Chapter 207
Love’s Cunning Ruse ( Mr.Kieran And Julie )
Chapter 207
Ivan turned to chat with MoMo. Julie pulled Kieran aside and asked, âDoes Ivan usually score this low in tests?â
âYou mean like a 10?â He raised an eyebrow.
Julie nodded.
âA 10 is a high score for him,â he glanced back at Ivan.
Julie instantly felt guilty, covering her face, âOh no, heâs just like meâ¦â
Since childhood, Julie often flunked her exams. She was only interested in learning how to fight and dreamed of becoming a superhero when she grew up.
It wasnât until Kieran came along that she thought being his wife was more important than being a superhero, and that was when she started to study hard. Seeing Ivan now, she felt like she was looking in a mirrorâ¦
Kieran couldnât help but laugh, and patted her on the shoulder, âOur son is not like you.â
Julie looked up, âHow is he not?â
âOur son doesnât know how to fight.â
Julie went silent.
âGet out of my way!â Julie pushed Kieran aside, went over to the couch, and sat next to Ivan, affectionately stroking his face.
âIvanâ¦â
âMom, Cupid is talking nonsense! Look, I got all these questions right!â Ivan showed his exam paper to Julie.
To express her trust in him, Julie didnât even look at the exam paper and said, âIvan, itâs okay if your grades arenât good. Youâre still young. Weâll work hard together and catch up with the other kids, okay?â
âButâ¦â
âIâll help you with your studies and teach you how to do practice problems, okay?â Julie gently stroked Ivanâs head, feeling guilty.
Ivan had intended to confess that he deliberately scored low to attract Kerryâs attention, but to his surprise, Mom offered to tutor him!
He immediately nodded excitedly, âOkay!â
Then, he clenched his fists and made a vow, âI will work hard to surpass Cupid!â
Julie gave Ivan a trusting look and held his hand, âShall we go upstairs and study now?â
âOkay!â
Ivan happily held Julieâs hand, a satisfied smile on his face.
Julie looked back at MoMo, âDo you want to join us?â
Amora shook her head, âNo need. My mom has already sent someone to pick me up. Theyâll be here soon.â
Just as MoMo finished speaking, her bodyguard had reached the door. Ivan waved at MoMo, âSee you tomorrow, Cupid!â
Then, he ran upstairs with Julie.
MoMo picked up the test paper Ivan had just corrected, frowning, âHuh⦠Why is everything correct? Mr. Hernandez, am I seeing this wrong?â
Kieran took the exam paper from MoMoâ¦
There wasnât a single mistake!
Kieran arranged for two bodyguards to accompany MoMoâs bodyguard to escort her to the car.
He guessed that Ivan might want to spend more time with Julie, so he didnât expose Ivanâs pretense. Instead, he went into the study to work.
After dinner.
Julie went to the kitchen to get a drink. Kieran had Ivan sit next to him, âTell me, why did you suddenly change your mind this year and want to have your birthday party at home instead of going out?â
Ivan was still hesitating whether to tell him the truth.
But he didnât expect Kerryâs next sentence to be, âIf you canât find a reason, then I think weâd better go for a picnic.â
âHow can I not have a reason? I just⦠I just wanted to seeâ¦â
âDo you want to see Julien?â Kieran leaned back on the couch, looking at the back of Ivanâs head.
Ivan coughed twice, turned to look at his father, âYou really get me!â
*Not only do I understand you, but Iâll also disappoint you!â Kieran poked Ivanâs forehead, âDo you know, Julien is your godfatherâs woman?â
âI donât believe it!â Ivan said, âHayden and my Julien are not married, and they donât have children, so why canât I compete with him fairly?â
Seeing Ivan, Kieran couldnât help but laugh out loud, âYour competition with him can never be fair. Given that Iâm your biological father, Iâd like to remind you that your godfather is at least twice your height.â
âIâm already one meter tall! Hayden is only 1.8 meters, less than twice my height!â Ivan pouted, looking very serious.
Kieran suddenly sat up, leaning close to Ivanâs face, âIf you can count so clearly, why do you need your mom to tutor you?â
âMom, your husband is bullying your son!â Ivan shouted towards the kitchen, then ran to Julie.
Julie, who was holding a glass of water, quickly raised the glass, letting him hug her waist.
She glanced at Kieran, who was sitting leisurely on the couch, then asked, âHow did he bully you?â
âHe wonât let you tutor me!â Ivan pouted, looking wronged.
Julie was too naive. Seeing Ivanâs upset face, she immediately felt sorry for him. She said to Kieran, âWhy would you joke about something like that?â
âMy dad has been bullying me like this since I was born! He wonât let me see you, and every time I do poorly on a test, he punishes me!â Ivan became more and more
upset.
The innocent Julie looked at Kieran and asked, âIs that true?â
âUh-huh!â Ivan nodded vigorously like he was pounding garlic.
Kieran didnât refute, but looked at Ivan and asked, âThen why did I punish you last time?â
Ivan hung his head. He would never tell Julie that the reason he was punished last time was that he showed off a photo in front of his father, and that photo was of Julie kissing him.
Julie looked at the father and son, not sure who to believe. In the end, she helplessly put down the glass, took Ivanâs hand and said, âCome, letâs go upstairs and study for a while, then you should go to bed.â
âHang on a sec.â Kieran suddenly stood up, addressing Julie and Ivan.
Fearful of getting hit, Ivan quickly hid behind Julie, âLook, Mom, Kerryâs gonna smack me!â
Even though Julie didnât believe Kieran would really hit their kid, she instinctively shielded Ivan behind her.
âWhat are you hiding for? When have I ever hit you?â Kieran looked at Ivan.
Ivan peeked out from behind Julie, âYouâve hit me over ten times! Iâve even had a nosebleed!â
Hearing this, Julie immediately froze, looking up at Kieran with a frown, âBro Kieran, did you reallyâ¦â
âWe were just playing a game. The King of Fighters. He lost to me thirteen times. He didnât just have a nosebleed when he lost, he was spitting up blood too!â Kieran interrupted Julie. It was only after explaining this that he reacted, suddenly looking at Julie, âWhat did you just call me?â
Julie suddenly felt the atmosphere tense up.
She hadnât expected that in this situation, sheâd blurt out âBro Kieranâ.
Ivan suddenly stood in front of Julie like a superhero, defending her, âEven if I bleed again, youâre not allowed to bully my mom!â
A warm current surged through Julieâs heart. She never thought the day would come when her son would protect her like a superhero, giving her a sense of security. This was a unique kind of warmth and moved feeling, different from love or friendship.
Kieran picked up Ivan, then faced Julie, saying to Ivan, âIâm the one whoâs gonna protect your mom with you, got it?â
Ivan nodded without hesitation. He thought this version of Kerry was really cool!
Kieran did not look at the moved Julie, but looked down at Ivan and said, âIâm gonna ask you a question. If you answer it correctly, Iâll let Mom continue being your tutor and sleep with you tonight. If you get it wrong, sheâll sleep with me tonight, deal?â
âDeal?â Ivan asked excitedly.
âDeal.â
Julie watched the father and son. Did they ask her how she felt before treating her like a prize?
Ivan excitedly grabbed Kieranâs arm, âWhat question do you want to ask?â
âFive times five times five, plus one hundred and twenty-five. Whatâs that equal to?â
Ivan thought seriously for a moment, then laughed and said to Kieran, âItâs two hundred and fifty! Did I get it right? Haha, Mom, you can be my tutor now!â
Julie glanced at Kieran, pondered for a moment, then looked at Ivan with confusion, âDidnât you not know what five plus five is before?â
Ivan looked innocently back at his fatherâ¦
Was he tricked?
Kieran let go of his goofy son, walked up and wrapped his arm around Julieâs waist, âCome on, honey. Letâs go to bed.â
Ivan watched as his father carried his mother upstairs, leaving hirm alone and innocently standing there, yelling at the backs of Julie and Kieran going up the stairs, âYou canât treat me like this!â