Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Lincoln had a feeling there was some kind of connection between Morris and Jules, but he would've never guessed just how close that connection really was.

Nathalie took a moment before she dropped the bombshell: "If Dad saw Nathan without his sunglasses, he'd see the resemblance right away. Nathan is actually Mr. Jules' son."

Lincoln stumbled back, his face a mix of shock and disbelief. "How is that possible? Jules always seemed like the type who wasn't into romance. The only person he ever showed interest in was Kelly, and that didn't even pan out..."

As Lincoln spoke, a light bulb went off in his head. "Wait, Nathan's last name is Smith?"

Nathalie nodded.

"Morris!"

Lincoln was floored. "Are you telling me... he's Jules and Kelly's kid? Wow, so they really did have a secret thing going on?"

Lincoln was overwhelmed by the revelation. "If they had a child together, why did they end up going their separate ways? And why did Kelly take such a tragic path?"

the answer to

"I've got to have a word with that old scoundrel Jules and figure out what

stormed off but stopped himself, muttering, "No, I can't just charge in. If Nathan wants to keep this under wraps, I can't be

wrap my head around why Nathan would want to keep his identity a secret from

him,

later, Lincoln wandered out of the kitchen to find Jules sitting alone at the dining table,

"Where's Nathan?"

didn't want to hang

was taken aback and sat across from Jules,

You'd have a hard time finding another

words. "Since when did

lifelong bachelor; having a godson could bring you

godson. I really respect

can't give me a good