Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 212

Seeing Kieran’s gaze land on the table next to them, Julie asked him with a touch of surprise, “You didn’t hide the diamond ring in the cake, did you?”

“If I did that, you’d probably swallow the diamond ring thinking it’s a piece of chocolate. Do you really think I’d do something that dumb?” He wrapped an arm around her waist and looked down at her.

Julie was a little embarrassed. “Isn’t that what happens in the TV shows?” she replied.

“Do you think I’d just copy what they do on TV?”

Julie nodded seriously. “Good point! So what’s the surprise?”

“There aren’t any other customers in the restaurant. Not because I rented the whole place, but because…” He paused, then said, “I bought this restaurant.”

After Kieran finished, the curtains in the entire restaurant instantly drew back. Karl, dressed as a waiter, approached Julie with a large folder in his hands. “Mrs. Hernandez, these are all the necessary paperwork. You just need to sign.”

“Didn’t you always dream of owning a restaurant filled with delicious food? Didn’t you want to learn how to make all kinds of beautiful cakes?” Kieran pointed to a line of people in chef uniforms standing behind Karl, smiling. “These are all the pastry chefs and cooks you just picked out, your favorites.”

So, that’s why he just gave her a taste test? Turns out, in his eyes, the focus of the video wasn’t the song Greensleeves, but her original dream.

Julie gazed at Kieran, dumbstruck.

“Mrs. Hernandez, I’m not fooling you this time. You can sign without worry.” He handed her a pen, grinning.

She held the pen but didn’t move, until Kieran took the contracts from Karl and spread them before her. “My dear, I’m entrusting my stomach and my future to you.”

Finally snapping back to reality, Julie wiped her moist eyes and laughed. “Who wants your stomach?”

She signed. Before Kieran could even put away the documents, Julie had already thrown herself into his arms.

“Thank you, Kieran.” She thanked him, not just for the restaurant.

What made her feel grateful wasn’t just becoming the owner of the restaurant from that moment on, but also forgiving him after all the hardships, and forgiving

herself.

What can’t be forgotten are memories. Only what’s been forgiven can be the past.

Julie was grateful that Ivan was growing up safely; that the man she’d loved since she was a girl was standing before her, and her friends were still accompanying her; that although Kieran’s cruel choice had brought her some difficulties, at least she was still alive. Dr. Brice said, even though the chances were slim, if they persevered, Sansa could wake up.

She had just lost a few years, endured a few years of hardship, but didn’t need to remember the painful past for the rest of her life…

Kieran held her tight. He wanted to give her the best things in the world.

love

finish his heartfelt confession, Julie’s phone

Hernandez’s expression instantly stiffened.

originally planned to hang up, but when she saw the caller

and answer!” Kieran ruffled her hair.

she tiptoed up and planted a kiss on Kieran’s lips, then walked away while taking the call.

are you standing here for? Want to try on a dress?” Kieran turned

up the contracts and left

Daphne’s somewhat low voice on the other end. “Julie,

panic, tell me slowly.”

while, Daphne’s voice came through

who was far away, and replied, “No, he’s not. What’s going on?”

Daphne

happening? Where are you? I’ll come find you right now.”

at home. Don’t bring Kieran!”

Julie quickly replied, “Don’t panic, don’t overthink. I’ll come

and hurried back to Kieran. “Daphne seems off, I need to check on her. Thanks for the surprise! I really appreciate it.

grabbed her

and picked up his

need, I’ll take a cab.” She kissed Kieran’s

as she took a step, Kieran pulled her back. “What’s wrong

her head and said seriously, “I truly appreciate the surprise you gave me. I can hardly express how moved I am right now, but, darling… I really

him “darling” made Kieran overjoyed.

relieved with you going alone. I’ll have Karl take you,”

mentioned not to bring Kieran, not Karl. Julie knew Kieran was just worried about her,

So she nodded.

Julie’s hand as they entered the elevator,

like she should say something. Watching Kieran hang up his call, she finally plucked up the courage to say,

cut off by his sudden kiss. One hand cradling her head, the other around her waist, he pinned her

It wasn’t until the elevator was about to reach the first floor that he gently

his eyes, but his voice was still

like this.

breath, staring at him blankly, then… the elevator doors

already brought the car around to the front

snap back to reality, quickly running towards the elevator exit. Kieran sauntered out of the elevator. After a few steps, Julie spun around and said to Kieran, “Tonight… I’ve got a

that, she bolted out of the building.

“Get me some colognes, ones that smell good, nothing too strong. Oh, and help me send over that bottle of red wine Dylan Pierson gifted last time to the

up, Kieran took a detour to the nearby mall. He instantly spotted a necklace at a jewelry counter and had the