Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 279

Once the effects of the pill wore off, the itch was gone, but it left behind a world of pain.

"You might as well just end it," Miranda muttered, feeling utterly hopeless.

Nathan stood there, hands on his hips, looking down at her like she was nothing. "Can't handle a bit of pain? You're tough as nails. Suck it up."

Miranda was dumbstruck by Nathan's commanding aura. He was like some kind of king.

"Hmph, remember when Nathalie had to beg all over town just to support her useless mother? Do you even know how many dirty looks she got? How many times did she get smacked around?"

Nathan leaned in close, his breath hot against her ear. It felt like the cold edge of a knife just hovering there. No harm was done, but it was terrifying.

"Do you even recall the day Nathalie ran barefoot to escape some creep, only to get her foot pierced by a nail? And when she got home, how did you treat her?"

Nathan's words pulled Miranda back to that day. The memory was as fresh as yesterday.

Nathalie returned home, leaving a trail of blood. Her little feet were bleeding, but Miranda offered no comfort. She focused only on Nathalie's empty hands and lashed out at her for coming back with nothing.

shook her head desperately, trying to brush off her past mistakes. "I don't

filled with sadness and regret. "Do you have any

her job to help me out? Every poor kid grows up having to work hard. Those troubles she experienced while begging? Not my fault. She

around Miranda's neck. "Even animals know to protect their kids. You're worse than

had been watching,

go. A wicked grin spread across his face. "Help her remember

Lizzy nodded. "Alrighty."

and

bit before snapping back to reality. He grabbed a disinfectant wipe, cleaned his hands like he was ridding them of

knocked on Nathalie's door,

inside to find

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smile. "Wow. Why're you treating me to such.

chuckled. "Nathan, nothing's too

love me so much, Nathalie, I'm sure you'll grant

teased, "Oh, so that's