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?

He’s the chief designer at

of oatmeal in front of her, studying the brief flickerot unease in her

talked to each other before?

saying at the last family dinner

are all your favorites. ll bring you breakfast every day

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

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 you used to make. If you really care that I’m busy, why don’t you move back to the villa? Damian reached for

said, pulling her hand hack discreetly and

had

hospital. As soon as they arrived, William Morris began examining

good news. She tried not to expect

field. He definitely have a solution,” Damian reassured her,

hand away, the sale on his lips grew

got up. “Professor Morris, how is my mother?

keup?

severe, which is why she’s in a

if her mother’s condition

that can

moment. “There may be

up with a

it, it

If you can help

director. Although only a few doses have been developed, I’ll see if I can secure