When Love Is a Lie

apter 20 You’re Jealous

dan’s expression visibly darkened.

won’task anymore. Please don’t be angry,” Rachel said as she threw herself into his arms, hugging him rightly.

imian caressed her head. “I remember you liked that necklace last time. I’ll take you to buy it in a couple of days.”

chel looked up at him, her eyes filled with gratitude. “I just glanced at it a few times. Damian, you’re so good to me.”

ith that, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips to his

Le desire inside Damian fared instantly, and he kissed her back feel the spun Rachel around and pinned her against the wall.

le next second, the stairwell became filled with the sound of their heavy breathing.

hitney was sarting through the online meeting records from the past six months

stthen, Sophie walked up to her and knocked on her disk “Mr. Howard wants you tobring the contract for the last project to his office.”

Knight, I got it”

hitney found the contract and headed to the CDC’s office.

1. fr. Howard, this is the project contract you wanted,” she said in a business–like tone. She put down the contract and burned to leave

amian glanced at her, then casually flipped through the contract before putting it back down

Don’t you want to hear my explanation?” he asked in a low voice.

hitney kept her eyes downcast and said coldly, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now.”

Whitney turned to leave, Damian quickly stood up, walked around the desk, and grabbed her arm

everyone was busy with their work and oblivious to the scene in the office. But if

whole world to know that she was Daian’s

shook his hand off. “Mr. Howard, it’s working hours. Plor don’t touch

you let me explain, I won’t just stop at this,” Damian said,

pressed her lips together and turned back to face him

Rachel those earrings, but that was Grandpa’s request. He didn’t want her to feel

hitney remained silent.

smaller, have better cutting and

boyfriend gave her those

really

up at

jealous,” he said.

jealous,” Whitneys and with a hint of annoyance “just want you to know that I’m not

Don’t listen to her nonsense or get worked up about it. Try to understand my difficulties.

H

It was as if she were

would lead nowhere Damian always had reasons

about the medication soon” Damian raised his hand to smooth the crease between her brows

did as her frustration. After awhile, she said,

that you won’t be angry anymore.”

on her forehead, Whitney was startled and

noticed,” Damian teaved her. “Even if they did, we’re getting married

but instead of feeling reassured, a swirl of conflicting motions

work now,” Whitney

her return to her desk before going back behind

work, Whitney returned to Canka Heights.

framed glasses, bong khaki bench coat, and slightly raised collar acentuated his

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him faoin joining them for breakfast last time and realized she had been out of line, especially after he had helped her fix the wiring