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.

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

Cyrus pause, considering the situation

someone waiting for me. Once I have the baby, I'm

"You're going back to your ex? He doesn't care about

support from you. And knowing you're backing me, he won't dare hold it against

"Alright, I hope it works out for you."

answer right away,

have added Nancy's number. Maybe someone else told

felt a twinge of

Nancy is looking for a way out and used this as an excuse? Cyrus, don't get mad, but as a woman

Judson and the ever-looming Baldrick

and pushed on gently, "Cyrus, rest assured, I won't provoke Nancy. Once the baby is born, I'll leave on

that way," Cyrus replied

Instead of feeling relieved, a greater

stirring trouble could