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.

don’t need marriage alliances. I’ve always done things with integrity, and I

relax and spend our days doting on the grandkids. Isn’t that better, Madelyn? Stop holding on to these material things!

Madelyn stared at Beckham, the man she’d been married to for

on having everything your way. I don’t care, but you even try to meddle in our children’s marriages and ruin them

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

“It’s just a bowl of soup. What did you think I was

“You weren’t trying to hurt

just wanted to bring Whitney back and take care of

spoke up. “Mrs. Howard prepared the ingredients

and considered Noel like her own child, which made her

Noel asked, trying to clarify.

for you. Where else would I find a daughter–in–law like her? Do you think I’m that ungrateful?” Madelyn sank onto the couch, tuming her gaze away as she sulked, “But what do you two think of me? You and your son are ganging up on me to make me Her good intentions

in the living room grew tense

from the coffee table. She drank it

her. “Aren’t you worried everything I said earlier was a

smiled gently and shook her head “You’re the baby’s grandmother, you wouldn’t do that.”

wannly and quickly agreed. Madelyn’s expression softened consideratily.

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

me mad!”