Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 530

Nathalie's heart sank as she let go of Nina's hand and sprinted toward the backyard.

The usually quiet garden was aglow with lights tonight. The path, lined with reeds and slate sculptures, was strewn with petals-evidence of a once-pristine flower path leading to an arched greenhouse at the end. But now, the greenhouse was torn open, riddled with large holes, as the servants worked to dismantle it. Nathalie approached and told the servants, "You can all leave now."

She moved to the arched entrance of the greenhouse, pushed it open, and was hit by a strong whiff of alcohol.

Nathan sat on the ground, his coat tossed aside, clad in a white silk pajama set that clung to him in a way that was both alluring and vulnerable. Leaning against the flower wall, he held a nearly empty bottle of vodka. His cheeks were flushed, and his eyes were half- closed, clearly drunk.

Nathalie walked over and knelt in front of him.

Nathan was too far gone to notice her presence. He took another swig from the bottle.

"Nathan, the greenhouse is beautiful, the flower path so romantic," Nathalie said softly.

Nathan struggled to focus his eyes on her. "Why didn't you wait for me to come back?" she asked.

With a sleepy smile, Nathan said, "Am I dreaming? Why are you here?"

He reached out to touch her face. "Weren't you going to see him? I thought you weren't coming back tonight."

come back. I was dreaming, dreaming of you." He nuzzled into her like a pet cat, whispering, "Don't

arms around his neck. "Why are

grasp how someone so confident could be so insecure when it came

you to trust

you think I wouldn't come back?"

choice. I promise, I'll never have anything to do with him again. It's just you and me

his eyes hazy but intense as he looked at Nathalie. "Maybe I'm not as good as him, but I love you more. Please

were deep, filled

Nathalie leaned down and kissed

Nathan was taken aback.

kiss deepened, his tense face softened, and a joyful smile

he pulled her

the servants came

clear

the two of them wrapped around

quickly retreating

shock. vel

Let's

had other ideas, and

in alarm