Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 9

Nellie looked at Greta with a casual shrug and said, "If you want him, he's yours." It was like he were some item on a shelf, ready for anyone to take home. Greta was thrilled and pulled Cameron into a tight hug, but her happiness vanished quickly when she noticed him stiffen up like he'd turned into a statue. Puzzled, she glanced at Cameron, only to see him staring at Nellie with a look that was downright chilling. "Nellie, have you lost your mind? Do you even realize what you're doing?"

Nellie had once loved him so much it was suffocating. She had ditched her dream job to care for him and choked down bitter herbal teas every day in hopes of having his child. Her love was so consuming that she had become the butt of jokes in the whole Capital, known as the 'Lady of Unrequited Love.'

Yet here she was, that same Nellie, talking about passing him off to someone else like he was yesterday's news.

gone, and my head's clear now. I know exactly what I'm doing,"

a perfect match with Greta's. If she's the one you love, why on earth would you think I'd want you? My standards aren't sky-high, but loyalty is non-negotiable. I'll find a good man who

like that. Your sister and I just accidentally bought the same style of ring. They're not couple rings." With that, he slipped the ring off and

in her eyes. Overwhelmed, she ran out sobbing. Cameron watched her leave, his face hard

need to take care of yourself right now. It'd be heartless to leave you like this. Once you're better, if you still want a divorce, I'll go along with

the IV drip, letting go of any pretense of strength. Her body was too weak for bravado. Once she was out of the hospital, she was determined to end things with this man. She had no room in her life for someone whose heart was split in two. The next morning, as