Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 88

"If you're just friends, keep an eye on your boundaries and timing. We don't need any unnecessary drama."

When a thought crossed her mind, Nellie suddenly stopped, and slowly turned around. Her eyes were steady and calm, almost eerily so. "Cameron, who's been dragging my name through the mud?" A flicker of guilt flashed in Cameron's eyes. He knew Nellie and Miranda were like oil and water, but he hadn't stopped Miranda from stirring the pot today, letting her gossip hurt Nellie. "Cameron, I'm grateful you once pulled me out of a tough spot. But now, you've tossed me back into the flames. Your favor with me has taken another hit." Nellie's voice was emotionless. Cameron felt a wave of panic wash over him. He'd dipped into his bank of goodwill with Nellie more than once. What would their relationship look like when he'd used it all up?

"This was just a mix-up..." He wanted to explain, but the words just wouldn't come.

Nellie gave him a long look. "My trust in you is hanging by a thread. Cherish what's left."

Cameron's face turned ashen.

The next morning, Nellie was still dreaming when a maid from the Dawson family gently shook her awake. "Ma'am."

Nellie opened her eyes, not hiding her annoyance. "What's up?"

know there's a big event tonight. He'd like you to attend with him. So, ma'am, you might want to

this game, giving her a slap with one hand and

to fall for it, but now, she no longer loved him, and she wasn't interested

"Can I

How could she pass up such

said this banquet is a high-society gathering. The Dawson family's image had to be perfect in front of the big shots. You might want to take it seriously. Any slip-ups

the maid's chatter, Nellie grudgingly got up, lazily got ready, finished her breakfast, and was practically dragged out the door by the

en

biggest dress store in the Capital,

here to pick up my custom dress." Greta clearly frequented the

major event tonight, so your dress is all set." The clerk brought out a box,

for the dress to be cleaned before you