Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 772

Nathalie didn't say a word, but her hand lightly rested on his shoulder, as gentle as a butterfly—so delicate and hesitant, carrying a touch of cautious fear.

He visibly stiffened.

"I heard Ashley wants to see me?" he asked, his voice as calm as a still pond.

Nathalie moved around to face him. Since he was in a wheelchair, she had to crouch down to meet his eyes.

"I'm so foolish," she suddenly burst out, tears streaming down her face.

"I've seen you before, yet how could I not recognize you?"

"You helped me convince that detective to reveal the truth about my mother's tragic incident. I thought it was just a small favor from you."

"How could I have been so blind? You were right there beside me, always looking out for me, yet I didn't see you."

As she wept, she buried her face in his lap, her body shaking with sobs. "Nathan, I'm sorry, I was such a fool."

Number 13 watched her with a blank expression, perhaps not even realizing how gentle and affectionate his gaze had become.

his hand, wanting to touch her,

anything, it was better not to give her

think you've got the

lifted her tear-filled eyes and insisted, "I'm not mistaken. You

please don't

last time was because there was another Nathan by my side who looked so much like you. It clouded my judgment, made me think he was you. At that time, he was all I

sent you away your scars, your vision, your legs they weren't healed.

you promise me you'd see a

13's body suddenly

pushed Nathalie away, wheeling himself into the

towering presence now seemed as forlorn as

without any will

to the floor, but she forgot the physical

hurt her heart

her eyes, tears streaming

known it would come to this, I would never have sent you home. Oh, how I regret it," she suddenly broke down,

back in alarm, seeing Nathalie sitting helplessly on the floor.