but he

squarely on

Nancy's eyes narrowed. "Judson!"

swelled almost instantly, and his lip was split. Seeing Nancy's worried expression, he quickly

do you really think this is fair

Smack-

could finish, Nancy slapped Cyrus hard across the

there, stunned, his cheek stinging unbearably. He looked at Nancy in disbelief. "Nancy, you...

not since they first met. Even Judson seemed

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

better. She wanted

Nancy's face, filled with nothing but disdain, devoid of any past affection, Cyrus was at a loss. He felt a deep sense of

he could touch

"Freeze, law enforcement!"