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..."

began to cry. "Nathan, from now on, don't trust anyone.

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

I don't want to be like him, using gratitude to tie you down. Live for yourself.

are you so good to me?"

while before whispering, "Maybe I owe you

need to be settled. I owe you my life now, and I might not be

in and bit Nellie's shoulder, leaving a neat set of teeth marks, like a

winced in

marker," Nathan said with a serious glint in his eyes, "so I can find you when we're reborn." It sounded like a joke,

That's why my father abandoned me, and my mother couldn't care

we're just meant to be together. In my opinion, I'm not the foolish one, but your family. You're smart, kind, and diligent. Being a part of your life is the greatest