Reborn From Oblivion
Chapter 87

But she quickly pulled herself together and casually swapped her shoes before heading upstairs, treating Cameron as if he were invisible.

Cameron, unable to hold back his anger, shouted, "Nellie, stop right there."

Nellie paused on the staircase, looking down at him. "Yes?"

"Where have you been so late? Don't you think you owe me an explanation?" Cameron demanded.

Nellie frowned, "If I remember right, you said earlier today that we should live our separate lives without bothering each other. So, where I've been isn't exactly your concern, is it?"

Cameron was caught off guard. He hadn't expected to be shut down so quickly. He had been convinced that Nellie, a woman without a prestigious background, couldn't replace anyone better than him. He was even more certain that a traditional woman like Nellie wouldn't dare to do something so bold as cheating. That was why he had boldly suggested an open marriage.

Now, he was starting to regret it.

He approached Nellie with a stern face. "Even if we're in an open marriage, you're still my wife. Your actions shouldn't embarrass the Dawson family."

"Cameron, you really have a knack for double standards," Nellie shot back, crossing her arms.

Her dismissive attitude infuriated Cameron, and in a swift move, he grabbed her throat, lifting her chin. Nellie winced in pain.

At that moment, her mind drifted back to when Nathan had gently lifted her chin earlier that day. It was the same gesture, yet Cameron's was filled with contempt, while Nathan's was gentle and caring.

She laughed at herself, realizing how blind she'd been. Cameron had never truly loved her. Why had she wasted so much time not seeing it? And Nathan, the boy she had lovingly taken care of, truly cared for and respected her.

Cameron noticed the warmth in Nellie's eyes. He inexplicably felt a surge of disgust, and he let go.

Nellie touched her reddened neck, recalling how Nathan's touch left no trace. His respect for her showed in every little detail.

Her bleak life, brightened by Nathan's kindness, suddenly didn't seem so hopeless. She smiled, feeling genuinely happy.

Cameron was puzzled by her smile despite his roughness. Did his touch stirr up some unintended feelings in her.

He spoke again, his tone tinged with disdain. "Who was the man with you today?" Nellie's gaze turned icy as she looked at Cameron. "None of your business."

Finally catching on that her warmth wasn't for him, Cameron felt a rush of anger. "Who is he? Nellie, you're a married woman. How can you be so close to another man?"

Nellie retorted sharply, "What about you and my sister?"

Cameron, fuming, insisted, "My relationship with your sister is harmless."

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She swallowed, "Cheating isn't just about the physical, Cameron. Emotional cheating counts, too."

Cameron stood frozen, Nellie's

words hitting him with a wave of shame. For the first time, he realized that Nellie despised his closeness with Greta.

After speaking her mind, Nellie turned and left with a sense of freedom.

To keep Cameron from bothering Nathan, she added, "He's just a friend." Cameron felt a weight lifted from his shoulders.