The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 137 Cameron's Misunderstanding

Allison got to school early the next morning. With Alexander out on a business trip, he had a bodyguard take her to school.

Thanks to the whole Cameron situation, Allison always had a bodyguard with her when she was out. She didn't mind, though it was for her safety. As she walked into the classroom and set her backpack down, she noticed Mia dragging herself in, looking completely wiped out.

Mia plopped down at her desk, dropped her backpack on it, and then just collapsed on top of it.

"Hey, are you okay? You look awful," Allison asked, her voice full of concern.

Mia's face was pale, her usually bright eyes were bloodshot, and she had this haunted look that was so unlike her. Something was seriously wrong. Allison's heart went out to Mia.

"Allison, tell me... if my dad leaves my mom and me for another woman to have a son, can I still call him my dad?" Mia asked.

Allison froze, stunned. A son?

She quickly put the pieces together. "Did you overhear something?"

Mia nodded. "I heard my parents fighting. My mom said Laura is trying to find my dad another woman so he can have a son. She said there'd be no place for us in the Wilson family anymore. Laura said our family needs a son!" Allison couldn't believe carefree Mia was dealing with something so heavy.

Favoring boys over girls was something Allison absolutely hated. She grew up with Valencia, a strong woman who never felt less than any man.

because of this outdated mindset, Allison

you and your mom so much. There's no way he'd do that. No matter what anyone says, you need to trust your dad. And your mom is a force to be reckoned with. Do you think he'd dare?"

mom Liliana's fierce spirit. "You're right, Allison. My mom is amazing. Who would

mood lifted, and her usual cheerfulness started to come

helped Mia with her homework, explaining some tough problems. Gradually, a bunch of other classmates

her time helping

break, Cameron cornered Allison in the hallway. "Allison, we need

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and clean-cut, a change from his usual curls. Despite being a guy, his

stares from the female students, and Allison felt

we're not friends. There's nothing we need to talk about. Let's keep things strictly academic. I'd appreciate it if you treated me like a stranger. Even talking to you makes me uneasy," Allison said, trying to step away. But

but Cameron's pushy behavior left her no choice. Frustrated, she raised her knee sharply, hitting him right where it hurt most. Cameron doubled over in pain, leaning against the wall, clutching

"Allison!" Cameron snarled.

thought acting all cool would impress me? Mr. Simmons, not everyone is infatuated with you. To me, you're nothing. Keep your distance and stop your nonsense," Allison

of girls surrounded Cameron. Just as Allison was about to enter the classroom,

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found Yasmin's comment ridiculous and retorted, "Yasmin, if you weren't blind, you'd see he was harassing me first. I was only defending myself. Should I have let him

so high and mighty, Allison. Because of you, my parents fight all the time. You took the Bennett Group away from Jasper. You're the evil one! Seducing an older man-it's no wonder you