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

Nancy raised an eyebrow, not even bothering to respond.

"I don't agree," said Judson, springing up from the couch, his face a canvas of

disapproval.

His gaze flicked over to Ramona, a warning glinting in his eyes.

Anyone else might have backed down, but Ramona just smiled. "If you're worried, why don't you come along?"

Judson's eyes flashed. She was doing this on purpose.

Of course, he wanted to go with Nancy. But what if Malcolm came looking for Ramona?

The thought of it made Judson's eyes redden. He turned to Nancy, pleading, "Nancy, what if you go to the party and someone tries to steal you away?"

"Impossible," Nancy replied, cutting him off. "Besides, all the investors are women, and tomorrow night's event is just business."

Then she switched gears. "How about you wait for me in the car? Would that work?"

Judson didn't hesitate, nodding quickly. "Of course, I could rush in if anything happens."

ride home tomorrow too?"

Evergreen Global to play chauffeur? Unthinkable

eyes. "I'll take Ramona home only

Judson, seeing through his

well- trained.

correct Ramona's misunderstanding

taken a toll. If you don't care for yourself, I will." Judson

sighed, turning to Ramona. "You should rest too. You've

a

Judson walked

a mix of emotions

phone buzzed in her

She answered, "What's up?"

night. I want my fiancée there," Malcolm's voice purred through the

I've already

"You invited Lena?"

replied lazily, hanging up before he

he listened to the

Ramona keep turning you down? What, is she interested in

Lena not. What's important is that Ramona