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..."

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

was pat her back softly, offering comfort. "From now on,

using gratitude to tie you down. Live for yourself. You don't owe me

to me?" His voice, still boyish, had a charming

for a while before whispering, "Maybe I owe

owe you my life now, and I might not be able to repay it. Looks like I'll have to find you again in my next

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

in

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

why my father abandoned me, and my mother couldn't care less.

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 diligent. Being a part of your life is the