Reborn From Oblivion (Nellie and Cameron) novel Chapter 887

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?"

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 so she’d have the strength to carry on."