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.”

you a ride home.” Julien turned

mix of surprise and suspicion on his face, “Me? Really?”

never mind.” Julien turned

happening, quickly followed her.

couch. He held a tube of

Her pale ankle bore the marks of scratches. As he carefully applied the ointment, he asked, “Are there any other

had insisted on doing it alone. She shook her head, then

He replied, keeping his focus on her

pursed her lips, whispering, “For

“Mmm.”

pulled back her foot and moved closer to

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

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

ordinary person. He 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

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

single photo or phone number saved. The call history was also clear, making it seem

put the phone

to him, quietly asked, “What…hmm…”

deep before softening into tenderness. His embrace was tight at first, before relaxing into

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

stared at him, taken aback by the

as she said, “I don’t want flowers, or surprises. I just want you. To fall asleep with

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

until she finally pulled away. His thumb gently traced circles on her waist as he whispered, “Get some

day, he tried to comfort

lips trailed down his body, finally resting on his

felt a tightening in his throat as he rolled over,

herself at a loss for words. The usually talkative Payne was quiet in front of her. After a while, he finally managed

me look someone up?” she asked, out of

her detour had been so out of the

smile,

Sanches,” Julien answered.

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