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

Chapter 255

The air was thick with tension as John's expression turned icy and unreadable. He stood abruptly, his eyes fixed on Nancy, though she seemed unfazed by his

presence.

Nancy's gaze was cold, her eyes devoid of any warmth. An inexplicable chill crept into John's heart, unsettling him in a way he couldn't quite articulate.

"You... you..." he stammered.

"What, you think you're clever, putting on a show for us by striking Ember?" Ramona placed a hand on Nancy's shoulder, her smile more a sneer as she stared John down.

"I may not control what happens in your household with Ember, but I can decide whether she walks in this fashion show tonight," Ramona declared, her tone casual yet firm.

John and Ember's faces fell, disbelief etched across John's features as he turned to Ramona. "Are you threatening me? Ember is your opening model! This show exists because of her."

"No, not because of Ember," Ramona corrected, her voice steady. "It's for a special cause. And without Lena, my designer, this show wouldn't be happening at all."

impassive, something about Ramona left John feeling

you're still here, Lena and I will leave. Without us, there's no show for Ember," Ramona warned, a playful smile playing

contorted with anger. "Fine, I'm going.

door slammed shut behind John. She

been lurking in the background, carrying

glass, pulling out a chair with a flourish. "Ember, is it the offer? Are you unhappy with

Ember replied bitterly, taking a deep

about to press further when Nancy gently shook

daughter, prompting

Judson had always been mindful of her low blood sugar, ensuring her pockets were never empty of

chocolates, swallowing hard. "Thank you, but... could you drink

anxiety in Yvonne's eyes, reminded of her own past when she had been at

The Tonet

Unlike her, Yvonne had her parents, yet still lived in

water, as did Ramona. "Go on, share the chocolate with your sister," Ramona encouraged