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?"

shrugged off the jacket and

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

for your

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

hint of surprise, "I figured it out

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

Nancy

eyes gleamed with

Lena, you're truly sharp. Just be careful with your collaboration with Ms. Iverson. I'm planning

earnestly, "Got it. Thanks

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

Nancy could say anything,

and I'll deal

"Judson, did you send Michael over? Or were you

almost too perfect, as though Michael had shown up just

arrange for Michael to play the hero'd have shown up before