DreameNovelChapter 202 Judson stood there, his face a mixture of guilt and quiet resolve, while Nancy's expression was clouded with worry and anger.
"Judson," Nancy began, her voice sharp yet tinged with concern, "I know Cyrus couldn't lay a finger on you, and even with Lenard holding him back, you could've dodged that kick." She glanced at Judson, battered and bruised, with a broken leg. Her heart twisted at the sight. Despite herself, she admitted she was worried. Judson had cthrough for her more times than she could count, always at the crucial moments.
Judson caught the troubled look on Nancy's face. He hung his head, feeling the weight of her disappointment. "Nancy, I didn't mean to ignore you. I was just scared-scared you'd leavefor him." Nancy's eyes flashed with a mix of anger and something else. She grabbed his shirt collar, her voice steady yet fierce. "Judson, did you ever ask if I'd choose him? Or do you just enjoy makingworry?" Judson shook his head quickly, then nodded, his expression earnest. "I mean, if it means you care about me, then yeah, a little." His voice was hopeful. "But, Nancy, will you ever choose him?" "Not in this lifetime!" Nancy bit out, her voice firm. "If I was going to choose him, why would I be here now?" From the moment she had cut ties with her past, she had chosen Judson.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHearing her words, Judson let out a breath he didn't know he'd been holding. He nuzzled his face against her hand, a small chuckle escaping. "Nancy, hearing you say that makesso happy." Nancy's fingers stalled for a moment, but her expression remained stern. "Will there be a next tfor this nonsense?" "There won't," Judson promised, his eyes locked onto hers, filled with an intensity that seemed to burn. "As long as I know you love me, I won't be afraid." "Nancy, why do I love you so much?" His voice was low, filled with a raw vulnerability. "I'm terrified someone else will take you away. Promiseyou'll stay withforever.' Nancy looked at him, her heart a confusing whirl of emotions. She knew it was all a bit much, but there was something undeniably genuine in his gaze.
She turned away almost sheepishly. "Enough of that. I'll go get a doctor to take a look at you." She pulled her hand free and hurried out, her cheeks tinged a warm pink. Judson watched her go, a small, satisfied smile playing on his lips. She was his, and no one was going to take her away again. After Nancy calmed down and brought the doctor to check on Judson, they found him already asleep. The doctor assured her everything was fine before leaving, leaving the room in silence but for Judson's steady breathing.
Nancy sank into the chair beside his bed, finally letting herself relax. Exhaustion swept over her, and she slowly drifted off to sleep, only to find herself wrapped in a warm embrace moments later. Just as she was about to open her eyes, Judson's soft voice reached her ears. "Sleep, Nancy. I'm not going anywhere." Comforted by his presence and the familiar scent of his cologne mixed with antiseptic, Nancy murmured a faint acknowledgment, slipping into a deep sleep.
Outside, the night deepened, casting long shadows through the window.
The door to the hospital room creaked open quietly. Michael Ferguson peeked in, a mischievous grin curling his lips as he saw Judson and Nancy entwined together on the bed.
"Judson..." he started.
In an instant, Judson's eyes snapped open, shooting a warning look at Michael.
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Michael chuckled, stepping back with his hands up in surrender. He waited until Nancy remained undisturbed before he continued, gesturing for Judson to step outside. Once the door was gently closed behind them, Judson fixed Michael with a frosty stare. "What do you want?"
Michael put on an innocent face, his tone playful. "Judson, you're ruthless. That move you pulled on Cyrus? Brilliant. Now he knows how it feels to be falsely accused." Judson's lips curled into a knowing smirk. "Nancy didn't even touch Hayley that day. But Cyrus? He definitely touched me.
Michael nodded, suppressing a laugh at the satisfaction in Judson's voice.
"Anyway, your brother doesn't believe you've disappearother disappeared. He's launching a full investigation. If this keeps up, Cyrus will find out you're the face behind Evergreen Global." Judson's expression hardened, but a hint of amusement lingered in his eyes. "Let him try," he muttered, determination etched into every word.
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