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.

I stand. I know your heart is with Nancy. Why

tone made Cyrus pause, considering the

have someone waiting for me.

to your ex? He doesn't care about

is why I need more support from you. And knowing you're backing

works out for you." Hayley nodded firmly and then carefully asked, "So, Cyrus,

didn't answer right away, clearly

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

twinge of unease. "Or

an excuse? Cyrus, don't get mad, but as a woman myself, I can tell when someone's

and the ever-looming Baldrick flashed through his

Hayley be right? Was Nancy focusing her attention elsewhere and using Hayley as a scapegoat? Hayley sensed Cyrus' silence and

be that way," Cyrus replied coldly, "Take care of

of feeling relieved, a greater sense of

involved with someone else or Hayley was stirring trouble could