Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Nellie felt a mix of emotions settle in her heart. "Nathan, you found out, didn't you?" she asked.

Nathan nodded, his voice thick with emotion. "I can't believe | never knew you were living with just one kidney..."

A wave of sorrow washed over Nellie's face. Those painful memories she had worked so hard to bury began to

surface again.

"I was about your age when it began. | was young and clueless, and when I hit rock bottom, he tookin. He

gotinto school, made sure | was fed, and even boughtnew clothes. | was so grateful that | thought giving

my life to him would be worth it. So, when he needed a kidney for his true love, | agreed without a second

thought."

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Nellie paused, her features shadowed with a deeper sadness. "Later, | overheard him talking with his beloved. |

realized he only tookin for my kidney... His kindness was just a setup forto willingly give it away years

later. That's when | decided to back out. | figured by saving her, | had paid my dues. So | left him..."

Suddenly, grief overwhelmed her, and she began to cry. "Nathan, from now on, don't trust anyone. Not even

——

Nathan gently drew Nellie into a hug. She trembled in his arms like a fragile doll, lost and vulnerable. All he could

do was pat her back softly, offering comfort. "From now on, I'll protect you. Anyone who tries to hurt you will

have to answer to me."

Nellie shook her head. "Nathan, | don't want to be like him, using gratitude to tie you down. Live for yourself. You

don't oweanything. I'll deal with my past."

Nathan stared at her, puzzled. "Why are you so good to me?" His voice, still boyish, had a charming rasp to it.

Nellie stayed quiet for a while before whispering, "Maybe | owe you from a past life."

Nathan thought aloud, "So debts really need to be settled. | owe you my life now, and | might not be able to

repay it. Looks like I'll have to find you again in my next life."

Out of the blue, Nathan leaned in and bit Nellie's shoulder, leaving a neat set of teeth marks, like a personal

seal.

Nellie winced in pain. "Ouch-"

"It's a marker," Nathan said with a serious glint in his eyes, "so | can find you when we're reborn." It sounded like

a joke, but his eyes were solemn as if he was making a lifelong promise.

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Tears filled Nellie's eyes as she gazed at him. "A fortune teller once said | was destined for a tough life. That's

why my father abandoned me, and my mother couldn't care less. Even my other family members kept their

distance. Yet here you are, insisting on being close to me. Isn't that a bit foolish?"

Nathan replied, "If you're destined for hardship and I'm under a cursed star, maybe we're just meant to be

together. In my opinion, I'm not the foolish one, but your family. You're smart, kind, and diligent. Being a part of

your life is the greatest blessing."

Nellie smiled, gently ruffling Nathan's hair. "If that's the case, then I'll be your family for life. How does that

sound?"

"Then you have to look after me. I'm fragil, you know," Nathan said with a bright, carefree laugh.

Nellie nodded warmly. "Absolutely."