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

where she was, and Daphine took

frowned. “I thought you said it was okay.

wiped her lips with her

heart.

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

frowned at her, “So, what happened between you and your

at Daphne, a

found out that one of the ambulances was for a woman downstairs who

person Julie could trust unconditionally at the moment, so she told her everything that

surprise, the first question Daphne asked was, ‘So

point of her

you ask Mr. Hernandez, if

baby grew on a tree. But he didn’t answer”

into laughter, “Maybe it did

a test-tube baby. But why would they choose Bertha when you could have children? Because

Julie rolled her eyes at

“Actually, I don’t think that reason explains. Even if they wanted superior genes, why choose Bertha? Why not choose me?”

“Daphne!”

is dead, no one can confirm the truth. He

side are you on?” Julie

patted her chest, I’m on the side of reasoning,

answer doesn’t matter anymore. Julie sighed,

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

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

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place to stay. As for the landlord, Adolf, it’ll take me a while to sort things out.”

the part-time job? Daphne asked with concern, “Be

me when I have nothing?” Julie gut up and walked towards the

is your asset, huh! Your

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

Julie turned to

stuck out her tongue. I remember, what about him? You’ve

shot Dapline a look, as if

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

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