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."

a knack for double standards," Nellie

dismissive attitude infuriated Cameron, and in a swift move, he grabbed her throat, lifting her

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

had never truly loved her. Why had she wasted so much time not seeing it? And Nathan, the boy she had lovingly

Nellie's eyes. He inexplicably felt a surge

touch left no trace. His

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

his roughness. Did his touch stirr up

"Who was the man with you today?" Nellie's gaze

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

sharply, "What about

relationship with your

replied, "Cameron,

hide

the pretense of