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.” Julien turned to Payne.

a mix of surprise and

to, then never mind.” Julien turned

was happening, quickly followed her.

and settled beside Kieran on the couch. He held a tube of ointment and a towel, ready

ankle bore the marks of scratches. As he carefully applied the ointment, he asked, “Are there any other injuries?”

his offer to help her bathe and check for injuries, she had insisted on doing it alone. She shook her head, then asked, “Where were you this

replied, keeping his focus on her ankle.

her lips, whispering,

“Mmm.”

back her foot and moved closer to

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

the way back, Julie had had time to collect her thoughts. When Kieran

didn’t tell him mine. In the end, he left me his gun…” Suddenly, she pushed away

to call for help. But there was no signal

saved.

put the

to him, quietly asked,

her words, a fervor that started as intense and deep before softening into tenderness. His embrace was tight at first, before relaxing into a gentle hold. She

not have been good with words, but after their lingering kiss, he held her gently and said, “From now on, don’t go looking for me recklessly. I’ll always come back home. Home is wherever

stared at him, taken aback by

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

her head to kiss him, her lips moving over his in

away. His thumb gently traced circles on her waist as he whispered,

had a long, frightful day, he tried

down his body, finally resting

a tightening in his throat as he rolled over, pinning the petite woman beneath

the drive home with Payne, Julien found herself at a loss for words. The usually talkative Payne was quiet in front of her. After a while, he

someone up?” she

off guard, Payne’s heart sank. No wonder her detour had been so out of the way, she had

a forced smile,

Julien answered.

his

need to repeat myself?” she retorted, her

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