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.”

himself, a mix of surprise and suspicion on his face,

Julien

happening, quickly

settled beside Kieran on the couch. He held a tube of

sit down, he gently lifted her leg onto his lap. Her pale ankle bore the marks of scratches. As he carefully applied the ointment, he

had insisted on doing it alone. She shook

went out to buy flowers.” He replied, keeping his

pursed her lips,

“Mmm.”

back her foot and moved closer to

talk about what happened. He gently held her, asking, “What

When Kieran asked, she told him what happened in the past

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

left this for me, said I could use it to call for help. But there was no signal on

wiped clean, not a single photo or phone number saved. The call history was also clear, making it seem like a brand new phone.

the

to him,

intense and deep before softening into tenderness. His embrace was tight at first, before relaxing into a gentle hold. She felt cherished,

he held her gently and said, “From

aback by

as she said, “I don’t want flowers,

kiss him, her lips moving over his in a slow, bone-melting kiss as though she

waist, until she finally pulled away. His thumb gently traced

frightful day, he tried to comfort her, but

his body, finally resting on his

his throat as he rolled

found herself at a loss for words. The usually talkative Payne was quiet in front of her. After

someone up?” she asked, out of the

been

a forced smile, he asked,

Julien answered.

bit his

retorted, her gaze was icy and devoid of warmth.

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