A Love Rekindled (Nancy and Bruce) novel Chapter 88

Cindy said that it was their three-month anniversary.

I pondered on that piece of information, and it made me think about Bruce's desirous gaze from last night.

Suddenly, it felt like I had bitten into a green olive, and I could feel its bitter taste on my palate.

Bruce was a cold and serious man. What's more, he was also often occupied. Hence, anniversaries were insignificant to him, and I didn't think that he would remember them.

However, he had kept his anniversary with Cindy in mind. And not only that, he was attentive enough to make a reservation for a private room for their celebration.

This was something that I had never experienced within the past six years of interacting with him.

This was a day that they deserved to celebrate in private, yet Cindy chose to extend the invitation to me on this particular day.

"Would that be appropriate?" I asked.

However, I also thought about Anika's future and tried my best to suppress the discomfort in me and continued, "It might infuriate Mr. Harold. And if so, we would be in great trouble."

I had already wronged him once last night. I couldn't afford to cause trouble again now.

Cindy immediately answered, "Not at all, Nance. It's going to be a 'coincidence' anyway. Moreover, it's going to be an important day. I'm sure that Bruce would agree to whatever I suggest."

She sounded confident. I knew that her confidence developed after she had spent so much time with Bruce.

I clenched my fists and said, "You're too kind, Ms. Lane."

"No worries, Nance." Cindy's eyes sparkled and she smiled, saying, "I can see that everyone has been anxious over this matter. To be honest, I feel bad about it too. After all, the issue happened because of me. I don't want things to get awkward between everyone."

She had a sincere expression on her face when she said that. But she looked so sincere that it made me doubt her sincerity.

"Also, don't you want to help to alleviate some of the tension between Bruce and Mr. Irvin?"

I didn't respond immediately. So, Cindy stared at me with an expectant gaze.

Then, she continued in a low voice, "I feel as if… there's some misunderstanding between the both of them. And if there is, wouldn't it be better for them to talk it out?"

Cindy's reasoning was sound. But, for whatever reason, I felt a little conflicted.

With that said, I also understood that she was coming from a place of good intentions. So, I asked matter-of-factly, "Are you confident that you're able to convince Mr. Harold?"