First Lie Wins Book Club Questions Novels & Stories

In truth, I'd lied to protect his pride. He sighed, softening his tone. "Come on, don't fight about this. Cecily and I just want a kid. She won't come between us. Even if she tried, I'd never leave you. You're the only one I love. She took care of me when you were away. You should be grateful, not picking fights or giving her a hard time."

“That time, you thought that you only cared about your career. However, every woman would want kids and a happy family. “You can ask the manager and see if I was discussing business dealings earlier. “After all, Gabby’s a pregnant lady. If you ruin her reputation, the child will grow up being prejudiced against. I’m doing her a favor. “I didn’t expect you to make such a big fuss and call your parents over.” Even my parents were rendered speechless by John’s words. They pointed at Gabby’s stomach. “Do you think everyone’s an idiot? Go and get a DNA test if you dare to do so!”

“Who else is enjoying Lizzie’s story?” Zahir was the first to raise his hand enthusiastically. Then Alex. Then, surprisingly, River. Randall followed with a broad grin splitting his face. Slowly, even Riley lifted her hand, a shy smile tugging at her lips. The absurdity of the moment—these people, bound by blood and secrets, raising hands like schoolchildren—hit me hard. I laughed, shaking my head. “You all don’t cease to amaze me.” She shrugged playfully and nudged Ramsey, who looked like he’d rather sink through the floor. “Not to your tastes? Too bold?”

He turned and began to walk down the hallway like nothing happened. I balled my fist hard by my side, frustration eating beneath my skin. “Argh!!” When I got to the library, Seth had already picked out a seat for us. I couldn't stop glaring at him as I sat opposite him. Not like he even gave a fuck. He was enjoying every bit of this. After a moment, he dropped a textbook in front of me. “Page 43, question 1 to 30. Begin.” I blinked, confused. “Excuse me?”

“Okay.” Joanna stared at me, trying to find even the slightest flicker of emotion on my face. Finally, she found it. I frowned and said to her, “You're blocking my light. I’m trying to read.” Joanna immediately started cursing, “Laura, drop the act! You’re basically a dead woman—if you have any sense, you'd leave Jack right now!” I laughed and placed the stack of daily love letters Jack had written for me right in front of her.

“Will you tell me what happened now?” “Hun?!” Avery looked up in shock. She feigned a smile, lying, “I slipped on the floor and hit my head on the bed,” Layla fixed her eyes on Avery, and noticing the look, Avery knew Layla didn’t believe her. “Believe me, Layla, that’s what happened. I am not lying.” “Did I accuse you of lying?” Layla said calmly. She took Avery’s hand and caged it warmly in her hand. “Talk to me, Avery. Tell me the truth.”

“Pretty please, brother mine?” Snorting, Liam returned his gaze to his book. “No.” “Come on, Li!” Jules moved closer. “What are you reading? I didn’t know you read.” He earned an elbow to his side for his teasing. Was Liam blushing? “Are you blushing? What is this book?” Jules grabbed the book and looked at the cover before Liam could stop him. He laughed when he saw the title. “The Peerage of the Pelugian High Society?”

I debated putting a finger down and lying so I could fit in. “Never have I lied on my resume.” Lily took a drink, put a finger down, then leaned over and whispered in my ear. “I have to lie about my last name because of who my family is.” “I don’t think that is considered lying.” I wrinkled my nose, and Lily shrugged. “Never have I lied during an interview.” Again, Lily took a drink and leaned over to explain. “I have to lie about my background.” She hadn’t been the only one to put a finger down or drink, but I didn’t think her reasons were significant. I doubted anyone could catch her lying, so I respected her honesty. The game was getting boring, but at least I was learning more about Lily