When Love Is a Lie (Whitney and Damian)
Chapter 9

Chapter 9 Come Home With Me Tonight

Noel was wearing a black casual suit with a brown crew-neck T-shirt underneath. His simple attire still made him stand out as nude as

It seemed he noticed her gaze, as he turned to look in Whitney's direction.

Whitney was quick to react. She grabbed the mit on the table to hide her face.

Had it not been for that night, she would've greeted him confidently. But now, it was just too awkward to do so

"What are you looking at Thomas York, who was standing next to Noel, asked as he followed Nect's gor,

There were customers ordering and restaurant staff passing by nothing particularly out of the ordinary.

Noel retracted his gaze and answered, "The environment."

wood in the crowd

"what? Didn't you design this restaurant? It should the new in you," Thomas remarked. He then glanced and with some regret. "The design's good, but it's a bit hard to relax in this setting. A place with such class doesn't really suit a playboy like me" Thomas was always surrounded by beniful women when attending events.

"I's good for your health" Noel replied indifferently.

Thomas gasped. "Well, thank you for that."

As they talked, the group was led upstairs.

Whitney, pecking from behind the menu, let out a breath of relier.

she didn't expect to run into Noel here. To avoid further awkwardness, she'd have to lakh her dinner quickly.

"Whimney?" saldenly, Damian's voice came from above her.

She looked up and saw him staring at her in surprise. "Sorry to keep you waiting. There was some traffic on the way."

Damian had left in the attemoon, saying he was heading to the company's bunch office.

"I just got here" Her tone was cold, hiding anymotion.

Damian gave the water instructions to see the dishes and then took out a small black vehet box. "Here's a gift for you. See if you like it,"

Whitey lowered her gaze. She didn't need to us to know that it was definitely a pair of earrings

He had a habit of routing between pills-from necklaces, earrings, to rings. He gave her a diamond necklace on her last birthday, so it was probably caring this time.

bought this from an auction in Moslea last time I thought it would suit you." Since she didn't take the box from him, heopened it himself inside were finely cut, teardrop shaped diamond earrings. They were clearly worth a lot "I'll help you put them on." Damian moved to stand up

"Let's eat first. I'm hungry."

All the dishes had been served. Whinery picked up her cutlery and began tosing on the food. No matter how bad her mood was, she shouldn't take it out on the food or her

Stomach

Damian was silent for a couple of seconds before smiling and encouraging her to eat more. He even constantly helped her with her food.

"You've always wanted to join the architecture department," he said as he put lood on her plate. "There's an opening for a position there now

Whitney paused and looked up from her food.

She had always regretted ghing up on the major she once loved. She had also told Damian before that she wanted to transfer to the architecture department, even if it meant applying intimally. Damian noticed the surprised look on her face.

"we remembered it all along I was just waiting for the right opening Now that it's here, I'll transder you in a few days "Also, I had dinner with a friend yesterday. He knows a famous neurologist I've arranged for your mom to have another check-

up in a couple of days. I know you really hope she'll wake up in time to attend our wedding "

Whitney automatically ignored the last part of his sentence. She couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement when she heard that there might be a way to help her mother wake up Her mother, Margaret Colin, had been in a coma since the car accident when Whitney was In Despite seeing countless specialists, Margaret still wouldn't wake up.

In order to take better care of Whitney, Westley had no choice but to divorce Margaret and many Rebecca

"Can this neurologist really make my mom wake up?" Whitneystanlat Damian intently.

"I've sent her medical records to him, and he said the chances arehigh"

Whitney's eyes instantly filled with tears. For countless nights, she had wished for Margaret to wake up. And she had been disappointed for the same amount of time. Ewentudy, she stopped expecting.

Daenian handed her a tissue to wipe her tears. "Whitney, when your mom wakes up and sees us married, she'll be so happy. Let's leave the past behind Come home with me