Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 271

Karl had secured a beachfront villa for their vacation. When Julie and Kieran arrived with their son Ivan, Karl had everything ready.

Ivan, who hadn’t seen Karl in ages, was thrilled and greeted him cheerfully, “Karl!”

“Why are you here, Karl?” Ivan asked, walking up to him.

Karl replied, “I’m here to keep you company, young master.”

Kieran turned to Ivan, “Tomorrow, you’ll hang out with Karl. Your mother and I have some important matters to attend to. The day after, we’ll take you out for some fun. Deal?”

“Important matters?” Ivan gestured for Kieran to crouch down to his level.

Kieran, amused by Ivan’s mysterious demeanor, leaned in closer to hear what he had to say.

Julie watched as Ivan whispered something into Kieran’s ear, but she was too far away to hear anything. Just as she decided to move closed Ivan had finished speaking.

“Is that so, Kieran?” Ivan asked, looking up at Kieran expectantly.

Kieran patted the young boy on the shoulder with admiration and nodded approvingly, “That’s right. So, wash up and head to bed. Tomorrow, accompany Karl to enjoy the tulips. Show Kari around town, okay?”

“Understood!” Ivan, gripping Karl, asked, “Where do I sleep tonight?”

Karl began leading Ivan’to his room but was interrupted by Ivan’s question, “Have you ever heard about a poem written by someone named Lewis?”

“Lewis?” Karl was puzzled.

“Yes, Lewis.”

Karl found himself at a loss for words. Fortunately, Ivan wasn’t too keen on getting the answer right away and continued, ” In the beauty of spring, only the roses are the truly beauty, blossoming and dazzling all people. I’ve forgotten the first two lines. My mom once read them to me. Can you google it and write the poet down for me later? I’d like to memorize it!”

As the two voices faded into the distance, Julie couldn’t help but smile.

and asked, “What did

man teased, his deep voice echoing as he ascended the

that

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wallet.” She caught up with him and blocked his way.

Julie up in his arms and carried her into their bedroom, swiftly locking the door behind them. He gently laid her down on the soft bed, the white sheets contrasting beautifully with her red dress.

her, tenderly pushing her hair away from her face and planting a

filled her senses, and his

my love?” He asked, with his deep gaze

she couldn’t remember what

her again and then got up, “I’m going

the bathroom that Julie remembered, “The wallet, the wallet, I was asking for your

but instead he leaned against the bathroom wall, raising his hands above

compliance, Julie’felt

wallet contained just a

wasn’t resisting, Julie reached into his pocket. Suddenly, he let out a soft moan, startling Julie,

quickly covered his mouth; “Don’t make

mouth, she reached into his pocket again. This time there were no unexpected sounds, but as soon as she touched his trousers, he shifted uncomfortably.

hand from his mouth,

Julie walked out of the bathroom and even closed the door for him.

you sure you don’t want it? The

need it, just don’t say that’s me in the photo.” Julie replied, busying herself with packing her suitcase. But in her mind, she was

of running

mouth, similar to the anticipation mixed with a hint of excitement she used to have before shaking up a wasp nest as a child. She tiptoed

didn’t appear. Instead, she was met with a forceful pressure before she even had a chance to fully see Kieran’s current

a fierce momentum, stealing all her breath. But his hands were tenderly holding her waist, pulling

The entire room was enveloped in this dreamy mist, making Julie forget why she came in, as he took her

indulgent, whispering in her ear,

next morning when she remembered to ask