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?

regret washing over her. “Just a guess. He’s the chief designer at

in front of her, studying the brief flickerot unease in her eyes.

talked to

family dinner

your

is. You don’t have to go out of your way. Besides, I don’t need this every morning,” Whitney said indifferently, taking

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 you used to make. If you really care that I’m busy, why

time we head out,” Whitney said, pulling her hand hack discreetly and carrying the lunch box

Damian had arranged

hospital. As soon as they arrived, William Morris began

for good news. She tried not to expect too much, knowing that greater hope often led to deeper

field. He definitely have a solution,” Damian reassured

away, the sale on his lips

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

keup?

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

that if her mother’s condition were easily treatable,

that can be

may be a new drug that could help However.”

lit up with a sparket

on it, it might make a difference. However, it’s newly developed

was palpable. “That doesn’t matter. If you can help us get it, we’ll pay whatever

director. Although only a few