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

Chapter 180

"Hey, Nancy," Judson called out, his voice breaking through the silence like a sudden gust of wind, as he placed his hand firmly on the stack of sketches in front of her, preventing her from leafing through them any further.

Startled, Nancy looked up, her brow furrowed in mild annoyance, only to find Judson standing there, his eyes rimmed with a tell-tale redness, his face a picture of unspoken dismay.

With a sigh of resignation, Nancy said, "Judson, I'm knee-deep in work right now. Let me finish this last review, okay?"

Judson's face was a mix of disbelief and hurt as he spoke. "Nancy, don't you love me anymore? Am I less appealing than your pile of work?"

Nancy rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. "That's not what I meant."

"You've ignored me for a whole week! You've barely eaten or slept properly. What's more important, your job or your health?"

Well, if she were honest, it was the job. But seeing Judson's wounded puppy-dog look, Nancy quickly changed her tune. "Health is important. How about we hit the amusement park this weekend? We could use some fun."

"Really?" Judson's eyes widened in surprise.

show of The NY Group is set in an

smile. "I suppose I can manage a little happiness.

to respond when the door swung open with a

his expression a whirlwind of urgency. "Nancy, I need a huge favor, like, right now." Nancy arched an eyebrow, curious. "What's

decided to move up their meeting to tonight, and they want you there in person," Orlando replied, his brow creased with worry. "Problem is, I've already set a meeting with Mr. McBride for tonight, and

partners, instrumental in introducing Lena's

nodded. "I'll handle the meeting with the Butt

knowing better than to argue

watch, the seconds ticking away, as he spoke. "You're a lifesaver, Nancy," he said. "I'll shoot you the

the door to swing shut in his

of a whisper, "Nancy, I want

expected him to push back, so she surprised even herself when she said, "Sure, but you can't come

much of a compromise as he was going to get. Nancy took

nodded. "Alright, I'll be