Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

"It's already this late, and Mr. Nathan's still lounging in bed, huh?" Cameron's tone was dripping with sarcasm.

Nathan flashed a cheeky grin, "Nah, I'm not one to sleep in, but my wife, Nathalie, was exhausted last night. I had to be there for her."

Benjamin rolled his eyes, "Alright, alright, Nathan, we get it. You're head over heels for your wife. Spare us the love parade." Inside, he felt a pang of jealousy, having secretly crushed on Nathalie for ages, only to see her with Nathan. Cameron tried to steer the conversation back, "Nathan, where were you last night, anyway?"

Nathan crossed his arms, playful smirk in place, "Why do you care? Cameron, I didn't know you were such a busybody."

Cameron taunted, "Too scared to spill?"

Nathan chuckled, "Why would I be scared? I was at home, keeping my wife company."

Cameron's expression soured, "Care to swear on it?"

Nathan smoothly dodged, "Why wouldn't I? But what's the point in swearing?"

Cameron fell silent.

Nathan looked at him as if he were a rare specimen, teasing, "Mr. Dawson, did going bankrupt make you lose your marbles? Why else would you ask such a ridiculous question?"

feeling humiliated, flushed with anger but had no proof to corner Nathan. He had to swallow his pride, "It's nothing. My wife's been having a rough time

run-ins with your wife. What's she

stared into Nathan's eyes, searching for any flicker

remained bright, his eyes clear like polished

she saw you last night,"

Or maybe there's something off here." He tapped

feeling belittled,

choice but

Nathan watched them leave, a shadow

When

Nina

returned to the

the door,

to en. novelxo

her, and she

Sweet

gently pinching her cheek,