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?

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

of her, studying

they have talked to each other

saying at the last family dinner that he didn’t know

his doubts, Damian smiled as usual. These are all your favorites. ll bring you breakfast every day from

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

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.

her hand hack discreetly and carrying the lunch box to the

expert Damian had

they arrived,

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

He definitely have a solution,” Damian

hand away, the sale on his lips

the examination reers opened, and Whitney immediately got up. “Professor

keup?

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

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

there’s nothing else that can be done?” Damian

“There may be a new drug that could

up with

could get on it, it might make

palpable. “That doesn’t matter. If you can help us get

the company’s director. Although only a few doses