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.

Damian called after her. “Noel’s coming with you

emotion “I won’t let him tell

His voice was sinerne. “Thank you, Whitney Trust me–won’t

pulling her hand tree. “I’m going to

to the hospital. Whitney and Rachel sat

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

“He already

rearview mimot, histone calm and detached. “This is between you and Damian. I won’t interfere, and I won’t tell

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

a thorough examination,

concems. “But the tests still need to happen. You can’t avoid

gastroenterology department at the hospital instead of gynecology. Whitney decided to wait in the main hall, but Noel stepped in her way. When did

you? Whitney shot

night.” Noel said plainly. “Do you think Grandpa would’ve agreed so easily

needed a follow up, and I came

insisted

his hands into his pockets and leaned slightly forward, his tall frame exuding quiet intensity. Because

“it’s just a routine stomach check. He could yr assigned

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