Chapter 3 Kylie took a moment and then spoke up .
I know Mrs.
Noreen Walters has had you help out the Lampard family … Trevors brow lifted slightly as he thought , Is she trying to say the Lampard family needs more power ? With Samuels skills , theyre as high as they can climb .
But if shes using this as leverage , its okay to play ball .
Td like you to cut the Lampard family loose , Mr.
Walters , Kylie murmured , her eyes downcast , trying to hide the fierce determination in them .
Trevor was surprised , but he didnt push for more .
After Kylie signed on the dotted line , Trevor glanced at his watch .
Lets get in .
Sure , Kylie responded , her voice firm and unwavering .
The city hall was a rare sight dead quiet .
We got our marriage certificate in a flash .
Kylie stood outside , gawking at the certificate like it was a magic trick .
She was still in a daze when Trevor piped up , Lets connect on V WhatsApp .
Ill send you my address .
You can move in soon He didnt stick around for her reply , just added her and split .
Kylie had pictured living with Noreen , not shacking up with Trevor .
But this could be a good thing pretending to be a happy couple might ease Noreens mind .
She checked her watch : 3:30 PM .
Time to head over to the Lampard residence and grab her stuff .
If it werent for the special gifts from Felicia , shed never go back there .
On the subway , her phone buzzed .
Kylie answered without looking .
Hello Hey , honey .
Craigs voice came through .
Melanie just told me you had a big scene at the hospital when you donated blood .
I dont think that was the best idea , Kylie .
Its gonna hurt your parents , and Melanie needs you .
Just leaving like that its pretty messed up .
Where are you now ? Ill come get you , and we can go make amends with your folks , Tomorrow , well go to the hospital and donate blood , and then maybe we can catch a movie ? His soothing words flowed , but Kylies grip on her phone tightened .
Kylies love story with Craig was a classic tale of high school sweethearts that carried on through college .
But when Craig proposed on graduation day , swearing his love was eternal , life had other plans .
The betrayal that followed , the year of paralysis before her end , those memories were as fresh as if they happened yesterday , etched in her heart with a pain that was impossible to forget ..
Kylic , you there ! Craigs voice came through the phone , a tinge of annoyance in his tone .
The calls getting spotty .
Want met to text you ? Screw you , Craig .
Were so over ! Kylie shot back , her voice as sharp as a knife .
The thought of being with him now made her sick .
She ended the call without another word .
Her phone lit up with messages , but she didnt even bother to check Blocking him wasnt on her to do list ; she had better .
things to do with her life .
Kylie soon stepped into the Lampard residence , her heart not quite in it .
The traffic outside meant the Lampard family were probably still stuck , giving her a bit of a breather .
Her stuff was minimal just enough to fill a suitcase , which was all she needed after her half year stay .
As she headed downstairs , she spotted an ancient painting , the one shed spent three months restoring .
It was a birthday gift for Julie , but it ended up in the most out of the way spot in the living room .
Julie had given it the cold shoulder , more into the fancy bag Melanie had handed over .
Kylies effort and feelings , apparently , didnt make the cut .
173 D Chapter 3 She reached for the painting , her fingers tracing the canvas before she carefully took it down .
With a flick of her wrist , the painting was nestled in her suitcase .
In 40 minutes , Samuel , Julie , and Melanie walked back into the house .
Julie glanced around and then frowned at Jill .
Has Kylie shown up yet ! Jill , the housekeeper , paused her dusting .
Yes , maam .
She came back with a suitcase about half an hour ago , but then she left again .
With a suitcase ? Julies voice hitched up .

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Jill nodded .
Thats right , Mrs.
Lampard .
Melanies eyes widened in surprise .
Shed been looking forward to seeing Kylie return , ready to make amends .
But where was the resolution Craig had assured her of ? Is she running away ? Melanie asked , her voice tinged with disbelief .
Samuels face flushed with anger .
If shes got the guts to walk out , she can stay out .
Shes too immature for her own good .
Im cutting off her credit cards right now ! Im gonna take a look in her room .
Shes probably just pulling a stunt , trying to make a point by leaving .
Ill bet shes got her eye on a car or something .
Shes being so childish ! Julies brow was pinched in frustration .
Then she hurried upstairs to Kylies room , a place she rarely visited .
When she opened the door , the emptiness and the bare- bones decor gave her a moments pause , a strange feeling she couldnt put her finger on ..
Melanie joined her , noticing Julies distant look .
She knew she had to keep her place in the family she was the treasured daughter , the one who had everything .
Kylie was the outsider , the one who didnt quite fit in .
Mom , maybe I should go .
If I leave , maybe Kylie will come back , Melanie suggested , her voice soft .
Julie shook her head , her gaze softening as she looked at Melanie .
Shed be better off if she were more like you .
Just leave her be .
We dont need to worry about her .
Melanie continued , her voice gentle , Kylies had a different upbringing .
Her adoptive mom didnt have much education .
Its not surprising shes a bit lost .
We can guide her , Mom .
Shell learn to be as thoughtful and caring as I am towards you and Dad Julies frustration was evident .
Shes been to college ; she should be more sensible .
Shes just narrow minded and unappreciative ! She let out a sigh .
Lets go have dinner .
Kylie can sort herself out .
In the heart of the city , the streets were a symphony of honking horns and the rhythmic shuffle of footsteps .
Kylie , tucked into the back of a cab , was soaking in the view with a mix of awe and disbelief .
It all seemed so surreal , but there she was , very much present .
The cabbie , a seasoned man with a weathered face , cast a glance over his shoulder.
Kylie was a looker , early twenties maybe , but there was a depth of sorrow in her eyes that made him think something was amiss .
Her phone had been going off like a broken record since she got in You getting a lot of calls there , he said , more a statement than a question .
Just some spam .
Kylie shrugged it off , her eyes flicking back to her phone .
It was Craig , again .
The calls and texts were coming in like clockwork .
She could almost visualize his face , red with anger , and that image was tainted with a memory shed rather not dwell on .
Her fingers tightened around her phone , the ringing abruptly silenced .
Then , another call came through .
Trevors name lit up lit up the screen , and her breath hitched in her chest .
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