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

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

they have talked to each other before?

Noel saying at the last family dinner that

your favorites. ll bring

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

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

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

had

they arrived, William Morris began

good news. She tried not to

an authonty in this field. He definitely have a solution,”

that she didn’t pull her hand away, the sale on his lips grew wider.

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

keup?

accident is severe, which is why she’s in a vegetative state. The

eyes darkened with disappointment. She knew that if her mother’s condition were easily treatable, she would have

that can be done?”

may be a new drug that could help However.”

up with a sparket

could get on it, it might make a difference.

doesn’t matter. If you can help

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