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 on the motorcycle.”

his motorcycle ‘That’s too much, Julie. Did

“Were you out for a morning

told Kieran, “I 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 risk their life

they?” Julie chimed

also asked, “Didn’t we catch the ring thief last time? Did we find out

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

very close. So,

was home, Payne turned and went inside.

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 for your

kissed his cheek.

Amanda didn’t like Sarsa because she had once framed

the hospital, Julie

hesitated, looked at Kieran, and then answered

the

been thinking about reaching out

to feed the sheep

from Lisa that

called to inquire

Care Hospital has better facilities, so we moved her there. Thanks for your concern, Kyle. Sansa

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

Even if

wake up soon.” Behind his gold-rimmed

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

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 know that Sansa was so tore up over him that she couldn’t eat or drink. She finally got her

Sansa is in a vegetative state. As the CEO of JS, if he really wanted to know about 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 concerned. He has a girlfriend named Jessica, but he’s engaged to Sansa: They

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

didn’t really expect

Tranquil Care Hospital, they went to Sansa’s room where Professor Fred and

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

and gestured