Chapter 164
No one was backing down.
Nancy watched with clenched fists, her nails digging into her palms.
“Miss Lena, need some help?” A voice, both teasing and menacing, cut through the tension.
Nancy turned her head slightly to see Michael standing in the doorway. His words were meant for her, but his steely gaze was fixed on Cyrus.
She didn’t respond, instead shifting her attention to Judson and Cyrus.
Just then, Judson delivered a high kick to Cyrus‘ face.
Cyrus staggered back a few steps, crashing into the couch with a thud and losing his balance.
Both of them bore the marks of the fight on their faces, and their shirts were smeared with shoe prints.
Judson looked down at Cyrus with a cold smirk. “Stay away from Nancy. Next time, I won’t go easy on you.”
Cyrus clenched his fists and made an attempt to stand, but a wave of dizziness swept over him, leaving a metallic taste of blood in his mouth. He took a deep breath, willing himself to calm down, and looked at Nancy.
She was already moving towards Judson. Her eyes were filled with undisguised concern as she looked at Judson. “Are you okay?”
Judson grinned, shaking his head. “It’s nothing, just a few scratches. Feels like a cat got to me.”
Nancy glanced at his split lip and swollen eye. “…”
Sure it didn’t hurt?
Cyrus, humiliated and furious, shouted, “Nancy, I’m your husband!”
She should be worried about him, not Judson.
Judson’s expression darkened again. “Want another round, Cyrus?”
“You!!” Cyrus was seething, but before he could speak, Nancy cut in coldly.
“Cyrus, it’s not just today you deserve a beating; it’s been a long time coming.”
Cyrus froze, seeing no warmth in Nancy’s eyes as she looked at him.
In fact, she seemed even less interested than if she were looking at a stranger.
“You keep saying Hayley means nothing to you, that she’s Norton’s girl. Do you think I’ll buy that? The only person who believes that nonsense is you.”
Cyrus‘ eyes widened in shock. “Nancy, what are you saying?”
“If you want to play the fool, go ahead and admit you’re obsessed with Hayley. Spare me the excuses; they’re pathetic.”
Nancy’s tone was mocking. “Why not just own it, tell me you’re into Hayley. I’d at least respect your honesty.” Cyrus‘ heart raced, unable to find calm. “Nancy, you’re wrong. Hayley and I have nothing going on. Who’s been feeding you these lies?”
Nancy scoffed. “Six months into our marriage, I got photos of you with other women. Quite the shocker.”
Cyrus was shocked
Nancy spoke of the past with nothing but scorn. “I thought it was some prank. Then on our first anniversary, Hayley texted me a challenge–To see if I could keep my man that night, I waited for you till midnight, but
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where were you? With Hayley, having a grand old time, weren’t you, Mr. Gordon?”
Cyrus felt his breath catch, his face going pale. “It wasn’t like that, Nancy. There was a work emergency.”
“Enough!” Judson couldn’t listen any longer, delivering a swift kick to Cyrus.
Thinking of Nancy waiting alone on their anniversary, only for it to end like this! How heartbroken and hopeless she must have felt.
Judson had cherished Nancy since they were kids.
How dare Cyrus trample on her feelings like this?
Cyrus, hit hard, didn’t dare cry out. His eyes desperately searched Nancy’s face.
Nancy, I swear, Hayley and I aren’t together. Ask Caleb, ask anyone at the office.”
‘Does it matter? Will they tell the truth?”
Nancy suddenly laughed, a laugh devoid of joy. “Cyrus, everyone else can see what’s happening. Maybe it’s time you did too.”
“Cyrus, I’m done with you.”
