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.” Julien

of surprise and suspicion

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

was happening, quickly followed her.

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

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

had insisted on

buy flowers.” He replied, keeping his

her lips, whispering, “For me?”

“Mmm.”

her foot and

her into his arms, realizing she was ready to talk about what

Julie had had time to collect her thoughts. When Kieran asked,

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

there

the cellphone. It was wiped clean, not a single photo or phone number saved. The

put the phone

sat next to him, quietly asked,

passionate kiss from him interrupted her words, a fervor that started as intense and deep before softening into tenderness. His embrace was

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 the

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

her head to kiss him, her lips moving over his

passion, his hands gently holding her waist, until she finally pulled away. His thumb gently traced circles on

he tried

lips trailed down his body,

tightening in his throat as he

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

look someone up?” she

detour had been so out of the

forced smile, he asked,

Julien answered.

bit his

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

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