Lavender, a conjoined twin, recounts her life experiences, including her childhood and struggles with her sister Rose's anger issues. As they grow older, Lavender meets a boy named Bryce online and they develop a connection. When Bryce transfers to her school, Lavender is excited, but Rose becomes suspicious and discovers a restraining order against Bryce for alleged stalking. Despite this, Lavender chooses to believe Bryce's explanation that the incident was a misunderstanding. However, their relationship is strained due to Rose's constant interference, ultimately leading to their breakup. Later, Lavender and Rose face health issues and are forced to undergo separation surgery, which is successful. After the surgery, they start new lives, and Lavender is hopeful for a new beginning, including the possibility of a new relationship.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Lavender, is a conjoined twin.
2. Lavender and her sister, Rose, are physically attached and have been since birth.
3. The twins had to have custom-made clothes and attend regular doctor appointments as children.
4. They were homeschooled due to Rose's anger issues and difficulties with other children.
5. The twins' parents went bankrupt when they were 16, and they had to get jobs to help support their family.
6. Rose's anger issues made it difficult for them to keep jobs.
7. Lavender had an online friend named Bryce, whom she met through a video game platform.
8. Bryce transferred to Lavender's school to be closer to her.
9. Bryce was revealed to have a restraining order against him for allegedly stalking a girl in his previous school.
10. Rose discovered the restraining order and made a public announcement at school to warn others about Bryce.
11. Bryce explained that the stalking allegations were a misunderstanding and that he had been bullied in his previous school.
12. Lavender and Bryce's relationship was strained due to Rose's behavior and constant interference.
13. Bryce eventually broke up with Lavender due to Rose's behavior.
14. The twins developed serious health issues and were advised to undergo separation surgery.
15. The twins underwent successful separation surgery and each had to get a prosthetic leg.
16. They recovered quickly and felt healthier and happier than ever.
17. They even got to do a news segment about their successful separation and made some money.