Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 22

Nellie felt a mix of emotions settle in her heart. "Nathan, you found out, didn't you?" she asked.

Nathan nodded, his voice thick with emotion. "I can't believe I never knew you were living with just one kidney..."

A wave of sorrow washed over Nellie's face. Those painful memories she had worked so hard to bury began to surface again.

"I was about your age when it began. I was young and clueless, and when I hit rock bottom, he took me in. He got me into school, made sure I was fed, and even bought me new clothes. I was so grateful that I thought giving my life to him would be worth it. So, when he needed a kidney for his true love, I agreed without a second thought."

Nellie paused, her features shadowed with a deeper sadness. "Later, I overheard him talking with his beloved. I realized he only took me in for my kidney... His kindness was just a setup for me to willingly give it away years later. That's when I decided to back out. I figured by saving her, I had paid my dues. So I left him..."

she began to cry. "Nathan, from now

All he could do was pat her back softly, offering comfort. "From now on, I'll protect you. Anyone who tries to

be like him, using gratitude to tie you down. Live for yourself. You don't owe me anything. I'll

are you so good to me?" His voice, still boyish, had

quiet for a while before whispering, "Maybe

really need to be settled. I owe you my life now, and I might not be able to repay it. Looks like I'll

the blue, Nathan leaned in and bit Nellie's shoulder, leaving a neat set of teeth marks,

winced in pain.

find you when we're reborn." It sounded like a joke, but his eyes were solemn as

and my mother couldn't care less. Even my other family members kept their distance. Yet here you are,

together. In my opinion,