Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 863

Morris smoothly wheeled himself over and settled across from Lincoln, taking his time to pick up the chess pieces and set the board. Lincoln watched him closely, noticing his deliberate movements, and couldn't help but feel a bit concerned. "Do you know how to play chess?" he asked.

"A little," Morris replied.

"Have you played before?"

"No, but I've learned the rules from a computer," Morris admitted.

With a sigh, Lincoln removed two pieces from his side of the board. "Don't say I'm being tough on you. I'll take away two pieces to keep things fair."

Morris was momentarily surprised but then placed the pieces back on Lincoln's side. "No need to give me any breaks."

"You said it. If you lose too badly, my daughter might not think highly of you. She doesn't fancy men who aren't sharp," Lincoln teased.

Morris chuckled softly. "Alright."

And so, they began to play. At first, Lincoln casually sipped from his thermos, enjoying the laid-back pace. But after half an hour, he noticed that although Morris's moves seemed random, he managed to dodge every attack without losing a single piece. Lincoln put his thermos aside and started to focus more intently.

toward the study and casually asked

to take breaks, but if she stops, she starts thinking about her late

to the game! You're not exactly a chess master, and being distracted won't

Morris smirked, "Alright."

Lincoln's pawns. Lincoln's eyes widened, and he shrugged. "Every time start chatting with

Morris just smiled quietly.

up her work, threw a coat over her shoulders, and came downstairs. She

Lincome.

were incredibly smart, and a match between

to the sideboard, grabbed a bowl of mixed nuts, and sat

fully engaged in chatting with

nut and popping it into

taken aback. "How'd you know I love

for

her

Nathan had grown up