Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 80

Chapter 80

Kisses rained down on her, sealing the words Julie had intended to speak in her throat, to the point where she couldn’t even remember what she had initially wanted to say

From her initial struggle to her eventual submission, Julie could only remember the moment his kiss got so intense it almost took her breath away, a moment etched into her memory.

He finally let her go after what felt like an eternity, gently wiping away the tear trails on her face with his hands.

“Joyce, I need to explain some things to you.”

Julie was scared of his tenderness and affection. They felt like a whirlpool, threatening to suck her in completely.

She pushed his hands away. “I don’t want to hear it.*

Julie flung down some bills and headed for the door.

Behind her, Kieran’s voice rang out, Bertha and I never had an affair.”

Julie had reached the door, her hand on the doorknob, ready to leave in a heartbeat

But Kieran’s calm statement stopped her in her tracks.

Her hand tightened on the doorknob, turning as pale as a ghost.

Just one sentence and she was nailed to the spot.

She didn’t turn to face him, instead, she threw over her shoulder, “So, where did her baby com

Without waiting for Kieran’s answer, she walked out of the door

from? Did it grow on a tree?”

Kieran didn’t chase after her. After he said those words, he didn’t explain further Julie kept reminding herself that Kieran did it on purpose, to mess her mind. But deep down, she wanted to believe him.

Her phone rang. She took it out and saw Daphne calling, so she answered.

Julie, where are you? I just got back from a business trip and went to your place, but it was a mess. Your

and a guy beat up her husband and sent him to the hospital. Are you okay?” Daphne’s concern warmedhdlord is absolutely a bonker. She said you

Tm fine, Julie replied. At the mention of her landlord, she just chuckled.

Daphne’s anxious voice on the other end of the line said, “Where are you? I’m coming over to find you.”

and Daphine took a taxi and

limp, Daphne frowned. “I thought you said it was okay. Why is it in

wiped her lips with her hand.

heart.

my ankle wearing high heels, Julie

“So, what happened between you and your landlord?

Julie looked at Daphne, a bit unsure.

something happened to you! After asking around, I found out that one of the ambulances was for a woman downstairs who had hurt a pregnant woman in a fight. The other was for your

could trust unconditionally at the

asked was,

really the point

a moment, and then asked, “Did you ask Mr. Hernandez, if he didn’t sleep with Bertha,

baby grew on a tree.

it

doesn’t mean they couldn’t have a test-tube baby. But why would they choose Bertha when you could have children? Because Bertha was smarter, prettier, and has better

a great friend” Julie rolled her eyes at Daphne.

if they wanted superior genes, why choose Bertha? Why not choose

“Daphne!”

just analyzing with you, Daphne sat down next to Julie and grabbed her hand, “Could he be lying to you? Since Bertha is dead, no one can confirm the truth. He still has feelings for you, so… No, that cant be. Mr. Hernandez isn’t that kind

you on?” Julie

chest, I’m on the side of

answer doesn’t matter anymore. Julie sighed, “What has

tone, “What has past is the past. To me, it seems like it’s over for everyone else, but for you, it’s never over. You’re really

your place and pack up your stuff. You can

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shook her head, “No need, I found a part time job and I have a place to stay. As for the landlord, Adolf, it’ll take me

with concern, “Be careful,

have nothing?” Julie gut up and walked

is your asset, huh! Your looks are

Julie reached for her wallet to pay only to be told by the cashier that Daphne

smile, Julie turned

stuck out her tongue. I remember, what about

your mouth” Julie shot Dapline a look, as if implying her thoughts were dirty and

you chatting with him. You’ll see how you look, just like

why mention Mr.

trip abroad, and I get along well with the kid. His dad suggested that if I was willing, I could pick

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