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.”

give you a ride home.” Julien turned

a mix of surprise and suspicion on

mind.” Julien turned away, her aloofness back in full force.

what was happening, quickly followed

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

ankle bore the

on doing it alone. She shook

He replied, keeping his focus on her ankle.

her lips, whispering,

“Mmm.”

She pulled back her foot and

arms, realizing she was ready to talk about what happened. He gently held her, asking,

way back, Julie had had time to collect her thoughts. When

person. He didn’t tell me his full name, and I didn’t tell him mine. In the

could use it to call for help. But there was no

not a single photo or phone number saved. The call history was also clear, making it seem

the phone

next to him, quietly asked, “What…hmm…”

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

have been good 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 home. Home is wherever you are.”

him, taken aback by

pushing him down onto the couch. She lay 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 with you, to wake up to you.

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

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

had a long, frightful day, he tried to comfort her, but she had other

his body, finally

a tightening in his throat as he rolled over, pinning the petite woman

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

me look someone up?” she asked, out of

guard, Payne’s heart sank. No wonder her detour had been so out of the way, she had

smile, he asked, “Who?”

Julien

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