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."

later, his eyesight was back to

sadness lingered, but the man lightened the mood with a joke, "And there's another reason-I look pretty

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

hesitated, his voice dropping.

not?" Nathalie asked,

blurs now and then. I can live with

a doctor. Not just

who cares about you. If you ignore this, do you

taken aback,

out a relieved

turn

"Sure thing."

shower, she noticed the man was already sprawled on the couch, his breathing steady

to shower first was to leave the

her?

"Hey, mister," she whispered.

No response.

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herself, "I didn't ask for the

handed it to me."

the living room light, she tiptoed back to the

the man