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."

you give me a ride home tomorrow too?" She

Evergreen Global to play chauffeur?

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

gazed at Judson, seeing through his shy demeanor.

burst into laughter, patting Nancy's shoulder. "Girl, you've got him well- trained. Go on, the lovebirds

wanted to correct Ramona's

You've been burning the midnight oil, and it's taken a toll. If you don't care for yourself, I will." Judson wrapped

turning to Ramona. "You should

with a

Judson walked away,

mix of

buzzed in her

She answered, "What's up?"

a party tomorrow night. I want my fiancée there," Malcolm's voice

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

"You invited Lena?"

Buchanan, maybe next time," Ramona replied lazily, hanging

vanished as he listened to the

fumed. "Why does Ramona keep turning you down? What, is she interested in

she likes Lena not. What's important is