The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 170

Judson reluctantly let go, wrapping Nancy in a warm embrace and burying his head into the crook of her neck. "Goodnight, my Nancy," he murmured.

The next morning.

Nancy was still half-asleep when her phone buzzed. It was a call from Lenard.

"Hello?" she mumbled groggily.

"Nancy! You won't believe this! Either I'm incredibly lucky, or you are. The last villa in Maple Grove Residences you know, that upscale neighborhood?-just went on sale yesterday, and it's at a huge discount!"

Nancy's eyes flew open. "Are you sure Maple Grove Residences is offering a discount?"

When she was house hunting in Ardenweald, she had her heart set on Maple Grove Residences. The security was top-notch, the scenery was breathtaking, nestled between the hills and a sparkling lake. Only the elite could afford homes there, especially those with a view of all Ardenweald from the top floor. Securing a place there was harder than winning the lottery and far more expensive. She had to let go of that dream.

Get up and head over. I'll finish this draft for

Take your time," Nancy chuckled, hanging

process what was happening, Nancy found herself pulled into a warm

Judson staring at her, his gaze unwavering. Her

was that? You sound so happy,"

bed again! Didn't I tell you to sleep on the couch?" Judson pouted. "The couch is uncomfortable, and you curl up when you sleep. The moment I lay down, you snuggle right into me...

flamed red, and she shot back, "Nonsense, I did not-" Before she could finish her sentence, Judson took her hand

sight of his smooth, toned muscles. His skin was fairer than most women's, and she quickly averted her gaze, feeling her mouth

that?!" she stammered, flustered, as she scrambled out

her retreat with flushed cheeks, Judson couldn't help but smirk with

embarrassed; maybe she did like it after all. The thought made him want to kiss

Judson's eyes met hers, she snapped, "What are you looking at? Go freshen up; we've got

obediently. "Okay, I'll get