Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 47

Cameron was absolutely floored.

For a split second, he almost believed Nellie was truly eager to get rid of him. But he quickly snapped back to reality. "Nellie, this whole playing hard-to-get act could really blow up in your face," he said, gritting his teeth.

Nellie felt that saying anything more was just a waste of time. "Cameron, just leave. I can't stand to see you anymore." Her face was a mix of hurt and sadness.

Cameron tried to soften his tone. "Nel, your sister never really aimed high in life. This was her only wish, and I had to make it happen for her."

"And what about me? This is my only wish too!" Nellie's heart felt as if it was being torn apart. The pain was unbearable.

Cameron awkwardly looked away from Nellie's stubborn face. "You have me, and that should be enough for you."

to Greta, and you get Jasmine to have me as a mentee? How does that sound?" Cameron's smile vanished. "Nellie, don't say things you don't mean." He couldn't believe that, in her heart, he was less important than some outsider. Nellie replied weakly, "Being your wife, Cameron, is quite the curse."

upset Nellie so much. He had no choice but to try and calm her down. "Nellie, what's so great about being a fashion designer? It's tough and exhausting, and you're always bending

blatant sarcasm. "Cameron, do you honestly believe what you're saying? If being a fashion designer is so bad, then why did you go to such lengths to help out

wouldn't be so easily won over

emotion, Nellie told Lizzy, "Show him

was completely taken aback. Nellie's disdain for

stop this. Come

didn't even glance his way, turning

Then she nudged Cameron out the door and shut

worried that Cameron might disturb the neighbors, and called the cops, who escorted Cameron away for causing

dreamed Nellie would handle

Nellie, dragging her sick self alongside Lizzy, made her way to the hotel where Jasmine was