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."

picked her favorite and carefully cut the fabric, sewing it into a complete outfit. It

tried pitching her designs to various clothing stores. Unfortunately, she lacked influence and often couldn't even get past the sales

nights of toil eventually took a toll on her already delicate health. One day, while making soup for Nathan,

With no answer, he limped from room to room until he found her in the kitchen, unconscious on the floor.

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

is missing a kidney and has surgical scars on her back. Has she

face turned ashen, and his fists clenched, his knuckles white. "Doc, how's

a mature air and coupled with Nellie's youthful looks, the doctor misunderstood their relationship. He advised, "You should cut back on, um, intimate relations and definitely take precautions. Her body isn't strong enough for pregnancy." Nathan flushed with embarrassment but simply nodded. "Got

doctor added, "She's very weak and malnourished. Cook her some nourishing soups, like chicken soup, and add some

as he recalled how Nellie had pushed herself, despite her illness, to pay for his treatments. She'd work through

could someone be so selfless and