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

Nancy listened with a bemused smile, grateful that Lenard hadn't heard the remark; otherwise, he might have been reduced to tears.

"Judson, did you step out for a bit?" she asked.

Judson gently pinched Nancy's cheek, his tone affectionate. "Nancy, I went to line up for sandwiches and lattes! The fashion show is going all day today, and you need to have a proper meal."

Nancy furrowed her brow, feeling an inexplicable unease. Was Judson merely out to buy breakfast?

Before her suspicions could deepen, Judson blinked playfully. "Nancy, can I ask you something?"

Nancy raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"

"Ember is the opening model, but who walks after her?" Judson inquired with curiosity.

The question jolted Nancy into action. She quickly threw off the covers and jumped out of bed. "I have to eat and get to the show right away."

With so much happening, she had completely forgotten about it.

slight relief. He had a nagging feeling that it wouldn't be long before Nancy discovered his true

Judson's eyes revealed a mixture of emotions. Should he endure a

and got ready. She then asked Judson to

someone from his team to help out. See if they can make adjustments to the outfit on site," Ramona said, grabbing

Judson. "Judson, did your wife notice

shot Michael a glance. "You think

chuckled. "Hey, I'm just

Judson retorted, before striding away. Michael rubbed his nose, chuckling as he hurried to catch up. "Wait

looked at Ann, a young girl sitting quietly.on a chair She seemed about six or seven, her eyes tightly shut, likely nervous in the unfamiliar setting as she clutched her

to Ramona, who

sweetheart. I'm Lena. Whet

expression grew complex as she approached the little crouching down slightly.

Stella, but you can call me Star," Stella replied softly, her

crossed Nancy's eyes, but she quickly

up, though she seemed a bit shy.