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

work and oblivious to the scene in the office. But if anyone looked up, they would see Damian

Daian’s Dance Now, she wished she had

“Mr. Howard, it’s working hours. Plor don’t

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

together and turned back to face

He didn’t want her to feel neglected, so whoever bought

hitney remained silent.

although smaller, have better cutting and craftsmanship than hers, Especially chose them

said her boyfriend gave her those earrings,

talking nonsense. Do you really behove her? But I’m glad

up at him

he

want you to know that I’m not that easy to

a smile. “If you say you’re not jealous, then you’re not. Don’t listen to her nonsense or get worked up about it. Try to understand my difficulties. I’ll do hatever you want

H

helplessness swept over Whitney. It was as if she were

lead nowhere Damian always had reasons

the medication soon” Damian raised

as her frustration. After awhile, she said, “Thank you.”

won’t be angry anymore.”

was startled and stepped back, then

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

feeling reassured, a swirl

Whitney sand, then

desk before going back behind his own

returned

saw Noel approaching in the framed glasses, bong khaki bench coat, and slightly

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