Reborn From Oblivion

Morris was the first to break the silence. "Nathalie, have you been keeping up with your doctor visits?"

Nathalie sighed, her voice heavy with sadness. "Honestly, I've been so caught up with everything else, I've kind of let my health slide."

In truth, she was struggling to find a reason to live. So, she let her body fend for itself.

Morris spoke with a serious tone, "Nathalie, you're living with just one kidney. Your immune system isn't as strong as everyone else's. You need to take care of yourself get enough rest, avoid late nights, and cut down on salty foods. And don't forget, high-quality protein should be eaten in moderation..."

Tears welled up in Nathalie's eyes as she held Morris's hand. "Did you put together a diet plan for me?"

Morris hesitated before nodding.

Nathalie continued, "Lately, you've been so distant, like you're avoiding me on purpose. It hurts. I know you care. You saved my dad because you didn't want me to be alone. You put me on top of the world so I wouldn't face prejudice. You even ate that greasy burger because you were worried about my health. Nathan, I don't get it. If I mean so much to you, why push me away?"

"Nathalie..."

Morris gently wiped her tears with his thumb. "When we were younger, it didn't matter. But now that we're older, we have to be careful..."

Nathalie looked at him, her heart in her eyes. "Why should we be careful? We could be more than just friends."

Morris felt his heart skip a beat. "Nathalie, don't tempt me. I have no defenses against you."

Nathalie placed his hand on her cheek. "Then let me try. You know I'm shy. It took me forever to work up the courage. Please don't turn me down."

Morris couldn't bear the thought of disappointing her, but he also couldn't accept her love.

"Nathalie, I don't want to say no, but I can't accept your feelings. I'm just a broken man who can't make you happy."

Tears streamed down Nathalie's face.

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Morris closed his eyes, a dream long held slipping away. Fate indeed was cruel.

He whispered, "Nathalie, you deserve better."

Nathalie's hand slipped from Morris's grasp, and she blushed with embarrassment. She realized she might have been too forward.

"Nathalie didn't think this through, Nathan. I hope you can just forget about it."noveldrama

Morris suddenly squeezed her hand again, knowing his rejection would only hurt her more.

"Nathalie, you're amazing. It's me who's not good enough for you."

Nathalie pulted her hand away, her eyes red with tears. "Enough. It's my fault for overstepping. Don't worry about it." She turned away, not wanting Morris to see her face

flushed like a tomato.

Morris felt like his heart was being torn apart. He reached out, wanting to hold her

hand, but let his arm drop in defeat.

The silence was thick and suffocating.

Then, a sharp voice sliced through the tension.

"Well, if it isn't my sister, living the life of her dreams!"

Nathalie turned sharply to see Greta,

a completely different Greta, with wavy hair, bold red lipstick, and decked out in dazzling jewelry, walking towards her. Beside her was a strikingly handsome middle-aged man.