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.

sighed, a sound full of defeat. "Mom, please take care

a heavy heart, he

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

dawned on Cameron why Griffin had pushed him into that reality show.

for letting you down,"

by anger, Kristina

lamp from her bedside

at him. "You've

for Greta. Was it

away

worth

met her gaze, defiance in his eyes. "Mom, please have

waving him away with a weary hand. "Just leave.

facade showed, his eyes

you can turn your back on me so easily, why should I keep fighting for you? Our bond as mother and son is broken."

do this," he begged, inching