Reborn From Oblivion (Nellie and Cameron) novel Chapter 1012

Jules’s lips quivered with anger. “Absolutely not! There’s no way I’m letting my son become your family’s live-in son-in-law. The Sharp family is big and well-off—if my son likes your daughter, then she should be the one joining our family, not the other way around.”

Lincoln waved a kitchen knife for emphasis. “Nathalie’s my only kid, and she’s staying right here with me. With Stewart Enterprises behind her, she’ll never have to put up with a mother-in-law breathing down her neck.”

Jules burst out laughing. “Relax, I’m a widower. If Nathalie marries into my family, a mother-in-law won’t be a problem.”

Lincoln just rolled his eyes and muttered, “What’s so great about being a widower?”

Jules shot him a glance. “Aren’t you the one worried your daughter can’t handle mother-in-law drama?”

“That’s a joke. My daughter can handle anything.”

The argument quickly went from debating their kids’ futures to trading personal digs, their banter escalating with every word.

Upstairs at the landing, Nathalie and Morris looked down at the scene, their faces blank. They glanced at each other, then both sighed and shook their heads.

“Are you sure they’re childhood friends? Not lifelong rivals?” Nathalie whispered.

Morris folded his arms and muttered, “My dad’s a real character. In business, he tries to run the Stewart family into the ground, but in private, he acts all chummy with Mr. Lincoln. Sometimes I wonder if he’s got a split personality.”

Nathalie nudged him with her elbow. “That’s your dad you’re talking about. Isn’t that a bit harsh?”

Morris looked completely serious. “I’m just telling it like it is.”

He honestly wondered if Jules was a little unhinged, but Nathalie just brushed it off with a laugh.

“Should we go down?” Nathalie asked.

Morris turned to her, his eyes warm. “Let them hash it out. No point getting dragged into their mess.”

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