Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 177

Nathalie finally got up from the recliner and walked over to Miranda. Those old feelings of hurt and resentment? They seemed like distant memories now, replaced by a serene calm.

"Up until yesterday, I still had a bit of feeling left for you. But now, our bond as mother and daughter is over. You're a smart woman. You know what I'm getting at. Why try to hold onto something that's already falling apart?"

Miranda got the message loud and clear. Nathalie had rushed to see her the moment she heard about Miranda's illness, which was an act of care. But Miranda had used her illness as a trap to lure Nathalie in, all to protect Greta's interests. She even teamed up with Patrick to try to cage her.

Nathalie must have been so disappointed.

Tears welled up in Miranda's eyes. "I'm sorry."

Nathalie just shrugged it off. "You weren't wrong; you just didn't love me enough."

And with that, she walked out without looking back.

Miranda broke down, crying her heart out.

got downstairs, her eyes met Nathan's. They didn't say a word but didn't need to. They

other a nod a silent

off the parent-child relationship were already laid out on the coffee table,

signed her name without a second thought. Then, she pressed her thumbprint next to

do it, feeling a strange pull at his heartstrings.

me. Greta was my first daughter, and she wasn't well. The doctors said only your cord blood could save her, so I begged your mom to have you. You were born to save Greta, so maybe I always saw you as just a remedy for your sister. I did a lot that hurt you. I hope you can

looked at him, her

I've saved your daughter twice. I've repaid my debt for being born. From now on, we go our separate ways. We

Patrick's fingers shook uncontrollably.

his trembling hands but acted like she

back. "Let's get out of here. Leave this place

"Yeah."

walked out together, hand in

slumped to the floor, his white hair glowing under the light,

eyes downcast. "Dad, you never liked her anyway. Shouldn't you be happy she's

I always found something wrong with her. I said she was uneducated, clumsy, and a disgrace. Now that she's done well, I've lost her for