The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow novel Chapter 17

Nancy's frame wobbled, her face even paler.

Cyrus had arranged a city-wide fireworks display for Hayley. At that moment, Nancy's thoughts were all about their wedding night.

Cyrus looked at her with affection. "Nancy, I finally have you. If it weren't for Grandpa asking me to keep it low-key, I would have lit the night sky with fireworks for you. Don't worry. I'll make it up to you. I'll show you how romantic I can be."

Yet, Cyrus' promised compensation ultimately went to Hayley.

Nancy's face was full of self-mockery, uncertain if it was toward herself or Cyrus.

Baldrick looked at Nancy's bitter expression, feeling even worse. "Nancy, let him go. I can..."

"Baldrick, I need some space to think, okay?" she interrupted with a vacant look, her face void of emotion.

Baldrick felt his heart squeezed, his breathing difficult, his grip loosening involuntarily. "Alright."

No sooner had he spoken than Nancy had started walking away. Baldrick remained there. Even though Nancy was out of sight, he made no move to look away.

Just then, an assistant rushed over, "Mr. Robertson, it's urgent. Your father is critically ill! You need to get there quickly."

Baldrick's brow furrowed, setting his turmoil momentarily aside as he hurried off with the assistant.

The hospital room door slammed shut, leaving Nancy feeling completely drained. She sat on the hospital bed, staring blankly ahead.

Time seemed to have stopped until her limbs numbed, and her body felt cold.

Why had their marriage turned out this way? Was staying together so hard?

Suddenly, Jolted from her thoughts, Nancy turned to see the brilliant fireworks lighting the night sky outside the window.