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.”

a ride home.” Julien

a mix of surprise and

want to, then never mind.” Julien turned away, her aloofness

was happening, quickly followed her.

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

Her pale ankle bore the marks

for injuries, she had insisted on doing it alone. She shook her head, then asked, “Where were you this morning?”

buy flowers.” He replied, keeping

her lips, whispering, “For me?”

“Mmm.”

died today…” She pulled back her foot and moved closer to him.

realizing she was ready to talk

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

mine. In the end, he left me his gun…” Suddenly,

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 was taken away by a man named Kleist,

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

the phone

to him,

her words, a 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 in

their lingering kiss, he held her gently and said, “From now on, don’t go looking

taken aback by the warmth in his words.

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

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

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

frightful day, he tried

body, finally

as he rolled over, pinning the petite woman beneath him.

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

me look someone up?” she asked, out of

wonder her detour had been

forced smile, he

Sanches,” Julien

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