When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 165 He Must Be ind

Noel spoke the triath: He had done most of the work last night, all the while making sure he didn’t hurt Whitney’s leg and wrist. The drug had given him extra vigor, but that didn’t make the endeavor any less tirine

Whitney heard the implication in his words and blushed, the tips of her eam growing hot and red.

You can’t just take your body for granted because you’re young, Noel,” Elijah berated, then andered the kitchen to make something nourishing for Noel

Across the table, Derek also chided. “Your grandfather is right, Noel: You and Damian must take good care of your bodies, considering your positions in the family.

Damian was the heir to Howard Group, and Noel was the outstanding eldest grandson of the family. Neither of them could afford to in their health

randpa, Uncle Derek, bother you make a strong point. Damian poured a glass of milk and gently set it down next to Whitney’s hand.

After that, be glanced at Noel and said, “We ran into a couple of issues with the provincial hospital project. I was going to talk to you about it last night, but I’m glad I didn’t bother you, or I’d have bundened you even more.”

“oh” Noel sounded amused as he drawled, “I wouldn’t have been abother. Work is important, afterall.”

“your work ethics are admirable as usual, Noel. Perhaps I should have gone to see you after all,” Damian replied mildly, flashing Noel an innocent smile.

Derek exclaimed in surprise. “Neel, someone snapped photos

Noel stiffened

“Why did he go viral?”

a message. She was still wondering about Noel

the trending topics on your socials! Noel was followed and pictated with your stepsister! He

her social media. The number

Girlfriend”

and found three photos attached. The photos appeared to have been taken inside a restaurant lounge, though the subjects were caught in

couch while Stella clung to him. In the second one, he

her neck and wrapped her arms around Noel’s neck. They stood were going

so close t

they looked like

photos were all taken

with Stella before he sought our

rapidly as her heart tightened to the point of suffocation.

demanded, his

alarmed look at Whitney. “Whitney, isn’t this your