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

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

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

voice dropping. "Actually, I

not?" Nathalie asked,

vision only blurs now and then.

should see a doctor. Not just for

If you ignore this, do you know how worried

taken aback,

let out a

my turn for the

"Sure thing."

noticed the man was already sprawled on

to shower first was to leave the

her?

"Hey, mister," she whispered.

No response.

QUMS

ask

handed it to me."

turning off the living room light, she tiptoed back to

the darkness, the man suddenly