The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow novel Chapter 94

Baldrick said nothing and silently slapped a Band-Aid on Nancy's knee before standing up to shield her.

At that moment, their proximity seemed to shrink significantly, not to mention Baldrick's scent fully enveloping her as it made its way into her nostrils.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed, Nancy stepped back to put some space between them. Looking hurt, Baldrick asked, "Nancy, am I just a colleague to you?"

"We can be friends, but nothing like what Miss Lucy imagines with her quid pro quo relationships." Nancy's expression was serious. "Or is it your opinion that my creations aren't enough to impress you, Mr. Robertson?"

"That's not it. Working with you is about sharing a vision!" Baldrick quickly interjected.

Seeing Nancy's irritation, Baldrick hurried to clarify. "Nancy, I lied. My dealings with Lucy's father are strictly business, but they've become some debt to Lucy, who expects marriage in return. Refusing her doesn't seem to work. I swear she's out of her mind."

Nancy thought, ‘Lucy must have lost her mind to have meddled in Baldrick's business like that, especially when there's nothing between them.'

"Don't be mad, Nancy. Let me take you to the theater. The new set design is ready, and I promise you'll love it!"

Not keen on discussing Lucy further, Nancy nodded, "Let's have a look then."

The sooner they got this over with, the better. Mixing work with personal drama was never appealing.

As Baldrick was about to take Nancy out, a steady knocking came from the firmly shut door.

James's voice respectfully floated in from outside again. "Mr. Robertson, Designer Lenard is here. He says it's urgent and needs to speak with Miss Lena."