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.

nagging feeling that it wouldn't be long before Nancy discovered his true

eyes revealed a mixture of emotions. Should he endure a little more just to stay by

finished her meal quickly and got ready. She then asked

See if they can make

approached Judson. "Judson, did your

glance. "You think I'm happy about

bluntness, chuckled. "Hey,

retorted, before striding away. Michael rubbed his nose, chuckling

at Ann, a young girl sitting quietly.on a chair She seemed about six or seven, her eyes

Ramona, who mouthed silently,

sweetheart. I'm Lena. Whet

as she approached the little crouching down slightly. "Hello sweetheart.

Star," Stella replied

but she quickly

she seemed a bit shy. "Y-yes,