When Love Is a Lie

Before she could react, a strong hand yanked her arm. Whitney stumbled and landed against

Noel’s chest

i so sorry, Ms. Spencer! Mr. Howard! It’s my fault – I wasn’t careful!” “The housekeeper looked horrified.

Noel’s voice was calm but firm, “You didn’t spill the soup or hurt ampune, so it’s not a big deal, just be more careful next time. And who’s supposed to be watching

The housekeeper nervously muttered someone else’uname.⠀⠀

“Tell to dock half a month’s pay from her, “Noel said coldly.

The housekeeper nodded quicldy and hurried off toward the dining room

Noel turned back to Whitney. His drep, gentle voice came from above her. “I pulled a little hard. Are your legs okay?”

Whitney tilted her head up, meeting the sharp, chiseled line of his jaw, she suddenly realized she was still pressed against him, in plainview of the bustling staff. Flustered, she took a quick step back–only to be pulled into another embrace

time it was someone else.

but I’ll take it from here,” said a smooth, confident voice right by her eas. It was Damian, holding bee tightly by

of letting go, he smiled and said, “You’re healing tast Your leg and wrist seem much better now. I guess it’s

Noel, he asked, “What do

now Damian was pushing for the wedding date to be set. Panic gripped her What

definitely discuss it, but let’s pick the date carefully this time. We wouldn’t want

stiffened in Damian’s arms. Her head tumed slightly as she looked up at Noel. The icy wall she’d built around herself started to crack.

be rally went her to marry Damian

is the bride. As long as Whitney stops tripping over herself like a little kid, the wedding should go off without

sit down, Grandpa will be here soon.”

in his room while

the housekeeper mentioned

a nonchalant has “What have

attending social events, and traveling for business, these haar’t been anything sosial.

Yates went to the hospital?” Elijatos