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.”

tumed, disappearing into the now–empty

the airport, dazed and heartbroken. The man who had cared for her most was gone for

like she couldn’t bear

notice. She walked on, her eyes fixed

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

head, and Matthew’s face came into view,

supposed to get on the plane?” she

her, his lips curling into a gentle smile that seemed to

her sobs. But soon, she broke down

she barely managed to say, “No you can’t

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doesn’t have to be abroad. There are still better options here for graduate programs,” Matthew said softly,

No matter what the future held, she would never push Matthew away again.

wine–red evening gown. Her long black curls cascaded down her back

of hands wrapped around her waist.

alour, Mrs. Howard?” he

putting on her earrings, then turned and wrapped her arms around Noel’s neck. “I’ve been pregnant for nine months and

“When I do, I either have bodyguards or you with me. Today, I’m receiving an award. Can you please just

heading to work

y dear?

she negotiated with her

later, herdesign for seabouche

quickly added, “Don’t worry, I’ve already ted the baby, and the nanny’s watching him ” Glancing