Chapter 22 -G 68 % Whats going on ? Kylie asked , panicked .
Ananda , the epitome of kindness and grace , was well liked by everyone .
But today , the front desk attendant looked visibly upset , a stark contrast to Amandas calm demeanor .
Your mom was cleaning when she had a run in with a guest on their way to dine at the restaurant .
It escalated , and now theres a complaint , the attendant explained , their fingers fumliling with their phone as they tried to reach the hotel manager .
Amanda had only been working there for a month , but shed already won everyones hearts with her warm nersonality .
The hotel took its reputation seriously and didnt brush off complaints .
As Kylie approached the tenth floor , the muffled voices grew louder .
You need to handle this seriously .
Its bad enough she was rude in the elevator , but she had the audacity to hit my mother ! Melanies voice was laced with anger .
A ring worth hundreds of thousands of dollars is missing .
There were only three of us in that elevator ; it had to be her .
I demand a search , Julie continued , her tone sharp .
Julie , thats ridiculous .
I would never steal .
You were the one who struck first ; I was just protecting myself , Amanda responded , her usual softness replaced by a steely resolve .
Kylie froze at the sound of familiar voices .
Melanie and Julie ! She hadnt seen them since leaving the hospital , except for that one time shed spotted Melanie with Craig at a dealership .
The unfair accusations against her adoptive mother ignited a fire within Kylie .
She clenched her fists , her nails digging into her palms , and strode forward .
Amanda , apologize to the guests and do as they say , the manager instructed upon arrival , not giving Amanda a chance to explain .
Amanda stood there , stunned .
The managers words were a punch to the gut , leaving her reeling .
If that ring isnt found , Ill expose your staff to the media , Julie threatened .
Today , she was bent on teaching Amanda a lesson about her place in society .
If Amanda had failed to raise Kylie right , Julie would show her how things were done .
Melanie , witnessing Amandas job as a cleaner , felt a wave of disdain .

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She had no intention of returning to Amandas side .
not when it meant being associated with a cleaner .
Her friends would never let her hear the end of it .
Seeing Melanies cold shoulder and her alliance with Julie, Amandas heart ached with a pain that far surpassed any physical blow .
The bond shed once had with Melanie seemed to shatter .
Her eyes glistened with unshed tears as she stood her ground .
This isnt how it happened .
Im being set up.
The manager , taking in Julie and Melanies designer outfits , dismissed Anandas plea .
Just apologize .
I … Amandas hands balled into fists , her usual strength wavering .
Shed faced so much since her husbands passing , never once breaking down .
But the injustice of it all was almost too much to bear .
Kylies voice was icy as she confronted Julie and Melanie .
You two should be apologizing .
There are security cameras in the elevator .
If I call the police , theyll check the footage immediately .
1/3 Chapter 22 Shed seen their manipulative faces before , and their fancy clothes didnt change her opinion of them .
Kylie ! Amanda exclaimed , surprised to see her daughter .
die stood by Amandas side , her tone firm .
Mom , even if you work here , they dont have the right to search you .
lie , do you know what youre saying ? Julie scolded , her voice sharp .
Sis , we havent seen you in ages , and you show up just to upset mom ? Isnt that a bit much ? Melanie criticized , eyeing Kylie from head to toe .
They had expected to see a broken , tear stained Kylie , but instead , she seemed to have an unnameable grace about her .
The manager and the crowd were puzzled by the situation .
It looked like they all knew each other Kylie ignored them and addressed the manager .
Im Amandas daughter , and I suspect these two are trying to frame my mom .
If you dont call the police , I will , Hold on with the cops , the manager interjected , trying to mediare .
Do you all know each other ? Is there some misunderstanding ? Lets clear things up before involving the police .
Itll only make things worse .
Julies face darkened as she glared at Kylie .
Dont you know who your real mother is ? Youre going to call the cops on your own mother ? Youve been gone for a few days , and now youre even more disrespectful , more ill mannered Blood doesnt change everything .
The act of giving birth isnt greater than the grace of raising a child .
When you talk about me , have you ever considered how Melanie has been outrageously disloyal ? She can even frame her own mother ; whats the difference between her and a murderer ? Kylie retorted with a sneer .
What are you saying ? How can she be compared to Mom ? Kylie , are you trying to drive a wedge between me and my mothers relationship ? Melanie was taken aback , not expecting Kylie to be so bold .
In her fury , Melanie advanced on Kylie , her hand raised to strike Kylie ! Amanda cried out .
Kylie caught Melanies hand mid air , and with a swift move , she deflected the attack and pinned Melanie down .
Melanie struggled , but Kylies hold was firm , leaving Melanie with no choice but to resist ineffectively .
Her actions were far from the behavior of a lady .
Let go of me ! Kylie ! Melanie shouted .
Kylies grip on Melanie was fierce , her slaps echoing through the air before anyone could intervene .
Melanie reeled from the impact , her head spinning and tears streaming down her face .
Ah ! Kylie , youll regret this ! Im calling the police ! Melanie sobbed , her cries a mix of anger and pain .
Julie rushed over , ready to intervene , but Amanda held her back .
Let the girls work it out , she said , a calmness in her voice that belied the tension in the room .
Amanda knew Kylies history ; shed never been one to shy away from a confrontation .
Back in high school , Amanda had had to put her foot down to stop the fights .
But Kylie had a knack for it , her hits leaving opponents in pain without a mark .
To onlookers , Melanies reaction seemed overly dramatic .
But Amanda understood it all too well .
Suddenly , a voice sliced through the chaos .
Whats happening here ? All eyes turned to the door .
Melanie , upon seeing the man at the door , tried to hide her face , her embarrassment clear .
Kylie was taken aback by Trevors presence .
What was he doing at the office ?