When Love Is a Lie

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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.

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“Dood,” he said simply. “As long as we're on the spage, 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 wasi”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

“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.

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Rachel, visibly uncomfortable, glanced at Whatury as it searching for what to say must

Noel cut the tendonby asking “What's your plan? Damian isn’t going to call all the engagement.

Rachel's late paled. Living under the Howard family rood, she could barely hide her condition now, but once her

pregnancy advanced, it would be impossible.

Her eyes frked toward Whitory again, but she said nothing Noel noticed and dismissed her. “Go test. We'll deal

with it later.”

As actuel walked away, Whitney made to leave as well. “I should go tuo,” she said.

“Jest so fast,” Norlinterrupted. “Lluve a blueprint need your help with”

Before she could prodest, belieaded toward a separate goest Jonese konts as the Aspen Hesidence, casually

instructing a passing housekeeper to bring tea and

The study at the Augen Residence was serene, with a timeless, udadanalist design. A large drafting table held a

spread out blueprint Curious, Whitury stepped closed to trapect it. She frowned. The blueprint was pristine,

without a single Haw orcotection needed.

ihe housekeeper anived with tra and left alter or quietly instructed her, “I and asks, let him know Ms. Spencer is

working in the study,” Whitney tumed to Noel Her boows unloved in suspicion. “This blueprint is perfect. It

doesn’t need any connections. Did you bring the wrong one?” Noel shut the door behind the housekeeper. When

he turned back, his expression was sharp and cold, a stark contrast to his usual detached calmi Witney

Instinctively stepped back. His gaze was intense, alumist pordatory, and it sent a chill down bei splite, “What are

you and Rachel planting?” he asked, his voice low and measured as he slowly approached liet

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