Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
“Xander, no need to keep searching, Bradley called out.
Xander was already texting Milena Ms. Wallace, your brother disappeared during evening study hall. We’ve looked everywhere but can’t find him. Have you seen him?]
Milena didn’t respond. Downstairs, Milena’s phone lit up with Xander’s message. Her heart skipped a beat. “Xander’s looking for Cameron too?” she thought.
Milena quickly tugged at Heidi’s sleeve. “Mom, Cameron’s not in his dorm.”
Milena was panicking, Xander was definitely upstairs right nowill he came down and saw her, she’d be screwed.
Milena pulled at Martin’s arm next. “Dad, let’s just go home. Didn’t Cameron say she’s going to Silvermoss Case tomorrow for that check? We can find herthen.”
Martin frowned, “What if this is just a stalling tactic? Not being in the dorm could mean Cameron took off with that 15-million-dollar check”
“We can’t let her get away,” Heidi said, her voice tight with worry. “That’s 15 million dollars we’re talking about.”
This was the Wallace family’s last shot. Martin and Heidi were too old to start over from scratch.
With 15 million dollars as capital, they might still have a fighting chance. Even if they did nothing at all, that kind of money would make their remaining years a whole lot more comfortable. dn’t let X
“Let’s go find her,” Milena urged. Right now, getting out of here was the only thing that mattered. She couldn’t let Xan
“Okay,” Martin and Heidi said in unison, turning around. Milena darted ahead, desperate to get moving
“Stop right there!” An icy voice froze them in their tracks.
Milena’s heart nearly stopped. Is that Bradley?” she thought, if she wasn’t hearing things, that was definitely Bride
Xander would probably be with him too.
Milena hesitated for a few seconds, then bolted.
Martin and Heidi exchanged bewildered looks as Milena suddenly took off
Bradley stepped in front of them, his expression cold as stone. “Where’s Cameron?
“Cameron?” Heidi blurted. “We’re the ones looking for her She ran off with nor 15 million dollar check Have you seen her anywhere?
“Hah.” Bradley let out a cold laugh. “15 million dollars. So that’s what this is about. I saw you taking Cameron away on the security cameras, Where did you take her?”
“She ran off after seeing the paternity test results,” Heidi snapped. “How would I know where she wend?”
“Paternity test? What paternity test?” Elijah’s forehead creased with confusion.
Heidi froze, suddenly realizing she’d said too much.
Martin, however, didn’t seem concerned. The fact that Cameron wasn’t his daughter wasn’t exactly a state secret.
“Cameron isn’t our biological child,” Martin stated flatly
The revelation hit like a bomb. Bradley, Elijah, Austin, and Xander all stared in complete shock.
Xander lunged forward, getting right in Martin’s face. “What? Cameron isn’t your biological child? Then Milena isn’t yours either, right?”
It made sense. Cameron and Milena looked practically identical. They had to be biological siblings.
“Who said Millie isn’t mine?” Heidi’s o eyes narrowed.
Martin tugged at her arm. “Stop wasting time with them. Let’s go
As they tried to leave, Bradley blocked their path again. “What did you do to Cameron?
“We’re the victims here,” Martin shot back. “You should be asking what Cameron did to us.”
“But Cameron’s missing.” Elijah pointed out, “while you two are standing right here, totally fine.”
Heidi rolled her eyes. “She ran off on her own. How is that our problem?”
“She probably hid herself away after finding out she wasn’t your biological child, Austin said. “The shock must have been too much. Why would you drop this bomb on her right before SATs? Did you even think about how she’d feel?”
“She’s the one who insisted on the paternity test,” Heidi fired back. “How is that our bout?”
“Enough of this.” Martin grunted. “We’re leaving”
This time, Bradley didn’t stop them
Austin was right. Cameron must have hidden herself away. Finding out she was adopted hit Cameron hard. It was the kind of news that would break anyone. So she did what most people would do-she disappeared for a while.
There was no point in pressing Martin and Heidi further. They wouldn’t be any help.
In a weird way, Bradley felt relieved. Martin and Heidi were absolute nightmares. Cameron was better off without parents like them.
But Cameron probably needed a lot of time to process all his negative emotions.
“Cameron must be wrecked right now, Bradley thought.
“Brad, we’re just letting them go!” Elijah frowned.
Bradley nodded. “Let’s stop searching Cameron feeds some space.”
Elijah reluctantly agreed.
Austin still looked worried. “Where do you think Cam went?”
“Where else?” Xander said. “Back to Noble VistaTM
“I want to go check on him,” Austin insisted.
Xander rolled his eyes. “Didn’t you hear Brad? The little punk needs space.”
And space was exactly what Cameron needed. If Xander had found out he wasn’t his parents’ biological child, he would’ve lost his mind.
Xander headed back to Tiana’s staff quarters while Bradley and the others returned to their dorm.
Without Cameron, the room felt weirdly empty and quiet, even though it was just one person missing. The three of them got ready for bed in silence.
Bradley grabbed his phone and texted Eddie.
Bradley: [Eddie, how’s your psychology class going?
Eddie: I’m at the top of the class, obviously. Why the random question?
Bradley: Just wanted to ask you something.]
Eddie: [Shoot.]
Bradley: [What happens when someone suddenly finds out they’re not their parents’ biological child?!
Eddie: (Who isn’t biological? You? Brad, are you saying you’re adopted?]
Bradley was speechless.
Bradley: [Can you just give me a serious answer?]
Eddie: Chill, I’m just messing with you. Finding out you’re not biological? Obviously they’d be shocked, hurt, sad, and probably really desperate to find their real parents.]
Bradley: [So as his friend, what’s the most effective way to comfort him?|
Eddie: [Friend? Your friend? Who? Cam)|
Bradley: (Eddie, just answer the question. Can you stop with all these questions for once?]
Eddie: [Fine. Look, there’s only so much comfort you can offer. This kind of thing? He’s gotta work through it himself. Nobody alea can do it for him, if your friend’s developing psychological issues because of this, I can talk to him.||
Bradley: Can’t you just teach me how?
Eddie: Dude, this is literally my future career. Not teaching you my secrets, if you’re that interested, go major in psychology
Bradley was speechless. He closed out of his chat with Eddie and opened his conversation with Cameron.
Bradley: Cam, sorry, but accidentally found out about what happened today. I actually think this is a good thing. You’re not biologically related to the Wallaces, which means you can finally cut ties with them completely. Just keep that paternity test sale.
Bradley: [Also, if you need someone to talk to, or just need to blow off steam-drinks, or even just hanging out-text me, I’m free whenever
After sending the messages, Bradley kept his phone clutched in his hand. He eventually fell asleep without getting any response from Cameron
Meanwhile, at the cemetery on the outskirts of town.
Undercover of darkness, a figure was frantically digging at a grave with a shovel Finally, she broke through and pulled out the urn inside.
