Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 222

Kieran had just hopped out of the shower, currently standing on the balcony, clad in a white towel. The cold breeze blew past, clearing his mind considerably. Julie was standing not too far from Kieran, quietly observing the man leaning against the balcony railing. The moon outside the window was half hidden by clouds as if he was standing right beneath it. Even though his delicate features were obscured, his elegant silhouette had deeply imprinted itself in her mind.

A gust of cool wind drifted in from the window, causing Kieran to turn around.

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He saw a woman dressed in a black lace lingerie, barefoot, standing there. Her smooth skin contrasted against the black lace, tempting one to touch. Her long, slightly curled hair fell down her back like seaweed, covering the skin that was exposed.

She lowered her head shyly, her long eyelashes clearly defined, attracting more than just a second glance.

In that moment, she was as beautiful as an angel, surreal and enchanting.

She gently tucked her hair behind her ear, revealing her neck. The red mark left from the bathtub had turned a bit purple, reminding one of the forbidden fruit from

the bible.

“Do you want to come in, or should I go out?” she asked softly.

Kieran had had a few drinks and was a bit slow to respond. Before he could answer, she had already stepped out.

She tip-toed and wrapped her arms around his neck, asking, “Are you sober now?”

Julie had always been quite clear-headed, but seeing

Kieran’s sluggish state after too many drinks tonight, she couldn’t help but ask uncertainly.

He tilted up her chin, his voice hoarse with desire, “Do you want me to be sober or dazed?”

“I want you to be mine,” she replied, head held high, proud and stubborn.

Hearing her reply, he turned her around, pushing her against the balcony railing. He shielded her body with his hand, preventing the cold marble from chilling her waist, then buried his nose in her neck, taking in her unique scent.

His hair had just been washed in the bathtub and was still slightly damp.

“I grew my hair long for you, though I once cut it short,” she said.

Her voice was soft and sweet, as pleasant as a wind chime.

“You said you liked girls with long ponytails,” Julie said.

Kieran remembered and smiled slightly, “Did I say that?”

saying, “Of course you did, you said it yourself. I’ve been growing my hair out for you

were apparent as she was acting whimsically, just like the fearless little girl from her

about it carefully, and finally, with his captivating eyes, shook

card we wrote

cards during graduation. Everyone would send one, and after the exams were over, they would collect them and see what their classmates thought of them and what they wanted to say.

didn’t participate. So, in the end, Julie bought a greeting card, the real reason being she wanted to see if

information customized for each person’s greeting card. Julie filled out all she could, such as Kieran’s name, address, phone number,

in everything she could, leaving only two sections –

she gave that

to her, Kieran’s card was the last one to be returned. In

He wrote:

the opposite sex: less smart than me, shorter legs than

biggest life goal: marry the woman who’s less smart than me, has shorter legs than me, and

this, Kieran remembered. He sobered up a lot, leaned on the marble railing, reached

arms.

to marry you,” his voice was deep and attractive, with a faint scent of toothpaste.

the smell of alcohol had faded

and suddenly asked him, “Can you carry me to the bed?”

stay

man’s neck like a sloth, her legs wrapped around his waist,

me a big meal,” he suddenly

cute face in his neck and softly promised, “I’ll pay

and, holding the woman’s perky butt, headed

tripped after only a few steps, causing them

together on the soft carpet, with Julie landing on top of him

his head and checked, “Did you hurt

concern from Mrs. Hernandez was certainly unique and helped sober him up

his head worriedly and said, “I’m not as clever as you, another fall wouldn’t do much, but your head can’t be injured. I

top of him, her rosy lips like

wrapped around her waist, he kissed her lips again and again, breathing in her unique scent, making their hearts race.

into his short, thick

motion caught his eye, causing his Adam’s apple to bob involuntarily. In an instant, he rolled her over, propping himself up next to her.

around her waist, her nightdress bunched up at her waist from the rolling. Their

her delicate skin.

instant, she grabbed his hand, whispering in

his swirling thoughts, picking her up

the silvery sheets, setting off her skin in a breathtakingly