Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 456

After Ford and Dominick left, Nathan's heart was pounding like crazy. It felt like he was going through sheer torture. To distract himself, he fished out a coin and started playing his little game of chance. Heads meant Nathalie would come home; tails was not an option he wanted to consider.

Every flip was a calculated move, ensuring it almost always landed on heads. Nathan lost himself in this self-deceptive game, completely forgetting about the time.

Out in the countryside, Ford and Dominick found their way to Nathalie's doorstep. Dominick was visibly jittery. "Ford, if Nathalie gets upset, no matter how harsh her words, we gotta just take it. We can only bring her back if we cheer her up." Ford nodded along, agreeing this time.

Dominick knocked, but there was no answer for ages. Peeking through the peephole, Dominick whispered to himself, "Maybe Nathalie knows it's me and is giving me the silent treatment?"

Ford chimed in, "Well, you did start it by judging her too quickly and shutting her out."

Dominick sighed, "Who would've thought a guy like him would fall for such a down-to-earth girl?"

After a long wait with no answer, a disappointed Dominick threw in the towel. "Let's head back. I'll have to face the music with the boss."

let out

as they turned to leave, they nearly jumped out of their skins when they saw Nathalie standing there with a bunch of bell peppers in

guys doing here?" Nathalie asked, curiosity evident

looking awkward. "Uh, Miss Nathalie, we came because..." He fumbled

jumped right into conversation. "How's your

answered honestly, "He's hanging in

persuasion. "Our boss's illness is odd-hits like a landslide and leaves like a trickle He's been so down lately... If only you could

looked worried.

l.na

shoulder. Feeling awkward, she said, "Well, since he and Ashley are childhood friends, I'm sure she can take good care of him. No need

worry

it's only you who can ease his mind. He doesn't show any

time. I thought Ashley was you, so I

nodded, understanding.