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

mix of surprise and

Julien turned

realizing what was happening, quickly followed her.

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

ankle bore the marks of scratches. As he carefully applied the ointment, he

she had insisted on doing

buy flowers.” He replied, keeping his focus on

lips, whispering, “For me?”

“Mmm.”

back her foot and moved closer

ready to talk

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

man, Rowan, wasn’t just an ordinary person. He didn’t tell me his full name, and I didn’t tell him mine.

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

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

he put the phone

to him, quietly

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 in his

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

him, taken aback by the warmth in his words.

a moment, she suddenly sat up, pushing him down onto the couch. She lay on top of him, looking down at him as she said, “I don’t want flowers,

she lowered her head to kiss him, her lips moving over his in a slow, bone-melting kiss as though she desired to blend him into her very bones.

gently holding her waist, until she finally pulled away. His thumb gently

had had a long, frightful day, he tried to comfort

body, finally resting

a tightening in his throat as he rolled

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

up?” she asked, out

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

forced smile, he asked, “Who?”

Sanches,” Julien

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