Reborn From Oblivion (Nellie and Cameron) novel Chapter 18

Nathan looked at her with pleading eyes. "I'm kind of in a bind here. Can I crash at your place for a bit?"

Nellie gave him a playful but firm smile. "Sure, but here's the deal. If you're staying here, you've got to play by my rules. Got it?"

Nathan nodded earnestly. "Yeaht."

Nellie handed him some antiseptic. "I've taken care of the wounds on your upper body. The rest is up to you—"

Nathan's eyes turned as soft as a puppy's. "I'm really in no shape to do it myself. Could you help me out?"

Nellie's resolve wavered for a moment, but then she grabbed a scarf and gently placed it over Nathan's face. Carefully, she helped him out of his pants.

When she saw the gash near his thigh, a look of shock crossed her face. "It’s so close to your..." she said, her voice trembling with emotion. "How could someone do this to you?"

She began to understand why Nathan, who seemed to have it all, was so emotionally shut off and lonely. How could someone who’d never been shown love learn to love others?

"It’s okay. It doesn’t hurt," Nathan reassured her.

Nellie took a deep breath, pushing back her tears. "Steer clear of them until you're strong enough."

"Okay, I promise."

"And once you’re healed, I'll figure out a way to get you back to school. You should aim for college, a really good one."

"Alright."

After applying the medicine, Nellie didn't bother dressing him again. She just gently pulled the blanket over him and removed the scarf from his face.

"Get some rest. I'll whip up some food for you."