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.

dizzying wave of disbelief, especially as he saw their hands intertwined. Rage threatened

swung his fist toward Judson. Judson could have easily dodged,

landed squarely on Judson's

Nancy's eyes narrowed. "Judson!"

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

do you really think this is fair to me? You

Smack-

could finish, Nancy slapped Cyrus

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

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

wanted

past affection, Cyrus was at a loss. He felt a deep sense of unease

before he could

"Freeze, law enforcement!"