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

Chapter 167

Hayley blinked, trying to process what Cyrus was saying. "Cyrus, what are you talking about?"

"Hayley, did I not tell you to keep this away from Nancy? You're playing with fire!"

His voice was raw with frustration, and it snapped Hayley out of her stunned silence.

"Cyrus, I swear I didn't! Did Nancy tell you something?"

Cyrus narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "She claims you bet against her, saying she wouldn't keep her man beyond their honeymoon."

"That's impossible!" Hayley shot back rapidly. "You were with me all night. I didn't have a chance to text Nancy."

"Besides, how would I even have Nancy's number? You've set up her phone so no one can add her unless she does it herself."

Cyrus hesitated; he knew she was right about that.

know where I stand. I know your heart is with Nancy. Why would I meddle in

Cyrus pause, considering the

Hayley added, "Cyrus, surely you know by now. I have someone waiting for me. Once I have

back to your ex? He doesn't care

And knowing you're

stiff demeanor, "Alright, I hope it works out for you." Hayley nodded firmly and then carefully asked, "So, Cyrus, do you still think I

away, clearly pondering the

sensing his internal conflict. "Cyrus, I really couldn't have added Nancy's number. Maybe someone

twinge of

maybe Nancy is looking for a way out and used this as an excuse? Cyrus, don't

breath caught, as images of the smirking Judson and the

elsewhere and using Hayley as a scapegoat? Hayley sensed Cyrus' silence and pushed on gently, "Cyrus, rest assured, I

be that way," Cyrus replied

Instead of feeling relieved, a greater sense of unease settled over

was involved with someone else or Hayley was stirring trouble could be easily found out with a