Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 258

The next morning.

Kieran suggested taking Julie out to a restaurant. But Amanda, lounging on the sofa, said, “Why bother going to a restaurant? It’s not like it’ll fall apart without the boss.”

‘There’s a new dish at the restaurant, and I thought Julie might like to try it,” Kieran sat next to Amanda, holding her arm.

Amanda was clearly not pleased. “Just for tasting a new dish? Couldn’t Karl do that?”

“Seems like I’ve turned into a weirdo, wanting you guys around is too much to ask,” Amanda said with a sigh. Kieran had no comeback to that.

“You haven’t been out since you got back. Whispering Pines has changed a lot. How about trying the new dish at the restaurant with Julie and then letting her show you around?”

“I’m not going. I’m not as strong as I used to be, can’t wear myself out. If you’re worried about me bullying Julie, then take her with you!” Amanda turned her back on Kieran, giving Julie a threatening look.

If Julie didn’t say anything now, it would be disrespectful to Amanda.

So Julie stepped forward, smiling at Amanda. “You misunderstood Kieran. He wants me to stay home with you.”

Pulling Kieran out the door, Julie looked back at Amanda. “I’m going to see Kieran off.”

Once they reached the door, Julie said seriously, “It seems Amanda really doesn’t want me to leave. I guess I’ll stay home. If anything comes up, let me know on WhatsApp. I think Amanda will confiscate my phone, but I’ll find a way to contact you on the computer.”

Kieran had no choice but to leave. He needed to figure out Amanda’s true intentions.

Just as Julie was about to watch Kieran leave, a motorcycle suddenly parked between them, startling Julie.

Payne, the rider, took off his helmet, revealing his face.

“Kieran, Julie.” Payne held his helmet, winking at Julie.

Kieran kicked at the motorcycle tire. “Watch where you park next time!”

“Why are you kicking my motorcycle?” Payne quickly got off and patted his tire, looking hurt.

“Your bike?” Kieran looked at the motorcycle, coughed, and murmured, “Isn’t this the one you won during that drinking bet?”

having Payne as its owner.

Did you really have to insult my motorcycle?”

“Were you out for a morning

that ring. I’ve tried everything I could think of, but there’s nothing special about it, apart from it being really expensive. Do you know why someone

would they?”

last time? Did we find out anything from

I got interrupted when Amanda suddenly came back. I’ll make time to go today. You

were very close. So, he also knew Amanda well.

was home, Payne turned and

you up to see Sansa. A meeting with Adeline and Dr. Brice is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. I’ll also arrange things with Amanda. I had Julien call Bolt, he’ll go easy. Thanks

kissed his cheek. “Be safe on the road.”

afternoon, Kieran came home from work and said he was taking Julie to see Sansa. Amanda didn’t like Sarsa because she had once framed Kieran. But

the hospital, Julie

Kieran, and then answered the

from the other end,

at the hospital, Julie had been thinking about reaching out to

careful not to feed the sheep to the tiger. So, it was better not to approach

heard from Lisa that

called to inquire

“Tranquil Care Hospital has better facilities, so we moved her

my best. As long as there’s a glimmer of hope,

if she might

hope she’ll wake up soon.” Behind his gold-rimmed glasses, no one could

back at Kieran before she spoke into the phone again, “I’m saying this on behalf of

I know that Sansa was so tore up over him that she couldn’t

of JS, if he really wanted to know about Sansa, he could have easily found out. Why didn’t he? He broke up with her so ruthlessly before, and now he’s back buying a crazy expensive ring for Sansa and acting all concerned. He has

question, not wanting to

voicing her doubts and didn’t really expect an answer from

Tranquil Care Hospital, they went to

was very concerned about Sansa’s condition and had been following the case closely. Seeing Julie and Kieran’s arrival, Harding quietly left the room, leading them to

the door behind him, and gestured for