All Chapters of The Vows of Deception: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

"Brother!" Julia took a step forward and positioned herself between Philip and Conrad, her gaze icy and unwavering.Philip looked at the defiant siblings and wished he had never brought them into this world.Conrad placed his hand on Julia's shoulder, reassuring her, and said, "Julia, I'll handle this."Julia nodded, trusting her brother, and stepped back behind Conrad.Taking a deep breath, Conrad faced Philip with a resolute expression. "I finally understand now that you've never seen me and Julia as your children. We were just tools for your profit. When we had value, you used us. And now that you don't see any use for us, you've discarded us. A few days ago, in the hospital, you cut all ties with us. So, I'm taking Julia away, and you'll never use us again in the future."Infuriated, Philip raised his hand to strike Conrad once more.This time, Conrad intercepted Philip's hand with his own, preventing the blow from landing."You might be my father, but I am also an independent ind

"It's okay, it's okay now," Jared gently patted Julia's back with his big palm, his voice as soft and soothing as possible.Julia, who was held in his arms, felt bewildered about the man's behavior, unable to comprehend the situation.However, that wasn't the main concern at the moment.The real issue was that they were still in a public market! This man seemed oblivious to the surroundings, hugging her so intimately. Didn't he notice all the people staring at them?The curious and gossipy looks from onlookers made Julia cringe. Some were even taking out their phones to capture photos and videos.These uncles and aunties at the vegetable market may not be young, but their interest in gossip is as strong as that of young people!Julia even imagined these nosy onlookers posting videos on social media with titles like "Young couple openly intimate in the vegetable market."With this in mind, Julia quickly withdrew from Jared's arms, took his hand, and hurriedly left the market.Back in t

The flavor, mingled with the essence of the sauce's aroma, saturates the duck offal, leaving behind a lingering fragrance on the palate and an endless aftertaste. The taste is so exceptional that it evokes a profound emotional response!Initially, he grappled with a minor hesitation deep within his heart. Perhaps he contemplated critiquing the dishes as unappetizing, irrespective of their true taste. Such a declaration could drive Julia to part ways with his brother.However, the idea of doing so felt tremendously ungrateful.Realization dawned upon him! He was resolute now because the dishes crafted by Julia were genuinely mouthwatering!"How does it taste?" Julia's unwavering confidence in her culinary skills resonated with her question.Shiloh lowered his head slightly; his cheeks tinged with a blush he tried to suppress. After a tentative bite, he looked up at Julia, his determination evident as he gritted his teeth. "Julia."Julia experienced a moment of surprise. Her comment to

"If I told you I'm self-taught, would you believe it?" Julia posed the question, a slight curve gracing her lips as she looked at Jared.In truth, she wasn't fabricating. Her piano skills were just one example – many of her talents were honed through self-guided learning. With an IQ exceeding 300, swift learning was almost second nature to her."It's fine if you don't want to disclose it," Jared replied calmly. Even before her piano performance, he had glimpsed her medical prowess on more than one occasion, leading him to suspect a connection to the fabled Divine Doctor. Nonetheless, he recognized her reluctance to share these facets of her life, and he knew that pressing further would be futile.Julia's lips curled into a playful smile. "Well, I'm being truthful. Whether you believe it or not is up to you."Ten minutes later, they arrived home. As Julia stepped out of the car, she noticed Jared remained seated, unmoving."Why aren't you getting out?""I have something to attend to.

Julia rose to her feet immediately, withdrawing her hand from the man's large palm, and regarded Jared in astonishment."I told you I won't engage in any inappropriate actions. You're just going to sleep here," Jared clarified.His motive behind this was to test whether sharing a bed with someone could help alleviate his insomnia. He had been seeking an opportunity to verify this hypothesis, and since the last time he had spent the night with Julia, his insomnia had worsened considerably. He feared that this would have detrimental effects on his health if it persisted.As these thoughts swirled in Jared's mind, Julia took a few steps back, each retreat accompanied by a growing sense of unease.Jared felt a pang of displeasure at Julia's behavior. Was he so fearsome, a predator she needed to escape?"It seems like you've misunderstood something. I genuinely don't have any romantic intentions toward you," Julia began, observing the swift change in Jared's demeanor."What do you mean? Yo