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.”

ride home.”

mix of surprise

never mind.” Julien turned away, her aloofness back in full force.

what was happening, quickly followed

couch. He held a tube of ointment

onto his lap. Her pale ankle bore the marks of

to help her bathe and check for injuries, she had insisted on doing it alone. She shook her head, then

replied,

her lips,

“Mmm.”

She pulled back her foot and moved closer to

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

time to collect her thoughts. When Kieran asked, she

him mine. In the end, he left me his gun…” Suddenly, she pushed away from Kieran and ran to the bathroom.

could use it to call for help. But there was no signal on the island, so all I could do was wait. Rowan was taken away by a man named Kleist, on

phone number saved. The call history was also clear, making it seem

the phone

sat next to him,

and deep before softening into tenderness. His embrace was tight at first, before relaxing into a gentle

their lingering kiss, he held her gently and said, “From now on, don’t go looking for me recklessly. I’ll always come

at him, taken aback by the warmth

him as she said, “I don’t want flowers, or surprises. I

to kiss him, her lips moving over his in a slow,

her waist, until she finally pulled away. His thumb gently traced circles on her waist as

tried to comfort her, but she had other plans.

body, finally resting on his throat.

as he rolled over, pinning the petite

Julien found herself at a loss for words. The usually talkative Payne was quiet in

you help me look someone up?” she asked, out of

detour had been so out of the way, she had needed his

smile, he asked, “Who?”

Sanches,” Julien

almost bit his tongue,

she retorted, her gaze was

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