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?”

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

whimsically, just

was a bit confused, he thought about it carefully, and finally, with his captivating eyes, shook his head and said, “I forgot.”

card we wrote in high school!”

one, and after the exams were over, they would collect them and see what their classmates thought of them

if she didn’t

for each person’s greeting card. Julie filled out all she could, such as Kieran’s name, address, phone number, birthday, zodiac sign, blood type, email,

in everything she could, leaving only two sections – favorite

gave that

cards and returned them to her, Kieran’s card was the

He wrote:

sex: less smart than me, shorter legs than me, longer hair than

who’s less smart than me, has shorter legs than me,

He sobered up a lot, leaned on the marble railing, reached out

arms.

marry you,” his voice was deep

had already brushed his teeth, so the smell of alcohol had faded quite

asked him, “Can you carry me to

we just stay here?”

her legs wrapped around his

a big meal,” he suddenly

and softly promised, “I’ll pay you

the woman’s

being tipsy, he tripped after only a few steps, causing them both to

with Julie landing on top of him instead of

Julie quickly supported his head and checked,

was certainly unique and helped sober

“I’m not as clever as you, another fall wouldn’t do much, but your

top of him, her rosy lips like cherries, and he finally

arms wrapped around her waist, he kissed her lips again and again, breathing in

his short, thick hair and her slender fingers gently stroked his hair.

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

her waist from the

her delicate skin.

hand, whispering in his ear,

tried to control his swirling thoughts, picking her up and laying her

the silvery sheets, setting off her