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

Chapter 236

Nancy paused for a moment, her eyes fixed on the laid-back Michael, just as she was about to continue speaking.

"Nancy, what are you doing at the bar?" A flustered voice cut through the noise.

Recognizing the familiar voice, Nancy instinctively looked up and was immediately swept into the arms of a tall, handsome man before she could say a word. The comforting scent of cedarwood enveloped her instantly.

Judson held Nancy so tightly that she could barely breathe.

"Judson, let me go."

Judson's voice was tinged with a pout, "No way, Nancy. What are you doing in a bar? You're too pretty to be here alone-what if some guy starts hitting on you?"

Michael, playing along, feigned surprise, "Wow, Judson, you hit the nail on the head!"

"What did you say?" Judson's grip on Nancy's shoulders tightened as his gaze fell on the unfamiliar jacket she wore, his expression darkening.

"Nancy, whose jacket is this?"

answering, Nancy shrugged off the jacket and handed it back to

it around Nancy, his face hardening as he noticed her torn

your help, but I'm

"You don't have to like me, but you should watch out next time. You

surprise, "I figured it out as soon

connected to Malcolm, his brother. Although she had never met

Nancy

gleamed with

sharp. Just be careful with your collaboration with Ms. Iverson.

it. Thanks

going now. You and

anything, Michael

it? Just tell me, and I'll deal with them right now!" Judson's face was

"Judson, did you send Michael

almost too perfect, as though Michael had shown up just

Michael to play the hero'd have shown up before him if that were