Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 26

Nellie said, "Oh, you can reply for me then."

Nathan quickly tapped out a message: [Who let the dog out? Maybe you should go back and learn some manners from your English teacher on how to ask for a favor.]

Cameron got Nellie's text while he was having dinner with a few of his closest friends. The vibe was lively. One of them teased, "Cameron, I heard your father wants you to bring Nellie back. Planning a trip overseas soon?" "I've been busy. She'll manage on her own," Cameron replied, sounding unbothered.

"Dude, you've left her abroad for half a year without a peep. What if she's ticked off and doesn't come back?"

Cameron was all confidence. "She's easy to win over."

Laughter rippled around the table.

"True that, Nellie is totally smitten with Cameron. If he asked for her kidney, she'd probably give it without blinking."

"Ha!"

message, his face lit up

been teasing him about losing Nellie looked unimpressed. "Old habits die hard. Nellie can't help but fawn over Cameron."

from Cameron, and she's clinging to him like a lifeline. She's not going anywhere." When Cameron opened Nathan's message, the bold word "SCRAM" made his expression

felt tense and stifling as

ticked you off?" a friend leaned in to sneak a peek

this really from Nellie? I've never seen anyone dare to sass you like this. Is she asking for

Everyone exchanged shocked glances.

"Nellie actually threatened you?"

getting

gonna

the table, his face turning an unhealthy shade of green, "No way

up his phone, puzzled by the profile picture, "But this is definitely your wife's number. Although, the tone does