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.”

took a taxi and

frowned. “I thought you said it was okay.

wiped her lips with her hand.

heart.

did sprain my ankle wearing high

and your landlord? I arrived at your building

Daphne, a

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

only person Julie could trust unconditionally at the moment, so she told her

was, ‘So Mr. Hernandez was misunderstood all

that really the point of

ask Mr. Hernandez, if he didn’t sleep with Bertha, then whose

the baby grew on a tree. But he

laughter, “Maybe it

Daphne also got serious. “But assuming they didn’t sleep together doesn’t mean they couldn’t have a test-tube baby.

friend” Julie rolled

think that reason explains. Even if they wanted

“Daphne!”

alright, I’m 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,

side are you on?” Julie

chest, I’m on the side of reasoning,

sighed, “What has past is the past…

it seems like it’s over for everyone else, but for you, it’s never over. You’re really good at

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

job? Daphne asked with concern, “Be careful, there are

can they scam from me when I have nothing?” Julie gut up and walked towards

her, “Beauty is your asset, huh! Your looks

reached for her wallet

smile, Julie turned to

her tongue. I remember, what about him? You’ve been schmoozing

as if implying her thoughts were dirty and

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

sensitive subject, why

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 the morning. All I would need to do on the weekends is

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