Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 74

After mulling it over, Nellie finally said, "If he won't agree to a divorce, I guess I'll have to take it to court."

Lizzy chimed in, "But dragging a divorce through the courts is a long slog. You hate him, but you'd have to see him constantly. Wouldn't that be pure agony?" Suppressing a wave of physical and emotional discomfort, Nellie replied, "Maybe I should just sit him down and have a real talk."

She decided to call Cameron after 9 p.m., knowing he'd likely be free around then. The phone barely rang twice before it was picked up.

"Hello? Who's calling?" came a sweet voice that could only belong to Greta.

Nellie hesitated for a moment, then said, "Put Cameron on, please."

Greta seemed flustered, recognizing her sister's voice. It took her a while to respond. Finally, she managed, "Nel, what do you need with Cameron?"

check in with my sister every time I want to talk to my husband? Aren't you sticking your nose

to get so worked up. Sorry, Cameron's in the shower.

if Cameron doesn't call me back, I'll post a recording of you

because it took less than half an hour for

angry voice, "Nellie, have you

ear, waiting for his yelling to

can we go to the registry office to finalize this?" Nellie's voice was steady, unaffected by his tirade,

talk of divorce was just a bluff, a

"You're serious?"

don't have time for

air

"Nellie, I thought leaving you to fend for yourself for two