Chapter 48 Why Pick On Me?
Cameron replied, “Nothing happened. I just suddenly realized I don’t want to sacrifice myself for the Wallace family anymore.”
“Sacrifice?” Martin’s temper flared again, and he shot back, “We raised you all these years. Don’t you think it’s time you gave something back to this family?”
Cameron stared back at Martin with cold eyes and asked, “What about Milena? Wig does it have to be me to take the surgery?”
Milena looked up, startled by the mention of her name. Her face was full of hurt, and she asked in a pitiful tone, “Carn, do you really hate me that much? Why are you always picking on me?”
Cameron snapped, “Took you really long enough to figure that out.”
Milena thought to herself, ‘What the hell is going on with Cameron? Is she possessed or something? She’s never treated me this badly before.‘
Martin snorted, “If the youngest Chapman boy wasn’t way too young for Millie, do you really think you’d be the one marrying their heiress?”
Amelia’s little brother was only ten, a good six years younger than Milena.
Besides, it was Cameron who was promised to marry Amelia. Even if the Chapman boy were old enough, it’s not like they’d ever pick Milena.
So for the future of the Wallace family, Cameron had to marry Amelia.
Cameron shot back, “I ain’t give a damn to marry her, alright?”
Martin glared at her, seething.
Sensing the tension, Heidi quickly took the glass of water Ruth handed her and stepped in. “Come on, stop arguing, okay? Cam, you haven’t even had a sip of water since you got back. Come on, drink some.”
Cameron locked eyes with Heidi for a good while.
Heidi instantly stiffened and forced a nervous smile. “What’s wrong, Cam?”
Cameron gave a half–smile and took the glass, sighing, “Mom, you’re the only one in this house who actually cares about me.”
Heidi let out a silent breath of relief and said with a smile, “Oh, my silly girl. Of course I care about you, sweetheart. I’m your
mom.”
In this house, Martin was the one who played the bad cop while Heidi played the good one.
Looks like it’s working, Heidi thought to herself.
Cameron lowered her head and started to sip the water. All three of them watched her like hawks.
Milena, tense as ever, gripped the sofa armrest tightly, Martin’s heart skipped a beat, and Heidi was holding her breath without even realizing it.
Cameron was really thirsty, and she soon drained the glass.
The three people’s faces lit up upon seeing the scene, though they tried hard to hide it, not wanting Cameron to catch on.
Suddenly, Cameron stood up.
“Cam, where are you going?” Heidi instinctively grabbed her hand and asked.
“Bathroom,” Cameron replied flatly.
Only then did Heidi let go, looking a little awkward.
Milena clutched her chest and muttered, “Oh my gosh, I thought she wasn’t gonna drink it. That went way better than I expected.”
Martin shot Milena a look and said, “Don’t lose your
cool.”
Heidi added with a heavy breath, “I can finally breathe again.”
A few minutes later, Cameron came back from the bathroom
“Come here, Cam,” Heidi said softly, motioning.
Cameron walked over and sat next to Heidi.
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Still playing the loving mother role, Heidi said, “Cam, I know things haven’t been easy for you these past years. But whatever‘ s bothering you, you can talk to us. Don’t do anything stupid, okay?”
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Chapter 48 Why Pick Or Me?
Cameron rubbed her temples and replied, “Mom, I’m feeling kinda dizzy. I think I should lie down for a bit.”
“Dizzy? Okay, let me help you back to your room, Heidi said with concern.
“I’m fine by myself, Mom” Cameron brushed her off and headed to her room alone.
Her room was barely ten square yards. It only had space for a bed and a desk. The trees outside blocked most of the light. Even on sunny days, she had to keep the lights on.
Milena’s room, on the other hand, was three times the size, with perfect lighting and a great view
Cameron let out a dry laugh, collapsed onto her bed, and shut her eyes.
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