Reborn From Oblivion (Nellie and Cameron) novel Chapter 555

Regan was puzzled, "If you don't want anything from him, why go looking for him?"

Nathalie's face was pale, almost ghostly, as she replied softly, "Honestly, I don't even know why I went looking for him. Maybe I was trying to fill a gap from my childhood."

Back in school, she never had parents show up for parent-teacher meetings. Her classmates whispered behind her back, calling her a stray, isolating her, and even ganging up on her. It was then she began to crave a father's love.

Later, when Patrick tumbled from his high-and-mighty CEO position to a hypocrite to save his daughter Greta, Nathalie, even though she despised Patrick for his deceit, envied Greta. She wished she had a father who would move mountains for her.

Having a dad would be so wonderful.

Regan didn't sugarcoat it, "I'm not gonna lie; you are indeed part of the Stewart family bloodline. But you're just an illegitimate daughter. The Stewart family doesn't plan on acknowledging you."

Nathalie felt a chill run through her veins.

In that instant, her world came crashing down, and she wanted nothing more than to scream out her pain.

Yet, she fought to keep the last shred of her dignity, smiling brilliantly, "An illegitimate daughter, huh?"

"Is that my fault?" she challenged, lifting her chin to meet Regan's gaze, "It's your Stewart family who couldn't keep their desires in check, causing scandals and then cowardly running away from them."

"I can't choose how I was born, but I can choose whether or not to accept a father who's spineless and irresponsible."

"And right now, I'm telling you, I don't accept him."

Nathalie removed her bracelet and tossed it high into the air.

It hit the ground, shattering into pieces.

Without a backward glance, Nathalie walked away.

Lizzy's eyes welled up with tears as she watched Nathalie turn her back.

Regan slumped into his chair, exhausted.

Once Nathalie was gone, Ashley came in.

Then she remembered, "But what about Nathan with her?"

Regan chuckled, "Nathan's under control too..."

He nodded towards Ashley.

Ashley smirked, "Exactly."

After leaving the Stewart family, Nathalie climbed into her car and finally let the tears flow, burying her face in her hands.

"Don't cry," Lizzy said softly, her voice filled with sorrow and helplessness as she awkwardly tried to comfort Nathalie.

Nathalie's heart ached so much.

She had always dreamed of finding her real father, but finding him turned out to be worse than not finding him at all.

Maybe it was better to keep him as a cherished memory in her heart, rather than facing the reality of being an abandoned illegitimate daughter.