Reborn From Oblivion

Nathalie said, "I can pay you for the ride," and, boldly, she hopped into the car.

Feeling utterly insulted, Cameron slammed the gas pedal, and the car took off like a rocket. Nathan was caught off guard and was flung forward but bounced back, landing right on Nathalie's lap. With his eyes shut tight, he groaned, "Nathalie, I'm feeling awful." Instead of pushing him away, Nathalie gently brushed his bangs from his forehead, her face brimming with affection. "Nathan, you've got to cut back on the drinking. It's not good for you."

Cameron sneered, "He's grown enough to decide for himself. Does he really need you telling him what to do?"

Nathalie shot back, "I care about him."

Cameron challenged her, "You care about him? But does he even recognize that you do? Do you think he's easy to handle? Let me tell you, appearances can be deceiving, and you can't judge a book by its cover. With his McCoy and Rowland family ties, he could surprise everyone. Nathalie, you think you can keep him in check?"

A flicker of doubt crossed Nathalie's eyes. Deep down, she knew Nathan was destined for great things. Rumors about his ambition and ruthless drive were all over the place.

She realized her simple nature might not be enough to steer this powerhouse. But at that moment, she only wanted to protect and keep him safe while he was still just a young, innocent guy. She had to repay the help he'd given her and her daughter. Just moments ago, Nathan seemed completely out of it, but Cameron's divisive comments snapped him back to life.

"Nathalie, don't listen to him. He's just trying to come between us. Cameron, listen up. No matter what happens to me, I'd still want my Nathalie by my side, even if I end up as ashes."

Nathalie wasn't a fan of this talk. She was six years older than Nathan, and has only one kidney. She didn't want to outlive him. She got so worked up that she started coughing. "Nathan Rowland..." Using his full name was rare and only when she was upset. Nathan was on pins and needles, unsure of what he'd done wrong.

Nathalie said, "You're in charge of my ashes. You have to outlive me."

Nathan was taken aback.

Cameron felt a lump in his throat. Nathalie's love for Nathan was straightforward yet deeply touching.

Nathan said, "Nathalie, how about we leave this world together on the same day, same month, same year?"

Nathalie snapped again, "That would

mean you'd live fewer years than

me. I don't want that. Nathan, you've

sw now!?

got to live a long, healthy life

Cameron, feeling awkward from their intense bond, wanted to jump out of the car. "Nathan, ou're planning to die with another woman ?Ashley found out you were making such promises to another woman, don't you think she'd toss you into the Pacific?"

Nathalie countered, "Cameron, stop stirring up trouble. My relationship with Mr. Nathan is pure. To me, h

he's

just a kid. Just because your mind is a

in the gutter doesn't mean everyone else's is."

Cameron retorted, "Nathalie, can't you see he's not as innocent as he seems?"

Nathan was at a loss for words.

Nathalie wouldn't let anyone badmouth Nathan. She angrily snapped back at Cameron, "I haven't noticed." And she muttered under her breath, "Even if he's not completely innocent, he's still better than you." Cameron was left speechless.