Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 87

But she quickly pulled herself together and casually swapped her shoes before heading upstairs, treating Cameron as if he were invisible.

Cameron, unable to hold back his anger, shouted, "Nellie, stop right there."

Nellie paused on the staircase, looking down at him. "Yes?"

"Where have you been so late? Don't you think you owe me an explanation?" Cameron demanded.

Nellie frowned, "If I remember right, you said earlier today that we should live our separate lives without bothering each other. So, where I've been isn't exactly your concern, is it?"

Cameron was caught off guard. He hadn't expected to be shut down so quickly. He had been convinced that Nellie, a woman without a prestigious background, couldn't find anyone better than him. He was even more certain that a traditional woman like Nellie wouldn't dare to do something so bold as cheating. That was why he had boldly suggested an open marriage.

Now, he was starting to regret it.

He approached Nellie with a stern face. "Even if we're in an open marriage, you're still my wife. Your actions shouldn't embarrass the Dawson family."

double standards," Nellie shot back,

he grabbed her throat, lifting

day. It was the same gesture, yet Cameron's was filled with contempt, while Nathan's

at herself, realizing how blind she'd been. Cameron had never truly loved her. Why had she wasted so much time not seeing

Nellie's eyes. He inexplicably felt

her reddened neck, recalling how Nathan's touch left no trace. His respect for her showed in

brightened by Nathan's kindness, suddenly didn't seem so hopeless.

roughness. Did his touch stirr up some

was the man with you today?"

that her warmth wasn't for him, Cameron felt a rush of anger. "Who is he? Nellie, you're a married woman. How can you be so close to another

about

"My relationship with your sister

"Cameron,

hide

pretense of