Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 181

Kristina spotted Greta and Cameron's matching wedding rings, and her suspicions were all but confirmed. She snapped, slapping Greta right across the face. "How dare you sneak around and marry my son, Greta? I really underestimated you." Nathalie took a step back, looking every bit like someone just there to watch the drama unfold.

Greta was spun around by the slap, her frail form twirling before she finally fell into Cameron's arms. "Cameron," she whimpered, covering her red cheek, tears cascading down like scattered pearls, making her seem tragically vulnerable. With a rebellious fire lit by Greta's plight, Cameron glared at his mother. "Mom, what are you doing? Greta is frail. How could you strike her?"

Kristina, not missing a beat, slapped Cameron, her voice booming with anger. "You've defied me over and over for her. For that alone, I could never allow her into the Dawson family."

Turning to Greta, who was crying so prettily, Kristina added, "Greta, I truly underestimated you. I warned you to stay away from my son, but here you are, two-faced, playing innocent with me while scheming behind my back. Do you think I'm a fool?" In a flustered panic, Greta pleaded, "Kristina, Cameron and I truly love each other. Please, give us your blessing."

Kristina was long past believing in the fairytales of romance. Now in her later years, she viewed love as a shaky foundation. Greta's health, her family background-everything about her screamed trouble for Kristina's accomplished son. There was no way she'd let Cameron marry Greta.

Kristina's temper boiled over. "Greta, stop with the sob story. You don't love my son; you love the medical bills he pays. With him, your cushy life continues. Without him,

rattled, dropped

love Cameron. Whether he's rich or poor doesn't change that. If you don't believe me, I swear

is my wife. I won't leave

so enraged that

QUMS

black, and she collapsed at Nathalie's feet. Nathalie didn't want to get caught up in

a time, Nathalie had respected Kristina immensely He recalled a time when Kristina was bedridden,

Kristina had only ever remarked, "Your wife's place is to serve. She