Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Morris sat there, head hanging low, his hands gripping the wheelchair handles like they were his lifeline. His heart gave a painful throb, a relentless reminder of his fragile existence. How could someone like him, with such a limited future, even dream of love?

"I'm sorry," he finally whispered, forcing the words out.

Lincoln, visibly irritated, snapped back, "No need to apologize. I wouldn't want Vivian to end up with you anyway."

Upstairs, Nathalie, unable to shake off her worry for Morris, had overheard the exchange. Tears brimmed in her eyes and spilled over, tracing paths down her cheeks. She retreated to her room, collapsing onto the floor, letting the tears flow freely.

Her feelings for Morris had taken root unexpectedly, yet they ran deep and true. When had she fallen for him? She'd always seen him as family, but hearing him reject her father like that was like a dagger to her heart.

In that moment of clarity, she realized she loved Morris.

That night, sleep evaded her. Thoughts swirled as she pondered her secret affection for Morris-how it had caused Ashley pain, troubled Nathan, and left her own heart in turmoil. She decided then and there to put aside her own feelings for the good of everyone involved.

The next morning, over breakfast, Nathalie dropped a bombshell: "Dad, I've decided to start dating."

about time you moved on and opened your heart to new possibilities." He shot

like he'd been sucker-punched. The news hit

I'll reach out to my

be anything extraordinary. Just

Lincoln was momentarily stunned.

like he'd

she was serious about

should aim a bit higher. Education and-" he threw a glance

the best for me. But if someone thinks

beautiful, kind, and you earn a lot. Apart from a minor

agreement

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are your flaws. You're incredible... you're

successful woman in town