Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 554

Nathalie was quietly taken aback. Ashley, who usually had a bossy demeanor towards her, was surprisingly friendly today. Quite odd, really.

Nathalie offered a polite smile, "Thanks."

Ashley guided Nathalie and Lizzy upstairs, and as they rode the elevator, Ashley finally voiced her curiosity, "Ms. Nathalie, what do you want with my grandfather?"

Nathalie's eyes flickered away from Ashley's hand, internally noting the absence of her wedding ring. "Just some things I need to confirm with him," Nathalie replied.

Ashley didn't push for more information and led her straight to Regan's study.

The old man was lively, with gold-rimmed glasses that gave him an air of scholarly elegance. When he saw Nathalie, he only paused for a moment, as if her visit was no surprise, then motioned for Ashley to leave.

"Ashley, you can go now."

Ashley, intrigued by her grandfather's calm demeanor, didn't question him further. She shut the door quietly as she exited.

ear pressed to the door,

even a little curious about why

his writing steady and deliberate, reflecting his composure. He spoke in a voice devoid

quell the storm inside her, and replied, "Don't you have any

eyes, "I'm not a mind reader. I

the bracelet in her pocket, unsure if

who she was, but his

hesitated, unsure

Regan off guard, "Why

moment Regan saw it, his expression darkened considerably. Nathalie, perceptive as ever, read the truth in

her, yet their longstanding indifference

truth was a bitter

felt a burning need for answers,

heard it's a Stewart family heirloom?" She fixed her gaze on Regan, watching for any sign of emotion. "I want to

as if