Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 592 Ashley scrambled up from the floor, a bit flustered, with a faint blush on her forehead. Nathan looked on awkwardly, his gaze darting between Ashley and Nathalie. The room suddenly felt thick with tension. "Am I interrupting something? Should I come back later?" Nathalie asked, already halfway to the door. Nathan, feeling the need to clear the air yet anxious about any misconceptions, hurried after her. He gently grabbed her hand, "Nathalie, I'm starving. I was just thinking of grabbing some pastries." Nathalie gave him a skeptical look as he led her to his desk. She set the food box down and opened it carefully.

In his fluster, Nathan quickly grabbed a peach crumble and shoved it into his mouth, his usual poise completely gone. Seeing him so rattled, Nathalie sensed there was more to his and Ashley's interaction than met the eye.

"Why's Ashley here?" Nathalie asked directly.

Nathan choked on his peach crumble. Nathalie quickly poured him a glass of water and patted his back to help him out.

After a sip of water, Nathan finally steadied himself. He waved Ashley away, "You can go now."

Ashley hesitated, her eyes lingering on Nathalie, as if she had something to say. Nathalie looked at her expectantly.

sharp look, "Aren't

reluctance, Ashley left

to Nathan with a frown,

she couldn't help but feel a pang of worry for Nathalie's boldness. Talking to Nathan like that-wasn't she worried about

how the McCoy family handled things made Ashley wary of Nathan too. But Nathan was nothing like the McCoy family head, he

took a seat, "Alright,

longer than planned. Inside, Nathan's

offered Nathalie the glass he'd been drinking from, tending to her as if

and Nathan's eyes sparkled with amusement; her sharing his glass was a sure sign

with your ties to the Stewart family, her bringing up their drama might upset