When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 37 Why Are You Still Defending Him

“What? Assault?” Write’s eyes undened “When did ever try to hit her on purpose?”

Whitney frowned. “She’s probably blaming you for the tall down the stairs.”

“But get hurt too!” Wette pointed to her bandaged head, then to her ankle.

Whitney reminded her, “You did grabber arm.”

vene proteased. “I barely touched her she’s the one who lunged at me with all her weight

Themas spoke up. “That’s the problem–It’s impossible to prove.”

Only vette and Rachel knew the exact force of that moment. And everyone who saw them fall down the stairs had seen Yelte each for Rachel first

checlaimed that Yvette had acted out of anger and misjudged her strength, it would seem plausible to everyone else

Rachel seriously hurt?” Whitney asked Thomas

checkedon.She has a scrape on her forehead, but Damian brought in antologist.”

That was when Rachel decided to press charges.

Wettelet out a mocking laugh. “A scrape on her forehead, and she needs a neurologist? She’s not even as injured as Fan‘

pos arguing about that really matter right now?Thomas snapped, his patience fraying

Yvette turned to him, furious. “Oh, so you think this is my fault? For not apologizing? For ruining your mom’s birthday banquet? You don’t even care whether tactually took the necklace! You’re just worried offended Damian and might drag the York family down with me!

Damian earlier. The memory made her chest tighten

have you lost your mind? Or do you just not have

were on the brink at all–blown argument, Whitney stopped forward,

a pillow

York wette shouted while pointing at

and placed it back on the bed before tuming to ko. Hath out a final, cutting remark as he went, “Fine! Let’s so

slammed shat with

chesthered as she tumed.

placed behind her, sighing. “He’s not just word about offending the Howards,

are you

off. If you bring in the police, It’ll blow up. Word will get out, and everyone will know you crossed the Howards. The Howards aren’t just Damian When potential partners hear about it, do you think they’ll want

may be friends with Noel, but even he can’t protect you when it is the Howards. In his mind, it’s better for you to take a temporary hit and investigate quietly later.” Witte stayed stent, but Whitney could tell her

is going

lawsuit meant they’d have to go to court unless

can do is be prepared. We should get a lawyer to help us navigate this, Let’s reach out to Helma,”

modded in agreement.

over the phone.

called Helena and explained the basics

details in person at the hospital,” Helena replied briskly, not asking anyunecessary

call, Whitney encouraged to get some rest.

because of her ongoing conflict with Rachel i

more than collateral damage, and Watney couldn’t shake the wing that she owed

out of the ward

the hall to Rachel’s hospital ward.

at the door recognized her and let her in without question.

door, she sawminating beside Rachel’s bed, carefully entering her a perfectly peeled apple. The scene brought back memories.