Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 11

Cameron was utterly baffled. The Nellie he used to know was always so dependent on him, waiting for him to decide her every meal. Now, it seemed, she'd learned to fend for herself.

In her hospital room, despite her hunger, the sight of the delicious food just delivered left Nellie feeling queasy. She gently placed her hand on her stomach, aware that her digestive system had always been in perfect health and was never bothered by nausea or sickness from a cold. She thought back to three months ago, the night Cameron had begged her to donate a kidney to Greta. In a moment of weakness, she had asked to spend a night with him. Now, she suspected she might be carrying a new life inside her. Nellie's lips formed a weak smile. This was possibly the worst timing.

When Cameron walked in, Nellie was gazing out the window, looking pale as a sheet. Her voice, however, was strong and unwavering. "Cameron, could you get me some mifepristone pills?"

Cameron was taken aback. The timid girl who once trod so lightly around him was now giving him instructions.

Without revealing much, he asked, "What are those for?"

replied, turning to face

her belly,

left, Nellie's clear eyes clouded over

called his assistant, "Could you bring

whole bottle of

emotions. "Greta, your life

care surrounding her made her glow with happiness. "Cameron, you know how much you mean to me...

Nellie lay curled up on her bed, staring at the stark white ceiling, feeling a painful emptiness

closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks. Tears of relief. She

her luggage, passport, and bank card. "Ma'am, Mr. Dawson booked a ticket for

speak much, but she managed to ask, "Is he not coming to