When Love Is a Lie (Whitney and Damian) novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180 Deep Down, He Didn’t Want to Admit It Ether 

Whitney immediately stepped back, putting several feet of distance between herself and Noel. She moved like a trightened rabbit, her wide eyes dating anind nervenly to check her surroundings. 

Noelchuckled, cleatle amosed. “You’re making it too obvious. Anyone watching would figure us out in on time.” 

Even if nothing was going on between them, what kind of relatives kept that much distance between each other? Her behaving practically screamed guilt, 

Realizing she had enacted. Whitney took a cautious step closet. 

“What it Grandpatods out?” she asked, het volce low 

“What do veu think we should de Noel replied, his gare steady. 

“Dem everything, of course!” Whitney said without hesitation. 

eelings. No matter what Grandpa knew or didn’t know, she wouldn’t 

Though a part of her had started to feel something for Noel, she quickly suffed out these feelings admit to anything. Keeping her distance was the only option. 

Noel’s expression darkened briefly as it something stived within him, but he quickly masked it with his usual calm demeanor. 

“Dood,” he said simply. “As long as we’re on the same page, there’s nothing Grandparando even if he suspects something. ” 

„ deep down, he didn’t want to acknowledge it either. 

Whitney couldn’t help but feel a bitter sting in her chest. of cose. He was Noel Howard How could someone like him truly care about her? To him, she was probably just a fleeting indulgence 

Still, why did it hart so mach to hear him say it? 

Back at the Howard residence, Rachel handed the report to Elijalu 

Noel explained, “Di. Connor wası”t available today he had an academic conference to attend. He planned to retum for Rachel’s check–up, but since it was a minor. issue, 1 amanged for another doctor.” 

Elijah, wearing his reading glasses, studied the report as he listened. “It’s just as well. We don’t want people thinking your father receives special treatment.” 

After a moment, he looked up at Rachel. “You need to take this seriously. Stomach issues shouldn’t be ignored. Be mindful of what you eat outside, and I’ll have the kitchen prepare special meals for you.” 

Rachel nodded obediently. Thank you, Mr.Howard Senior.” 

“Alright, you’re dismissed. Go about your business.” 

As they lett, Eliph stayed behind in his study, continuing his painting. 

Isaac entreed quietly after the others had gone. While mixing the colors, he reported, “The doctor who examined Ms. Yates only checked her digestive system. There’s no confirmation about a pregnancy,” 

Elijah didn’t stop writing. “They’re smart. A digestive test for a supposed stomach issue — it would’ve into the records from the other hospital she visited before.” 

been suspicious if 

if she’d gone straight to gynecology. Look 

A 

“Yes, Mr. Howard Sensor” 

Once outside, Rachel awkwardly tumed to Noel. “Thank you for helping me.‘ 

“You don’t perd to thank me,” Nurl said coldly. “I didn’t do it for you.” 

Whitney’s heart stopped a beat 

bustness, but she remained silent.