Chapter 169

Julie hadn’t had a nightmare in ages.

Maybe it was because she was back in a familiar environment, which triggered some scenes from her subconscious mind.

She dreamt of teenaged Sansa in a white ballet dress, dancing elegantly in the living room, as Darcey, with a gentle smile on her face, guided Sansa’s dance moves with satisfaction.

Julie sat by practicing her handwriting with a pen, making a mess of it, and even splashing ink on herself. Darcey frowned and scolded her while Sansa continued to spin gracefully.

Padgett came back from work and said to Darcey, “Honey, you must be tired from all that scolding. Have some water, I’ll take over.”

Then he turned to Sansa and said, “Sansa, get your mom a glass of water.”

Sansa, who finally got a break from her dance practice, winked happily at Julie and ran to the kitchen to get some water.

Darcey sat on the sofa drinking water in a huff, while Padgett put his hands on his hips and looked at Julie sternly, “Little Julie, why do you always make your mother worry?”

Padgett winked at Julie and said, “You’re being naughty, now go clean up the weeds in the garden!”

Little did he know that Julie would rather pull weeds than practice writing. So, she happily picked up a comic book, tucked it into her pocket, and ran cheerfully towards the garden.

However, when she pushed the backyard gate open, the scene changed dramatically.

Instead of a beautiful garden, there was a winding tarred road.

Julie turned around instantly. The sunlit living room turned pitch black, with no end in sight. Sansa’s gentle and serene smile gradually disappeared.

Suddenly, heavy rain started to pour, and raindrops splashed on her face, her body….

A thunderclap roared in the sky, causing Julie to jolt in fear.

Then, there was a loud bang behind her.

Frightened, Julie spun around. She saw two cars colliding at the turn of the road. The screeching sound of brakes pierced through Julie’s eardrums. She clearly saw the bloody faces of Sansa and Darcey….

“Ah!” A scream suddenly echoed in the villa.

Julie sat up in bed, drenched in sweat.

Kieran, who was sleeping lightly next door, heard Julie’s scream and immediately got up and opened her bedroom door.

In the faint moonlight, he saw Julie curled up in a corner of the bed, hugging her legs, and trembling slightly.

“Julie.” He called her name softly and slowly approached her.

Julie was startled and moved away

strong resistance,

pulled her

finally reached Julie’s ears.

the moonlight, she lifted her pale face. The sweat on her forehead was especially clear

comforted her softly, “Don’t be scared, I’m

body gradually calmed down.

have a nightmare?” He covered her tiny body with a blanket, gently cradled her in his arms, and adjusted the blanket for

her voice

holding Julie, placing her head on his chest.

the palm of his hand. His steady heartbeat rhythmically echoed

passionate love story. But now she realized that the person who was there for her when she needed comfort,

his steady breathing and smelling the

It was only when she woke up the next morning

an hour late

wasn’t just her who was late, it was Kieran

asleep. Looking at the time on her phone, Julie felt like giving up on going to work. But

before she could get up, the hand returned

late!” Julie

her, as if he hadn’t heard her,

woken up by the sound of footsteps

shouted louder in his ear, “Mr. Hernandez, we’re late!”

the man next

her. Before she could say anything, he suddenly leaned down and kissed her lips.

skin around the waist. Julie was wearing a thin T-shirt

as if lighting

became erratic, and a

passionate kiss began to trail

suddenly

reluctantly halted his movements, his gaze blurred as it fell on her smooth neck. His morning desire was pressing against her leg. Julie

last night’s topic. He had just woken up, his voice, sexy

blushing and speaking, “This has nothing to do with platonic

over Kieran’s heart like

in his arms, his deep voice slightly raised, “Then what does it

Julie quietly

frowned, looking at Julie

mumbled, looking down.

brows, grabbed Julie’s delicate chin, raising her exquisite face, asked angrily,

another name for Daphne?

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