Chapter 21 Kylies phone went silent for a bit , and she figured Ethan was keeping her in the dark about something .
It made her a little .
But then .
Ethans voice came through , smooth and reassuring .
Kylie , its nothing major , just some minor issues .
Im handling it .
Take it easy , and if youre still not right , get to the hospital , okay ? Sure thing Kylie responded , not pushing for details .
She knew how Eilan operated .
As the big brother , hed always been the one to shield them from worry , dealing with everything on his own .
She checked her bank app , her eyes flicking over the balance .
Lijn had transferred half the money for th restoration with the rest to comme later .
Her account now showed little over 300 thousand dollars .
Ethan had been with a research company since college , but for some reason , his pay never reflected his worth .
With a ten- year contract in place , leaving wasnt an option without a hefty price tag .
In her previous life , Ethans career had been at a standstill before the accident .
But this time , she was set on helping him out .
The money she had wasnt nearly enough .
As she pondered her next move , sleep claimed her once more .
Trevor stared at the ceiling , his mind buzzing with thoughts that kept sleep at bay .
The tranquil nights hed taken for granted back home were now just a memory .
Giving up on rest , he decided to grab a glass of water from the kitchen .
He passed by Kylies room , the sliver of light beneath her door catching his eye .
He hesitated for a moment before knocking .
softly .
Kylie , he whispered , but only silence answered him .
Worry creased his brow .
Had her fever spiked again ? He pushed open the door to see her lying motionless , her breaths so shallow he had to strain to hear them .
Approaching her bedside , he picked up the thermometer and checked her temperature .
To his relief , it had dropped to a more manageable 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit .
He placed the thermometer back down and looked at Kylie , her face a picture of serenity .
If shed played it cool and stuck to their agreement , hed have considered a generous parting gift when their contract concluded .
But the way shed been whispering Craigs name , her eyes brimming with tears , told Trevor there was more to the story .
Zach would unearth the truth soon enough .
Kylie stirred awake at the crack of dawn , feeling a bit off kilter from her recent illness .
She reached for her phone and tapped out a quick message to Liam , her boss , to call in sick .
Then , she dragged herself downstairs , craving a simple breakfast of milk As she hit the bottom step , she spotted Trevor at the dining table , an unexpected sight .
In front of him was a spread of simple food Grandma had these delivered , Trevor mentioned as Kylie joined him .
Kylies heart swelled with warmth at the thought of Noreens care .
Shes really looking out for me , she said .
1/3 Thu Oct Chapter 21 And then she tapped out a grateful message on WhatsApp .
[ Thanks , Noreen .
Im on the mend .
Once Im all better , Ill come over and keep you company | As Kylie sat down , she caught Trevors piercing gare on her .

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Is everything alright ? she inquired .
His eyes were stern .
Youve got a knack for winning Grandma over Its not about wimming her over .
Its about showing gratitude .
Shes been there for me , and its only right to say thanks .
Dont you think acknowledging someones kindness is important ! Kylie retorted .
Trevor was momentarily speechless , clearly not anticipating her sharp retort .
Kylies wit had certainly won Noreens heart , overshadowing his own presence .
The room fell silent , the only sound the gentle clatter of utensils .
They ate in an uneasy quiet .
When Kylie made to clear the dishes .
Trevor broke the silence .
Tve got this .
Sure , appreciate it .
Kylie replied , not insisting on doing it herself .
In the years theyd lived under the same roof , Kylie had been there for Trevor when he was unwell .
Despite the mornings awkwardness , his care for her the day before had not gone unnoticed .
For that , she was willing to let the tension slide .
Kylie woke up in her room , feeling refreshed after a long sleep .
It was already late morning , and she felt a lot better , with her energy returning .
No sooner had she put her feet on the floor than her phone rang .
It was her brother James .
Hey Kylie , Ethan said youve been under the weather .
You doing okay now ? Want me to come hang out with you ! She replied .
Im good , James .
I took my meds last night , and Im feeling a ton better this morning , Just slept it off , and now Im thinking about going to see Mom at work ..
James said .
Alright , was trying to seize the moment to show you that Im just as good as Ethan , but I guess youre not giving me the chance .
Kylie laughed .
James , youre great just the way you are .
Well , I dont usually listen to compliments , but when my sister gives them , Im all ears , James smiled .
They continued to chat for a bit before saying their goodbyes , Kylie threw on some clothes , did a quick makeup job , and then drove to Amandas workplace .
Amanda worked cleaning at a fancy hotel , the kind of place that had a five star rating and a restaurant that was all over the foodie magazines .
The roads were clear , and Kylie made it to the hotel in no time .
Amanda , a mom of four and not big on fancy makeup or skincare , had a natural beauty that often had people thinking she and Kylie were more than just mother and daughter .
Amandas job didnt pay the best , and with the rent and bills , money was tight .
But they were a family that pulled together .
With Ethan and James helping out since they started working , and Hoard being careful with his money , they were all about the future .
Amanda had just started this job , and Kylie hadnt visited her here yet .
She knew Amanda had a lunch break coming up , so she grabbed some pizzas and headed over .
Kylie called Amanda from outside the hotel , but there was no answer .
She checked her watch almost lunchtime .
After a few more minutes and another attempt to call , still nothing .
21201 Thu , c Chapter 21 Deciding something might be wrong , Kylie went inside and talked to the front desk .
Hi , my mom , Arnanda , works here as a cleaner .
I wanted to catch her on her break .
Could you call her for me ? The receptionist was about to agree when the hotel phone rang .
After answering it , the receptionists face turned serious Theres been an issue with your mom .
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