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."

nodded to the

closed the door, he lingered just outside, not

act, letting his

bit. "Greta came to see me." She knew that name-drop was her

urging

between you and Nellie

fathom

and Miranda.

little fit,"

for some reason, Cameron sensed a hint of mocking pity in

If she's acting up, it means she's reached her limit with you." Cameron paused, then straightened up. "You might be her mother, but you don't love

him, Nellie was just like other girls, playing hard to get to win his attention. Too bad he

shell-shocked, like a thunderbolt had struck him. "What did you say? Nellie's