Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 43

Elliot was standing at the door, car keys in his left hand, and coffee and a sandwich in his right. His eyes were glued to the scene on the couch.

Julie was in Kieran’s arms, his hand on her waist, and their poses screamed intimacy.

It was as if time froze at that moment. A few seconds later, the silence in the room was broken by the appearance of Karl.

Karl hadn’t expected to see such a juicy scene this early in the morning, and he momentarily forgot to come in.

It was only when Julie suddenly reacted, pushing away Kieran’s hand from her waist and standing up abruptly, that Karl snapped out of his daze.

Kieran, on the other hand, acted like it was no big deal and asked Karl, “Where are my clothes?”

Julie, waiting for Kieran to change. Elliot was still holding

cold look. “You really don’t know how to read

Kieran nodded to Elliot and walked out with Karl as if nothing had happened. He left just as boldly as he had arrived yesterday. For the first time, Julie truly appreciated Kieran’s

still holding the breakfast, his eyes glued to her as if waiting for her to

pointing to the

the couch, placed the breakfast on the small coffee

for a while and then asked

Sanches,

Elliot would continue to probe, but he simply pointed at the breakfast on the coffee table and said, “I bought this just for you.”

expensive wristwatch, Elliot flashed a gentle smile and said, “It’s almost time for

Elliot was just here to bring breakfast?

somewhat puzzled by Elliot’s intentions. His family was strongly opposed to their relationship, so he