Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 264

Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at him, struggling to speak. "Nathan, don't you ever find my deceitful side a bit scary?" Nathan just chuckled and gave her a playful flick on the forehead. "I'll always remember how wonderful you were when we first met." Nathalie felt a wave of emotion. "Nathan, no matter how wicked I become, I promise to protect you forever. Do you trust me?"

Nathan smiled warmly. "Should you really believe you're wicked just because someone said you were? You silly goose, why do you let these people get to you so easily? To me, you're just my sweet, innocent Nathalie." Nathalie whispered, "But it's true... I did frame Cameron on purpose."

Nathan's eyes flashed with anger. "Well, he had it coming."

Nathalie fell silent.

Afraid she might act rashly, Nathan reassured her. "Nathalie, we've got all the time in the world. The best way to deal with enemies isn't a quick hit but to keep them on edge, always unsure, living in constant dread." Nathalie nodded. "I get it now."

After Nathalie drifted off to sleep, Nathan quietly left the hospital. He didn't expect to see Greta waiting outside for him.

As soon as she spotted him, she hurried over. "Mr. Nathan, can we have a word?"

apparent in every fiber of his being. "You're not worth my time," he

was hurt, Greta pressed on. Mr. Nathan, I'm

Griffin will ignore.

steer clear of trouble,

your distance

is a gift from Nathalie, and this is how you thank

anger. "She pushed me too far...

to gang up on her, but she can't defend herself? Greta, your double standards might fool others, but

face turned beet red

ever

must have bad-mouthed me to you, causing these misunderstandings... but you're a smart man. Haven't you er wondered

eyes. "Why would you hit me?" Nathan pulled out an alcohol wipe and cleaned his hand as if he'd touched something dirty. "That's

rolled his eyes. "Why