Chapter 30 Photoshop they all chimed in , practically in unison .
Come on .
Id never steal Kylies guy .
Its crazy that shes doing this to me , Melanie sobbed , playing the victim .
Her three brothers were always soft on Melanie , and hearing her out , they were quick to label Kylie as the villain .
Tgether to set the record straight on Twitter , Claude fumed , ready to charge to the rescue .
Austins face soured , his eyes narrowing with anger .
Shes pushing her luck , acting without thinking Make her apologize to Mel in person , Chuis demanded , his expression hard as stone .
Julie listened to her three sons and then took another look at the photo on her phone .
It seemed pretty genuine , but she trusted Melanies word over a mere image .
If someone was lying at had to be Kylie , She took a deep breath, her anger still simmering , and she said .
A child not raised under our roof is riddled with flaws Melanie kept the waterworks going , knowing her silence would speak volumes .
The more wronged she appeared , the more sympathy she would garner .
And they would think it was Kylies fault .
She was battled by Craigs early morning marriage proposal tweeter post .
And she couldnt fathorn why Kylie was so dead set on cutting Craig out .
When did Kylie discover my and Craigs secret ? Weve been so careful , she wondered .
Claude tried calling Kylie multiple times , only to be sent to voicemail .
Shes not even answering my calls ! Me , neither .
Austin said , equally frustrated .
Let me give it a shot , Chris said , dialing Kylies number .
But the line remained silent .
The three mens faces clouded over .
Kylie had been buttering them up since she rejoined the family , and her sudden radio silence was a shock Julie didnt even bother calling ; shed already left multiple messages , but to no avail .
Kylie was in one of her moods , refusing to pick up .
A heavy silence fell over the family .
We need to track her down today .
If she doesnt make a statement , once Mels recognized , the media will pounce , and therell be a witch hunt online , Chris warned , his brow furrowed .
He knew all too well how quickly stories could spread in the digital age 15 Melanie , fearing for the Lampard familys reputation in Jardora , panicked .
Chris , that photos a fake .
I cant handle being dragged online ! Lets hold off for now , reach out to Kylie , and prepare for the worst .
Ill get some PR in place .

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Trust me , Mel Chris said , already dialing a number .
Melanie nodded , merkly lowering her head , her eyes darting around in guilt , well aware the photo was the real deal .
She felt reassured , though , knowing her family had her back , and with Chriss media connections in Jardora , they could spin this any way they liked .
Kylie wouldnt stand a chance .
Julie seized the moment to call Samuel , but he was too busy at work to deal with the drama , leaving it to his sons .
After hanging up .
Julie felt a strange emptiness , likely from the frustration Kylie caused .
Craig only found out about Kylies Twitter post when Melanie messaged him .
Initially , he brushed it off , thinking Kylie was Chapter 30 just throwing a fit .
But when he saw the photo , he realized it was a disaster .
She actually found out about Melanie and me ! Panic , unlike any hed felt before , gripped Craig , Kylies Twitter post made it clear she was done with him for good .
Hed thought he was indifferent to Kylie , but now he couldnt stomach the idea of her breaking up with him .
After a hectic morning with the ancient paintings , Kylie washed up and stepped out for lunch .
Once shed eaten , she finally checked her phone .
She returned calls to Amanda and her brothers , letting them know she was holding up .
She also saw several WhatsApp messages from Jessie Joyce , who showed her concern .
Jessie , her college be rock .
But after graduation , Jessie married and devoted herself to her husband , making him her world .
Kylie dialed Jessie , and she picked up on the second ring Whats going on , Kylie ? Jessie asked , her voice laced with worry been a Kylie kept it brief , mentioning Craigs affair with Melanie , Jessie knew the score , shed been absent during Kylies accident before her time travel but had tried to visit when she returned to Jardora , only to be shut out by the Lampard family .
You did the right thing by ending it , Kylie .
Craig was never good enough for you .
One of these days , Ill find you someone so much better , Jessie assured her , sensing Kylies resilience through the phone .
After her quick chat with Jessie , Kylie checked her missed calls .
Chris , Craig , and Jasmine had all tried reaching her .
Her high school friends on WhatsApp were also probing for details , but she ignored them .
Besides her family and Jessie , she doubted anyone else truly cared .
Most were just after gossip .
Kylie paused and then returned Chriss call .
He picked up on the first ring .
Kylie , delete that Twitter post now and then post an apology to Mel , saying you were upset and messed with a photo , Chris commanded , as if he had the right to order her around .
Who said the photo was fake ? Kylie retorted , her voice dripping with sarcasm .
Before the time travel , shed tried to win those three brothers and Julies favor in the Lampard family , only to have her efforts thrown back in her face .
She thought they were all control freaks , out of touch with reality.
If its not fake , then its real ? How could Melanie be with your boyfriend ? Even if youre jealous , theres a limit .
Your boyfriends just a pretty face with nothing else to offer .
Mel wouldnt give him the time of day , Chris scoffed .
Then Chris cast a glance at Melanie , who was watching him anxiously .
He signaled her to stay calm .
No matter what Kylie said , he was determined not to believe her .
Austin motioned for Chris to hand over the phone .
Chris passed it to him without a word .
What you did was reckless .
Are you trying to tarnish Mels reputation with a doctored photo ? You and Craig lived together and then had a falling out over money .
Why should we believe you ? To avoid a scene and keep things from getting ugly , just do as Chris said , Austin ordered .
this Youre all soft in the head .
Whether you believe me or not is irrelevant .
Isnt Melanie feeling guilty ? Im actually hoping th blows up .
Go ahead and call the cops ; itll save me the trouble of dialing 911