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?"

cramps," Nellie replied, turning to

noticed her hand resting on her belly, and almost automatically, he nodded.

Nellie's clear eyes clouded over

assistant, "Could you bring some mifepristone pills to the

a whole bottle of pills from the

the hospital corridors were eerily quiet. Cameron was in Greta's room, soothing her fragile emotions. "Greta, your life was hard-won. You

his hand, her face still pale, but the love and care surrounding her made her glow with happiness. "Cameron, you know how much you mean to me... Without you, life would be unbearable. So you

the stark white ceiling, feeling a painful emptiness inside her. Tears welled up in

eyes, tears streaming down her

bank card. "Ma'am, Mr. Dawson booked a ticket for you. The flight's at 7

but she managed to ask, "Is he not coming to see me