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.

stand. I know your heart is with Nancy. Why would I meddle in her affairs? I'm not

Cyrus pause, considering the

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

going back to

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

it works out for you." Hayley nodded firmly

away, clearly pondering

internal conflict. "Cyrus, I really couldn't have added Nancy's number. Maybe someone else told her, or

felt a twinge of unease.

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

the ever-looming

be right? Was Nancy focusing her attention elsewhere and using Hayley as a scapegoat? Hayley sensed Cyrus' silence and pushed on gently, "Cyrus, rest assured, I won't

Cyrus replied coldly, "Take care of

that, he hung up. Instead of feeling relieved, a greater sense of

else or Hayley was stirring trouble could be