Chapter 7
Before Nancy could calm her racing thoughts, Cyrus let go of her and slightly bent over to pick up highe
But before his fingers could graze it, Nancy had grabbed Cyrus‘ arm.
Cyrus turned to look at her, noticing her face betrayed nothing despite the panic swirling in her han
She took the lead and said, “Cyrus, don’t think a prank call can distract us from the real issue. Wow did you know I sold the ‘Only You‘ and our wedding ring? Were you at the charity auct
As Nancy’s voice faded, the call on the phone was disconnected.
When listening to Nancy, Cyrus couldn’t focus on who was calling her. His face showed slight discomfort and guilt.
“I missed our anniversary last night and got caught up with work today I thought Id buy you soothing to cheer you up.”
Nancy’s heart tightened. Was he trying to cheer her up or Hayley?
Cyrus looked hurt. “Nancy, are you that mad about my absence these past few days? Do you know how sexed I was when I saw the ‘Only You‘ and our wedding ring at the auction? I was terrified you didn’t want me
anymore.”
“Nancy, can’t you understand where I’m coming from? It’s not easy for your man out there
Hearing Cyrus‘ words, Nancy responded with sarcasm, “So, you’re saying I’m making a fuss over nothing?
Cyrus seemed helpless. “Then why did you sell the wedding ring and Only You, not to mention other jenery! gave you?”
Nancy gave a bitter laugh and looked down. Cyrus always claimed he knew her better than anyone else, that she always had her reasons for everything she did and wasn’t just being emotional. But then, he was accusing her of making a fuss. Indeed, men’s sweet nothings were lies.
Looking up at Cyrus again, Nancy felt like she was looking at a stranger.
“Fine, consider me unreasonable since that’s what you seem to think. Why even talk to me about it? You know?! hate being complained to.”
Seeing the mocking look in Nancy’s eyes, Cyrus suddenly felt an inexplicable panic. “I’m not complaining. I’m upset you don’t value our relationship.”
He quickly pulled out a small square box from his pocket. Inside were the priceless pink necklace ‘Only You‘ and their eleven–carat wedding ring.
“Nancy, it’s okay if you don’t want the other jewelry. I can buy you new ones, but you can’t sell ‘Only You‘ and the wedding ring.”
“Nancy, you can punish me anytime I mess up, but please don’t sell these. It would trample on my feelings for you!”
“You know, I love you to madness in this lifetime. The thought of being apart from you, even for a moment, is
unbearable.”
Cyrus reached for Nancy’s hand with affection, forcefully sliding the wedding ring back onto her finger.
‘Trampling on feelings? Selling Only You and the wedding ring means trampling on feelings, but what about his fling in the car? What about his buying Hayley a mansion and an amusement park? Now he’s playing the loving husband?‘
Nancy pulled her hand away, sitting on the bed exhausted, “I’m tired. I need to rest. Please, leave.”
Cyrus quickly sat down beside her, his large frame seeming to overshadow her. The familiar scent of Nancy
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enveloped him, making his heart race.
“Nancy, I’m tired, too. Let’s rest together,” he hadn’t even finished his sentence.
Nancy pushed him away, disgusted by the sweet, cloying perfume that wasn’t hers clinging to him. “Cyrus, did you put on perfume? It stinks!”
Cyrus paused and said calmly, “It must have been from when I bought Only You. I might have accidentally got it from the staff. I’ll go take a shower.”
After saying that, he stood up and headed to the bathroom, closing the door behind him with a thud.
Left alone, Nancy couldn’t help but scoff. He said he accidentally got it from the staff, huh? Cyrus sure had a way with excuses.
The phone vibrated again.
Interrupted, Nancy glanced toward the bathroom, heard the shower sound, and quickly answered the call, “Hello?”
