Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 236

"Nell, why are you hitting the books so hard?"

"Because that's the only way to land a good job. Then I can earn enough to repay you for your kindness."

"You really don't need to work that hard. I could take care of you forever, you know."

The maid almost dropped the porcelain she was holding in shock. She couldn't believe Mr. Dawson was laying it on thick with Nellie. His attentions felt forced, almost mechanical.

Luckily, Nellie was too innocent to notice Cameron's hidden agendas. She chirped back, "Cameron, I'll cherish your kindness forever. But spoiling me like this isn't truly good for me; it could actually harm me. I might get lazy, waste my best years, and end up drifting through life without purpose."

Cameron rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. He was surrounded by women who tried to please him, playing the role of virtuous saints who claimed to be uninterested in money.

Nellie, who came from nothing, should have been just as ordinary. So, he figured her independence had to be an act.

Nellie was wearing thin. He laid his cards on the table. "Nellie, an old friend saw your photo and thinks you might

sheet. If Cameron had been paying closer attention, he would have noticed her

"Cameron, she must

Cameron frowned, clearly irritated.

fibs got under his skin. He chalked it up to the so-called flaws of the working class. He refused to

I need to go," Nellie said, making

But, ever persistent, Cameron slammed the door shut on her path to freedom. The next

...

sweat. For what felt like ages, his mind was completely

to a

came to, shame burned through him

had he been so full

his favor, so he lumped her

and that Nellie's initial kindness wasn't because she had feelings for him