Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Morris had been avoiding Nathalie on purpose. Only after she left did he head downstairs to eat.

Lincoln was unusually attentive this time around, fussing over Morris with water, breakfast pastries, and warm conversation. "Nathan, these breakfast scones were made by Nathalie herself. Give them a try, won't you?"

Morris picked up a scone with an air of elegance, took a bite, and his eyebrows knitted together slightly.

It was overly salty.

Yet, he kept a straight face and took a sip of the chamomile tea next to him.

Eager to please, Lincoln asked, "Nathan, how do you find my daughter's cooking?"

Morris replied, "It's alright."

Lincoln beamed, "You see, my daughter is both smart and kind-hearted. She's even willing to cook for you. Isn't that rare these days?"

Morris nodded, "Indeed, it is."

Lincoln seized the moment, "Nathan, I want to formally apologize for any past misunderstandings. I might not have treated you well, and for that, I'm truly sorry."

Lincoln bowed deeply to Morris.

that he dropped his spoon into

Morris said, clearly uneasy. Lincoln swallowed

crossed his arms,

"I really

worried I'll be a bad influence on your daughter?"

him in the eye and asked,

he broke into

taken a

"Uncle," he said cautiously,

I'll never stant again Are you sure you want

glistened in Lincoln's eyes. "I always thought my daughter was the only

Morris was stunned.

continued sincerely, "Nathan, Vivian has told me everything. You're the hero of this family. Without you I'd still be a shell of

reunited. Wow

business either. I was wrong to call you a criminal.

so much for this family. You're the

hope you'll

looked down at the

figured out it was him