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?"

of answering, Nancy shrugged off the jacket and handed it

own coat and draped it around Nancy, his face hardening

thanks for your help, but I'm

have to like me, but you should watch out

replied without a hint of surprise, "I figured it out as soon

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

hadn't expected Nancy to

gleamed

collaboration with Ms. Iverson. I'm planning

Thanks for your

get going now. You

say anything, Michael was

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

"Judson, did you

perfect, as though Michael had

play the hero'd have shown up before him if that were the case. I don't like that flashy guy, so stop changing the subject. Who