Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 10

Nellie's toes curled tightly, digging into the bed frame with everything she had. The red veins in her eyes looked like they were streaked with fresh blood. After the nurse hooked her up to an IV drip, she left Nellie to her thoughts. Nellie drifted in and out of sleep until late morning, finally waking up because of her hunger. Skipping breakfast had left her stomach growling and feeling like it was glued to her backbone.

Feeling ravenous, she grabbed her phone and ordered some food: chicken stew with mushrooms, plain porridge, and bread rolls. She felt like she could devour a whole cow.

Just after she placed her order, Cameron showed up unexpectedly. His eyes were a bit red, and there was a mix of something in his gaze that Nellie just couldn't place-maybe guilt? "Nellie, how about I send you abroad for a while?" he suggested.

Nellie was taken aback.

"Your presence is really affecting your sister's mood, and she needs to stay positive for her health. So, maybe you could go abroad for a bit. Once she's stable, I'll bring you back. How does that sound?"

disbelief, the nurse's words still echoing in her mind. Suddenly, in a fit of anger, she hurled the humidifier from the bedside table

If Greta's the one you love, then

facing Nellie's meltdown, didn't get angry. Instead, he picked up

I know this is hard. Just this once, go along with it. When you come back,

up vomiting all over Cameron, shouting in fury, "You make me sick.

jealous? I know you love me, but Greta's your sister. You wouldn't want anything to happen to her, right?" Overcome with emotion, Nellie couldn't string a

eventually let her go, saying, "Nellie, trust me, I won't abandon you. Think of going abroad as a little getaway.

shouted at the top of her lungs, spewing bile and acid

drained, like she'd just been

the doctor. "Nellie's been vomiting a lot. What's going