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

Chapter 243

Machu Picchu.

Daphne was so spooked that she hung up the phone without a second thought. After a moment of contemplation, she felt a wave of unease wash over her and decided to switch off her phone, finally letting out a sigh of relief.

Although Mr. Lionel was very powerful, he wasn’t at the point where he’s in full control. It was unlikely that he could pinpoint her exact location with ease.

She knew Julie, her best friend, would never betray her. Even though she had heard Julie switch on the speakerphone, her voice was barely audible, so Mr. Lionel

must not have heard.

With that in mind, Daphne felt a bit more at ease.

Just as she was lying in bed, trying to steady her breathing, there was a sudden knock on the door, causing Daphne to bolt upright.

“Who’s there?” She exclaimed.

Then, she heard Edda’s voice from outside the door, “I’m your mom, who else could I be?”

Following her, Alaric’s voice echoed, “I’m your dad!”.

Only then did Daphne slowly open the hotel room door, “I’ve been sleeping alone for years now. Don’t worry about me, go get some sleep yourselves!”

“You naughty kid. You didn’t even tell Lionel that you were taking us on this trip? You even turned off your phone, poor Lionel has been calling non-stop. He had no idea we were going to Machu Picchu? Why can’t you just be a little more considerate?” Edda gave Daphne a slap on the back.

All Daphne wanted to ask was, “Mom, you didn’t tell Lionel where we are now, did you?”

Edda looked genuinely surprised, “What’s wrong? Lionel’s practically family, why can’t I tell him?”

“Dad, why aren’t you controlling your wife? Look at her, calling him Lionel and saying he’s family! I want to know when mom got so close to Mr. Lionel that she even has his number!” Daphne shot her father a look, a mix of innocence and despair.

Alaric looked even more innocent and helpless…

save a phone number now? Lionel

“Stop slapping my shoulder. If you’re so bold, slap my stomach! Lionel’s baby is in there! If you can slap it away and make me pain-free,

stunned for a moment before they could react.

pause, Edda tentatively looked at Alaric, “Darling,

“Mom, I want to tell you that Lionel is not a good man. He only wants the baby in my belly, not to marry me. He even plans to take me abroad to give birth and then decide what to do. Am I supposed to be treated like

in her heart, Daphne continued firmly, “Mom, Lionel and I had sex because I was drunk, but he didn’t take any precautions. Even though I didn’t take any birth control measures afterwards, I never thought of making him take responsibility! Although I don’t have the courage to have an abortion, the baby is in my belly, and I have the right to decide whether to

mother about her grievances, she unexpectedly burst into tears as

and uncertainty about the future that she had been suppressing these past days all came rushing out at

child. Under this pressure, she had

so hard that she threw

intermittent sobs, Edda finally understood

pregnant, unsure whether to keep the baby,

initially wanted to rant, but seeing her daughter’s pitiful state, she didn’t utter a single word

all, this was her daughter, how could

told you before that this guy is

looked at his wife and said, “You too, acting like a little fangirl. Do you think all celebrities are saints? There are drug addicts, sex addicts, cheaters among them. How could I let my darling daughter be treated like this? I have to fight for justice for my daughter!”

hand when she heard this, saying, “Dad, please… I

crying uncontrollably.

so impulsive. Every time there’s a problem, you go off like this, without even asking

to Edda’s

vision, she reached for a tissue to wipe her nose, then grabbed Edda’s hand tightly and said, “I don’t know what to do, mom, I’m sorry…” “Only now do you realize you were wrong? You should have realized this earlier! I’ve told you before, as a girl,

I really messed up…” Daphne sobbed harder,

panic, irritably shook

No matter how much she had favored Mr. Lionel before,

her own child.

happened, and endless blame was meaningless. It

looked at Daphne and asked, “Are you sure you’re pregnant? Could the test

shook her head, “I’ve confirmed it at several