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

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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

she got engaged to Damian, Stella had pot in plenty of effort to get close to him, but Damian had always kept his distance. Il not in

at her! I was just curious! Stella

health supplements from Whitney’s hands. “We’re really glad you came back, Whit”

Rebecca’s son, his personality was completely different

he genuinely cared for her and treated her

hinch passed by much faster than

In the Irving room, Westley

are things with Damian Lately? Have you been to see Mr.

gathered her courage before she contined, “Dal, L. don’t want to get

she didn’t want to blurt it out directly, so she chose a softer approach. But Westley, a seasoned businessman,

his cup down. “Couples have their ups and downs. Plus, he’s running the entire Howard Group. He’s bound

him. No one would think they’d break

Inor disagreement

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like she’d have to be more steghtforward “I

words, Westley leaned forward in

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Though surprised, a hint of delight appeared on

Howard residence and talk to Damian’s grandpa about this? Let’s cancel the wedding” Whitney looked

usual warmth was replaced by a steen expression

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

shook her head “It’s not just a disagreement, Dad Three’s a serious

bad that you can’t work it out Westley slammed his hand on the table, making everyone in the rooms jump.

patted his chest to calm him down.

them to cancel the wedding. They just aren’t mirant tube, so why push m2 post make

Westley snapped, silencing Bebera

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

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

off Next Month’s

for my sake and for our

She had

the one in the wrong

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willing to explan the unspeakable details. It felt like explaining them

can Dution be the one in the wrong? Stella interjected. “He’s such a good pay. There’s no way he’d do anything wrong. You

and now, you’re trying to blame

had reached a pot