When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 17 Did They Talk to Each Other Before

Damian’s eyes widened in surprise. “Noel You live here too?

Noel responded with a simple nod “Yeah”

“What a coincidence. You’re right across fromm Whitney?”!

The deputy mayor, Beckham, was known for his modest lifestyle. He owned only an old two–story house where Noel lived with him and Madelyn, Damian hadn’t expected Noel to have an apartment here.

Noel didn’t say anything, his expression remaining in

Indifferent.

Sering Noel glance at the lunch box in his hand, Damian said, “Noel, if you haven’t had breakfast, why don’t you join us?

*Noel’s probably busy with work. We shouldn’t hold him up,” Whitney interjected hastily, then immediately regretted it.

Her words came out too suddenly, almost like she was implying there was something between them.

The memory of last night still lingered, making her want to wold any further interaction with Neel

“you two go ahead. I have a meeting in the morning,” Noel sail coldly. He didn’t space Whimey a glance as he stepped into the elevator.

Damian placed the lunch box on the dining table. How did you know Nool was busy today?

skipped a beat, regret washing over her. “Just a guess. He’s the chief designer at Seabourke Architectural Institute, Being busy

oatmeal in front of her, studying

to each other before?

saying at the last family dinner that he

usual. These are all your favorites. ll bring you breakfast every day

of your way. Besides,

subtle shift in her demeanor pricked at Damian She no longer looked at him with the same warmth as before. He wanted her forgiveness, but not at the cost of such coldness “But I miss the breakfasts

her hand hack discreetly and carrying the lunch box to the kitchen to

expert Damian had arranged was

soon as they

not to expect too much, knowing that greater hope often led to deeper

is an authonty in this field. He definitely have a solution,” Damian reassured her, holding her

she didn’t pull her hand away, the sale

to the examination reers opened, and Whitney immediately got up. “Professor Morris, how is my

keup?

reviewed her case. Madam Colin’s brain damage from the car accident is severe, which is why she’s in a vegetative state. The current

disappointment. She knew that if her mother’s condition were easily

can be

moment. “There may be a new drug that could help

lit up with a sparket

medication being developed overseas specifically for long–term comatose patients. If Madam Colin could get on it, it might make a difference. However,

doesn’t matter. If you can help us

have some connections with the company’s director. Although only a few doses have been developed, I’ll see if I can secure one.”