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.

would escalate into a quarrel. Who knew how the media would

continue to create a scene, tomorrow’s news might not even

wrapped his arm around Julie’s shoulders, forcefully turning her head with a smile on his face, then planting a gentle kiss

he turned to Kieran and nodded politely, “Please excuse us, Mr. Hernandez. Julie just has a way with words, but that’s exactly why

Kieran, wrapped his arm around Julie’s waist and led her

the rest

together, Julie finally looked down at Elliot’s hand on her waist, “Are you going to let go

let go; instead, he shamelessly looked at Julie and said, “You’re going to be my woman sooner or later. I

called out

raised an eyebrow as a smile played

the media, you can explain it yourself. Do whatever you think will minimize the impact on you. Even if it means tarnishing my reputation

so, Julie

on.” Elliot called out from behind,

a taxi, so she

Julie and stood in front of her, “Every word I said tonight was sincere. I lost you for so many years, and I don’t want to lose you again.”

divorced woman doesn’t do the Sanches family any favors. And more importantly, Elliot, I don’t

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