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?”

Kieran. Then, he stood awkwardly next to Julie, waiting for Kieran to change. Elliot was still

to Kieran, who gave Karl a cold look. “You really don’t know how to read the room. Ms.

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

was standing right in front of her, still holding the breakfast, his eyes glued to her as if waiting for her to explain.

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

down on the couch, placed the breakfast on the small coffee

while and then asked this.

faintly. “Mr. Sanches, that’s my private

continue to probe, but he simply pointed at the breakfast on the coffee table and said, “I

wristwatch, Elliot flashed a gentle smile and said, “It’s almost time for work. I better get going.”

was just here to

Elliot’s intentions. His family was strongly opposed to their relationship, so he should’ve been confined at home now. How