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?”

touching the handlebars of the motorcycle. “Poor motorcycle, having Payne as its owner. It’s really hard

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

you out

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

would they?” Julie

we catch the ring thief last time? Did we find

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

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

that Amanda was home, Payne turned and went inside.

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

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

the 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 in the

to the hospital, Julie received a

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

voice came from the other end, “Joyce.”

Julie had been thinking about reaching out to

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

from Lisa that Sansa has been

Kyle called to

we moved her there. Thanks for

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

if

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

in his. Julie glanced back at Kieran before

“What’s the deal with Kyle? He broke up with Sansa before. I don’t know much about Kyle, but I know that Sansa was so tore up over him that

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 a girlfriend named Jessica, but he’s engaged

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

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

pulled up in front of the Tranquil Care Hospital, they went to Sansa’s room where Professor Fred and Dr. Brice were

closely. Seeing Julie and Kieran’s arrival, Harding

door behind him, and gestured for them to sit on