The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow novel Chapter 49

The heat of the moment swirled into Nancy's ears, sending invisible, tiny currents of electricity zipping through her from head to toe.

Nancy's face turned beet red as she spun around and stumbled backward, her foot snagging in the thick carpet. She couldn't regain her balance and began to fall backward uncontrollably.

But the expected pain never came. Before Nancy could even process what was happening, she found herself gently caught in Judson's arms.

"Babe, watch your step," Judson's resigned voice filled her ear. "Or were you hoping I’d catch you?"

Nancy snapped, "Stop it!"

Facing Judson so closely, especially breathing in his unique scent, their proximity allowed her to feel the warmth radiating from his body.

Nancy's heart uncontrollably raced, realizing she had never been held like this by anyone but Cyrus.

Anxious, she struggled. "Put me down."

Judson obediently complied, carefully setting Nancy down as she immediately took two quick steps back like fleeing from danger.

Watching her, Judson couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Babe, you're blushing. Are you shy?"

That remark only made Nancy's face burn hotter, her tone edging into annoyance.

"Stop calling me 'babe.' I don't like it. I have things to do. You can find instant noodles in the kitchen if you’re hungry."

With that, Nancy grabbed her car keys from the table and darted away.

Judson watched her leave, a complex expression hidden in his eyes.

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All her colleagues were already there when Nancy arrived at the Twilight Tower Hotel.

Orlando kneeled on one knee, his gaze burning into Nancy.

"My dear Lena, my feelings for you have never changed. I had thought I could keep them in check, but from the moment I saw you, I couldn’t resist. Please, will you be my girlfriend?" he said, presenting a pink ten-carat diamond ring.

The crowd erupted into cheers, "Say yes! Say yes!"

But Nancy's expression turned cold, her lips pressed tightly, as she looked down at Orlando. "Please stand up."

A flicker of pain crossed Orlando's eyes. "Lena, I know you were hurt before, but give me a chance. I’ll prove to you that I can love you forever!"

Nancy's expression clouded over, especially when she saw Orlando on one knee, a sight that painfully reminded her of Cyrus' proposal.

Sensing Nancy's anger, Winnie stepped forward to intervene.