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.

said, “Where

took a taxi and came in about ten

Daphne frowned. “I thought you said it

lips with her

heart.

fine. But I did sprain my ankle wearing high heels, Julie replied, putting a hand on

you and your landlord? I

Daphne, a bit

ambulances was for a woman downstairs

Julie could trust unconditionally at the moment,

first question Daphne asked was, ‘So Mr. Hernandez was misunderstood

really the point

a moment, and then asked, “Did you ask Mr. Hernandez, if he didn’t sleep with Bertha, then

grew on

into laughter, “Maybe it did grow on

mean they couldn’t have a test-tube baby. But why would they choose Bertha when you could have children? Because Bertha was smarter, prettier,

great friend” Julie rolled

if they wanted superior genes,

“Daphne!”

next to Julie and grabbed her hand, “Could he be lying to you? Since Bertha is dead, no one can confirm the truth. He still has feelings for you, so… No, that

whose side are you on?” Julie

on the side of reasoning,

matter anymore. Julie sighed,

it’s over for everyone else, but for you, it’s never over. You’re really good

go back to your place and pack up your stuff. You can stay at my

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time job and I have a place to stay. As for the landlord, Adolf, it’ll take

you sure about the part-time job? Daphne asked with concern, “Be careful, there are

I have nothing?”

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

that kid I mentioned before. Ivan Kennedy? He’s quite adorable.” Julie reached for her wallet to pay only to be told by the cashier that Daphne

a smile, Julie turned to

remember, what about him? You’ve been schmoozing with his dad

as

gonna snap a picture of you chatting with him. You’ll see how you look,

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