Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Lincoln was visibly frustrated with Morris, crossing his arms and venting, "What are you trying to say? Were all those nice things about my daughter just a trick?"

Morris kept a straight face, "I wasn't tricking her."

"Then why not just go all out with the compliments?"

Morris sighed, "I was worried she'd get too attached."

Lincoln's expression shifted dramatically, his fists clenching as he paced angrily. "What makes you think my daughter isn't good enough for you? How dare you belittle her like that?"

"Uncle, it's not like that. I'm not belittling her. I just can't make her any promises, and I don't want to give her false hope," Morris explained earnestly.

Lincoln paused and took a deep breath, realizing that Morris might have a point. He sighed, "You're right. It's my daughter Vivian's own struggles. Her foster mother was always critical, and then she got tangled up with Cameron, that jerk. She's been let down by the people closest to her, which is why she thinks she doesn't deserve happiness and ends up trying to please everyone."

Morris nodded, "That's exactly why you need to let people get close to her, show her that she's a wonderful person. If you keep sheltering her and pushing people away, how will she ever see how amazing she is?"

took a moment to reflect, then admitted with a heavy heart, "I've been a lousy father. You're right; I shouldn't hide her light. I should let her

light in his captivating

Lincoln eagerly shook his hand, saying, "Nathan, I finally believe you don't have any bad intentions toward

for words. It wasn't that he didn't care for her; it's just that he

inappropriate feelings for my daughter, I really do like you. After all,

and I'm sure you're just as kind-hearted. About the prison thing, I'm sure it was

"The prison thing wasn't just a mistake.

withdrawing his hand from Morris's

the law on purpose? You're

future." Lincoln was baffled, "What could be so important?

right now," Morris said with

Lincoln's mood turned serious.

breaking the law

honest and upright woman

found