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Cameron shot back, “Weren’t you always saying that disownment letter didn’t count? So why can’t I keep the money!”
Seeing Cameron wouldn’t budge, Milena, young and impatient, shouted, “You’re not even part of the Wallace family! Of course you can t have it Cameron, hand over the check.”
Cameron fired back, “So now the disownment letter counts, just because you want the money?”
“What disownment letter? Cameron, you’re not even part of the Wallace family to begin with, do you know that?” Mileria lost her cool
Cameron blinked, completely thrown off. “What?”
She frowned. “Milena, what are you trying to say?”
“It’s exactly what it sounds like. You’re not our biological child,” Heidi said. Since Milena had already spilled the beans, there was no point hiding it anymore.
Besides, Cameron was useless to them now. All that mattered was that 15-million-dollar check. With that amount of money, they could make a comeback.
And even if they couldn’t, at least they could live comfortably.
The moment she heard Heidi’s words, Cameron’s mind went completely blank.
She replayed those words in her mind, I’m not their biological daughter?
Cameron stared hard at her mom, forcing out each word through gritted teeth. “Say That Again!”
Before Heidi could respond, Milena yelled, “Cameron, are you deal or something? My mom spelled it out for you! You’re not their biological daughter, and I’m their only daughter. Got it?”
Cameron was silent. She got what they were saying. Of course, she did, but…
Cameron paused, then let out a bitter laugh. “Wow, Milenia. You really pulled out all the stops. All this drama…just for 15 million dollars?
“You really think I’d just hand over the check because of this? Dream on. If you want the money so badly, go ask Samuel for it yourself.”
Milena roze for a second. “You don’t believe us?”
They had just dropped the truth on Cameron, and she still didn’t buy it?
Cameron shot back, “You think your lies are that convincing!
Martin’s face turned grim, “Cameron, you really aren’t our biological daughter.”
Cameron looked at him coldly. “Just because y you say it, that makes it true?”
Martin said, “Think about it. How have we treated Millie compared to you over the years? You were just a tool for us to get close to the Chapman family.
Heidi chimed in, “Exactly. Do you really think i’d let Millie suffer even a little? Forget about making her change her gender to marry Amelia. We could’ even bear asking her to put up with something to please Amelia”
Cameron’s eyes were icy cold at this point. She’d always known the Wallace family only saw her as a stepping stone.
Knowing it in her heart was one thing, but hearing it straight from her father was something else entirely.
When Cameron didn’t respond, Milena pushed again. “Cameron, now that you know you’re not really one of us, hand over the check.”
Cameron shot her a cold glare. “I don’t believe a single word you say.”
She thought, “If I’m not their biological daughter, why did the paternity test from back then show otherwise?
“Did even Aunt Jessica, the only one in this family who ever truly cared about me, lie to me too?
Cameron trusted Jessica’s words a thousand times more than anything the trio said.
“You don’t believe me? Fine, let’s go get a paternity test done right now” Martin said.
“Is that even necessary? I already did one behind your backs a few years ago,” Cameron retorted.
At that, Heidi let out a laugh. “Cameron, you really are adorably clueless.”
Milana chimed in, “Seriously, Cameron. You’re so gullible. Did you really trust Aunt Jessica that much? Jokes on you. She’s the one who lied to you the most.
Now that the secret was out, Milena didn’t bother holding back-she spilled everything from back then without hesitation.
Remember when you secretly gave her these samples for testing and lied that they were for a classmatel Aunt Jessica Law through you right told Mom and Dad. The test results you got were totally lake,
“And do you know why you ended up in the Wallace family? Your real mom passed out after giving birth to you, and my mom had a stibam Aunt Jac swapped you with the dead baby so my mom wouldn’t be heartbroken.” ou’re just too naivel Actually, you’re not even a Wallace. Only the heavens know what your real last name is
Milena laughed boisterously. “Cameron, you’re
Cameron froze. A crack finally split her icy mask, her pupils shrinking in disbelief. She wondered, ‘Could Milena actually be telling the truth? Was my entire life a lie, a complete setup? No, that’s impossible,”
Cameron snapped. “That’s not true, and you’re all lying. I want to do a paternity t
Milena stood up. “Alright, let’s do the patemity test right now. Pick the hospital, so you can’t accuses of ripping the results.”
Martin agreed, “Let’s go now.”
Heidi got up too. “Come on.”
If they moved fast, they could have the results in as little as three hours. By tonight, the truth would be out
Seeing the unwavering determination on all three faces, Cameron felt her heart tremble. Finally, she stood. “Fine. Let’s po
Cameron didn’t trust anyone else, so she contacted David, and he took care of everything. With that, the four of them headed straight to Crownhill Hospital.
For the test, they drew blood and took hair samples.
David glanced between Martin, Heidi, and Milena, then out at the dark night beyond the windows. Turning to Cameron, he said gently, “Mr. Wallace, the results will be ready in three hours. It’s getting late, so you should head home first. I’ll bring the results to you later.”
Cameron shook her head. “No, I’ll wait
She wanted to stay right here. She needed to know the results the moment they came out.
Seeing the look on Cameron’s face, David knew there was no point trying to talk her out of it. After all, there was nothing much he could say at this point.
So instead, he simply placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder, and Cameron gave him a slight ned, indicating that she was fine.
As soon as David left, Heidi immediately turned to ask, “Cameron, did I hear that right? That doctor just called you ‘Mr. Wallace’? Since when are you some big shot?”
Cameron crossed her arms and leaned back in her chair. “Mrs. Wallace, until the paternity test results are out, please don’t talk to me.”
Heidi glared at her. “You just won’t believe it until you see the evidence, huh? How could I have given birth to someone as scheming, ruthless, cold, and selfish as you?
Cameron just smirked. She really didn’t have the energy to argue with Heidi right now.
Milena tugged at Heidi’s sleeve. “Mom, you must’ve misheard. Mr. Wallace? Like Cameron could ever be that. He was probably talking to Dad.”
Heidi thought about it and nodded. “That must be it.”
Martin didn’t say a word and just shot Cameron a couple of silent glances.
He didn’t need to say anything because once the paternity test results were out, all he wanted was for Cameron to hand over that 15-million-dollar check. All he cared about was the money.
The waiting process felt like forever. During this time, Cameron’s phone buzzed with a text from Elijah.
Elijah: Cameron, you’ve been out for a while. Did those three do anything to you?]
Cameron was quiet for a moment before replying I’m fine
Then, she just turned off her phone. Right now, she didn’t want to deal with anyone.
The waiting was excruciating. Cameron just sat quietly in her chair, with memories playing in her mind like scenes from a movie.
Every moment she’d ever spent in Wallace Villa, from childhood until now, played out before her eyes, one after another.
No matter what she did, how well she did it, or how hard she tried, her parents never seemed to notice her at
But Milena didn’t have to do anything to receive their unconditional love
Growing up, Cameron felt envy, jealousy, and resentment toward Milena. She was better than Milena in every way, so why didn’t her parents love her
She had always been a good kid. When they told her to dress like a boy, she did it without complaint. When they told her to suck up to Amelia, she did it without hesitation.
Before she got into Langford Academy, her grades were always at the top of her class, which was how she made it into the elite Class 15.
But to her parents, Milena, who couldn’t compare to Cameron in any aspect, was a treasure, while she was just a weed.
No matter how hard she tried, Cameron just couldn’t make sense of it. But if she was never their biological daughter to begin with, and if they had stolen her from somewhere, everything would all make sense.
Cameron’s eyes were cold and empty, staring into nothing,
Milena sat off to the side, grumbling. “Three hours? That’s forever. Mom, Dad, I’m heading out for a coffee. You guys hold down the fort here.”
