Chapter 80

Kisses rained down on her, sealing the words Julie had intended to speak in her throat, to the point where she couldn’t even remember what she had initially wanted to say

From her initial struggle to her eventual submission, Julie could only remember the moment his kiss got so intense it almost took her breath away, a moment etched into her memory.

He finally let her go after what felt like an eternity, gently wiping away the tear trails on her face with his hands.

“Joyce, I need to explain some things to you.”

Julie was scared of his tenderness and affection. They felt like a whirlpool, threatening to suck her in completely.

She pushed his hands away. “I don’t want to hear it.*

Julie flung down some bills and headed for the door.

Behind her, Kieran’s voice rang out, Bertha and I never had an affair.”

Julie had reached the door, her hand on the doorknob, ready to leave in a heartbeat

But Kieran’s calm statement stopped her in her tracks.

Her hand tightened on the doorknob, turning as pale as a ghost.

Just one sentence and she was nailed to the spot.

She didn’t turn to face him, instead, she threw over her shoulder, “So, where did her baby com

Without waiting for Kieran’s answer, she walked out of the door

from? Did it grow on a tree?”

Kieran didn’t chase after her. After he said those words, he didn’t explain further Julie kept reminding herself that Kieran did it on purpose, to mess her mind. But deep down, she wanted to believe him.

Her phone rang. She took it out and saw Daphne calling, so she answered.

Julie, where are you? I just got back from a business trip and went to your place, but it was a mess. Your

and a guy beat up her husband and sent him to the hospital. Are you okay?” Daphne’s concern warmedhdlord is absolutely a bonker. She said you

Tm fine, Julie replied. At the mention of her landlord, she just chuckled.

line said, “Where are you? I’m coming over to

took a taxi and came in about ten

“I thought you said it was

wiped her lips with her

heart.

wearing high

at her, “So, what happened between you and your landlord? I arrived at your building

at Daphne,

After asking around, I found out that one of the ambulances was for a woman downstairs who had hurt a pregnant woman

was the only person Julie could trust unconditionally at

her surprise, the first question Daphne asked was, ‘So

the point of her story?

then asked, “Did you ask Mr. Hernandez,

grew on a tree.

into laughter, “Maybe it did grow on a

they couldn’t have a test-tube baby. But why would they choose Bertha when you could have children?

friend” Julie rolled

hair, “Actually, I don’t think that reason explains. Even if they wanted superior genes,

“Daphne!”

just analyzing with you, Daphne sat down next to Julie and grabbed her hand, “Could he be lying to you? Since Bertha is dead, no one can confirm the

whose side are you

patted her chest, I’m on the side

answer doesn’t matter anymore. Julie sighed, “What has past is

seems like it’s over for everyone else,

stuff. You

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I found a part time job and I have a place to

job? Daphne asked with concern, “Be careful, there

I have nothing?” Julie

behind her, “Beauty is your asset, huh! Your looks are

wallet to

Julie turned to Daphne.

remember, what about him? You’ve been schmoozing

as if implying her thoughts were dirty and shallow

it off with a laugh, eyeing Julie’s phone, “Next time, I’m gonna snap a picture of you chatting with him. You’ll see how you look, just like when you had a crush on Mr. Hernandez… The phrase ‘like a carbon copy was swallowed back

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