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.

hand, wanting to touch

offer her anything, it was better not to give

think you've got the

insisted, "I'm not mistaken. You are

cry again, "Nathan, please don't

recognize you 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

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

years? Didn't you promise me you'd

body suddenly

Nathalie away,

strong and towering presence now seemed as forlorn as a leaf caught

autumn wind, dancing aimlessly without any will of its

the floor, but she forgot the physical

instinctual reaction hurt her

there, she closed her eyes, tears streaming

"I regret it If I had known it would come to this, I would never have sent you home. Oh, how I regret it," she

13 looked back in alarm, seeing Nathalie sitting helplessly