Chapter 8 In Jardora , the Lampard family was the crème de la crème , and the Walters family was just looking up at them .
A catch like Trevor was out of Melanies league for sure .
Melanie let out a wishful sigh .
If I could snag a guy like him , Id give anything ! She was power walking towards him .
Just as she was about to cross the street , she watched Trevor get into his car and peel out , leaving her in the dust .
She made a resolution and said to herself , Tll have Dad work his magic for me .
Im gorgeous , got the looks and the curves .
Even Kylies boyfriend is head over heels for me .
Maybe Trevor would be too .
Wheres Craig , though ? He was supposed to take me shopping .
Did he go to Kylie ? At the mention of Kylie , Melanies face lit up with a smile .
I cant wait to see how Kylies gonna wriggle out of this one ! She had the audacity to give me attitude at the hospital yesterday .
Bored and waiting , she pulled out her phone and dialed Julie .
Mom , I just called Kylie again , but shes still not responding .
Should I go find her ? Make an apology , maybe ! Dont bother .
Your dads cut off her credit card ; shell be back soon enough .
Shes such a headache .
If she was half as good as you , wed be thanking our lucky stars , Julie said , her frustration palpable .
She had been up all night , seething .
After soothing her mom , Melanie hung up and called Austin , her older brother .
She recounted the whole story , her voice trembling .
Austin , should you and Claude call Kylie ? Mom and Dad didnt sleep at wink because of her .
And ….
shes your real sister Austin , already stressed with his experiments going south , was even more irritated at his sisters drama Youre the sister we got.
Let her do what she wants .
Melanie smiled , feeling a rush of happiness .
Austin , I know youre busy .
Make sure to rest up .
Yep , will do , he replied , trying to hide his annoyance .
Kylie pushed open the door , and the scent of home cooked food hit her like a warm hug .
Amandas kitchen magic was in full swing , transforming everyday ingredients into a sensory celebration .
For a moment , Kylie stood there , the familiarity almost surreal .
Her vision blurred with emotion as she watched Amanda and Ethan in their element , the kitchen buzzing with their playful banter .

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Kylies crazy about this .
Mom .
Go all out , Ethan said , his tone playful .
Always do for my girl , Amanda shot back .
Where are your brothers at ? Hoard and James just called .
Stuck in traffic , but theyre on their way , Ethan replied .
Amandas smile couldve lit up the room .
Great Its been an age since weve all been at the table together .
Right then , Kylies phone vibrated with a message from Trevor .
[ Business trip .
Be back in a few days .
] She tapped out a Roger that , and then she was in the kitchen , her voice bright .
Guess whos home ! In the past life , shed reached out to the Lampard family for a lifeline .
She knew Ethan and James had been through the wringer and could use some direction in Jardora .
But she never got to ask .
Samuel and Julie had made their disdain crystal clear .
Kylies back ! Amanda said , her voice a symphony .
Why dont you go unwind in the living room ? Dinners almost set .
Ethan chimed in .
We got this covered , honey .
With a grin , Kylie agreed .
The love from her family was a feeling she cherished to the core .
0 Chapter 8 Trevors phone lit up with the short reply from Kylie as he rolled towards the airport , and he gave a little shrug that spoke volumes .
Zach was all over it .
Boss , if thats a thumbs down , Ill get the crew to whip something new , he said , ready to start a new thread on their group chat .
Trevor raised an eyebrow at him .
Who said I didnt like it ? Zach kept quiet , not about to admit hed read Trevors face like a book .
Instead , he gave a laugh that sounded more like a cough .
Then , out of nowhere , their smooth ride turned into a heart stopper as the car jammed on the brakes .
Zachs laptop -not just any laptop , but a top of the line model that had cost him a pretty penny went flying and bit the dust .
His eyes about bugged out of his head .
Their drive looked like hed seen a ghost as he shouted , Pile up ! Theyd missed being part of it by the skin of their teeth .
Trevor looked up to see the car in front of them , now just a memory under the fallen tanker , its logo the only thing left standing .
The chaos had spread like wildfire .
The overpass was a zoo , a sea of stuck cars and honking horns .
Amanda and Ethan had cooked up a feast that could have fed a small army .
James and Hoard , Kylies brothers , had just walked in .
They closed in on Kylie the moment they saw her , their faces etched with concern .
They didnt need to ask a lot of questions ; their body language said it all .
They were worried about how Kylie had been treated by the Lampard family Kylie , if those Lampards give you any grief , just holler .
We got your back , Hoard said , his tone fierce .
Hed never been a fan of the Lampard family , especially not the snooty sister whod looked down her nose at them the first time they met .
And to him , Kylie was family .
Hoards spot on .
Youre not in this alone , Ethan added , his voice gentle .
Hed always been protective of Kylie , and it was clear shed been having a tough time with the Lampard family .
She looked like shed lost weight , which broke his heart .
Guys , dont be so dramatic .
The Lampard family are Kylies family now .
Theyd never mistreat her , Amanda said , trying to play peacemaker as she grabbed some sodas from the fridge .
She knew her boys werent fans of the Lampard family , but she also knew they were Kylies relatives .
Criticizing them too harshly would only make things harder for Kylie .
Kylie let out a light laugh .
Ive moved out of the Lampard residence .
Found my own spot and Im not going back .
What ? The family exchanged worried glances .
Why would she move out so suddenly ? Have the Lampard family been unkind to her ? You shouldnt be living alone .
Its not safe , Amanda said quickly .
Come back home .
Its just me and Hoard here .
Your older brothers are always out working ; theyve got company housing .
We can make it work .
In Jardora , rent was sky high , so Amanda had only been able to afford a two bedroom apartment .
The older boys were always out working , with their companies providing them places to stay .
When they did come home for a reunion , it was a tight squeeze for the three brothers .
Ill take the couch .
Kylie , you can have my room , Hoard offered without hesitation .
Before Kylie could finish her refusal , her phone rang .
She was about to ignore it , but when she saw it was from Noreen , she picked up right away and called Noreens name .
Kylie , a car accident happened to Trevor ! Noreens voice was urgent 0