Chapter 37
Hayley stood there, her face a canvas of distress. “Cyrus, you left your phone at home. I was scared you’d lose it and do something rash to Nancy…”
Cyrus froze, images of Nancy’s pale, almost shattered demeanor flooding his mind, leaving a dense thicket of pain in its wake.
With sympathy, Hayley took Cyrus‘ hand in hers. “Cyrus, you love Nancy so much, and she… she’s just confused right now. She’ll come around. I know it.”
Cyrus‘ handsome face darkened again, and he suddenly looked up at Hayley.
With tears welling in her eyes, Hayley hugged him. “Cyrus, you and Nancy have had too many misunderstandings. Maybe I should talk to her? We’re both women. Maybe we’ll find common ground… Uh!”
Cyrus cut her off with a kiss, a move she hadn’t anticipated. Quickly, she reciprocated, lifting her gaze to meet his intense kiss. But her eyes drifted toward the balcony.
There stood Nancy, watching them from above. Hayley’s gaze, filled with triumph, seemed to say, “Even in your marital home, Cyrus dares to kiss me.”
From her vantage point, Nancy noticed Hayley’s provoking look. At that moment, Nancy felt no pain.
Cyrus had ripped open all the healing wounds in her heart, exposing the delicate scars, only to ruthlessly tear them open again. If Cyrus could be this cruel, why should she continue to suffer for such a man?
A cold smile played on Nancy’s lips as she turned and walked away.
Realizing Nancy had left, Hayley finally averted her gaze. When Hayley found it breathless, Cyrus let go dragged her out.
“Cyrus, aren’t you staying home tonight?” Hayley asked, almost reflexively.
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“Not tonight. When Nancy decides to be as gentle as you, when she can let go of Baldrick, I’ll come back!” Cyrus said, his expression grim.
He knew everyone, including Hayley, knew of his affection for Nancy. Yet, why couldn’t Nancy see it? Especially when she was so close with Baldrick!
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The thought of Nancy’s hysterical demeanor made Cyrus unsure how to face her. They both needed some time to cool off before talking again.
Nancy threw herself onto the bed, letting her negative emotions run wild.
“Nancy, why would your uncle go after you and not someone else? Maybe you seduced
him!”
“You little tramp, even going after your uncle. You’re bound to end up in disaster.”
Nancy slammed her hand onto the mattress, her face wet with tears. Those people’s mocking faces flashed across her mind, culminating in Cyrus‘ look of disgust.
Nancy thought, ‘Loving you is the biggest mistake of my life, Cyrus.”
Buzz! Nancy’s phone lit up with a new message from Hayley.
[Hayley: Cyrus couldn’t wait to kiss me in your house. Soon, Cyrus and I will share this home.]
A sarcastic laugh escaped Nancy’s lips when she replied for the first time.
[Nancy: If you want it, come and get it.]
After all, she was on the verge of erasing her identity and leaving this place behind. Whoever ended up Cyrus was no longer her concern!
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Chapter 37
Nancy spent the night awake, only managing to doze off as dawn approached. She woke up around noon and got ready to meet with Baldrick at the café they had planned to meet.
Baldrick was already there, having ordered her a chilled Americano.
“When did you get here?” Nancy asked, surprised. She had thought she was early.
“Just ten minutes ago,” Baldrick replied, admiring Nancy’s black mermaid dress. Its conservative design accentuated her slim waist, and the skirt hugged her figure, showcasing her long, straight legs. She had delicate features with light makeup, her hair neatly pulled up, and the white pearl earrings added a touch of elegance.
“Wow, Nancy, it’s been a while since I’ve seen you dress up so formally.”
