Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 191

When Daphne arrived at Noblewood Retreat, it was just mealtime.

Watching Julie’s family of three in their happy bubble, she couldn’t help but feel overwhelming warm, as if she was even happier than Julie herself. Because of Julie’s poor health. Shannon made squid soup and all the dishes were nutrition-focused. Kieran was helping Julie serve the soup and Julie looked up and said, “If I keep eating like this, I’m gonna turn into a pig.”

“Kerry likes eating pork.” Ivan wiggled his utensils and innocently replied.

This was actually the first time Daphne had met this little guy. She’d always heard Julie talk about this clever and lively boy. Due to special circumstances yesterday, she only caught a glimpse of Ivan before he was taken away by Julien. Looking at him now, Daphne couldn’t help but exclaim, “Little guy, you’re super handsome!”

Hearing the compliment, Ivan replied without hesitation, “That’s definitely because my parents have good genes. You’re pretty too, Daphne. Find a handsome partner and you’ll have smart and cute kids.”

“My little cutie, how can I like you so much!” Saying this, Daphne bent down and planted a kiss on the boy’s face.

Although the little boy wiped his face with a slightly annoyed expression, he still kept a smile and said, “It might be because I’m handsome that you like me.”

“Your parents aren’t narcissists. Where did you learn to be so full of yourself?” Daphne couldn’t help but laugh at Ivan’s words, feeling extremely happy.

Julie chuckled and said, “Maybe it’s in his blood.”

Daphne looked at Julie and asked, “You mentioned on the phone that you had something to ask me?”

Julie’s tone on the phone had been very serious, which made Daphne worry all the way.

Upon mentioning this, Julie’s lips curved into a gentle smile, “I just wanted to ask, would you like to have a son?”

Hearing Julie’s words, Daphne quickly clutched her stomach, “No way! Don’t jinx me!”

When Julie asked this question, the first person that came to Daphne’s mind was Lionel.

Seeing Daphne’s somewhat exaggerated reaction, Julie squinted and looked at Daphne meaningfully, as if forcing her to admit what had happened between her and Lionel.

and pitiful

at the tomato in Ivan’s bowl and asked, “How

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bitter!” The little boy put on a grown-up tone and sighed, “Ah, my mom originally wanted you to be my godmother, but you said you

made it clear! I didn’t say I didn’t want a godson. Such a

Ivan, “Sweetie, regard me as your godmother! I’ll give you a

could do was marvel at how

“So when you said so emphatically that you didn’t want a son, did you really not want a

didn’t quite catch that! I’m gonna call my mom right now!” Without even finishing her meal,

two rings, “Oh, you still remember

a trash can?” Daphne replied weakly, then quickly changed the subject, “Mrs. Flores,

“I’m broke!”

phone on speaker, and Julie laughed when she heard Edda’s voice. They were always teasing

like I need money,

daughter. You’re not short of money, you’re short of love. Tell me, when are you coming home to go on a blind date?” The conversation smoothly transitioned to the topic of blind dating, which was

do you think I called you?”

a screw loose!

finally realized that Edda was playing poker on the other end of the line.

“I don’t have time for dating

You’ll learn the hard way. You’re so stubborn.” Edda’s tone became increasingly excited. Then Daphne heard the person on the other end of the line say, “I just remembered that there’s a young man in my son’s company who’s pretty good. He works in the natural gas industry. His parents run a small business, and he’s about the right age to get married. I heard he’s looking for a partner! Daphne, maybe you could meet him when you have time? It’s always good to meet young people. If you hit it off, great; if not,

things, maybe it’ll be love

someone you know, so she won’t end

don’t expect our daughters to live a luxurious life, but at the very least, they should marry someone dependable, don’t

blind date spoke up again, “Exactly! If she gets a difficult mother-in-law, she will suffer a lot. Nowadays, children are the apple of their parents’ eye, so they are pampered and spoiled. How

on her mind. Even though Lionel never openly admitted anything about his parents, there were lots of whispers and rumors suggesting he was a silver spooner. Having witnessed the complicated love affair between Kieran and Julie, Daphne now had an instinctive dislike towards rich kids. Whenever she heard about impossible mother-in-laws on the other end of

promise I’ll show up on time, okay?” On a whim, Daphne shot back at Edda on the other end of the

game. After confirming that it was indeed Daphne on the phone, she asked,