Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

away her tears nonstop.

Miranda was a mess of tears, completely overwhelmed by her emotions. It seemed Greta had finally realized that the one person who had loved her unconditionally was about to leave her. From now on, there'd be no one to protect her so selflessly. She was also wiping

Nathalie, on the other hand, kept her cool. She even threw in a few sharp words, "Why all the tears now? You never showed him any respect when he was alive. Now he's gone, and suddenly you're the doting daughter? Greta, aren't you tired of keeping up the act all your life?"

Greta shot her a fierce look, "Nathalie, that was my dad. He's leaving, and you have no idea how much it breaks my heart."

Nathalie just sneered, "Everyone says you've lost it, but I don't see any madness here. You've played the crazy card and now you're the dutiful daughter. Where's the insanity?"

The folks around them eyed Greta with judgment, their gazes laced with disdain.

comeback, "Nathalie, enjoy your moment while you can. It won't last. When Nathan's true identity comes out, it'll be my turn to sit back and watch the

face grew tense as she locked eyes with Greta. People called her crazy, but her eyes were sharp and clear-she didn't seem

you getting

a visit more often." Greta blew her

through their conversation. "Honey, how could you leave me here all alone?

Miranda cried like she was about to pass out

Miranda's sorrow: Patrick had scorned her, even left her, so

why didn't you take me with you? What

in, lifting her up from the ground,

bloodshot as she lashed out at Nathalie with her frail hands, it's all your fault, you're the bad tuck that led him to an early grave. You made the rest

and pain Nathalie had faced earlier in life. She weathered Miranda's baseless anger: "He wronged me, yet you're blind