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 don’t

relax and spend our days doting on the grandkids. Isn’t

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

divorce. You’re the one who insists on having everything your way. I don’t care, but you even try to meddle in our children’s marriages and ruin

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

ruined anything?” Madelyn snapped, anger rising. “It’s just a bowl of soup. What did you think I was going to do?”

looked surprised. “You weren’t trying to

Whitney back and take care of her. She’s carrying our family’s child. Do you

ingredients last night and started stewing

20 years and considered Noel like her own child, which made

agree?” Noel asked,

gaze away as she sulked, “But what do you

in the living room grew tense

up the chicken soup from the coffee table.

said earlier was a lie? That I actually put

the baby’s grandmother, you wouldn’t do

agreed. Madelyn’s expression

to Madelyn. “I was w wrong. If you

me mad!”