Chapter 55
Plus, Noreen hoped she could help Josh a little. If his headaches could get better, Noreen would feel more at ease and not worry about him so mich.
Angry, Kylie stomped upstairs.
Trevor watched her retreat, pressing his fingers to his temples, and thought, “Have I overthought things!
At the Larson residence. Samuel and Julie looked upset.
“Kylie went too far! How could she just stand there and watch that man hit Chris and Austin? Couldn’t she have stepped in to stop him? These are her brothers, Melanie said, her eyes red, a genuinely distressed for Austin and Chris
Austin and Chris were touched.
They thought that Melanie, their little sister, whom they had protected since childhood, was so different from Kylie.
“When we were at the Walters Group earlier, Kylie was disrespectful to Dad. What’s gotten into her?” Melanie continued to add fuel to the fire, hoping to deepen her family’s dislike for Kylie
Samuel’s face darkened. Hopeless! It’s better if we don’t acknowledge her as part of our family anymore.”
No matter what, she is still our daughter. If she’s willing to come back and admit her mistakes, honey, we should give her a chance. The hospital has been calling, saying they’re running out of blood. We don’t need her, but Melanie does. How could she suddenly become so heartless? Is she really going to stand by and watch Melanie be left without the blood she needs?” Julie’s words were full of blame toward Kylie.
Melanie, with teary eyes, said, “Kylie must hate me. She probably wishes I were dead”
“She’s not that heartless. I think you’re misunderstanding her relationship with Zach. They don’t seem to have that kind of inappropriate relationship, Austin said, frowning.
Samuel paused and reflected. “Now that you mention it, that doesn’t seem likely.”
Chris snorted. Even if they have hooked up, it’s not something that would be obvious. In our circles, it’s common to see people acting like close friends on the surface but sleeping with each other’s wives behind closed doors
“Watch your mouth! Your sister is here,” Julie scolded
Chris pcratched his nose. Tm just stating facts. We all know what Melanie is like. She would never be some man’s mistress, like Kylie is.”
Thank you, Chris, for trusting me. Dad, Mom, please don’t worry or stress about me,” Melanie said with a hint of sadness.
They were all very worried about Melanie’s health.
Seeing that Melanie was more worried about them than herself, Julie felt all the more that the daughter she had raised was far better than her biological daughter.
“Has Mr. Walters mentioned when he plans to marry you?” Chris asked, staring at Melanie.
He really didn’t like Zach, so he thought that if he ever got the chance to meet with Trevor, he would definitely suggest firing
Zach.
Samuel’s face shifted at the mention of this.
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Melanie looked embarrassed. “Because of Kylie, I haven’t hai
ance to speak with Mr. Walters”
Chris wanted to press further but gave up when he saw the dark look on Samuel’s face. “I need to head back to the film ser What a hassle. If I take time off, the director will be furious. I promised I wouldn’t use a stunt double, and if I take leave. they’ll definitely get one.”
The
e more Christalle, the more frustrated it
Meanwhile, Austin remained sile brooding in the past.
- ne. He couldn’t understand how he had such a sister like Kylie
moment, he even began to wonder if they had treated Kylie too harshly
When it was time for Kylie to leave work, Noreen arrived to pick her up.
In the car, Noreen shared stories about Xander’s love for collecting all kinds of things–antique writing tools, art pieces, paintings, ancient books, ceramics, jade, and so on.
She said to Kylie, “If you come across something you don’t recognize, don’t worry about it. If it’s a fake, just tell Xander. He has money to burn, and if he’s been duped, it’s on him for not knowing better. Don’t be afraid of hurting his feelings.”
Kylie chuckled, agreeing. “Okay, I will”
Xander’s house was in the suburbs, a traditional residence with courtyards, pavilions, and everything one could imagine.
As Relie walked in, she felt like she had entered a scenic
spot.
Why don’t you two stay over tonight? I’ve developed a hot spring here. You can have a soak later, Xander suggested with a
krin
Noreen, having not visited in over a year, was surprised to hear about the new addition. “When did you add hot springs?”
“There’s always been a natural spring here. I felt like casually.
aking in it not long ago, so I had it fixed up. Xander explained
Noreen waved off the idea. “I’ve just gotten out of the hospital, and with my heart issues, I’d better skip the hot spring. But this place is like a resort. The air is so fresh. Come on, let’s have Kylie take a look at your treasures.”
“Alright, let’s go, Xander said, leading the way.
Kylie followed behind them, occasionally taking in the beautiful surroundings. It was truly stunning.
She remembered a weekend in college when she and her classmates had come to the suburbs. When they passed by Xander’s house, one of them, mistaking it for a tourist spot, had tried to ask about buying tickets, only to be stopped by security and told it was a private residence.
They had all been shocked to learn that such a grand place was someone’s home.
Several of her classmates had exclaimed about how luxurious it was.
Now, as Kylie walked through the property, she couldn’t help but silently marvel at the luxury, too. She finally understood why Noreen had said not to worry about hurting Xander’s feelings if she pointed out a fake.
“We also have a resort nearby, with hot springs. I called Trevor when I went to pick you up, and you two can stay there tonight,” Noreen said, seizing every opportunity to create alone time for Kylie and Trevor.
Having once been young herself, she knew that Kylie’s beauty and figure, showcased in a snug swimsuit, would undoubtedly captivate the cold and aloof Trevor.
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“Let Trevor come here instead. It’s been a while since I’ve seen him, and we can have a chat, Xander interjected.
Noreen rolled her eyes. “Let the young couple love
Xander wasn’t bothered by her scolding and sim younger.
time alone. What are you meddling for?”
hed. It was clear that they had been close friends since they were
“My grandchildren won’t be back from abroad for a while, but once they return, I’ll have everyone over for my seventieth birthday celebration. I’ll be a good chance for us to get together Xander said.
Noreen nodded. “Alright. Ill be there.”
As they continued their conversation, the three of them arrived at a two–story building.
Tve put all my collections in this building. Every morning, I take a walk to check on these old pieces. The more I look at them, the more I love them. Xander said, turning back to Kylie
When Kylie saw the size of the collection, she was stunned, thinking. It is like a small museum”
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