Chapter 127
Cameron stumbled over his words, trying to explain, “It’s just a broken locket. Why do you have to make a big deal? You know it’s for your sister. Her health is touch and go, and her life could end any day now. Think of it as doing a good deed, fulfilling her last wish. Nellie, this is the last time I’ll help her. I’m asking you, can’t you see reason?”
Nellie stared at him, her face expressionless. At that moment, she had a sneaking suspicion that Cameron knew the true significance of Timeless Cycle.
Nellie met his gaze, her words measured and steady. “Cameron, you love her, and you want to give her the best this world has to offer. But why on earth would I want a man whose heart is already taken by someone else?”
“Cameron, you’re despicable.”
Cameron’s eyes widened, unable to find the words.
Turning to Nathan, Nellie said, “Mr. Nathan, I can handle the billion on my own. Could you give me a bit more time?”
Nathan, with a generous tone, replied, “I’m a man of my word. Our open–ended agreement stands, so you can pay back whenever. But-” With a sly look at Cameron, he added, “If you haven’t cleared your debt by the time you pass, your remains will belong to me.”
The taunting tone really got under Cameron’s skin.
Nellie gave a wry smile, realizing Nathan was acting a bit immature. How could Cameron possibly care about her remains? He never cared about her in life. Why would he in death?
“Don’t worry, whether I’m alive or not, you can deal with my body as you see fit,” Nellie said.
Nathan beamed, “Then it’s settled. No going back on this.”
“I won’t,” Nellie confirmed.
Cameron’s pride and ego were crushed under Nathan’s words, sparking frustration inside him.
“Nellie, don’t forget you’re my wife. How can you let another man decide what happens to you?”
Nellie replied firmly, “Not for much longer.” Then, she took Nathan’s arm and walked away without a backward glance.
Cameron stood there, dumbfounded, replaying Nellie’s words in his mind: What did she mean?
Two days later, clarity hit him like a ton of bricks.
He received a divorce petition from the court, and at that moment, it felt like his veins were ready to burst, anger boiling inside him, leaving him feeling weightless.
He had always thought Nellie’s talk of divorce was just a ploy to draw his attention away from Greta, not a sincere wish to end things. Seeing the divorce papers, he knew Nellie meant business this time.
He sat down with the petition, carefully reading through it. His heart sank when he read the reason for divorce: “Significant change in behavior before and after marriage, unable to maintain the relationship, failed to continue living together.”
Cameron’s mind raced through memories of their time before and after marriage.
Before they got married, he was patient with her. He felt guilty for needing her kidney for Greta, so he was kind to her. He’d have meals with her, even go to school with her, and watch movies. He did all sorts of silly things that lovers would do.
But after they tied the knot?
His attitude changed drastically, thinking that giving her the title of Mrs. Dawson and a comfortable life was enough, so he stopped caring as much.
Meanwhile, Greta, who had lost him, became his constant worry. Fearing she’d do something rash, he was always at her beck and call. There was definitely a change in his behavior.
Reflecting on all this, Cameron closed his eyes, exhausted.
He was only human, with feelings and desires. For the sake of a kidney, he gave up on love within reach, choosing to marry a woman he didn’t love. He thought his actions were justified.
