Chapter 6: Sister Love, Tough Love

“Cameron,” Eloise said, gently shaking him awake.

“Sis?” he woke up, rubbing his eyes awake. “You’re home?”

“Yeah,” she smiled. “Did you wait up for me?”

He nodded his head, still with sleepy eyes. “Where did you go?”

She sat down next to him and ruffled his hair, causing him to groan in annoyance.

“Not the hair,” he muttered under his breath.

“You should have went to sleep if you were tired,” she said.

He shook his head. “You always come home late because of your job. You’re rarely in the house too since you keep working because of me.”

She smiled. “And I enjoy it very much.”

He looked her in the eyes. “You should also rest sometimes, Eloise.”

“I know,” she softly smiled. “But just seeing you already energizes me.”

He chuckled. “Gross,” he said.

She gently pushed him away before divulging the news that she could finally pay for his treatment.

“I’ve found a way,” she opened up. “I can pay for your treatment now, Cam.”

She thought her brother was going to be elated. However, a frown su