Chapter 24 A Lifetime of Happiness

Whitney strained her ears, listening to the sounds outside. "Noel, Whitney and I would like to invite you to dinner," Damian said. Whitney prayed that Noel would be busy! "Alright," Noel replied in a low voice. Whitney felt her heart sink. Moments later, Noel entered with Damian. He was dressed casually in loungewear. Seeing Whitney still standing there, Damian said softly, "Whitney, could you get Noel a cup of water? I'll get started on dinner." "I'll help you," she replied, following him into the kitchen. "No need. Just keep Noel company. I won't be long." Left with no choice, Whitney stood across from Noel, clutching her hands nervously like a child caught doing something wrong. Noel sat on the couch, looking at her. "If you keep standing like that, you're bound to cause suspicion." Damian might sense something was off if she kept standing there nervously instead of pouring Noel a cup of water. Noel's voice was soft, just loud enough for Whitney to hear. Realizing the a