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.

mix of surprise and suspicion on his face,

Julien turned

was happening, quickly followed

couch. He held a tube of ointment and a towel, ready to tend to

bore the marks of scratches. As he

and check for injuries, she had insisted on doing

to buy flowers.” He replied, keeping his focus

her lips, whispering, “For me?”

“Mmm.”

back her foot

ready to talk about what

way back, Julie had had time to collect her thoughts. When Kieran asked, she told him what happened in the past few days.

I didn’t tell him mine. In the end, he left me his gun…” Suddenly, she pushed away from Kieran and ran to the

this. He left this for me, said I could use it to call for help. But there was no signal on the island, so all I could do was wait. Rowan

a single photo or phone number saved.

he put the

him, quietly asked,

fervor that started as intense and deep before softening into tenderness. His embrace was tight at first, before relaxing into a gentle hold. She felt cherished, like a precious gem

and said, “From now on, don’t go looking for me recklessly. I’ll always come back home. Home is

him, taken aback by the warmth

lay on top of him, looking down at him as she said, “I don’t want flowers, or surprises. I just want you. To fall asleep with you, to wake up to

his in a slow, bone-melting kiss as though she desired to blend him into

passion, his hands gently holding her waist, until she finally pulled away. His thumb gently traced circles on her waist as he whispered, “Get some rest, love.*

she had had a long, frightful day, he tried to comfort her, but she had other

trailed down his body, finally resting on his

a tightening in his throat as he rolled over,

usually talkative Payne was quiet

someone up?” she asked, out of the blue.

sank. No wonder her detour had been so out of the way, she

smile, he asked, “Who?”

Julien answered.

almost bit his tongue, “Who?”

to repeat myself?” she retorted, her

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