Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 84

"I suggest you learn to be content, or I'll hit you with a child abuse charge."

Miranda's eyes widened in disbelief, ready to shoot back. But Nathan pressed on, relentless, "From here on out, I don't want you anywhere near her. Upset her again, and I promise you'll spend your days behind bars." Miranda was clearly rattled. "Who are you, anyway? Can you even do that?" Her voice trembled more than challenged.

Nathan's tone was icy. "You don't deserve to know my name. In a few days, my folks will drop off a check for you."

Then, Nathan took Nellie by the hand and walked away.

Miranda watched Nathan's back as he left, a cocktail of panic and resentment swirling in her eyes. Without missing a beat, she headed straight to Dawson International.

When Matt led Miranda into Cameron's office, his surprise was palpable. A flicker of disdain crossed his handsome face. "What brings you here?"

Miranda fidgeted nervously. "Cameron, I have something important to share with you."

the assistant. "Leave

the door, he lingered just outside, not straying

Cameron dropped the act, letting his impatience show.

to see me." She knew that name-drop

silently urging her to

continued, "She mentioned things between you and Nellie

seriously, so he couldn't fathom why a little spat with would cause

and Miranda.

a little fit," he

some reason, Cameron sensed a hint of mocking

acting up, it means she's reached her limit

like other girls, playing hard to get to win his attention. Too bad he wasn't falling for it. Then Miranda dropped a

like a thunderbolt had struck him. "What did you say? Nellie's having