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

the light in

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

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

long as you don't develop any inappropriate feelings for my daughter, I really do like you. After

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

shook his head, "The prison thing wasn't just a mistake. It

faded, withdrawing his hand from

would you do that? Breaking the law on purpose? You're

are more important than my future." Lincoln was baffled, "What

right now," Morris said with a playful

Lincoln's mood turned serious.

law on purpose

Kelly, the honest and upright woman she was,

found