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

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

didn’t you say anything earlier? I’ll take you to see a doctor tomorrow

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

her excuse away. “A weak stomach still needs treatment.

find you

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

of germs. It’s not

there unnecessarily. I’ll take Rachel

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

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

slightly 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

scare last time, remember? It was like being on a rollercoasted!”

a round of chuckles from the table, even coaxing a care

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

“That doctor is reliable. Fine, I’ll leave

his gaze, his sharp eyes flicking toward Noel briefly. Did Noel know Rachel was pregnant

It wouldn’t surprise him. If Whitney knew, then Noel likely did as well. But why would Noel help keep it a secret? What was his angle?

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

back to the Grand Manor,” he said with a charming smile. “I’ve already had your coom cleaned and set up. Grandpa’s well taken cateod, and Noel is around. Don’t you trust