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

own coat and draped it around Nancy, his face hardening as he noticed her torn

for your help, but I'm not

have to like me, but you should watch out next time.

hint of surprise, "I figured

Meanwhile, Grey was connected to Malcolm, his brother. Although she had never met these people before, she was familiar with the rumors surrounding

Nancy to

gleamed with

collaboration with Ms. Iverson. I'm planning to host the new

Thanks for your

hand dismissively, "I'll get going now. You

say anything,

and I'll deal with them right now!" Judson's face was set

you send Michael over? Or were you

almost too perfect, as though Michael had shown up just to

would I arrange for Michael to play the hero'd have shown up before him if that