Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
She thought, ‘You can’t handle even this? Too bad there’s worse to come.”
The driver gave Cameron a strange look and thought, ‘When did this guy get this bold? He actually dared to talk back to his mother now?’ He didn’t say anything, started the car, and drove away.
The car drove forward at a constant speed on the road. It took about half an hour to get from Langford Academy to Wallace Villa.
When they arrived, Cameron got out of the car and slammed the door shut.
Martin’s face darkened instantly. Standing by the car, he wished he could rush over and teach Cameron a lesson.
Heidi patted his arm and whispered, “Just hold it in. Once she finishes the gender reassignment surgery and officially gets engaged to Amelia, everything will be fine.”
Martin still looked furious. But in the end, he said nothing. He knew he had to be patient for the bigger picture.
They’d acted too rashly last Friday, and now Cameron’s coldness was the price they had to pay. For now, all they could do was endure it.
Heidi quickly followed Cameron with a bright smile. “Cam, would you like something to drink? How about coffee? I’ll make it for you.”
Cameron simply said, “I want Milena’s room.”
“Let’s not rush-” Heidi replied.
“I want it now!” Cameron interrupted her.
Hearing that, Martin felt the urge to sold Cameron speen in his mind, the plan with Cameron was that she hadn’t been disciplined enough tack when he was younger, whenever she acted one harsh pownishment was all it took to make her obedient
Martin firmly vedieved in the saying Spee the rod, spol the cd But then he remembered how out of line Cameron had been lately and held himself back
Without another word, he turned and walked away, figuring he wouldn’t be angry as long as Cameron stayed out of sight Cameron went straight upstairs and entered Milena’s room
The place was decorated in pink, with a princess bed, soft carpets, and plushies and trinkets everywhere. It was obvious just how pampered the room’s owner was
Expressionless, Cameron turned to Heidi, who had followed her in, and said, “Olear everything out, including the bed I want a new one
Heidi hesitated, thinking, 1 only agreed to let Cameron have Millie’s room to lure her back, hoping to talk some sense into her once she’s here. I figured, since she loves Millie so much, maybe she’ll change her mind
‘But now it seems like Cameror’s made up her mind. When Mena comes home from school and finds her room taken, she Il be devastated
“Cam, how about I show you a different room instead? Heidi asked.
There were several empty rooms in the villa, but none of them were as nice as this one.
“I want this one, Cameron snapped.
“But-“Heidi said.
Cameron interrupted her. “No buts. Either I get this room, or I leave. Pick one?
Heidi fell silent. After weighing her options, she finally gave in. “Alright, Cam. The room’s yours.”
“Then get these things out. I’m sleeping in here tonight. And for lunch, I want fish, lobsters, and crabs. Let me know when it’s ready-I’m going to take a nap.”
Heidi stood there stunned, completely thrown off by how matter-of-fact Cameron was. It took her a few seconds to snap out of it.
Then she called out to Cameron’s retreating figure, “Cam, it’s already eleven. The fish is no problem, but I don’t think we can get the lobster and crabs in time for lunch.”
“You don’t think?” Cameron turned her head, her beautiful face full of sarcasm. “Mr. Wallace, I remember when Milena wanted cherries out of season as a child, you pulled every string and spent a fortune to get them.
“But now that I’m asking for something, suddenly it’s impossible? Doesn’t that sound a little biased to you?”
Seeing the look in Cameron’s eyes, Heidi felt a chill down her spine and quickly said, “I’ll get it done, I promise. Go take your nap, Cam. I’ll call you when lunch is ready.”
Cameron didn’t respond. She turned and walked away.
Heidi let out a soft sigh. She suddenly found it exhausting to deal with Cameron and felt inexplicably suffoc
Cameron returned to her room and closed the door. She looked around at the 100-square-foot space and let out a mocking laugh.
Sure enough, by lunchtime, the three dishes Cameron had requested were served.
Martin said coldly, “If you want to keep living like this-eating seafood feasts every day-then hurry up and lock Amelia down.”
Cameron acted like she didn’t hear a thing and just kept eating.
Heidi smiled and tried to serve her. “Cam, here, have a piece of fish.”
Cameron frowned and shot her a look. “You’re using the same spoon you just ate with. Isn’t that gross?”
Heidi was finally enraged by Cameron’s constant jabs and for a moment stopped pretending to be the perfect wife and loving mom.
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She complained, “Cam, I know you’re still angry eek, but I’m your mother. I gave birth to you and raised you. Even if I didn’t do everything right, I did my best. How can you treat me like this?”
“I see, Cameron replied perfunctorily, picking up a lobster and putting it on her plate. Cameron’s indifference left Heidi feeling frustrated and helpless, as if she were talking to a wall.
After lunch, Cameron passed by Milena’s room and noticed that everything was still in place.
She frowned and said angrily, “What’s taking you so long? Can’t you move any faster? Is this how Ruth does her job? If she can’t do it right, we should fire her.”
Heidi and Ruth were stunned, momentarily struck by the illusion that Cameron was the one running the house.
Heidi said, “Don’t worry, Cam. As soon as your new bed and vanity arrive, we’ll start moving things.”
Cameron didn’t even bother replying. She just walked off, cold and dismissive.
Heidi shook her head, knowing all she could do was endure it.
In the evening, Milena came back from school.
She’d been in a bad mood all afternoon because of Cameron’s expulsion. Of course, she wasn’t worried about Cameron.
What truly concerned her was that Cameron might no longer qualify as the Chapman family’s future son-in-law.
If Cameron failed to marry Amelia, the Wallace family would lose the Chapman family’s support, and Milena’s future would suffer as a result.
But the moment Milena walked in and saw Cameron sitting on the couch, her mood instantly brightened. “Cam, so nice to see you home.”
As long as Cameron was still here, and as long as they could patch things up with the Chapman family, Milena had nothing to worry about.
Cameron didn’t even look up when he heard Milena’s voice. She ignored Milena completely.
Milena was annoyed by the cold shoulder, thinking Cameron was becoming more and more unbearable.
“Millie, you’re home.” Heidi looked a little uneasy. She didn’t know how to tell Milena that her room now belonged to Cameron, and the thought of dealing with Milena’s outburst was already weighing on her.
Martin closed his financial magazine in his hand and said to Milena, “Go wash your hands. Dinner’s ready. Your mom saved your favorite crabs and lobsters from lunch.”
“Saved them?” Milena was unhappy. “Why didn’t you wait for me so we could all eat together? How much is even left?”
Heidi laughed. “There’s still plenty. It’s enough for you.”
Milena happily took Heidi’s arm, acting all sweet. “Thanks, Mom. I love you the most.”
Watching how affectionate Heidi and Milena were, Cameron tensed up. She had never shown that kind of affection to anyone because she’d never known what love felt like.
Only those who grew up surrounded by love knew how to be effortlessly sweet-because they knew they were loved, and they could afford to be a little spoiled.
Cameron looked away, stood up, and walked to the dining room.
The dishes were already set out. Sure enough, along with a few home-cooked meals, there were four lobsters and eight crabs laid out on the table.
Cameron’s lips curled into a mocking smile. She remembered that there were only three lobsters and three crabs at lunch. Heidi had claimed there weren’t many available on the market, but the truth was, she’d kept some of them for Milena. Sure enough, as soon as they sat down, Heidi put two lobsters on Milena’s plate.
Martin took one and put it on his plate. Only one was left, and Heidi quickly gave it to Martin. Now the platter was empty.
Then five of the crabs ended up on Milena’s plate too. Cameron got one.
Milena said cheerfully, “Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are so kind to me.” She tore off a lobster leg and ate it happily. She never thought it was unfair because this was just how she’d grown up-always enjoying the best while Cameron got nothing. And for a family like theirs, this kind of food wasn’t even considered a luxury.
Heidi turned to Cameron. “Cam, the shredded pork is delicious. You should have some.”
Cameron crossed her arms. “I want lobsters.”
Heidi was stunned. “Didn’t you already have some at lunch?”
Cameron replied, “Mr. Wallace, you have a good memory. Then you should also remember I only had one lobster and one crab, right?” Her eyes fell on the pile of food on Milena’s plate.
Cameron’s eyes fell on the plates piled up in front of Milena, which almost formed a small mountain.
