When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 260 Let’s Finish What We Started Before I Leave (The Final Chapter)

Helena’s eyes instantly reddened, panic clear in her gaze. She opened her mouth, but the words wouldn’t come.

she wanted to stop him, to ask him to stay, but the memory of how she had hurt Matthew that night held her back

After Gavin’s betrayal, Helena told herselt she would never love again. Men constantly surrounded her, but she felt nothing except for Matthew.

She tried to convince herself she felt nothing for him but gradually realized she was wrong. Matthew was too perfect, and she couldn’t shake the feeling that she

didn’t deserve him.

That night, she had been scared and pushed him away. Since then, Helens had felt as if she were wal

were walking in a daze.

Then, today, at Noel and Whitey’s wedding, she found out Mattheur was leaving for graduate school in Moslea. The news threw her into a panic.

When Matthew said he probably wouldn’t be coming back, it felt like her heart was breaking, the pain overwhelming

You.” She opened her mouth several times but couldn’t find the wonds to ask him to stay)

The announcement came on again, reminding any passengers who hadn’t checked in yet to do so as soon as possible.

“Thave to go,” Matthew said, giving her a brief hug. “I wish you all the best in your career and that you find someone you truly love.”

that, he tumed, disappearing into the now–empty

and heartbroken. The man who

but she hardly noticed. It felt like she couldn’t bear or see

blared as it drove toward her, but Helena didn’t notice. She walked on, her eyes fixed ahead, moving toward the center of the

someone’s chest. A sharp, scolding voice filled her ears. “Why aren’t you watching where you’re going? You could’ve been

Matthew’s face came into view,

on the plane?” she

arms around her, his lips curling into a gentle smile that seemed to ease her sorrow. “I’m not going

her lip, trying to hold back her sobs. But soon, she broke down in Matthew’s arms, tears flowing uncontrollably.

a while, she barely managed to say, “No

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be abroad. There are still better options here for graduate programs,” Matthew said softly, rubbing her back to comfort her. “I’ll become better and stronger to protect you.”

held, she would

year later, Whitney stood before the minor, dressed in a wine–red evening gown. Her long black curls cascaded down her back as she picked up a pair

a pair of hands wrapped around her waist. In the mirror, she met Noel’s intense gaze.

to go alour, Mrs. Howard?”

neck. “I’ve been pregnant for nine months and then had the

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was overly protective. Whether she was heading to work or a construction

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and the nanny’s watching him ” Glancing at the clock, stir realized she was running late. She kissed Noel on the cheek. “Tilbe hack as soon as I get the