Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 21

The young man was like wolf, still yet to fully mature. He gave off the vibe of an irresistibly cute puppy. Given his willingness to step forward, Nellie pondered whether she should take full advantage of the situation.

But the thought of that enigmatic figure at the top of the social ladder-a breathtakingly beautiful yet untouchable man-gave her pause. Nellie decided it wasn't worth the risk.

"I'll stick to what I know best for now-women's fashion," she concluded.

Nathan looked a bit crestfallen. "Well, when you do get into men's fashion, let me be your model, okay?"

Nellie gave a casual nod. "Sure, we'll see."

several designs for women's clothing. She picked her favorite and carefully cut the fabric, sewing it into a complete outfit. It was a grass-green high-waisted skirt paired with a chic beige cropped blazer. The outfit, lined with a soft oatmeal hue, struck the perfect balance between elegance and a hint of

influence and often couldn't

toil eventually took a toll on her already delicate health. One day, while making soup for Nathan, she suddenly felt dizzy and collapsed on the

her absence, he called out a few times, "Nathalie?" With no answer, he limped from room to room

over Nathan's face. He quickly picked her up and

asked Nathan, puzzled, "The patient is missing a kidney and has surgical scars

his knuckles white. "Doc,

mature air and coupled with Nellie's youthful looks, the doctor misunderstood their relationship. He advised, "You should cut back on, um, intimate relations

nourishing soups, like chicken soup, and add some

illness, to pay for his treatments. She'd work through

be so