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.”

told Daphne where she was, and Daphine took a taxi and

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

her lips with

heart.

ankle wearing high heels, Julie replied, putting a hand on Daphne’s shoulder.

at her, “So, what happened between you and your

looked at Daphne, a

ambulances was for a woman downstairs who had hurt a pregnant woman in a fight. The other was

Julie could trust unconditionally at the

asked was, ‘So Mr. Hernandez was misunderstood

really the point of her story?

a moment, and then asked, “Did you ask Mr. Hernandez, if he didn’t sleep with Bertha, then whose child is it?”

if the baby grew on a tree. But

laughter, “Maybe it did grow on a tree!”

test-tube baby. But why would they choose Bertha when you could have

friend” Julie rolled her eyes

Even if they wanted

“Daphne!”

be lying to you? Since Bertha is dead, no one can confirm the truth. He still has feelings for

whose side are you on?” Julie laughed helplessly

the side of reasoning, not

Julie sighed,

over for

to your place and pack up your stuff.

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a place to stay. As for the landlord, Adolf, it’ll take me a while

with concern, “Be careful, there are

have nothing?” Julie gut up and

behind her, “Beauty is your asset, huh! Your looks are your fortune.”

wallet to pay only to be told

a smile, Julie turned

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

mouth” Julie shot Dapline a look, as if

a picture of you chatting with him. You’ll see how you look, just

why mention Mr. Hernandez?

business 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,

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