Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

She awkwardly got to her feet and sank into the couch, her eyes staring blankly into space. Then she reached for the phone and dialed a number she knew by heart.

When the call connected, Nathalie's deep voice came through. "Need something?"

"Nathalie, let's meet up."

Nathalie hesitated for a moment before giving a slight nod. "Alright."

By the time Nathalie arrived, Kristina was already tucked into a booth. She had ordered Nathalie's favorite coffee, and it was still steaming hot. Nathalie was taken aback.

When Kristina was her mother-in-law, she had been nothing but cold. She had always expected Nathalie to live up to her standards, never caring about what Nathalie wanted. Those years in the Dawson family meant Nathalie couldn't watch her favorite shows or enjoy her go-to drinks.

Nathalie sat down and quipped, "Being all nice suddenly-what's the catch? Need a favor?"

The idea of a proud Kristina humbling herself for Cameron's sake was the only thing that made sense to Nathalie.

were my daughter-in-law, I always saw you as a Cinderella. You came from nothing and did not contribute to Cameron's career.

I realized you were the one who kept the peace and

I can't forgive those who hurt me so

was shocked. She didn't expect

come back, I'll make sure Cameron cuts ties with your sister. I promise he'll be devoted to you." Kristina wasn't one to give

an

loves Greta deeply, enough to give up

sparked in Nathalie's eyes, signaling it was

they never see

quickly agreed, "Alright,

"Well,

good news

edged with a chill. There was no way she'd go back to Cameron, She was utterly disgusted by him now. Would she want a man like