Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 848

Nathalie finished her meal and glanced up at the sky, which was steadily darkening. The clouds were thick and heavy, signaling that rain was on its way.

She turned to Morris with a gentle smile and said, "Hey, why don't you come home with me, Morris?"

But Morris, having just finished his burger, ignored her completely and lay down to catch some shut-eye, his eyes closing as he drifted off. Nathalie's request went unnoticed.

Feeling a bit miffed, Nathalie pouted, "Morris, you know the deal-eat my food, you're my responsibility now. So, come home with me."

Still, Morris didn't budge.

Seeing no other option, Nathalie decided to hunker down next to him. "Alright, if you're staying put, then I'm sticking around too."

She mimicked Morris's relaxed pose, sprawling out beside him, hands tucked behind her head, trying to find some calm.

But her heart was anything but calm.

She broke the silence, her voice tinged with anxiety, "Nathan, are you mad at me for not visiting you these past three years?"

Morris's eyelashes fluttered slightly, but he kept quiet.

Nathalie continued, almost talking to herself, "Nathan, I think about you all the time. I worry about you in prison-not having enough to eat, not staying warm, and maybe even getting bullied. It's just..."

voice faded to

"We've grown up, and there are lines between men and women. I had to consider your fiancée's

open in the darkness, a soft smile playing on his lips as the clouds parted. Her

others first,

Such a caring soul.

swayed by

bodyguard for me, didn't you? Thanks to him, I've been doing alright," Morris said, turning to

felt her cheeks heat up, grateful for the

did you figure out it

a mastermind.

"Better to be honest. If they're too clever, they might outsmart

Her thoughtfulness was touching.

raindrop landed on Morris's

just how chilly early

home,"

pleading,

turned his head away. "Is it really

"Wherever I am, that's your

Morris fell silent.

the McCoy family. But why won't you come back to our home?" Her voice was thick with