Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 194

"There's more to this than meets the eye," Cameron said confidently, a knowing smile playing on his lips.

"I'll dig into it for you," Benjamin replied with a nod.

Cameron gave a grateful nod before heading back to his family home.

Inside, Kristina lay bedridden. Her hair was streaked with gray. She looked like a shadow of the vibrant woman she once was. It seemed as if the years had caught up with her overnight, leaving her looking weary and frail. Upon arriving, Cameron knelt by his mother's bedside, his voice heavy with regret. "Mom, I've let you down. I've gone against your wishes and caused you nothing but grief."

Kristina turned away, her voice sharp with disappointment. "If you really cared about me, you'd divorce Greta."

Cameron's face was clouded with conflict. "Mom, Greta is the love of my life. I can't leave her. But for everything else, I'm willing to follow your lead."

Kristina's anger simmered beneath her closed eyes as she refused to acknowledge him.

Cameron shared his recent struggles, mostly grievances and frustrations. In the past, Kristina would have jumped to help him, but now she acted as if she hadn't heard a word.

"Mom, please take care of yourself.

a heavy heart, he

tension. "Your father knows about your marriage to Greta. He was furious and said you're a lost cause. I think he's

it dawned on Cameron why Griffin had pushed him into that reality show. He realized he had been

for letting

anger, Kristina

from her bedside

at him. "You've

future for Greta. Was it

away

worth

his eyes. "Mom, please have faith in me.

a weary hand. "Just leave. Don't

eyes welling up. "Mom?" he

on me so easily, why should I keep fighting for you? Our bond as mother and

begged, inching back towards her