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."

for double standards," Nellie shot back, crossing

move, he grabbed her throat, lifting her chin.

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

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

warmth in Nellie's eyes. He inexplicably felt a surge of disgust, and he let

Nathan's touch left no trace. His respect for her showed in every

bleak life, brightened by Nathan's kindness, suddenly didn't seem so hopeless. She smiled, feeling

puzzled by her smile despite his roughness. Did

man with you today?" Nellie's gaze turned icy

felt a rush of anger. "Who is he? Nellie, you're a married woman. How can you be

sharply, "What about

"My relationship with your sister is

replied, "Cameron, you

hide

pretense of