Love’s Cunning Ruse
Chapter 268
Chapter 268
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Technically, Julie had done a smart thing. So, when Julie and Kieran presented the cup to Payne Hernandez, even Payne couldn’t help but praise Julie, “I apologize, dear sister-in-law I swear, we common folks could never match your cleverness.”
Julie gave him a crooked smile, “Better not apologize, it would make it awkward for me to tease you in the future,”
Payne was speechless.
For Payne, fingerprint comparison was a simple task, so Kieran and Julie sat nearby waiting for the results.
Payne’s study was grand and technologically advanced, filled with high-tech equipment and a large collection of gaming devices. The only outliers in the room were… the claw machine and whack-a-mole game near the corner.
Julie’s gaze had landed on those two machines, seemingly very interested.
Kieran moved closer, whispering in her ear, “He had the happiest childhood.”
Payne’s parents were loving, and he was the only child. After his birth, his mother was diagnosed with ovarian cysts, and both of her fallopian tubes were removed. Yet, Payne’s father didn’t love his wife any less for it.
His family was harmonious, and according to Payne himself, his mother was the most cherished person in his family, while he was the least favored. His home was unlike those of the aristocrats, free of conflicts and disputes.
Julie pointed at the claw machine, asking Kieran, “Is Payne still interested in this?”
“Huh!” Payne looked at Julie, “Do I look like the kind of guy who would play with a claw machine?”
Julie couldn’t help but chuckle at Payne’s self-description. She asked, “Then how did this machine end up here?”
“My mom always wanted a little princess. When she was pregnant with me, she thought I was a girl because I was so quiet in her womb. She spotted a claw machine on the street and tried to win a Hellokitty for me, but she failed. My father couldn’t bear to see her disappointed, so he bought the machine for her to play at home. I grew up watching my parents’ sweet moments, believe it or not.”
Julie believed him, given his pitiful expression.
Kieran moved closer to Julie again, whispering, “After his birth, his mother wished she could shove him right back in her womb. During his middle school years, his mother asked him why he was so quiet in her womb despite being a boy. Do you know what he said?”
“What did he say?” Julie was curious about others’ stories.
Payne turned his head and proudly said, “Guess.”
was because he didn’t know his mother had bought a box of Hello Kitty for
and Julie burst into laughter. No wonder Payne always claimed to be a man’s
provoked Payne’s displeasure. He turned his head and glared at Julie. Julie surrendered and gave Payne a smile before walking towards the claw
you have a coin?” she asked.
put a coin into the machine and grabbed the joystick, but she
how to play?” she asked
was straightforward, “No.”
at this game were as cool as those who could shoot. No, they’re even cooler because they’re more thoughtful.”
moved behind her and asked softly in
blushed a little and
key?” Kieran turned
Julie was speechless.
bit more romantic?” Julie gave him
the machine and innocently asked, “Isn’t it romantic
and said, “No, Mr. Hernandez, that’s just showing off your wealth.”
see, you’re calling my dad rich.”
at Payne, who promptly fell
turned to look at Kieran in surprise,
voice was low and deep, like
claw machine, her face feeling
the release button, so it
:
ready to give up, but he said to her, “If you set your mind on something, you should
that, he put another coin into
held her hand, guiding her movements. But after several attempts, they still
“Payne, just hand over the keys! Your cousin has
told Kieran, “Honey, it’s not really a necessity,
box, filled with identical toys. And Mr. Hernandez was asking her to choose one? It seemed that Mr. Hernandez
pointed at one
in, his face close to
and said to Kieran, “You’re luckier. It’d be
a kiss.” He
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