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

too much, Julie. Did you really have to insult my

asked, “Were you out for a morning ride?”

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 risk their

why would they?” Julie chimed

thief last time? Did we

didn’t get any useful information, and I got interrupted when Amanda suddenly came back. I’ll make time to go today.

were very close. So, he also

Payne turned and went inside.

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. I’ll also arrange things with Amanda. I had Julien call Bolt, he’ll go easy. Thanks

tiptoed, and kissed his cheek. “Be

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

the hospital, Julie received a call from

at Kieran, and

the

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

had said, be careful not to feed the sheep to the tiger. So, it was better not to approach him rashly before knowing Kyle’s true intentions.

from Lisa that

called to

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

As long as

if she

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

icy cold hand in his. Julie glanced back at Kieran before she spoke into the phone again, “I’m saying this on behalf of Sansa.

Kyle? He broke up with Sansa before. I don’t know much about Kyle, but I know that Sansa

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 a girlfriend named Jessica, but he’s engaged to Sansa: They were supposed

didn’t answer Julie’s question, not wanting to

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

their car pulled up in front of the Tranquil Care Hospital, they went to Sansa’s room where

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

and gestured for them to sit on the