Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 677

Nathalie hit the elevator button and, once inside, absentmindedly watched the numbers light up as they ascended. She didn't show a flicker of emotion towards Miranda's distress.

The elevator swiftly reached the desired floor. Nathalie was the first to step out, heading straight to Lincoln's hospital room, with Lizzy wheeling Miranda close behind.

Nathalie knocked softly, and Lincoln's warm voice reached her ears. "Come in."

She opened the door, and Lincoln's face lit up with a broad smile upon seeing his daughter.

"Vivian, come here. I've got something for you," he said, grinning.

Nathalie approached him, and Lincoln retrieved a beautifully crafted box from under his pillow. Handing it to her, he said, "I made this for you. Open it up and see if you like it."

Nathalie lifted the lid to reveal a pink gemstone necklace, her eyes widening in surprise. "Where did you get these gemstones?"

Lincoln beamed with pride. "I reached out to some old friends. One of them's in the jewelry business, and I asked for some pink gemstones."

Nathalie was intrigued. "These must cost a fortune. How did you manage that? Did you get them on credit?"

not," Lincoln assured her. "I'd never put you in that position. I helped

sparkled with admiration. "Dad,

He glanced at Lizzy and Miranda, puzzled. Pointing at them, he asked Nathalie,

illness had kept Lincoln's appearance from aging too much, as Miranda recognized him immediately, her face

you're alive?" she

slightly, trying to place her.

Miranda nodded eagerly.

or the money

imagined I'd see you again

tears glistening in her eyes. "Lincoln, do you know

my own

it's all because I took care of your child.

steady, seeing through the

taken aback. "You raised my Vivian? But-what about her

with a

her tears. "Maya, poor thing, thought you were