When Love Is a Lie (Whitney and Damian) novel Chapter 177

Chapter 177 “Stomach Problems” That Require a Gynecologist 

At the dining table, Damian wax doting on Whitney with his usuall over–the–top attentiveness, Across from them, Rachel couldn’t help but glance up. 

She knew Damian’s recolors now and had already decided to team up with Whitney. But watching the man she had once loved–the father of her unborn cald act so tenderly and caringly toward another woman while being cold and distant toward her was unbearable. 

Het heart clenched, and she bit her lip hand to stop the rising discomfort. 

“Rachel, who aren’t you eating Elijah asked, histone warm as he placed some ribs onto her plate.. 

The greasy smell hit het instantly, violently churning her stomach Shecouldn’t even respond before clamping a hand over her mouth and bolting for the restroom. 

“Go check on her!” Elphinstructed the housekeeper, his sharp eyes darting briefly toward Damian 

“Damian,” Elijah began, his voice casual but probing. “Rachel works at Howard Faroup. Has everything been okay with her lately?” 

Whitney watched Dandan from the comer of her eye. His expression ilidn’t waver, he was as calmas ever. 

“There haven’t been amy work–relatediones,“ Dunian replied smoothly “Howner, she has mentioned some stramach troubles. She’s been eating lighter meals in the caterena” 

At that moment, Rachel returned to the table, her face pale and drawn 

“I’m Mr. Howard Senior,” she said softly, here weak. “I wasn’t feeling well just now. I didn’t mean to dinner 

Elijah’s concem deepened. “Damian mentioned you’ve been having stomach problems. Why didn’t you say anything earlier? I’ll take you to see a doctor tomorrow 

The mention of a hospital made Rachel visibly tense. Going to the hospital for a check–up meant people would eventually discover her pregnancy. Her complexion paled even more. Panie flickered in her eyes, but she quickly forord a stiff smile. 

“There’s no need, Mr. Howard Senior. It’s just a sensitive stomach,” she said, trying to sound lighthearted. 

“Noctor!” Elijah replied, waving her excuse away. “A weak stomach still needs treatment. Don’t worry, 

ry, I’ll find you a specialist.” 

Rachel’s amorty spiked. If she refused, it would only make him more suspicious about why she was avoiding a doctor 

„” Damian interjected, his tone as smooth asever, “hospitals are full of germs. It’s not good for your health to go the check–up myself” 

to go there unnecessarily. I’ll take Rachel for 

“You’ar too busy with work. Who knows when you’ll find the time?” Elijah countered, clearly set on handling the matterbimself. 

It was clear Elijah wouldn’t be swayed. He was determined to Lake Rachel to the hospital, and the poor girl looked like she might collapse from the stress. 

Whithy, catch the fear in Rachel’s eyes, leaned slightly toward Elijah with a gentle smile, “Grandpa, why don’t I take her instead? I need to go in for a follow- up appointment anway–Besides, we’d all feel better if you stayed here and avoided ner 

tinnecessary risks. You gave us quite a scare last time, remember? It was like being on a rollercoasted!” 

Her lighthearted joke brought a round of chuckles from the table, even coaxing a care smile from Elijah 

“Dad just had his annual check–up recently,” Noël added, finally breaking his silence. “I can ask his doctor to examine Rachel ‘ 

Elijah nodded thoughtfully. “That doctor is reliable. Fine, I’ll leave this to you and Whitney.” 

Damian lowered his gaze, his sharp eyes flicking toward Noel briefly. Did Noel know Rachel was pregnant too? 

The thought simmered in Damian’s mind. It wouldn’t surprise him. If Whitney knew, then Noel likely did as well. But why would Noel help keep it a secret? What was his angle? 

After dinner, Whitney prepared to leave, but Damiandraped his arm over her shoulder before she could get away. 

“think it’s time for you to move back to the Grand Manor,” he said with a charming smile. “I’ve already had your coom cleaned and set up. Grandpa’s well taken cateod, and Noel is around. Don’t you trust him?*