When Love Is a Lie

( was already bright outside, and the household statt of the Howard residence had likely started their tasks for the day. Anytime now, someone would enter

aney’s room and help het downstairs to the breakfast table.

We expected Noel to have lett by now. She didn’t think he would still be here!

“Heartlessly kicking me out after ountryst, huh?” Noel strode over to the bed, reimigorated after last night. He raked his gaze down her neck

eds then did Whitney realize she was naked. She quickly pulled the covers over her bot hissed when a sharp pain shot up her arm. She had forgotten that her lett

At least try to remember your left wrist is hurt, Noel drawled, his brows forrowing as he reached for her wrist. Inspecting it, he mused, “Don’t bother covering yourself. I’ve already seen every part of you

“You knew I was still recovering, vet last night–Whitney broke off, blushing with embarrassment.

Noel glanced at her, taking in the long, dark hair that spilled over her porcelain skin. He could see the purplish–red marks on her skin from when he had gone a to rough on her last night

little

Blood rushed to Whitney’s face and the tip of h

tipot her ears when she caught him staring. She covered his eyes with her right hand, snapping, “Will you stop looking! “How can I when you’re so beautiful?” be countered, his voice deep and lifting.

This was the first time she had heard him say

she changed the topic “You I don’t want

then.” “You will do no such thing!” Whitney snapped incredulously. “This is the Howard residence. People will talk if they see you coming into my bedroom so often. “I didn’t malire you were so afraid of mere talk. Are you worried Damian might hear about our little trysts?” Noel asked, tong his dark, piercing gaze on her She explained, “I just don’t want Grandpa to hear of this trant disappoint him or

ended up getting tangled with Noel instead. She didn’t feel bad for doing this to Damian, though she couldn’t help her

won’t be

bound to marry into the Howard family at some point. Noël

Margaret, and this was his way of

were case, it wouldn’t make a difference who whitney married, even

in surprise, ware

from the door. The maid outside asked if Whitney was up and

–

back a little later? She shot Noel

was not frazzled and instead asked deliberately, “Through the door?”

someone outside” she whispered exasperatedly. What would the maid think

put his hands up as if Whitney were making things hard for him on purpose. “But you wouldn’t let me climb over balconies anymore.” The maid outside asked aloud if Whatory

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y in the

time I have you climb over balconies. Now please go. Please!” Nort couldn’t bear teating her anymore when he saw her imploring expression and

pecked her on the lips. Chucking, he left and disappeared from the balcony Only then did

not have breakfast