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.

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

peaceful, beautiful place to relax and spend our days

with Noel being with Whitney. If you disagree, then…” Beckhamn paused, taking a deep breath as it making a 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 and disbelief, “You want

your way. I don’t care, but you even try to meddle

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

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

weren’t trying to

Whitney back and take care of her. She’s carrying our

Howard prepared the ingredients last night and started stewing them early this morning,”

and considered Noel like her

Noel asked, trying

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 were

the living room

and picked up the chicken soup from the coffee table. She drank it all

glanced at her. “Aren’t you worried everything I said earlier was a lie? That I

head “You’re the baby’s grandmother, you wouldn’t do that.” She then turned to Ada. “Can I have

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

from a vase and handed it to Madelyn. “I was w wrong. If you

me mad!”