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 its owner. It’s really hard on

Did you really have

you out for a morning

of, but there’s nothing special about it, apart from it being really expensive. Do you know why someone would

would they?” Julie chimed in.

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

back. I’ll

very

that Amanda was home, Payne turned

told Julie, “Sansa has been transferred to Tranquil Care Hospital, 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 the day after tomorrow.

smiled, tiptoed, and kissed his cheek. “Be

like Sarsa because she had once framed Kieran. But in the end, she didn’t say anything and silently let

the way to the hospital, Julie received a

hesitated, looked at Kieran, and then answered the call.

the other end, “Joyce.”

last meeting at the hospital, Julie had been thinking about reaching out to Kyle. She felt that Sansa’s sudden reaction was related to

not to feed the

that Sansa has been transferred.”

Kyle called to inquire about Sansa?

better facilities, so we moved her there. Thanks for your concern, Kyle.

best. As long as there’s a glimmer of hope, I won’t give up.”

Even if she

soon.” Behind his gold-rimmed glasses, no one could

back at Kieran before she spoke

with Sansa before. I don’t know much about Kyle, but I know that Sansa was so tore up over him that she couldn’t eat or drink. She finally got her act together because she wanted

with her so ruthlessly before, and now he’s back buying a crazy expensive ring for Sansa and acting all concerned. He has a girlfriend named Jessica, but he’s engaged to Sansa: They were supposed to get hitched,

answer Julie’s question, not wanting to make blind

voicing her doubts and didn’t really expect an answer

of the Tranquil Care Hospital, they went to Sansa’s room where Professor Fred and Dr.

about Sansa’s condition and had been following the case closely. Seeing Julie and Kieran’s arrival, Harding quietly left the room,

gestured for