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

Chapter 188

Cyrus felt Sarah's fingers grip his wrist, and when he looked down, he saw her sad face. "Cyrus, didn't we promise to explore every corner of the amusement park together?"

"What are you talking about? Did you really think I came here just to have fun with you?" Cyrus retorted, his tone icy, his mind entirely preoccupied with thoughts of Nancy.

He swiftly shook off Sarah's hand. "Go enjoy the rides if you want, or head home if you don't."

Sarah's face drained of color at his words. Watching Cyrus head toward Nancy, her eyes burned with resentment.

Nancy, that wretched girl. Sarah had finally gotten a chance to be alone with Cyrus, and Nancy just had to intrude. Lucy was right; Nancy was nothing but a man-stealing witch!

Sarah's eyes flashed with anger. She would make Nancy pay, sooner or later.

The queue for the roller coaster was surprisingly short. Nancy and Judson quickly grabbed their seats, but the next thing they knew, Cyrus had plopped down right next to Nancy.

Nancy's brow furrowed instantly, and even Judson looked displeased.

to switch seats

could respond, the roller coaster jolted forward,

stay put," Cyrus said with

instinctively shifting closer to

of hurt. "Nancy, do you really have to treat me like

Nancy cut him off with a cold glare. "Your date's waiting

Cyrus paused, speechless.

roller coaster took off with a sudden rush, diving

breath hitched, his heart clenching with fear. He reached for Nancy's hand on the safety bar. "Nancy, I

Judson leaned forward, burying his head in Nancy's shoulder. Feeling Judson's trembling, Nancy quickly wrapped an arm around him. "Don't worry, just close

His heart ached.

words, tinged with desperation and sadness, sounded like a child who lost his favorite

Cyrus. She saw the suppressed emotions on his face, his eyes red- rimmed with unshed

felt a twinge of sympathy, but now, she felt nothing at

a cool smile. "Cyrus, why would you ride this if you're afraid of