Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 28

Cameron felt like he'd been thrown into an icy abyss.

Yeah, he wasn't exactly husband-of-the-year material. If Nellie didn't reach out, he wouldn't bother either. Around her, he had this natural air of superiority.

He stumbled away from the federal building, catching snippets of people mocking him inside. "What a jerk. How could his wife ever love such a heartless guy?" Cameron's heart skipped a beat, guilt washing over him for the first time. He had let Nellie down.

"Nellie, I'm sorry."

"Where are you?"

Life's ups and downs aren't always shared.

Meanwhile, over in Milan, Nellie was riding a wave of happiness. That day, her mentor called her into the office with some exciting news.

New Talent Competition. Get ready. I believe you

any event. It was a chance to catch the eye of fashion moguls. Winning could mean getting mentored by Jasmine, the shining star of the fashion

founded a global brand and achieving massive success. She was one of the top ten influential women globally and a philanthropist to

her once, but that was a memory

hadn't prepared a proper gown, making her the laughingstock among the high-society

but she had her pride. She went to Cameron, asking for a bit more money to buy a decent

did Cameron

and said, "Nellie, stop being so vain,

wanted was a respectable dress,

edition bags, and designer outfits, why didn't

argue and just stumbled out of Cameron's room. That night, she cried herself to sleep in the

thought that maybe one's birth really does decide their

a piece of jewelry so exquisite it could rival the

"Remember, Nellie, every girl