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..."

"Nathan, from now

and vulnerable. All he could do was

tie you down. Live for yourself. You don't owe

good to me?" His

for a while before whispering, "Maybe I owe you

and I might not be able to repay

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

winced in pain.

we're reborn." It sounded like a joke, but his eyes were solemn as if he was making a lifelong

at him. "A fortune teller once said I was destined for a tough life. That's why my father abandoned me, and my mother couldn't care less. Even my other family members kept

for hardship and I'm under a cursed star, maybe we're just meant to be together. In my opinion, I'm not the foolish one, but your family. You're smart, kind, and