Reborn From Oblivion

Cameron said, "She just got back, and somehow, as her dad, I don't hold a candle to Nathan in her eyes. To really connect with her, I have to start with the little things. Don't worry, it's just once in a while."

Hearing how much Cameron doted on Nina made Greta uneasy. She could already picture Cameron's reaction if he found out she'd hit Nina; he'd be seriously unhappy with her. Anxiety gnawed at her.

Sure enough, when Cameron came home, he didn't head for his own room. He went straight to Nina's instead. Nina wrapped her arms around his neck and started sobbing uncontrollably.

"Daddy, I want to go back home. I don't want to stay here. Your wife is awful. She hit me..."

With tears in her eyes, Nina lifted her shirt to reveal the bright red marks on her stomach. Cameron's face went from calm to furious in seconds. He shot a glare at Greta and yelled, "Greta, is this how you treat a stepdaughter?"

Greta was already miffed that Cameron brought a cake for Nina and left her out. And now, he was taking Nina's side without hearing her out. Feeling like the princess she thought she was, Greta lost it.

"Cameron, how can you jump to conclusions without hearing me out? Why don't you ask what your 'perfect' daughter did first?"noveldrama

Cameron shouted back, "Didn't I warn you to keep your distance from Nina?"

Greta was taken aback, her eyes welling up with tears. "Cameron, Nina's not just my stepdaughter; she's my niece too. I really do want to take care of her. She was completely out of line today. She wouldn't wear the clothes I bought and even threw the dinner the nanny made onto the floor. I lost my temper and hit her."

Cameron, surprised by Nina's stubbornness, turned to her. "Nina, why would you do that?"

Nina sniffled, "Daddy, the clothes

stepmom bought are so

uncomfortable. My mom always said clothes don't have to be pricey, but they should be comfy and proper. These clothes? They're

cheap and itchy..."

Greta was floored. "Just because they're cheap doesn't mean they should make

you itch! You're just doing this to get at me, aren't you?"

Nina stayed silent, her head bowed, tears still falling.

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Cameron only paused for a moment before deciding, "When Nina was with Nathalie, she had the best of everything. Our budget may be tight, but Nina's needs shouldn't be compromised. Greta, like I said, if you can't win Nina over genuinely, just keep your distance."

Greta, feeling utterly defeated, stormed off in a huff.

That night, Greta barely slept. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw Cameron leaving her. She woke up from her nightmares, her pillow soaked with tears.

Nathalie returned home and

instinctively sat by the window, lost

in thought. Her eyes always drifted

to Nathan's grave, which was uniquely designed to look like a small hill, with a golden oak planted next toit. She had planted it based on Nathan's birth chart, which showed he lacked 'metal' in his elements. But deep down, she knew that no matter what she did, Nathan would never have another chance at life like she did. That was the thought that truly tore her apart.