Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 282

Chapter 282

In the helicopter, Julie nestled into Kieran’s embrace, keeping quiet the whole time.

Instead of probing for details about what had happened, Kieran was more concerned about her physical state. Julie, finally regaining her composure, shook her head, “I’m okay.”

The helicopter whirred back to Whispering Pines, landing on the grounds of Noblewood Retreat.

Julien was the first one to meet them, her concern evident as she asked, “Are you hurt?”

Julie shook her head, wrapping Julien in a tight embrace. Although surprised by this sudden intimacy, Julien did not push her away.

Unsure of what to say, Julien decided to break the good news, “Fred’s daughter has been saved. Hayden has assigned people to protect her round the clock. Fred has agreed to treat Sansa.”

Joy brimmed in Julie’s eyes as she released Julien from her grip, “Really?”

Seemingly revived by the news, Julien nodded, “Mmhm.”

Amanda, the matriarch of the family, had already heard about Julie’s disappearance over the phone and had been worried sick.

Julie, noticing Amanda’s concern, sweetly called out, “Grandma.”

“You should have had Bolt with you. You always manage to stir up trouble when you’re on your own.” Amanda tried to sound nonchalant, but her concern was evident as she rushed out to greet Julie.

“I made you worry.” Julie lowered her gaze, her innocent demeanor making one’s heart ache.

Amanda dismissed her with a wave, “The cavalry wasn’t called for you.”

Amanda’s aloofness was typical, but everyone knew she cared.

“Are you here to greet Joyce?” Kieran asked Amanda.

Amanda waved at Basil, “Where’s the car I asked for? I need some fresh air.”

Basil was left dumbfounded; when had she asked for a car? He followed the matriarch out, leaving the rest in the room.

Payne looked at Julie, “Sis, if you hadn’t shown up, my brother would have turned the world upside down looking for you.”

home.”

surprise and suspicion on his

you don’t want to, then never mind.” Julien turned away, her

what was happening, quickly followed

up, changed into clean clothes, and settled beside Kieran on the couch. He held a tube of ointment and a towel, ready to

he gently lifted her leg onto his lap. Her pale ankle bore the marks of scratches. As he

injuries, she had insisted on doing it alone. She shook her head, then asked, “Where

replied, keeping

pursed her lips, whispering, “For me?”

“Mmm.”

back her foot and moved

she was ready to talk about what happened. He gently held her, asking, “What exactly

time to collect her thoughts. When Kieran asked,

just an ordinary person. He didn’t tell me his full name, and I didn’t tell him mine. In the end, he left me

help. But there was no signal on the island, so all I could do was wait. Rowan was

phone number saved. The call

he put the phone aside.

sat next to him, quietly asked, “What…hmm…”

words, a fervor that started as intense and deep before softening into tenderness. His embrace was

not have been good with words, but after their lingering kiss, he held her gently and said, “From now on, don’t

aback by the warmth in his words.

pushing him down onto the couch. She lay on top of him, looking down at him as she said, “I don’t want flowers, or surprises. I just

she lowered her head to kiss him, her lips moving over his in a slow, bone-melting kiss as though she desired to blend him into

away. His thumb gently traced

had a long, frightful day, he tried to comfort

down his body, finally resting on his

as he rolled over,

loss for words. The usually talkative Payne was quiet in front of her. After a while, he finally managed to say, ‘Do

up?” she asked,

No wonder her detour had been so out of the way, she had needed his

a forced smile,

Sanches,” Julien answered.

almost bit his tongue, “Who?”

myself?” she retorted, her gaze was icy and devoid

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