Love’s Cunning Ruse ( Mr.Kieran And Julie )

Chapter 254

The phone call was from Hayden, who relayed a succinct message. “Davina Field has been found.”

Julie was standing close to Kieran, so she overheard Hayden’s words.

Seeing Kieran’s expression shift, Dylan turned and asked, “Did we get a lead?”

“Davina’s been found.” Keiran said.

About half an hour later, they arrived at the entrance of the ICU at Tranquil Care Hospital.

Hayden stood by the door. He wore a deep blue suit with a black shirt underneath, and his demeanor seemed calm and composed. Two of his men stood beside him, and their mere presence magnified Hayden’s already imposing aura.

Dylan stayed behind to deal with the two thugs and was tasked with escorting Daphne home.

Julien approached Hayden, the two seemingly accustomed to each other’s silent company. Without a word of greeting, Julien kicked open the door to the ICU.

Julien, not dressed in protective gear, walked right in. Mr. Watson turned to Harding and asked, “That door must’ve cost a pretty penny, huh?”

“Julien can pay the bill.” Harding glanced at Julien.

Hayden turned to Kieran and Julie, saying, “She was found on the west coast, still alive.”

“Barely.” Mr. Watson interjected, “If it wasn’t for Harding’s expertise, she’d probably be dead by now.”

Julie, standing outside, peered through the window into the ward. Davina was sprawled on the bed, with tubes sticking out of her everywhere. She was as still as a corpse. Her face was pale and if it weren’t for the rhythmic puff of mist from the ventilator, one would hardly believe she was alive.

Julien emerged from the ward and said to Julie, “You’re better off not going in there.”

Julie frowned, and Harding added, “Her tendons have been severed, and although the bullet from her gunshot wound has been removed, the wound has festered. She’s covered in bruises and cuts, new and old, and there are numerous tiny puncture wounds from injections. Our blood tests during the check-up showed traces of drugs. We suspect she was repeatedly drugged and then forced to go through withdrawal.”

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Harding suddenly stopped mid-sentence, and after a moment, he concluded, “Basically, the perpetrator is a monster.”

“Can’t she be saved?” Kieran asked.

on the ventilator, and at most, she has a week to live. If we

on the ventilator for now.” Kieran

to go into the ward to see Davina.

message in Hayden’s public mail box, which he received it in the morning. It was short: [Davina, North Bridgehead,

high school student. He was paid

by this news. He didn’t doubt Hayden’s abilities. If Davina’s whereabouts could have been tracked down, it would have been done when she first went missing. What he was worried about now was how powerful the person must be that even Hayden couldn’t find clues.

the door, suddenly turned to

himself admiring her will to live.

if attempting to say something. She didn’t have the strength to open her eyes; only her eyelashes

his head resignedly. Davina was kept alive by the thread of the drugs.

high heels, eating in the cafeteria with her, and reminiscing about old times. But now, Davina resembled neither a human nor a ghost. It seemed to take all her remaining strength just

“Is she trying to say something?”

seemed to

feeling heartbroken, asked Davina, “Who

something. Julie leaned in, straining to hear her out.

was silent, and only the sound of the machines were beeping. Julie sat by Davina’s ventilator and listened to her raspy voice. Davina said, “Please, let me die.”

in harsh and unprotected environments, and even when plagued by illness, they still hoped

despair that someone using the last of their strength to

it was hard

it must

Davina and said, “Tell me, who did

she removed it, Davina would die

name, and I’ll grant your

was easier than begging for death. But Davina suddenly clammed up. She was

pulled Julien close, and Julien collapsed into his arms. She was

spill the beans.” Hayden tried to talk Julien out of his fruitless

Hayden’s arm. She shoved him aside, gave him a look but didn’t utter a word. She then walked out

watched Julien’s retreating figure, saying, “I reckon we should let Julien know about

we indulge Davina?” Julie turned her head, asking Kieran’s opinion. Her eyes were filled with sorrow.

eye. She was dying for death, but keeping her secret was more important than dying. So, even if she longed for death, she couldn’t spill that name.

eyes and looked at Julie. Her eyes were filled with apology,

Julie’s hand, and Julie suddenly turned