Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 625

The man casually announced, "I'll hop in the shower first."

Nathalie blinked in surprise. "Oh."

Being the easy-going person she was, she didn't make a fuss about it. "Go ahead."

He wheeled himself into the bathroom, and soon the sound of running water filled the space. Nathalie wondered why he was so eager to shower first. It wasn't exactly the most chivalrous move. Yet, she knew from their interactions that he was usually quite a gentleman.

Before long, he emerged.

Clad in black velvet pajamas, with his hair still slightly damp, his usual aloof demeanor was softened, giving him an unexpected boy-next-door vibe.

Nathalie chuckled, "Are those glasses glued to your face or something?"

He paused, then sheepishly explained, "Sorry if I look a bit ridiculous. My eyes are sensitive to bright lights."

Her smile faltered as memories flooded back of a time years ago when Nathan had been viciously attacked, almost losing his sight.

The doctor had warned of potential retinal detachment, requiring a thorough check-up. But money was tight.

She couldn't afford the treatment he needed.

Nathan had clung to her hand, insisting, "Sis, my eyes are okay. I can see."

to normal. Otherwise, he might be struggling with vision issues

weight of her past sadness lingered, but the man lightened the mood with a joke, "And there's another reason-I look pretty cool in

at his humor. "Have you seen a doctor about it? Can

voice dropping.

not?" Nathalie

blurs now and then. I can live with

firm. "You really should see a doctor. Not just for

cares about you. If you ignore this, do you know how

her, taken aback, before finally

out

turn for the

"Sure thing."

was already sprawled

was to leave the master bedroom

her?

"Hey, mister," she whispered.

No response.

QUMS

ask for

handed it to me."

off the living room light, she

the darkness, the man suddenly