Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 313

Ashley's expression fell visibly. But her pride wouldn't let Nathalie outshine her. With a bold move, she grabbed Nathan's hand, pressing his chilly palm against her cheek. She blinked her innocent eyes at him. "Nathan, I really like you. I want to marry you. Can you not be

so nice to other women? It makes me jealous."

Nathan gently pulled his hand back, his voice distant and cool. "Ashley, you should find someone else. Don't waste your time on me. It won't lead anywhere."

Ashley's eyes widened, tears threatening to spill. "Nathan, is it because you love Nathalie?"

Nathan didn't reply. He was lost in a heavy silence.

Ashley, eager to make her point, continued, "What does she have that I don't? Everyone says she's been married, had a miscarriage, and might not be able to have kids in the future. The Rowland family would never approve of your marriage."

Nathan's face turned pale. "Who told you this?" He thought about how strong Nathalie was and how hurtful it would be for her to hear these words.

Ashley, blunt as ever, said, "Mason told Nathalie himself. I overheard it."

turned white. His fist clenched tightly, and he

pleaded, "Nathan, stop chasing after Nathalie. She doesn't

heart felt like it was being pierced by shards of painfully cold

Nathalie must have retreated into her shell, losing the courage to pursue a complicated

weakly, "You don't need to go after her. I'm not in the mood for romance

in relief. She beamed, "I knew you couldn't possibly like

curled. He looked out the window silently, his worry shadowing

now and then, lightning sliced through, followed by

suitcase, entered the living room. Lizzy was curled up on the sofa,

"Mr.

quickly. Lizzy, I'll respect

eyes were teary. "Wherever

here for now. In three months, I'll come get

Lizzy nodded obediently. "Okay."