Reborn From Oblivion (Nellie and Cameron) novel Chapter 777

Nathalie shot a chilly glance her way. "When Paige talked about that unfortunate event, she was practically glowing. It wasn't regret; it was your little stroke of luck."

Paige's smile dropped immediately. "Ashley, how can you question my care for Nathan? I am his mother, after all..."

"Stepmother, to be exact," Nathalie corrected sharply.

Paige's face flushed with embarrassment. "Still, why would I mistreat a child who's lost his mother?"

"Oh, but there's plenty of reason. If Nathan were healthy and thriving, with his intelligence and charm, he'd undoubtedly be the Rowland family's heir, as long as the elders aren't blind. Only with him sidelined does your dimwitted son stand a chance."

Paige was livid, almost gasping for air.

"You... you don't know the whole story. How can you just spout such nonsense?"

Nathalie snapped, "If you don't want to be accused, then why not spill the truth?"

The charged atmosphere fell into a heavy silence.

Nathalie glanced at Paige, who looked as withered as a fallen leaf. Then turned to Gavin, who avoided her eyes, and finally Mason, holding his teacup so tightly his knuckles were white.

The truth was a tempting poison.

Nathalie couldn't quite grasp it, but her curiosity only grew.

After a long pause, Paige sneered, "Ashley, still single, yet so invested in my son's affairs. Are you in love with him? But you'll be disappointed. He's done something serious and is now locked away for life. He'll never see freedom. Why waste your life on a man with no future?"

Nathalie's face went pale. "You've given up on him?"

The trio answered her with silence.

Nathalie smirked. "No matter. As long as he has me, that's enough. I'll clear the path for his future. I believe it won't be long before he's out."

"I won't let those who tormented him get away with it."

By the time Nathalie returned to the Stewart Estate, it was around eleven at night.

Most dorms at the Stewart Estate were dark and asleep, but Ashley's room was brightly lit.

Nathalie stood at the door, gazing through the floor-to-ceiling window.

Suddenly, a realization hit her.

Ashley once mentioned Nathan was her fiancé?

Shouldn't she know more about Nathan then?