Reborn From Oblivion
Chapter 279

Once the effects of the pill wore off, the itch was gone, but it left behind a world of pain.

"You might as well just end it," Miranda muttered, feeling utterly hopeless.

Nathan stood there, hands on his hips, looking down at her like she was nothing. "Can't handle a bit of pain? You're tough as nails. Suck it up."

Miranda was dumbstruck by Nathan's commanding aura. He was like some kind of king.

"Hmph, remember when Nathalie had to beg all over town just to support her useless mother? Do you even know how many dirty looks she got? How many times did she get smacked around?"

Nathan leaned in close, his breath hot against her ear. It felt like the cold edge of a knife just hovering there. No harm was done, but it was terrifying.

"Do you even recall the day Nathalie ran barefoot to escape some creep, only to get her foot pierced by a nail? And when she got home, how did you treat her?"

Nathan's words pulled Miranda back to that day. The memory was as fresh as yesterday.

Nathalie returned home, leaving a trail of blood. Her little feet were bleeding, but Miranda offered no comfort. She focused only on Nathalie's empty hands and lashed out at her for coming back with nothing.

Miranda shook her head desperately, trying to brush off her past mistakes. "I don't remember. I don't remember anything."

Nathan stood up straight, his voice filled with sadness and regret. "Do you have any idea how much she hurt back then?"

Miranda's face remained emotionless. "She's my daughter. Isn't it her job to help me out? Every poor kid grows up having to work hard. Those troubles she experienced while begging? Not my fault. She should think about why she ran into bad people and not someone else."

Nathan's face twisted in anger, his hand tightening around Miranda's neck. "Even animals know to protect their kids. You're worse than an animal." "Lizzy."

Lizzy, who had been watching, stepped up. "Yes, Mr. Rowland."

Nathan suddenly had an idea and let go. A wicked grin spread across his face. "Help her remember the pieces she's forgotten."

Lizzy nodded. "Alrighty."

She spruced Miranda up and wheeled her out the door.

Nathan stood there for a bit before snapping back to reality. He grabbed a disinfectant wipe, cleaned his hands like he was ridding them of something unpleasant, and tossed it in the trash.

Then he headed upstairs. He knocked on Nathalie's door, which swung open almost immediately.

Nathan stepped inside to replace his

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favorite Earl Grey tea already on the table, making him smile. "Wow. Why're you treating me to such. fancy tea? You're spoiling me."He sounded like he was lamenting the extravagance.

Nathalie chuckled. "Nathan, nothing's too good for you."

Nathan grinned. "Since you love me so much, Nathalie, I'm sure you'll grant me any request, right?"

Nathalie teased, "Oh, so that's what

you're up to? I wondered why the

high and mighty Mr. Rowland

as

going out of his way to back me up today."

Nathan laughed heartily. "So, Nathalie, will you agree or not?"

Nathalie's smile faded, and she turned serious. "Alright, spill it. What's on your mind?"