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?"

of sarcasm, "Do I need to check in with my sister every time I want to talk to

"Nel, I was just asking. No need to get so worked up. Sorry, Cameron's in

warned, "Greta, if Cameron doesn't call me back, I'll

less than half

as Nellie answered, she was met with Cameron's angry voice, "Nellie, have you lost it?

calmly held the phone away from her ear, waiting for his yelling to subside

this?" Nellie's voice was steady, unaffected by his

always thought Nellie's talk of divorce was just

"You're serious?"

I'm busy. I don't

in the air for what felt

Cameron spoke, his frustration evident, "Nellie, I thought leaving you to fend for yourself for two years would make you appreciate what

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