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."

you really have a knack for double standards,"

dismissive attitude infuriated Cameron, and in a swift move, he grabbed her throat, lifting her chin. Nellie winced

moment, her mind drifted back to when Nathan had gently lifted her chin earlier that day. It was the same gesture, yet Cameron's was filled with contempt, while Nathan's was gentle and

Why had she wasted so much time not seeing it? And Nathan, the boy she had lovingly

inexplicably felt a surge of

left no trace. His respect for her showed

didn't

Did his touch stirr up some unintended feelings

tone tinged with disdain. "Who was the man with you today?" Nellie's gaze turned icy as she

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

about you and

insisted, "My relationship with your

replied, "Cameron,

hide

pretense

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