Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 22

Wait a minute, when did I say I was gonna marry Bertha?” Kieran’s voice echoed coldly over Julie’s head.

Julie looked up at Kieran, unsure of the expression on her face.

The whole world knew that Bertha and Kieran were supposed to tie the knot last month. But now, after her death, he was claiming he didn’t know about

it?

Julie said with a smile, ‘Mr. Hernandez, you’re quite the joker, aren’t you? Ever since you announced your engagement to Ms. Bertha last month, you’ve been the talk of Whispering Pines. There are different versions of the story every day, and now that Ms. Bertha has just passed away, you’re here to clear up the wedding rumors. Isn’t that a bit shady, Mr. Hernandez?”

Julie’s tone was bland, but her words were full of accusations against Kieran’s irresponsibility.

Only this woman who appeared out of nowhere had the guts to do so, as if she had a score to settle with Mr. Hernandez.

To Julie’s accusations, Kieran just chuckled, “I’ve never admitted to any media that I was going to marry Bertha. How could you, Ms. Abraham, be swayed by rumors?”

“People aren’t blind; the media wouldn’t just make up stories, would they?” Julie raised her head as her gaze met Kieran’s.

the confrontation would escalate into a quarrel. Who knew how

a scene, tomorrow’s news might not even mention the name of the Ray

smile on his face, then planting a gentle kiss on her forehead, “Hungry? Let’s go grab a bite.”

us, Mr. Hernandez. Julie just has a way with words, but that’s exactly

Kieran, wrapped his arm

the rest of the

finally looked down at Elliot’s hand on her waist, “Are

at Julie and said, “You’re going to be my woman sooner or later. I finally got to hold

suddenly called out Elliot’s name seriously.

smile

for the media, you can explain it yourself. Do whatever you think will minimize the impact on

so, Julie turned to

called out from behind, his tone

so she didn’t

word I said tonight was sincere. I lost you for so many years,

importantly, Elliot, I don’t love you Julie blurted out the truth, no