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?”

quickly handed a bag with clothes to Kieran. Then, he stood awkwardly next to Julie, waiting for Kieran to change. Elliot was still holding breakfast in his hand. Kieran

look. “You really don’t know how to read the room. Ms. Abraham’s fiancé rarely visits. Let’s not bother

as if nothing had happened. He left just as boldly as he had arrived yesterday. For the first time, Julie truly

his eyes glued to her as

Julie said, pointing to the couch, maintaining a polite hostess

placed the breakfast on the small coffee table, and turned to Julie, asking, “Are you

while

“Mr. Sanches, that’s my

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

gentle smile and

just here to

had to admit that she was somewhat puzzled by Elliot’s intentions. His family was strongly opposed to their relationship, so he should’ve