Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 26

“Mom, Julie said it’s not a big deal, why are you so worried?” Daphne rolled her eyes, grabbed an apple, and was ready to take a bite.

Edda quickly snatched the apple from her hand and shoved it into Julie’s, turning back to Daphne, “All you think about is food! As a staff member of a fashion magazine, don’t you need to keep your figure? If you get fat, you could lose your job after you leave the hospital.

“Got it! Mom, you’re so annoying“” Daphne pouted, giving Edda an unhappy stare.

But Edda completely ignored Daphne’s dissatisfaction, instead, she turned to Julie enthusiastically. “Julie, being divorced is not a big deal, you’re still a catch. Remember Mrs. Graham, who lives across from us? Her classmate’s son is 34 this year, a decent age. The important thing is that he’s reliable and co–owns a tech company with his buddy. He may not be drop–dead gorgeous, but he’s not bad–looking either. When it comes to boyfriends, looks aren’t everything.”

As Edda went on and on, Julie was at a loss for words.

Edda continued to hold Julie’s hand, saying, “The guy’s never been married. He had a girlfriend once, but they split after seven years. He’s been single for a while now. I’ve mentioned you to him, and he doesn’t mind that you’ve been divorced. I think he’s pretty honest. Why don’t you guys meet and have a chat? If you don’t like him, you can just make a new friend; the more the merrier.”

Julie’s not gonna

glare at Daphne, “Are you jealous? If Julie doesn’t want

eyes wide open as

Edda, “Thank

looked at Julie,

the blind date that Julie turned to Daphne and grinned, “Do you want to thank me?”

of her

realize that Julie’s intention was not to go on the blind date but to help her dodge this bullet. After

at Edda, who was on the phone by the window arranging the blind date, and sighed, “That’s just

all this for your future happiness.” Edda hung up the phone and turned to look at Daphne as her eyes

then said to Julie Julie, I’m telling you, don’t worry too much about your appearance when going on blind dates. Try to dress down a bit, so people won’t only value you for your looks. Nine out of ten of the guys my mom used

Julie smiled.