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

tone made Cyrus pause, considering the

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

going back to

And knowing you're backing me,

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

right away, clearly pondering

couldn't have added Nancy's number. Maybe someone else told her,

twinge

for a way out and used this as an excuse? Cyrus, don't get mad, but as a woman myself, I can

images of the smirking Judson and the

sensed Cyrus' silence and pushed on gently, "Cyrus, rest assured, I won't provoke Nancy. Once

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

of feeling relieved, a greater sense

someone else or Hayley was stirring