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?"

his dislike for Greta apparent in every fiber of his being. "You're

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

will

clear of

your distance

a cold glance. "Your life is a gift from Nathalie, and this is

embarrassment and anger. "She pushed me

can't defend herself? Greta, your double standards might

face turned

ever

must have bad-mouthed me to you, causing these misunderstandings... but you're a smart man. Haven't you er wondered why everyone in our family adores me but

with teary 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 because I've always seen you for what you

rolled his eyes.