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

wasn’t feeling well just now. I didn’t mean to

problems. Why didn’t you say anything earlier? I’ll take you to see a

mention of a hospital made Rachel visibly tense. Going to the hospital for a check–up meant people would eventually discover her pregnancy. Her complexion paled

need, Mr. Howard Senior. It’s just a sensitive stomach,” she said, trying

“A weak stomach still

I’ll find you a

spiked. If she refused, it would only make him more suspicious about why she

his tone as smooth asever, “hospitals are full of germs. It’s not good for your

there unnecessarily. I’ll take

you’ll find the time?” Elijah countered, clearly set on

Elijah wouldn’t be swayed. He was determined to Lake Rachel to the hospital, and the poor girl looked like she might collapse from

toward Elijah with a gentle smile, “Grandpa, why don’t I take her instead? I need to go in for a follow- up appointment anway–Besides, we’d all feel better if you stayed here and avoided ner

scare last time, remember?

the table, even coaxing a care

check–up recently,” Noël added, finally breaking his silence. “I can ask his doctor to examine Rachel

“That doctor is reliable. Fine, I’ll

flicking toward Noel briefly. Did Noel know Rachel was pregnant

Whitney knew, then Noel likely did

Damiandraped his arm over her shoulder before

a charming smile. “I’ve already had your coom cleaned and set up. Grandpa’s well taken cateod, and Noel is