Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 653

Lizzy suddenly had a lightbulb moment. "Sis, did you plant the orchard just for him?"

A warm smile spread across Nathalie's face. "That's the one thing I could do for him. When we were kids, we often went hungry together, and I promised him that when I grew up, I'd buy a piece of land and plant whatever he fancied, so he'd never have to go hungry again."

Lizzy pondered aloud, "He must really appreciate it. That's probably why he hasn't eaten out since you've been around."

Nathalie's fingers twitched slightly as she got lost in thought. "Whoever shaped him, giving him a touch of humanity, deserves real admiration."

"I really should thank him properly."

Lizzy chuckled, "Sis, if you ever run into him, make sure to thank him properly."

"Yeah," Nathalie nodded in agreement.

The first thing Nathalie did after coming out of her retreat was to visit her biological father at St. Mary's Hospital.

This was her first outing since Nathan's accident, and she was a whirlwind of emotions. Nathan had always been her shadow, never letting her go anywhere alone. Even when he was busy, he'd make time for countless check-ins.

But now, she had to face the world solo.

Nathalie sat in the backseat, with Lizzy at the wheel, as the car cruised gently through the crisp winter morning.

She stared sadly out the window, watching the tall, bare trees slip by one after another.

Suddenly, a police van transporting prisoners came into view, and both vehicles were forced to stop due to traffic congestion.

but her view was completely blocked by the police

at the opposite window, unable to see past the tinted glass, and let out a frustrated

inside the police van was watching

seeing Nathalie was a mix of shock, surprise, and a hint of

too quickly, he kept his eyes locked

looked

her like that tugged painfully at

Nathalie

of the

to feel

from the other vehicle

slowly lifted her head

looked outside.

the man, her gaze seemed to land

out his hand, touching the glass as if trying to

police

"I haven't stepped out in ages. I don't know anyone

didn't

clear, and

man watched as Nathalie's beautiful yet tired face drifted away, and

St. Mary's Hospital, Nathalie overheard people gossiping about a wealthy young man who got sentenced

cyber crimes, among other things, and was facing

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