When Love Is a Lie

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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

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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

to Damian, Stella had pot in plenty of effort to get close to

at her! I was just curious! Stella

and health supplements from Whitney’s hands. “We’re really

was also Rebecca’s son, his personality was completely different from Rebecca and

for her and treated her like

around, hinch passed by much faster than usual

Irving room, Westley

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

After saying that, Whitney posed She gathered her courage before she contined, “Dal, L. don’t want to get married so soon..

reaction, she didn’t want to blurt it out directly, so she chose a softer

set his cup down. “Couples have their ups and downs. Plus,

Damian was doting and gentle with her, and she was wholly devoted to him. No one would think they’d break

Inor disagreement

the Labric of her

be more steghtforward “I want to call off the wedding

in shock. “What did you say?”

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a glance. Though surprised, a hint of delight appeared on

residence and talk to Damian’s grandpa about this?

solemn. His usual warmth was replaced by a

break off an engagement over a trivial argument? Do you think this engagement is a game? When did you

“It’s not just a disagreement, Dad Three’s a

you can’t work it out Westley slammed his hand on the table, making everyone

to calm him down. “Why are you getting so worked up? Aren’t you

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

”

as he could poster. “What, you know the Howard family’s states. This isn’t something you can just cancel

been prestigious ence, but over time, their

7 Call off Next

you work this out for my sake and for our family’s sake?”

She had assumed

if he’s the one in the wrong

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It felt like explaining them would mean admitting

can Dution be the one in the wrong? Stella interjected. “He’s such a good pay. There’s

you’re trying to

a pot where