When Love Is a Lie

pter 7 Call off Next Month’s Wedding

pter? Call off Next Month’s Wedding

graduating from college, Whitney bought her own place in Coaska Heights. She had used her savings from scholarships and the price i gn competition for the down payment.

father, Westley Spencer, didn’t want her to tire herself out with the monthly mortgage and offered to pry the full amount, but she refused.

still remembered telling him, “Don’t underestimate an architect’s salary. I do well, I’ll pay it off early”

he end, not only did she leave the architecture field, but she also worked as Damian’s secretary for three years. She even moved out of the apartment.

1 though it was empty, Whitney had hired people to clean it regularly.

setting her

winning an architecture

case down, she made herself a simple meal since she hadn’t eaten that afternoon. Once she finished, she curled up on the couch and called Westley. “Dad, I’1⁄2

g home tomorrow

at’s great! Damian finally has some time to spare?” Westley sounded delighted. “F“Bask Rebecca to make a nice meal for you both. Come back early”

he past, Whitney only violated home when Damian was available to join her, which was rare. As a result, she only visited home a handful of times over the years.

Hy, I will” She didn’t correct him. After all, some things were too complicated to explain over the phone.

ee Damian wouldn’t agree to break of the engagement, she would have to tell Westley and ask him for help. After all, it was their families that had arranged the marriage in the Iplace. If Westley stepped in, Damian would have to listen

following afternoon, as Whimey drove into the Spencer residence, she saw Westley, her stepmother, Rebecca Wright, and her half–siblings, Matthew and Stella Spencer, di iting at the door.

im she stepped out of the car, Westley glanced behind her. “Just you? Where’s Damian?””

e’s probably busy.” Whitney replied. He must be occupied finding and smoothing things over with Rachel

prepared an entire feast. You should’ve given us a heads–up if Damian wasn’t coming.” Rebecca wasn’t pleased. She had been rushing since early in the morning to prepare the sal, only to find out it was all just for Whitney.

ou always come with Damian Why’d you come alone this time?” Stella muttered with disappointment in her eyes.

Thy don’t you call him Whitney sneered

up to. Before she got engaged to Damian, Stella had pot in plenty of effort to get close to him, but Damian had always

I was just curious! Stella whined

the fruits and health supplements from Whitney’s hands.

son, his personality

that he genuinely cared for

hinch passed by much

room, Westley sipped his

are things with Damian Lately? Have you been to see Mr. Howard Senior and Dan’s parents? Be sure

well” After saying that, Whitney posed She gathered her courage before she contined, “Dal,

it out directly, so she chose a softer approach. But Westley, a seasoned businessman, caught the undertone in her words

have their ups and downs. Plus, he’s running

her, and she was wholly devoted to him. No one would think they’d break up. If there

Inor disagreement

of

have to be more steghtforward “I want to call off the wedding

Westley leaned forward in shock. “What did you say?”

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all exchanged a glance. Though surprised, a hint of delight appeared

the Howard residence and talk to Damian’s grandpa about this? Let’s

solemn. His usual warmth was replaced

engagement over a trivial argument? Do you think this

disagreement, Dad Three’s a serious problem between us. I can’t be with

What could be so bad that you can’t work it out Westley slammed his hand on

to calm him down. “Why are you getting so

things must be serious enough between them to cancel the wedding. They just aren’t mirant tube, so why push m2 post make a trip

snapped, silencing

”

poster. “What, you know the Howard family’s states.

prestigious ence, but over time, their influmcehal aned. They were no longer

7 Call off

you work this out for my sake and for our family’s sake?” Westley looked at her

had assumed he would side with her,

if he’s the one

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wasn’t willing to explan the unspeakable details. It felt like explaining

pay. There’s no way he’d do

you’re trying to blame him,

pot where