Love's Cunning Ruse novel Chapter 76

Dirty water splashed all over Kieran, soaking him from head to toe.

Even though Kieran had pushed Julie away in the nick of time, she still got splashed with some dirty water.

Julie was stunned, especially seeing Kieran drenched in dirty water.

It was all instinctive, without any thought, when Kieran pushed her away.

Julie looked up at Kieran in astonishment.

His dark grey suit and white shirt were now soaked with dirty water.

Who the hell was so disrespectful to the public environment to dump water from upstairs?

Julie limped out, looking up at the building in displeasure.

She wanted to see who was disrespectful but couldn't see anyone.

Just as Julie got annoyed, a curly-haired woman suddenly rushed out of the stairwell.

She walked straight towards Julie.

Without saying a word, she grabbed Julie's hair and yanked it, "You disgusting woman, trying to steal my man, are you tired of living!"

“Look at yourself. How did you seduce my husband, you shameless woman!” she said, slapping Julie across the face.

Julie was so stunned she didn't know whether to duck or block.

Just as she saw the woman's hand about to hit her face, she finally reacted and tried to block it.

But before she could, a powerful force came from the side.

Kieran had grabbed the woman's wrist without her noticing.

The woman was already agitated and started hitting Julie without thinking someone could intervene.

She was startled when Kieran grabbed her wrist, and she screamed in pain.

“Who are you? Let go, ah, it hurts. let go!” she yelled at Kieran, but he seemed not to hear her.

Because of the pain, the woman let go of Julie's hair.

Looking at the few strands of hair the woman had yanked from Julie's head, Kieran's eyes were cold and deep.

Then the woman suddenly yelled, “Hey, people, come and see, this shameless woman seduced my husband and brought a man to bully me! Is there justice in this world?”

Her scream immediately attracted a crowd.

Julie and Kieran were back to back.

As the curly-haired woman yelled, everyone started accusing Julie, the so-called third party, while she stood facing the crowd.

Julie was confused. Should she tell them she didn't know this woman?

"Do you know her?" Kieran asked Julie.

Julie hesitated for a moment and then shook her head, "No."

"Did you all hear that?" Kieran let go of the woman and gently hugged Julie close, "Are you saying my wife seduced your husband? I can't think of any reason she would do that."

Kieran turned around with Julie, leaving the crowd that had just been cursing "homewrecker" in silence.

The man beside this so-called "homewrecker" looked very outstanding, and the "homewrecker" herself was very beautiful. How could she possibly seduce that shrew’s husband? It made no sense!

Julie never expected Kieran to stand up for her when she was splashed with water, nor did she expect him to call her his wife in front of the crowd.

She knew Kieran was helping her, so she naturally didn't push him away.

Just then, a man in a blue t-shirt and flip-flops, with a woman in a white dress carrying shopping bags, appeared in front of the crowd.

The man loudly said to the woman in the white dress, “Baby, I'll take you here. I'll definitely get a divorce when I go back: don't worry.”

“I don't believe you! I’m going with you.”

The man looked a bit helpless and began coaxing her, “That woman is so fierce. What if she hurts our baby? I would regret it.”

“Patton!!” the woman who had splashed Kieran with water suddenly screamed at the man in the blue t-shirt.

The crowd quickly made its way.

Julie didn't want to remember anymore, nor did she want to watch the farce in front of her.

She turned around, left Kieran, and went upstairs.

Kieran hesitated for a moment, then followed Julie.

Julie took out her keys and opened the door, thankful that the landlord only changed the front door's lock.

Kieran followed Julie into her room, and Julie didn't stop him.

After all, Kieran got himself all messed up for her, and she should at least say thank you, even if he was a stranger.

Julie took a new grey checkered towel from the wardrobe and handed it to Kieran, "The bathroom's right behind you."

Then, she took out a set of men's suits for Kieran to change into.

Kieran wanted to ask about the suit, but when he took it, he realized it was the one he left at Julie's house last time after pretending to be drunk.

As Kieran took the clothes and went into the bathroom. Julie sat in the living room, listening to the running water.

The doorbell suddenly rang, Julie was surprised that someone would visit at this time.

She thought it might be the landlord, so she hobbled towards the door.

As she opened the door, she saw the landlord standing outside.

"Mr. Adolf, are you here to collect the rent? I'm sorry, I haven't had a chance to get the money. Can I give it to you later?" Julie politely asked.

But the landlord, Adolf, had a lewd smile on his face, "Ms. Abraham, I know your situation. I know life isn't easy for you. My wife is also hard on me. I'm not heartless, you know."

Julie forced a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Adolf."

"No need to thank me," Adolf said, suddenly reaching out to touch her hand on the door frame.

Julie, startled, quickly pulled her hand back. As soon as Julie's hand left the door frame, Adolf barged into her living room.

"Mr. Adolf, what's the meaning of this?" Suddenly feeling bad, Julie glared at Adolf angrily and turned to run.

But Adolf grabbed her hand and dragged her into the room, laughing obscenely, "Of course I want you. If you agree to be my woman, I promise I won't charge you a penny for rent."