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

with their work and oblivious to the scene in

she was Daian’s Dance Now, she wished she had no

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

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

and turned back to face

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

hitney remained silent.

better cutting and craftsmanship than hers, Especially chose them

her those

Do you really behove her? But I’m

up

jealous,” he

hint of annoyance “just want you to know that I’m

said with a smile. “If you say you’re not jealous, then you’re not. Don’t listen to her nonsense or get

H

of helplessness swept over Whitney. It was as if she

always had reasons that left her without a

has already gone to Feriden, so we should have news about the medication

her frustration. After awhile,

me that you won’t

forehead, Whitney was startled and stepped back, then quickly

teaved her. “Even if they did, we’re getting married soon. Sooner or

to his words, but instead of feeling reassured, a swirl of conflicting

now,” Whitney sand,

watched her return to her desk before going

work, Whitney returned

Noel approaching in the framed glasses, bong

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joining them for breakfast last time and realized she had been out of line, especially after he