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

tone made Cyrus pause, considering the

now. I have someone waiting for

widened slightly. "You're going back to your ex? He doesn't care

is why I need more support from you. And knowing you're backing me, he won't dare hold it against me," Hayley

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

answer right away, clearly pondering

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

felt a twinge

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

as images of the smirking Judson and the ever-looming Baldrick flashed through his mind,

and using Hayley as a scapegoat? Hayley sensed Cyrus' silence and pushed on gently, "Cyrus, rest assured, I won't provoke Nancy. Once the baby is born, I'll leave on my

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

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

Hayley was stirring trouble could be easily found out