When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 177 “Stomach Problems” That Require a Gynecologist

At the dining table, Damian wax doting on Whitney with his usuall over–the–top attentiveness, Across from them, Rachel couldn’t help but glance up.

She knew Damian’s recolors now and had already decided to team up with Whitney. But watching the man she had once loved–the father of her unborn cald act so tenderly and caringly toward another woman while being cold and distant toward her was unbearable.

Het heart clenched, and she bit her lip hand to stop the rising discomfort.

“Rachel, who aren’t you eating Elijah asked, histone warm as he placed some ribs onto her plate..

The greasy smell hit het instantly, violently churning her stomach Shecouldn’t even respond before clamping a hand over her mouth and bolting for the restroom.

“Go check on her!” Elphinstructed the housekeeper, his sharp eyes darting briefly toward Damian

“Damian,” Elijah began, his voice casual but probing. “Rachel works at Howard Faroup. Has everything been okay with her lately?”

Whitney watched Dandan from the comer of her eye. His expression ilidn’t waver, he was as calmas ever.

“There haven’t been amy work–relatediones,“ Dunian replied smoothly “Howner, she has mentioned some stramach troubles. She’s been eating lighter meals in the caterena”

At that moment, Rachel returned to the table, her face pale and drawn

she said softly, here weak. “I wasn’t feeling well just now. I didn’t mean

problems. Why didn’t you say anything earlier?

check–up meant people would eventually discover her pregnancy. Her complexion paled even more. Panie flickered

need, Mr. Howard Senior. It’s just a

her excuse away. “A weak

you a

make him more suspicious about

are full of germs. It’s not good for your health to go the check–up

there unnecessarily. I’ll

too busy with work. Who knows when you’ll find the time?”

was determined to Lake Rachel to the hospital, and the poor girl

slightly toward Elijah with a gentle smile, “Grandpa, why don’t I take her instead? I

a scare last time,

brought a round of chuckles from the table,

just had his annual check–up recently,” Noël added, finally breaking his silence.

thoughtfully. “That doctor is reliable. Fine, I’ll leave this to you

his gaze, his sharp eyes flicking toward Noel briefly. Did

Noel likely did as well. But why would Noel help keep it a secret? What was his

Whitney prepared to leave, but Damiandraped his arm over her shoulder

he said with a charming smile. “I’ve already had your coom cleaned and set up. Grandpa’s