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.

Just give them your name. Get up and head over. I'll finish this draft

time," Nancy chuckled,

around her waist. Before she could process what was happening, Nancy found herself pulled into a warm embrace. The familiar scent of Judson's cologne

head and found Judson staring at her,

morning. Who was that? You sound so happy," Judson teased, a hint

pouted. "The couch is uncomfortable, and you curl up when you sleep. The moment I lay down, you

I did not-" Before she could finish her sentence, Judson took her

fairer than most women's, and

wants to see that?!" she stammered, flustered,

retreat with flushed cheeks, Judson couldn't help but

like it after all. The thought made him

hers, she snapped, "What are you looking at? Go freshen up; we've got a

nodded obediently. "Okay, I'll get