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?”

the motorcycle. “Poor motorcycle, having Payne as

‘That’s too much, Julie. Did you really

you out for

just wanted to tell you that there’s nothing special about 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

why would they?”

“Didn’t we catch the ring thief last time? Did

suddenly came back. I’ll make time to go today. You can go and

wasn’t Kieran’s cousin, they were very close. So, he also knew Amanda

home, Payne turned

and Fred is also there. This afternoon, I’ll pick you up to see Sansa. A meeting with Adeline and Dr. Brice is scheduled for

kissed his cheek. “Be

Sansa. Amanda didn’t like Sarsa because she had once framed Kieran. But in the end, she didn’t

way to the hospital, Julie

at Kieran, and then

came from the other end, “Joyce.”

up?” Since their last meeting at the hospital, Julie had been thinking about reaching out to Kyle. She felt that

the issue with the ring made Julie wary. As Dylan had said, be careful not to feed the sheep to the tiger. So, it was better not to approach

heard from Lisa that Sansa has been

Kyle called to

replied, “Tranquil Care Hospital has better facilities, so we moved her there. Thanks for

As long as there’s a glimmer of hope,

if

Behind his gold-rimmed glasses, no one could tell

his. Julie glanced back at Kieran before she spoke into the phone again, “I’m

Kieran, grabbing his hand, and asked, “What’s the deal with Kyle? He broke up with Sansa before. I don’t know much about Kyle, but I

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

answer Julie’s question, not wanting to make blind guesses without a

doubts and didn’t really expect an answer

front of the Tranquil Care Hospital, they went

case closely. Seeing Julie and Kieran’s arrival, Harding quietly left the room, leading them to the Director’s

the door behind him, and gestured for them to sit