Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 777

Nathalie shot a chilly glance her way. "When Paige talked about that unfortunate event, she was practically glowing. It wasn't regret; it was your little stroke of luck."

Paige's smile dropped immediately. "Ashley, how can you question my care for Nathan? I am his mother, after all..."

"Stepmother, to be exact," Nathalie corrected sharply.

Paige's face flushed with embarrassment. "Still, why would I mistreat a child who's lost his mother?"

"Oh, but there's plenty of reason. If Nathan were healthy and thriving, with his intelligence and charm, he'd undoubtedly be the Rowland family's heir, as long as the elders aren't blind. Only with him sidelined does your dimwitted son stand a chance."

Paige was livid, almost gasping for air.

"You... you don't know the whole story. How can you just spout such nonsense?" Nathalie snapped, "If you don't want to be accused, then why not spill the truth?" The charged atmosphere fell into a heavy silence.

Nathalie glanced at Paige, who looked as withered as a fallen leaf. Then turned to Gavin, who avoided her eyes, and finally Mason, holding his teacup so tightly his knuckles were white.

The truth was a tempting poison.

Nathalie couldn't quite grasp it, but her curiosity only grew.

son's affairs. Are you in love with him? But you'll be disappointed. He's done something serious and is now locked away for life.

pale. "You've given up

trio answered

I'll clear the path for his future. I believe it won't be long

looked visibly rattled, nervously glancing

up. "The secrets you're hiding will see the

Paige's teacup and

was my tea? Does Ashley have no sense of

hates green tea. Mr. Gavin, keeping the tea your son despises most in the house-this is how you promised to care for

Gavin was left speechless.

fiercely. "As a father,

ug to protect your

y of being Nathan

son. It's truly disheartening.

his eyes in

and left

Nant voice