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?

her. “Just a guess. He’s the chief designer at Seabourke Architectural Institute, Being busy

in front of her, studying the brief flickerot unease

have talked to

saying at the last family dinner that he didn’t

your favorites. ll bring you breakfast every day from now

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

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?

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

Damian had arranged

they arrived, William

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

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

she didn’t pull her hand away, the sale on his lips

Whitney immediately got up. “Professor Morris, how is my

keup?

the car accident is severe, which is

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

can

moment. “There may be a new drug that could

lit up

If Madam Colin could get on it, it might

doesn’t matter. If you can help us get it,

have some connections with the company’s director. Although only a few doses have been developed, I’ll