When Love Is a Lie (Whitney and Damian)

Chapter 245 I'll Leave Once He Marries Lillan

Noel dieply to her and instead said, "You'll live here from now on. The apartment is

Whitney had bought this apartment with every penny she had eamed. The place held a unique sentimental value. When she had to sell it, it was incredibly difficult to let go, so she had the agency handle all the paperwork on her behalt She never imagined she'd live here again one day. And the person who bad bought her apartment, helping her through her crisis, was Noel.

A lump rose in Whitney's Throat

"Are you trying to make me owe you even more?"

Whether it was money of favors, Whitney had lost out of how much she owed Noel. The thought of repaying it all felt increasingly impossible.

Noel raised his hand and lifted her chin with his thumb. Looking into her eyes, be said, "I want you to never be able to repay me, so you'll stay by my side forever." Whitney could no longer hold back and suddenly burst into tears, Her tears fell onto Noel's hand, and he lowered its head to kiss um away before sealing hereries of grievance with his lips.

His soft lips soothed her. He was tender and caretul, as though he couldn't bear to part from her.

Their breathing prew heavier

Whitney knew what was about to happen "I'll let go once, pust this one time," she thought.

As their bodies entwined and drew closer, Noel noticed a change in her-she wasn't resisting like she used to.

"You're tired. Get some rest," he murmured, pressing his forehead against hers.

Whitney could see the restrained desire in his eyes. She didn't understand why he was holding back now that she was willing to do it. Confusion filed her misty eyes, and Noel chucked.

"You want it?" he asked teasingly

She didn't expect him to ask so directly barrassment surged through her, leaving her sure how to respond. Herbody's honest reaction left her caught ww.loward dilemma

Noel stared at her, taking in her expression. She looked belpless and aggrieved. He pulled her into his arms tightly. His voice was hoarse, as if he too was struggling keammat his own restraint. "Not tonight. I really do have work," he said.

When he told her that he'd explained to Lilian that he had work, she thought it was just an excuse, but it was true.

Noel released her, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "I'm leaving."

Whitney stood frozen in place as she watched b cleave, unsure how to describe the emotions swirling in her heart.

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As she prepared to freshen up, she noticed the wardrobe was filled with new clothes in bet size, from terwear to outerwear. She pulled out a set changed into them

After washing up, she lay on the bed and pondered for a moment before calling Yvette.

"What? You left with Noel? And he bought your apartment back?" The shocked voice on the other end nearly shattered the phone speaker.

Whitney briefly explained the situation and her recent encounters with Noel to Yvette.

"Whitney, have you thought this through? Are you really going to be with him like this? He's engaged to Lillan," Yvette said, sounding concerned. The Red family wasn't one to be trilled with

"I owe hum too much, and there's nothing can do now, I can only take it one step at a time. Once he marries Lilian, I'll leave," said Whitney, her voice tinged with

That night, Whitney didn't sleep well. in her dream, Rachel mocked her, saying she was just like her-a mistress. Then Rachel's face morphed into Lillan, who furiously accused and cursed her in anger and shuror. Whitney shook her head, trying to explain, but no sound came out. More and more people gathered around her people she knew and didn't know condemning her

Suddenly, the was enveloped in a

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and someone patted her back gently. Her eyes fluttered open for a moment, and she saw Noel. she wanted to say something, but sleepiness overtook her she vaguely heard him whisper, "You're not Go to sleep." Thaise words seemed to calm her as she led into las arms and drifted back into a hazy sleep,

When maming came, Whitney opened her eyes to find the spot beside herempty.

If not for the lingering scent of ebony on the pillow next to her, she would've thought sering Noel last night was just part of her dream.

After tidying up, she noticed the dining table had eggs, bread, and milk purpared best to them was a note.

"Don't waste food again. We only have these in the fridge, so make do with it. We'll have dinner together tonight."II

The last few words gave Whitney an illusion that this was their home and they'd be sharing dinner like a family, Today, she planned to visit her mother. As she arrived at the hospital, she spotted a familiar figure is the distance.