Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 255

Chapter 255

“Mr. Hernandez, Amanda is on her way home.” Noah was on the phone with a hushed tone.

Kieran held the phone tightly, his brow furrowed. “Where is she?”

“I reckon she’ll be at the airport in about twenty minutes.” Noah glanced at the time and asked, “Should I pick her up, or would you rather…”

“No need, I’ll go.” Kieran said, ending the call and grabbing his car keys.

“What’s up?” Julie asked, following Kieran.

“Amanda’s coming home.” Kieran replied.

Amanda…

Years ago, thanks to a scheme by Sansa, Kieran was drugged. The next morning, Julie and Kieran woke up together in a hotel. They were discovered by everyone, including Amanda.

Amanda only had one son, Morton Hernandez, who was also the father of Kieran and Lucian. The relationship between Amanda and Morton was reportedly rocky, largely because Morton wanted to marry Georgiana, which Amanda strongly disapproved of.

Their relationship further deteriorated when Morton insisted on marrying Georgiana, almost leading to a total estrangement.

As everyone knew, the Hernandez family went bankrupt because of Georgiana, who had a psychotic break, killed Morton, and would have killed Kieran too if Lucian hadn’t returned home just in time.

Amanda always had a grudge against Georgiana, but Kieran and Lucian were still Morton’s blood. So, after her only son’s death, she had complicated feelings towards Kieran and Lucian.

Actually, Julie’s marriage into the Hernandez family was largely due to Sansa’s advance planning. Sansa threatened Amanda that if she didn’t let Kieran marry Julie, she would ruin Kieran’s reputation.

Eventually, Amanda agreed to let Julie marry Kieran. On the night of Julie and Kieran’s wedding registration, Amanda flew to Canada. Later, news came that Amanda’s husband had passed away in Canada, and since then, Amanda had been living there.

So, to be precise, Julie and Amanda had only met a handful of times.

The first time Julie met Amanda was at Morton and Georgiana’s funeral. The second time was when she was found with Kieran. The third time was at the funeral of Amanda’s husband. The last time was at Lucian’s funeral after his plane crash.

So, they had met four times, three of which were at funerals.

Though Julie didn’t know much about Amanda, she was very clear about one thing… Amanda didn’t like her.

Kieran didn’t seem to plan on having Julie accompany him to the airport, but he also didn’t feel comfortable leaving her alone at home.

Just as he was about to turn around and ask Julien for help, Julie grabbed his hand and said, “Let’s go together!”

“To the airport?” Kieran asked.

Julie nodded. “Isn’t getting along with the elders a basic requirement to become Mrs. Hernandez?”

“The elders of our family… might not be easy to get along with.” He said gently, stroking the soft skin of her palm.

She shrugged, smiling. “I’ll try not to fight with Amanda.”

Twenty minutes later, Whispering Pines International Airport.

Julie and Kieran stood in the VIP passage, tightly holding each other’s hands.

A few minutes later, Basil emerged from the VIP passage, bowing respectfully towards Kieran and Julie. “Greetings, Mr. Hernandez, Mrs. Abraham.”

Following Basil was Amanda.

Despite being in her seventies, Amanda looked very well preserved. Her hair was white, but she didn’t dye it. Time didn’t bring her vicissitudes, but elegance. Dressed in a black dress with a white shawl, she carried a deep blue handbag, and white pearl earrings simply decorated her.

Seeing Kieran and Julie holding hands outside, she handed her bag over. Kieran reached out to take it, but Amanda handed it to Julie.

Julie smiled and accepted.

“Miss me already?” Kieran moved forward to give Amanda a hug.

Julie smiled at Amanda and said, “Grandma.”

“Call me Amanda.” Amanda responded coldly.

Just as Julie was feeling awkward, Kieran put his arm around Julie and said to Amanda with a smile, “Amanda, our car is waiting outside. Let’s go home and catch up?”

Using a slightly teasing tone, Kieran cleverly conveyed his stance towards Julie by calling Amanda by her first name.

“You’re just like Morton!” Amanda responded coldly.

airport, Julie whispered to Kieran,

though he was smiling as he tapped her nose and led her

Amanda didn’t ride with Kieran and Julie, but took a cab back

the whole time, suddenly turned to Kieran when they were almost home and said seriously, “I won’t let you break ties

because of me!”

Kieran just chuckled.

arrived home

Noblewood Retreat, Amanda got out of the car with Basil’s help. Shannon came out to greet them. The house was warm, and Amanda took

handed it to Julie

and said, “No problem.”

sent Julie off and she

and Amanda sat down on the sofa.

cup, her movements elegant and

Ivan, and the woman I

Amanda took a sip of her tea, then turned to Shannon, “Shannon, your tea skill seems to be lacking

She knew the old

order to talk to Amanda, Kieran knelt in front of her, looking her in the eye,

As long as she does what she’s supposed to do, I

to see Ivan.”

sealed in a plastic bag. When she walked into the living room, she saw Kieran kneeling in front of Amanda, apparently discussing something.

go over,

phone from Julie and casually putting it in his pocket.

“Shannon, the fruit tea you made

cup and raised an eyebrow at Amanda, “I’ll make you some.”

to stop Kieran, but he gave

for Julie. Just as Julie was about to let go, she heard Amanda say, “Let him go, let’s see what kind of

to her, “Joyce,

being

told her that all

sat down, Amanda asked, “Can

grab the fruit knife, but Shannon had already picked up the knife and the apple, laughing, “It seems Ivan also likes apples. He even said he wanted

the tea Kieran

to obey Amanda’s command, looking a little worried at Julie. Julie smiled and nodded at Shannon, and Shannon finally left for the kitchen, planning to ask Kieran to come

you’re very good

for the fruit knife, ready to peel the apple. But Amanda suddenly told

get angry, just putting the knife down on the

state. My mom told me that my grandma passed away before I was born. Although we

do you know?” Amanda coldly interrupted Julie.

smiled, asking Amanda, “So, am I the granddaughter-in-law you

coldly answered Julie, “No.”

for a moment, then laughed.

to suddenly say, “Although you’re not the daughter-in-law I envisioned, it doesn’t mean you can’t strive to be.”

the next day when Kieran went to the company. Amanda suddenly took out two ties and asked her, “Do you

the two ties and said doubtfully,

to Julie, saying, “Do you know what your status is

To lvan, I’m his mother. To you, I’m your granddaughter-in-law. I’m not sure what

with

on the sofa, saying to Julie, “In the eyes of others, everything you say and do represents the Hernandez family. Like those two ties, you might first notice their colors and styles, but

trying to say, so she kept her

went on, “With the same material, same style, but with different brands, then the prices will be different, so will the status. Even the

answered very

at her

“I may not be the brightest, but I’ll be loyal to my love, I’ll try my best to be myself, and I’ll do all I can not

Kieran, you need to be better.” Amanda suddenly put down her teacup, turning her head to look

Amanda’s gaze appeared cold

Julie frowned, repeating it

spoke to Basil, who was standing at the door.

black sports T-shirt, looking very fit, making

walked over to Julie and Amanda with Bolt, “Mrs. Abraham, this is Bolt, the youngest

bit, looking at

Amanda suddenly

say, “I hope you won’t be a burden to Kieran. Before you think about protecting him, you must learn how to protect yourself.” Amanda turned

to Julie, saying respectfully, “Mrs. Abraham, I might be a bit

Julie quickly stepped back, feeling that she might be hit by Basil soon.

Basil nodded, Bolt took a step forward, grabbing Julie’s

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