When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 253 She Decided To Keep The Child

That evening, after dining at Gavin’s restaurant, the events that followed replayed vividly in Helena’s mind.

Gavin had offered to drive her home, but she firmly declined. To put an end to his advances, she walked away with Matthew instead.

When they arrived at her apartment, just as she was about to step out of the car, the door locks clicked shut, She tumed to Matthew with a puzzled expression.

“Helena, ”

His deep, dark eyes fixed on her as he leaned closer. His breaths brushed against her face, warm and unsteady.

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Helena knew exactly what he intended to do. Staring at the young man three years her junior, she unexpectedly felt a pang of nervousness. At that moment, gripped her seatbelt tightly.

ing the most precious treasure. Summoning a courage he didn’t know he had, he

Matthew’s gaze fell on her soft, slightly parted lips. He looked as if he were handling Beaned in and pressed a swift kiss to her lips.

The car was dimly lit, illuminated only by the faint orange glow of the street lights outside. The soft light cast shadows across Matthew’s face, revealing the flush spreading across his cheeks.

Helena caught sight of the redness on his face, and for a fleeting moment, her heart skipped a beat.

Perhaps it was the alcohol, or maybe it was a feeling she couldn’t quite put into words, but Helena leaned forward suddenly. She cupped Matthew’s face and kissed him back without hesitation

quickly turned the

punctuated by their

reality, and she abruptly pushed

hell was

best friend’s younger brother!

wrong?” Matthew asked, bewildered.

avoiding his gaze.“1-1 drank too much, so don’t take

reply, she fumbled with the door and got out of the car. After that, she

she had been

weren’t drunk that

her back to

wounded yet determined gaze. “I was engaged once, and I’m older than you.

would still feel the same. I like you, Helena. That’s all that matters.

Whitney’s younger brother, so I don’t want to hurt you can we just pretend that night never happened?” Helena asked softly as if she

long silence, be said, “I know Gavin hurt you before. If you don’t want this, I won’t force you.” With that, he released her wrist. Then, he gave her one last Lingering lookbefore tuming to walk into

up, leaving Whitney with an unshakable sense

news was flooded with reports about the Reid Family Victor had

her statement. It was then she learned that Lilian and that man had been attested on the spot that fateful

major international case

plamed engagement had only been

pregnant and Noel was the father of the child. She was speechless for several moments before adamantly declaring

she ended up with Noel,