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. It’s really hard on the

‘That’s too much, Julie. Did you really have to insult my motorcycle?”

out for a

that there’s nothing special about that ring. I’ve tried everything I could think of, but

why would they?” Julie

the ring thief last time? Did we find out anything from questioning

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

Payne wasn’t Kieran’s cousin, they were very close.

Amanda was home, Payne

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 for your hard

his cheek. “Be safe on the

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

to the hospital, Julie received a call from

hesitated, looked at Kieran, and then

from the

thinking about reaching out to Kyle. She felt that Sansa’s sudden reaction was related to him.

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

heard from Lisa that

to inquire

we moved her there.

my best. As long as

if she

also hope she’ll wake up soon.” Behind his gold-rimmed

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

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 she couldn’t eat or drink. She finally got her act together because

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, but he dumped Sansa and

to make

didn’t really

front of the Tranquil Care Hospital, they went to Sansa’s room where

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

gestured for them to sit on