Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 199

Nathalie stared into her father's eyes, brimming with resentment. Despite countless efforts to cut the emotional ties, being despised by the man who gave her life still pierced her heart. "What does she have that I don't?" she asked softly, seeking the answer she'd chased for what felt like lifetimes.

Patrick was like a mad lion, glaring at her as if ready to pounce and tear her apart. "You're inferior to her in every way."

It was as if someone had turned off all the lights in Nathalie's world.

Sure, she might've been naive, but she became brilliantly talented with hard work. She might've been plain, but she became stunning with a little grace and makeup. But gaining her parents' love? It felt hopelessly out of reach. No matter what she did, she couldn't earn their approval.

A pair of gentle hands, warm like the spring sun, covered her ears. "Nathalie, don't listen to him. You're better than that sickly girl in every way; it's his heart that's messed up."

Nathalie's sense of helplessness slowly faded as she stared gratefully at Nathan. His captivating eyes sparkled as he showed her a comforting smile.

Just when they let their guard down, Patrick suddenly whipped out a dagger, swinging it wildly at Nathalie. "Go to hell! Only your death will bring your sister happiness."

of the blade froze Nathalie in place. Her

pushed Nathalie aside, taking the blade

snapped

Patrick to

despair, she weakly told

as if he'd heard something absurd, eyes wide with disbelief. "What did you say? You're calling the cops on me? Calling the police on your own father won't do

with it. But Nathalie was firm. "Don't worry. I've decided

Nathan was taken aback.

on Patrick, angrily grabbed her phone, and dialed

Her attention was on Nathan.

streamed down her face like a

her. "It's just a scratch; it doesn't even hurt.