When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 256 She Finally Agrees

Whitney’s eyes widened in surprise. Elijah had known all along

She glanced at Noel and noticed he didn’t seem as surprised as she was

“It’s all thanks to Grandpa for looking out for us,” Noel slid

“Good to hear that,” Beckham said, feeling relieved. His voice softened with concem as he asked, “How are you feeling, Whitney? You’ve been through a serious Injury. I can’t thank you enough for saving Noel.”

Whitney replied, “I’m fine now. Thanks for your concem,

Mr. Howard =

Noticing the serious expressions on their faces, Beckham recalled the odd atmosphere he’d sensed when he walked in. Frowning, he asked, “Care to tell me what’s happening here?”

Noel glanced at Madelyn but stayed silent.

Beckham knew his wife well enough. Even though Noel stayed silent, Beckham could tell what Madelyn was thinking.

serious as he said, “You’re still refusing to give in? The Howards don’t need marriage alliances. I’ve always done things with integrity, and I don’t

I retire, we can find a peaceful, beautiful place to relax and spend our days doting on the grandkids. Isn’t that better, Madelyn? Stop

decision. “Then we’ll separate!” Madelyn stared at Beckham, the man she’d been married to for 30 years, her face a mix of shock

don’t want a divorce. You’re the one who insists on having everything your way. I don’t care, but you even try to meddle

The woman he married hadn’t always been consumed by self–interest, she had

anger rising. “It’s just a bowl of soup.

trying to hurt our

“I just wanted to bring Whitney back and take care of her. She’s carrying our family’s child. Do

“Mrs. Howard prepared the ingredients last night and

for the Howard family for over 20 years and considered Noel like her

asked,

daughter–in–law like her? Do you think I’m that ungrateful?” Madelyn sank onto the couch, tuming her gaze away as she sulked,

room grew tense and awkward.

stepped forward and picked up the chicken soup from the coffee table. She

her. “Aren’t you worried everything I said earlier was a lie? That I actually put something

the baby’s grandmother, you wouldn’t

and quickly agreed. Madelyn’s

handed it to Madelyn. “I was w wrong. If you lived to, take your anger out on me.”

me mad!”