Love’s Cunning Ruse

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.”

she was, and Daphine took a taxi and came in about ten

Daphne frowned. “I thought you said

wiped her lips

heart.

fine. But I did sprain my ankle wearing high heels, Julie replied, putting a hand on Daphne’s shoulder.

“So, what happened between you and your landlord? I arrived at your

Julie looked at Daphne, a bit

nodded, “I freaked out! I thought 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

the only person Julie could trust unconditionally at the

Daphne asked was, ‘So Mr. Hernandez

the point of her

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

I asked if the baby grew on a tree. But he

“Maybe it did grow on

sleep together doesn’t mean they couldn’t have a test-tube baby. But why would they choose

great friend” Julie rolled her eyes at

explains. Even if

“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.

side are you on?” Julie laughed helplessly

the side

anymore. Julie sighed, “What has past

her 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 good

go back to your place and pack up your stuff. You can stay at my

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her head, “No need, I found a part time job and I have a place to

the part-time job? Daphne asked with concern, “Be careful, there are a lot of scams out

when I have nothing?” Julie gut up

“Beauty is your asset, huh! Your looks

Ivan Kennedy? He’s quite adorable.” Julie reached for her wallet to pay

smile, Julie turned to

stuck out her tongue. I remember, what about him? You’ve been schmoozing with his dad

shot Dapline a look, as if

“Next time, I’m gonna snap a picture of you chatting with him. You’ll see how you look, just like when you had a crush on Mr. Hernandez… The phrase ‘like a carbon copy was swallowed back at the

sensitive subject, why mention

trip abroad, and I get along well with the kid. His dad suggested that if I was willing, I could pick up the kid from school after work, stay at his house, and send him to school in