Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 557

Nathalie strolled over and wrapped her arms around him from behind, teasing, "Did you swipe my knife?" Nathan felt a flicker of guilt, more surprised that she noticed the missing knife. He stammered, "What do you need the knife for?"

Sensing his unease, Nathalie played along, "Oh, you know, just in case I decide I can't take it anymore and want to make a dramatic exit."

"No way," Nathan blurted out, alarmed. "You promised me you'd stick around for life."

Nathalie turned serious, "My promises are rock solid; they won't ever change."

Nathan was taken aback, realizing she was just messing with him about the whole suicide thing.

His worried expression softened, "I really care about you."

"What's there to worry about? Everything I've been through has made me tough as nails. I'm not about to throw it all away over some guy who ditched me."

Nathan chuckled, "You're right. A lucky lady doesn't walk through unlucky doors. If the Stewart family can't see your worth, that's on them."

Nathalie couldn't help but giggle at his words.

"Please don't cry anymore. It

"Nathan, promise me you won't leave me. Okay?" Nathan shook his

warmly,

had a rough night. Every time she closed her eyes, she was haunted by nightmares- Miranda sneering and calling

jolted awake

up

Cembrace each time was

like a

for her soul. She

and drifted back

sleep.

tearfully, confessed, "I'm

shattered, and she sobbed uncontrollably

arms, his once-clear eyes turning dark with

Rowland family's business empire crumbled. Supply issues sent costs soaring, wiping out their profits. Desperate, they

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forgot Nathan was behind their downfall. So when Gavin begged for mercy, Nathan didn't

you offer any when my mom begged you to come home?" Nathan