Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 18

Nathan looked at her with pleading eyes. "I'm kind of in a bind here. Can I crash at your place for a bit?"

Nellie gave him a playful but firm smile. "Sure, but here's the deal. If you're staying here, you've got to play by my rules. Got it?" Nathan nodded earnestly. "Yeaht."

Nellie handed him some antiseptic. "I've taken care of the wounds on your upper body. The rest is up to you—"

Nathan's eyes turned as soft as a puppy's. "I'm really in no shape to do it myself. Could you help me out?"

Nellie's resolve wavered for a moment, but then she grabbed a scarf and gently placed it over Nathan's face. Carefully, she helped him out of his pants.

When she saw the gash near his thigh, a look of shock crossed her face. "It's so close to your..." she said, her voice trembling with emotion. "How could someone do this to you?"

She began to understand why Nathan, who seemed to have it all, was so emotionally shut off and lonely. How could someone who'd never been shown love learn to love others? "It's okay. It doesn't hurt," Nathan reassured her.

breath, pushing back her tears. "Steer clear of them until you're strong

"Okay, I promise."

way to get you back to school. You should aim for college, a

"Alright."

just gently pulled

some rest. I'll whip

"Thanks."

and gauze, and Nathan watched her slender

Three months flew by.

all the boyfriend duties, like paying fees and standing in queues. When he helped Greta to the blood test area, his attentive behavior even drew

queen? What about you? I'm carrying

glued to his screen, shot back, "How do you know she's his wife? What if she's his side chick? Guys always act like that around

glanced suspiciously between Cameron and Greta.