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 shot back, crossing her

dismissive attitude infuriated Cameron, and in a swift move, he

gently lifted her chin earlier that day. It was the same gesture,

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

eyes. He inexplicably felt a surge of disgust,

her reddened neck, recalling how Nathan's touch left no trace. His

didn't seem

roughness. Did his

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

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

about you and my

relationship with your sister

"Cameron, you

hide

the pretense of