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.

of the airport, Julie whispered

said, though he was smiling as he tapped her nose and led her outside.

Julie, but

were almost home and said

because of me!”

Kieran just chuckled.

home before

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

it to Julie instead, saying graciously, “Thanks for

and said, “No problem.”

sent Julie off and

drink, and Amanda sat

cup, her movements elegant and

my adorable Ivan, and the

Julie is? Do you need to introduce her to me?” Amanda took a sip of her

but didn’t say anything. She knew

knelt in front of her, looking her

she does what she’s supposed to do, I won’t

to see Ivan.”

sealed in a plastic bag. When she walked into the living room, she saw Kieran kneeling in front

to go over, Amanda

wet.” Kieran answered, taking the phone from Julie and casually putting it in his pocket.

her cup down on the small table and said, “Shannon, the

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

but

Julie. Just as Julie was about to let go, she heard Amanda

patted the seat next to her, “Joyce, come sit.”

being really

intuition told her that all this might be a strategy of being

sat down, Amanda asked, “Can you peel an

Ivan also likes apples. He even

check on the tea Kieran is making.” Amanda interrupted

Julie. Julie smiled and

“I heard from Lucian before that you’re very good

suddenly told Julie, “I suddenly don’t want to eat it anymore. I’ve

the knife

is now bedridden, in a vegetative state. My mom told me that my grandma passed away before I was born. Although we haven’t met many times, from the moment I married Kieran, I knew you were my family. I

Amanda coldly

asking Amanda, “So, am I the

answered Julie, “No.”

was silent for a moment, then laughed.

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

next day when Kieran went to the company. Amanda suddenly took out two ties and

ties and said

the price and brand.” Amanda threw the ties to Julie, saying, “Do you know what

“To Kieran, I’m his wife. To lvan, I’m his mother. To you, I’m

with

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 as a member of the Hernandez family, you should first pay attention to their prices and

to say, so

the prices will be different, so will the status. Even

Julie answered very

glanced at

not be the brightest, but I’ll be loyal to my love, I’ll try my best to be

be better.” Amanda suddenly put

glasses, Amanda’s

Julie frowned, repeating

spoke to Basil, who was standing at the door.

gaze, only to see a man in a black sports T-shirt, looking very fit, making even the tall Basil seem short in comparison.

with Bolt, “Mrs. Abraham, this is Bolt, the youngest martial art champion,

took a defensive stance, stepping back a bit, looking at Bolt, then glancing at Amanda with puzzlement. She wondered why

suddenly called

“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

respectfully, “Mrs. Abraham,

Julie quickly stepped back, feeling that she might be hit

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

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