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

was, and Daphine took a taxi and came in about ten

“I thought you said it was okay.

wiped her lips with her hand.

heart.

fine. But I did sprain my ankle wearing high

happened between you and your landlord? I arrived at your

looked at Daphne,

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

person Julie could trust unconditionally at the moment, so

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

that really the point of her story?

ask Mr. Hernandez, if he didn’t

did. I asked if the baby grew on a tree. But he didn’t

into laughter, “Maybe it did grow on a tree!”

test-tube baby. But why would they choose Bertha

great friend” Julie rolled her

think that reason explains. Even if

“Daphne!”

hand, “Could he be lying to you? Since Bertha is

side are you

on the side of reasoning, not

Julie sighed, “What has

tone, “What has past is the past. To me, it seems like it’s over for everyone else, but

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

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shook her head, “No need, I found a part time job and I have a place to stay. As for the landlord, Adolf, it’ll take me a while to sort things

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

I have nothing?” Julie gut up

chuckled behind her, “Beauty is your asset, huh! Your

Julie reached for her wallet to pay only to be told by the cashier that Daphne

smile, Julie

remember, what about him? You’ve

mouth” Julie shot Dapline a look, as

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

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