When Love Is a Lie

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el, he held a small inamparent bes containing a slice of red velvet cake

bray in town. Try it and see if you like it,” he said, carefully opening the box. It then took out the cake and smiled as he held it out to her.

Whiter stared at him without moding.

he asked, histone warm and curious.

If he had never cheated on her, it he truly loved her, this moment might have been blissful. But belated affection wasn’t worth a dime.

she shook her head “Tinnot hungry ”

“night, Körpət,” Damiam said with an apologetic laugh. “We just finished dinner you probably can’t eat another hire. He placed the cake on the coffee table. “1 jest mally wanted to see you endey something you love. That’s what makes me happy.”

Whitney said nothing. After a pause, she stood ups “This heading to my team.

finds out, tirandpa might find out too

too.

with you to the hospital tomon. the fin

“I won’t let him tell

and took her hand in his. His voice was sinerne. “Thank

lowered her gare, pulling her hand tree. “I’m going to bed.”

drove them to the hospital. Whitney and Rachel sat in the back seat, the tension

glance spoke volumes. Her eyes pleaded with Whitney to stop Noel from

be duect. “He already

and detached. “This is between you and Damian. I won’t

extuled in relict but still sounded uneasy. “But do I rally need to go through with the check–up? That doctor is Mr.

a thorough examination, Elijah would

Noel said, clearly aware of her concems. “But the tests still need to happen. You

gynecology. Whitney decided to wait in the main hall, but Noel stepped in her way. When did you and Rachel become

to explain myself to you? Whitney shot back, meeting his

last night.” Noel said plainly. “Do you

I needed a follow up, and I came to the hospital with Rachel.

one who insisted on coming along.”

his hands into his pockets and leaned slightly forward, his tall frame exuding

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