Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 473

Nathan was determined to set things straight with Nathalie, wanting nothing but clarity in their relationship and steering clear of any messy ties with other women.

With a promise ring gleaming on his finger, Nathan announced, "I'm engaged. What happened with Ashley was just a misunderstanding; we're just casual acquaintances." The Stewart family's entourage looked like they'd just swallowed a lemon.

Theo shot Nathan a knowing look, trying to lighten the mood, "Nathan, are you using that ring as a ploy to dodge an arranged marriage, pulling one over on us?"

"Alright, alright, we get it. You're not into the whole arranged marriage thing. Let's just drop it, okay?"

Regan, noticing Nathan's determination to distance himself from Ashley, looked resigned and silently agreed to call off the engagement.

Feeling wronged, Ashley burst into tears and dashed off, her face buried in her hands.

Theo nudged Nathan, "Hey, you stirred up this mess. Aren't you gonna go talk to Ashley?"

With a heavy heart, Nathan walked away.

Regan, feeling utterly embarrassed, unleashed his frustration on Mason. "You owe me an explanation. Pulling something like this with my daughter, the Rowland family has really crossed a line." Mason, guilt-ridden, pleaded, "Regan, please, hear me out."

"I really thought Nathan and your daughter would be a good match. But Nathan is so wrapped up in his business, he barely notices anything else. I figured if Ashley made the first move, with her charm and smarts, Nathan would eventually come around." Regan, having lost face today, said with displeasure, "Let's call off this marriage and never bring it up again."

the Rowland family lost

nor the

garden, Ashley was sitting on the

over and

you even like about

Ashley replied, " how good-looking you are,

like

beyond your years,

uncanny intelligence..."

they're gone, will I still hold your gaze? As for being mature, sure, it might seem cool now, but what if it gets tiresome? When you

don't, all

their flaws..."

not true!" Ashley shook her head. "No matter how you change, I'll still care for

future's uncertain,

the future, why turn me down?

to her feet, "I want to show you something." He led her

looked gloomy, skin and bones, their eyes

instinctively took a