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."

me a ride home tomorrow too?" She seemed sure he wouldn't

Evergreen Global to play

turned to Nancy with puppy-dog eyes. "I'll take Ramona home only

seeing

"Girl, you've got him well- trained. Go on, the lovebirds should

correct Ramona's

go home. You've been burning the midnight oil, and it's taken a toll. If you don't care for yourself,

should

nodded with a smile.

Nancy and Judson walked

a mix of emotions on her

phone buzzed

She answered, "What's up?"

my fiancée there," Malcolm's voice

eyebrow. "Sorry, I've already got plans. You're

"You invited Lena?"

next time," Ramona replied lazily, hanging up

Malcolm's smile vanished as he

Ramona keep turning you down? What, is

if she likes Lena not. What's important is that Ramona doesn't want