Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 860

The room fell into a stunned silence.

Regan was caught off guard, realizing the opportunity he'd just seized had slipped away before it even had a chance to start cooking.

Ashley was baffled. Why on earth would Morris leave her to rush to Nathalie, especially when it was obvious Morris didn't even have a thing for Nathalie?

Lincoln's expression was a mix of surprise and humor. He'd been so dismissive of Morris, yet here he was, graciously setting aside their differences to lend a hand. He chuckled warmly, genuinely appreciating Morris's unexpected gesture.

Lincoln weaved through the crowd of servants, eagerly approaching Morris, "Come on, Nathan, let me help you get back."

Morris's face was serious, his eyes brimming with worry. "Alright," he replied. He was itching to get back to Nathalie, to see her smile again.

As Lincoln wheeled Morris out of the grand room and down the corridor, he couldn't help but tease, "Admit it, young man. You've got a soft spot for my daughter Vivian."

Morris shot back stubbornly, "Which of your eyes noticed that?"

Lincoln grinned, "Both of them, actually."

He continued with playful banter, "I've always known my daughter is a catch— beautiful and kind-hearted. No man can resist her charms. Your little strategy of playing hard to get was clever, but my sharp eyes saw right through it."

"I'm letting you stay because my daughter cares about

dramatically, "It has to be strictly platonic. No kissing, and

Morris's eyes sparkled.

for kissing or anything beyond, he wasn't planning on crossing that line. After all, Nathalie deserved to find someone else, to marry, have kids, and lead a

back into the grand room, Morris made a beeline for Nathalie's

intrude, settled into the living room downstairs, sipping

Upstairs, Morris maneuvered his

to Nathalie's bedside

pale face and Ps. His heart

painful twist.

he reached out and gently placed his hand

felt

back," he said,

her eyes, still marked with traces of tears, red and

alle with traces of

and Morris quickly

thought you'd given

just visiting next door. Sorry I stayed longer than I planned. It won't

"So that's all it was. I thought maybe my dad said something harsh