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Only now did Heidi realize what she’d done. She’d been favoring Milena for so many years that it had become second nature-she didn’t even realize it was wrong.
Just as Heidi was about to make amends, Martin frowned and said, “You can have mine.”
Cameron raised an eyebrow and replied, “I want hers.” She was clearly talking about Milena.
Milena immediately threw her arms around her Successfully unlocked! eady had some at lunch. Why are you trying to take mine?”
“You’re the older sibling. You should let me have it,” she added, like it was only fair.
Cameron propped her head up with her hand. “If I’m going to have surgery in a few days, shouldn’t I be getting some extra nutrition beforehand? What do you think, Mrs. Wallace?”
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“All of it?” Milena nearly jumped out of her seat. “Cameron, can you even eat that much?”
“That’s none of your business,” Cameron replied coolly
Milena froze, Heidi frowned, and Martin’s face was dark.
Cameron stood up. “Looks like I’m not welcome in this house after all,”
“Here,” Milena said quickly, trying to read the room. Though clearly unwilling, she dumped all the lobsters into Cameron’s plate.
Cameron’s lips curved into a faint smirk. “I want the hairy crabs, too.”
Milena’s eyes reddened at the corners. “You’re being greedy.” She obviously did not want to give them up, but still, she pouted and reluctantly added all five hairy crabs to Cameron’s plate.
Milena started crying. She looked genuinely miserable.
Martin’s expression darkened. “Are you satisfied now?”
“Yes,” Cameron said as she picked up the plate and dumped the lobster and crabs straight into the trash can.
“What are you doing?” Milena shot to her feet, chest rising and falling, eyes brimming with tears. She yelled, “Are you crazy?” Cameron remained expressionless. “Did you forget I’m a clean freak? You think I’d eat food after you touched #?
Milena sobbed. “If you weren’t going to eat it, why didn’t you just give it back to me?”
Cameron’s face was ice-cold. “You can dig it out of the trash if you want.”
The trash bag had just been changed. It was technically clean. But Milena would never stoop that low. She would rather starve.
“I’m not a beggar!” Milena shouted, furious.
“If you don’t mind, feel free to act like one,” Cameron said flatly.
‘God, Cameron’s such a jerk.’ Milena cursed inwardly.
Martin slammed his hand on the table. “Cameron, this is outrageous.”
Heidi finally snapped, “Cam, Millie’s your sister. How can you treat her like this?”
Cameron looked completely unbothered, despite being yelled at from all sides.
Calmly, she picked up one of the crabs Heidi had placed in her dish earlier. With skilled hands, she cut it open using specialized tools. Her tone was icy. “What exactly did I do? Why are you all so upset?”
The three of them were stunned. ‘Unbelievable. She’s actually asking us that? they wondered. ‘She’s going too far Milena’s voice trembled with pain. “Cam, how did you become so mean? You didn’t use to be like this. Is that why Amelia suddenly called off the engagement? Because you’re acting so weird now? You even got expelled from school!
“That just gives Amelia even more reason to break off the engagement. What are you hoping to gain from all this? Why can’ t you think about the Wallace family for once?” Milena’s tone was full of blame and reproach.
Heidi turned to her, confused. “Millie, what are you talking about?”
Martin’s face was tight. “Are you doing this on purpose, Cameron?”
Cameron set the crab down and calmly wiped her hands with a damp towel. Then she glanced coldly at Martin and Heidi.” So if Milena says the earth is flat, you’re not even going to question it?”
Martin and Heidi froze. Cameron was right. Every time, they had indeed believed Milena without a second thought. Cameron’s gaze turned icy as she looked at Milena. “Think about the Wallace family? Why don’t you think about the Wallace family? Amelia hates my guts, but she seems to like you just fine. Why don’t you transition into a man and m her yourself?”
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Milena was struck speechless.
Heidi’s face twisted into a deep frown. “Cam, what nonsense is this? How could you say something like that? She’s your sister. You want to drive her to her death?”
“Oh, so asking her to transition is cruel, but it’s perfectly okay for you all to expect that of me?” Cameron’s voice was sharp and cold. “You are quite funny.”
Heidi fell silent, stunned. Martin interjected, “Cameron, stop twisting things around.”
“So what if I am?” Cameron stood up and stretched. “I’m tired. I’m going back to my room to sleep.” in walked away.
Milena stomped her foot. “Mom, Dad, did you see that? She’s completely out of line
Why does she keep telling me to transition? That’s disgusting Milena thought angry
Heidi frowned, and Martin’s face remained grim
Once Cameron was gone, Heidi finally said, “Millie, just be patient with Cameron for a few more days. Once she finishes the gender reassignment surgery, I’ll give you anything you want.”
Milena frowned. “Why do I have to put up with her? What if she still refuses to go through with the surgery even after we bend over backwards for her?”
Martin said, “Then we’ll have to force her”
Last week’s slip-up had been unexpected. None of them had anticipated Cameron being so slippery. Now they were ready Cameron would not escape so easily again. At that, Milena finally smiled.
“Sit down, let’s finish dinner, Heidi said with a smile. She did not care whether Cameron ate or not
Milena picked up her fork and glanced at the simple dishes on the table. Then she looked over at the lobster and crab lying in the trash can. Her face filled with regret.
Martin, ever doting, said, “Your mother will get it for you again tomorrow.
Milena beamed. “Thanks, Dad.”
Heidi smiled, too. “Your dad spoils you the most.”
“Love you, daddy.” Milena giggled. The three of them shared a cozy, harmonious moment.
But without the lobsters and crabs, Milena had no appetite left. She set down her fork. “Mom, Dad, I’m done eating. I’m cutting calories. I’ll go shower now.”
“Wait, Millie-” Heidi tried to call her back, but Milena had already run out of the dining room.
Milena skipped upstairs, humming happily until her hand hit the doorknob and refused to turn. The door was locked from the inside
She rattled the knob, frowning. “What’s going on? Who’s in there? Open the door”
After a few seconds, the door finally swung open, Cameron appeared on the other side, her face cool and unreadable. “Do you need something?” she asked flatly.
Milena let out a disbelieving laugh. “Are you kidding me? Cam, what are you doing in my room
“Your room?” Cameron raised an eyebrow. “Didn’t Mrs. Wallace tell you? This room belongs to me now?
“You’re lying, Milena snapped. “This is my room.”
Cameron stepped aside, motioning toward the inside. Take a good look. Does it look like yours?”
Milena stared, dumbfounded. The space was almost unrecognizable. Ash-gray ceramic tiles covered the floor. The walls were bare and spotless. A large bed with gray sheets and matching covers stood in the middle, with nothing but a white vanity next to it.
The room felt cold, stiff, and impersonal. It was nothing like Milena’s warm, cozy space. Yet, this was the same location. This was Milena’s room.
“What the hell is going on?” Milena muttered, brows drawn together.
“I need you to leave. I’m going to sleep,” Cameron said curtly, not bothering to explain.
Still in a daze, Milena backed out. As she stepped into the hallway, Heidi came rushing up. “Hey, Millie,” she said.
“Mom, what’s going on? Where’s my room?” Milena demanded.
Heidi hesitated, stumbling over her words. “Millie, would you mind letting Cam use your room for a few days? Milena’s eyes widened. “What do you mean? That is my room. Where’s all my stuff?”
Heidi quickly tried to calm her down. “Come with me, sweetie.”
She led Milena into another bedroom. It was not a small room, but it looked stuffed to the brim with Milena’s clothes, jewelry, and plush toys. Everything felt crammed.
Milena was stunned. “So, you mean, Cameron gets my old room, and I’m supposed to live here? That’s insane.”
Heidi froze. She had known this was coming, but before she could speak, Milena bolted.
