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?"

head sadly. "We might never know the answer to that, and

to have a word with that old scoundrel Jules and figure out what happened between him and Kelly back

off but stopped himself, muttering, "No, I can't just charge in. If Nathan wants

wrap my head around why Nathan would want to keep his

Morris carried. Time was running short for him, and he didn't want to burden those left

Jules sitting alone at the dining table, deep in thought. Lincoln's curiosity was

"Where's Nathan?"

probably doesn't like me much and didn't want to hang around any longer. He's

aback and sat across from

an amazing kid. You'd have a hard time finding another like him. Why

at a loss for words. "Since when did

"You're a lifelong bachelor; having a

really respect a kid who holds loyalty

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