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

it was

said a smooth, confident voice

to free herself, but it was useless. Instead of letting go, he smiled and said, “You’re healing tast Your leg and wrist

“What do you think,

needed wasn’t in her hands yet, and now Damian was pushing for the wedding date to be set. Panic gripped her

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

as she looked up at Noel. The icy wall she’d built around herself started to

be rally went her to

“Picking the right date is crucial. Of course, so is the bride. As long as Whitney stops tripping over herself like a little kid,

sit down, Grandpa

in his room while at fastened the buttons at his

is bark,” the housekeeper mentioned casually.

nonchalant has “What have you found out about himmlately?”

business, these haar’t been anything sosial. Howryrt, we did discover that Ms. Yanes visited the hospital twice recently, and his bodyguards were

Yates went to the hospital?” Elijatos eyebrows lifted in suprise. “Torwhut?”