Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Cameron suddenly pushed her away, his tone harsh. "Greta, show some respect for yourself, and for me. Yes, we used to love each other, but I married Nellie. She's the only one I care about now."

Before Greta could reply, Kristina burst in, voice sharp and commanding. "Cameron, you know the doctors said your condition will only get worse. Soon, you won't even be able to take care of yourself. Greta doesn't care, she still wants to marry you. That's a blessing, don't turn your back on it. Or do you think I should be the one to spoon-feed you for the rest of your life? I raised you, and now you want to tie me down until the end? You're dragging me down, Cameron-how can you expect that of me?"

Kristina's words stung, the room crackling with tension.

Cameron opened his mouth, but the words caught in his throat. He finally sighed, sounding defeated. "Mom, I promise-even if I can't take care of myself, I won't be your burden."

"Easy to say," Kristina snapped. She strode over and forced Cameron and Greta's hands together. "If you two are together, maybe then I can finally breathe."

Cameron pulled away, voice tight with frustration. "Mom, please, let me keep some dignity."

Kristina's patience snapped. "Dignity? You want dignity? And what about me? Look at you now has your father even bothered to check on you?"

Her voice broke as she continued. "Let me tell you something: your father left me a long time ago. He has another family now. I wanted to confront him, but because of your career, I swallowed my pride and stayed silent."

Tears streamed down Kristina's face. "Do you have any idea what it's been like for me? I'm losing my mind here."

Cameron went pale, the shock aging him in an instant, lines deepening around his eyes.

covered her mouth, her heart aching for

reality. "I'm sorry, Mom. I'll

Kristina's face. "That's better. With Greta to look after you, I don't have to worry

as she left the room,

heavy in his eyes. "Greta,

eyes filled with tears. "Cameron, you helped me when I was sick. Now it's my turn to take care of

down, her voice trembling.

I don't

shook her head, wiping her cheeks. "It doesn't

leaned in and

Anger blazed in his eyes. "Greta, Nell was your sister. She's barely gone, and you're already trying to take her place? How could

Greta's face, her voice thick with humiliation.

Even after you married Nellie, I couldn't let you

realization dawning on his face. His fists clenched. "Tell me the

couldn't hide how I felt. Nellie

Rage overcame Cameron. He