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.

the other end of the line said,

told Daphne where she was, and Daphine took a taxi and came in about ten

“I thought you said

her lips with

heart.

my ankle wearing high heels, Julie replied, putting a hand

your landlord? I arrived at

Julie looked at Daphne, a bit

I thought something happened to you! After asking around, I found out that one of the ambulances was for a woman downstairs who

at the

asked was, ‘So Mr. Hernandez

really the point of

moment, and then asked, “Did you ask Mr. Hernandez, if

did. I asked if the baby grew on a tree. But

into laughter, “Maybe it did grow on a

assuming they didn’t sleep together doesn’t mean they couldn’t have a test-tube baby. But why would they choose Bertha when you could have

such a great friend” Julie rolled her eyes at

I don’t think that reason explains. Even if they wanted

“Daphne!”

Julie and grabbed her hand, “Could he be lying to you? Since Bertha is dead, no one can confirm

side are you on?” Julie laughed helplessly

her chest, I’m on the side of

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

past is the past. To me, it seems like it’s over

back to your place and pack up your stuff. You can stay at my place for now, Daphne

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I have a place to stay. As for the landlord, Adolf, it’ll take me a while

Daphne asked with concern, “Be careful, there are a lot

when I have nothing?” Julie gut

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

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 Daphne.

tongue. I remember, what about him? You’ve been schmoozing

your mouth” Julie shot Dapline a look, as if implying her thoughts were

phone, “Next time, I’m gonna snap a picture of you chatting with him. You’ll see how you look, just like

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