Reborn From Oblivion

Morris had been avoiding Nathalie on purpose. Only after she left did he head downstairs to eat.

Lincoln was unusually attentive this time around, fussing over Morris with water, breakfast pastries, and warm conversation. "Nathan, these breakfast scones were made by Nathalie herself. Give them a try, won't you?"

Morris picked up a scone with an air of elegance, took a bite, and his eyebrows knitted together slightly.

It was overly salty.

Yet, he kept a straight face and took a sip of the chamomile tea next to him.

Eager to please, Lincoln asked, "Nathan, how do you find my daughter's cooking?"

Morris replied, "It's alright."

Lincoln beamed, "You see, my daughter is both smart and kind-hearted. She's even willing to cook for you. Isn't that rare these days?"

Morris nodded, "Indeed, it is."

Lincoln seized the moment, "Nathan, I want to formally apologize for any past misunderstandings. I might not have treated you well, and for that, I'm truly sorry."

Lincoln bowed deeply to Morris.

Morris was so surprised that he dropped his spoon into his bowl, completely taken aback.

"Uncle, what are you getting at? Just say it straight," Morris said, clearly uneasy. Lincoln swallowed and spoke earnestly, "Nathan, I hope you can stay."

Morris crossed his arms, intrigued.

Lincoln insisted, "I really hope you'll stay here!"

"Aren't you worried I'll be a bad influence on your daughter?" Morris countered.

Lincoln looked him in the eye and asked, "Would you really do that to her?"

Morris's mischievous grin faded, and he broke into a soft smile.

Things had taken a turn he didn't expect.noveldrama

"Uncle," he said cautiously,

spreading his legs slightly, "do you see my legs? They're numb. I'll never stant again Are you sure you want to entrust your daughter to someone like me?"

Tears glistened in Lincoln's eyes. "I always thought my daughter was the only one with insecurities. But it seems you have them too."

Morris was stunned.

Lincoln continued sincerely, "Nathan, Vivian has told me everything. You're the hero of this family. Without you I'd still be a shell of a man in the hospital, and Vivian and I would

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have reclaimed the Stewart family business either. I was wrong to call you a criminal. Vivian said you did it all to pave the way for her."

"Nathan, you've done so much for this family. You're the true heart here. That's

why I hope you'll stay."

Morris looked down at the floor.

Nathalie had figured out it was him behind everything he'd done for her.

Lincoln added, "Vivian also said if you're willing to lead Stewart Enterprise, she's ready to step aside."

Nathalie had really pulled out all the stops to convince him.

Morris let out a gentle sigh.

There were truths he couldn't dodge anymore.

He raised his head and looked at Lincoln. "Uncle, do you know why I risked everything, even breaking the law, to take down those elite families?"

Lincoln was caught off guard. "I'm listening, Uncle."

"Because I don't have much time left."

Lincoln trembled.

"Nathan, don't speak such things."

Morris went on, "It's because my time is short that I worry about leaving Nathalie alone. I went through all that trouble to save you, to give her a loving family. I worked hard to clear the way for Nathalie sp she'd have the strength to carry on."