The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow novel Chapter 171

Nancy looked up, her mood instantly souring, as she spotted Cyrus and Sarah approaching. Judson, standing beside her, shared her sentiment, his eyes filled with disdain. "Great, just when you thought your day couldn't get worse," he muttered. "Running into them is like stepping in something unpleasant on the sidewalk."

Nancy silently agreed, feeling her good mood evaporate at the sight of them.

Cyrus, oblivious to Judson's comment, was making his way over, intent on speaking to Nancy. But Judson swiftly stepped in front of her, his tall frame acting as an unwavering barrier.

"Move aside," Cyrus demanded, his expression turning icy.

Anyone else might have backed down, but Judson wasn't just anyone. He met Cyrus' gaze with a smirk that was anything but friendly. "You think you deserve that?" he replied, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

The tension between them was palpable, like the crackle of a bonfire ready to ignite.

Meanwhile, Sarah watched the standoff, her feelings a twisted mix of envy and frustration. She masked it with a feigned innocence, addressing Nancy, "Ms. Gonzalez, I know you saw Cyrus taking me house hunting, and it upset you. That's why you brought Judson along, isn't it?"

"But honestly, Cyrus and I are just friends," she added, her tone overly sweet.

Nancy arched an eyebrow, dismissing Sarah's words with a sharp quip, "And your relationship with him matters to me because...?"

Her eyes were clear and mocking, leaving Sarah momentarily speechless.